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January 10, 2014 18:25
Lazard Japan Asset Management Hires Yugo Ishida as Chief Executive Officer
Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM) today announced that Yugo Ishida has joined Lazard Japan Asset Management K.K. as Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Based in
The World Heritage 2014 Web Calendar Site (Graphic: Business Wire)
January 10, 2014 18:15
Panasonic and UNESCO Jointly Release New 2014 World Heritage Calendar Application
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Panasonic Corporation (TOKYO:6752) announced the release of the new 2014 World Heritage calendar application for PCs and tablets. The calendar application is avail
January 10, 2014 13:37
Asian Financial Forum Opens in Hong Kong on Monday
More than 2,000 business leaders and senior government officials from around the world are expected to take part in the seventh Asian Financial Forum (AFF), 13-14 January, at the Hong Kong Convention
January 10, 2014 11:40
First International Consensus Guidelines Published for KCI Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) announced today the publication of the first International Consensus Guidelines for its Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation (NPWTi).[1] The guidelines appear
January 10, 2014 09:13
Micron Technology, Inc., Reports Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2014
Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq:MU) today announced results of operations for its first quarter of fiscal 2014, which ended November 28, 2013. Revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 were $4.04
January 09, 2014 18:05
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Opens Second Hotel in United Arab Emirates with Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand, today announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, continuing the brand’s global expansion. With breath-taking views
January 09, 2014 17:45
PYMNTS.com and The Innovation Project 2014 Announce Heavy-Weight Lineup including Global Thought-Leaders; Michael Porter, Sir Terry Leahy, Russell Simmons, Jeremy Allaire and others
PYMNTS.com, the premier source of news and commentary on innovation in payments and the broader commerce ecosystem, announces the esteemed keynote speakers and industry visionaries for The 2014 Innova
January 09, 2014 17:40
G-cluster: Capital and Business Alliance with Orange
G-cluster Global Corporation (GCG) announced today that Orange S.A. (Orange) has invested in GCG through a private placement of shares to become a minority shareholder. At the same time, GCG renewed i
January 09, 2014 17:32
BMO CEO Bill Downe to Speak at RBC Capital Markets Canadian Bank CEO Conference
Bill Downe, Chief Executive Officer of BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO)(NYSE: BMO), will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Canadian Bank CEO Conference in Toronto on January 14, 2014, at 9:15 a.m.
Information about potential adverse reactions from multiple medicines and a pill reminder are just s
January 09, 2014 16:50
Patients Get Safety Information, Pill Reminders with New Mobile App from Quintiles
Information about potential adverse reactions from multiple medicines and a pill reminder which can be set for hourly, daily or weekly alerts, are some of the features on a new mobile app created by Q
January 09, 2014 15:00
VoiceBox Showcased in AT&T Drive Studio
VoiceBox Technologies Corporation, an established leader in natural language technology today announced that its voice applications will be featured in the AT&T Drive Studio. The initiative was announ
January 09, 2014 14:15
ZTE Awarded Top Consumer Electronics Brand by IDG
ZTE, a top global handset manufacturer, today announced it has won three awards from the International Data Group (IDG) and survey company IDC, recognizing ZTE’s rapid growth and extraordinary perform
January 09, 2014 11:50
Rob Wilkinson to Lead ACE’s General Insurance Business in Thailand
ACE Group, one of the world’s largest multi-line property and casualty insurers, announced today the appointment of Rob Wilkinson as the new Country President to lead its general insurance operations
January 09, 2014 11:35
Marvel Digital Features Ultra-D™ Glasses-Free 3D at CES 2014
Stream TV Networks will announce details about its key alliances and strategies for its Ultra-D 4K glasses-free 3D technology at a 2 pm press conference today at the Venetian Hotel, Marcello Ballroom
January 09, 2014 11:32
Algeco Scotsman Closes Upsizing of Revolving Credit Facility
Algeco/Scotsman Holding S.à r.l. (together with its subsidiaries, “Algeco Scotsman”), the leading global business services provider of modular space, secure portable storage solutions and remote workf
Toshiaki Higashihara Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, Hitachi, Ltd.
January 09, 2014 09:40
Hitachi Announces Changes of Top Managements
Hitachi, Ltd. (TOKYO:6501) today announced the change of Chairman and President in accordance with a resolution passed by a meeting of the Board of Directors held today. Effective April 1, 2014 [
January 09, 2014 09:31
Telecom New Zealand Deploys BMC Remedy to Enhance Service for Millions of Customers
Telecom New Zealand(http://www.telecom.co.nz/home/) handles voice, data and mobile services for millions of customers across Australia and New Zealand. The escalating demands for richer services to be
January 09, 2014 09:30
ExxonMobil Celebrates Singapore Chemical Plant Expansion
ExxonMobil reinforced its long-term supply commitment to the fast-growing Asia-Pacific market today during an event celebrating the expansion of its Singapore chemical production facility. “Global
True Champions Join the winning team with one of Braun's highly awarded shavers
January 09, 2014 09:15
Join the Winning Team with One of Braun’s Highly Awarded Shavers
Just like Braun’s Global Brand Ambassador, four times F1 champion Sebastian Vettel, Braun is stepping onto the winner’s podium this winter to accept a host of the planet’s most renowned product awards
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January 08, 2014 17:55
Analogix and ZTE Nubia Partner on First 4K Resolution Smartphone for Ultra-HD Big-Screen Viewing with SlimPort Interface
ZTE Corp. and Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. are demonstrating the industry’s first 4K capable smartphone under ZTE’s premium Nubia brand during this week’s 2014 International CES show in Las Vegas. The
January 08, 2014 17:05
One Laptop Per Child Adds a New Dedicated XO-Learning App Store and an Expanded Line of Mobile Learning Devices
Continuing its mission to put connected educational technology into the hands of children worldwide, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) announced today the release of its new XO-4 Touch touchscreen laptop ru
January 08, 2014 15:28
Total Safety Acquires Leading Flare Services Company
Leading international safety solutions provider Total Safety announced it has acquired Flare Ignitors Holdings, owner of both Flare Ignitors & Rentals and Flare Ignitors Pipeline & Refinery. Based in
January 08, 2014 15:25
Quintiles’ Fourth Quarter 2013 Earnings Call Scheduled for Thursday, February 13th
Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (NYSE: Q) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2013 prior to its investor call on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 8 a.m. EST to discuss fo
January 08, 2014 15:15
Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement to Operate Conrad Fort Lauderdale Resort and Residences
Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has signed definitive agreements with CFLB Partnership LLC to open and operate a 290-room Conrad Hotels & Resorts branded residence and resort in Fort Lauderda
January 08, 2014 10:51
Astellas to Form Strategic Partnership With ClearPath To Build Vaccine Portfolio
Astellas Pharma Inc. (Astellas) and ClearPath Development Company (ClearPath) announced today a strategic partnership to form a portfolio of development companies focused on vaccines targeting infecti
Toshiba Announces “Bright Mode”, High Speed Video Technology for CMOS Image Sensors for Smartphones and Tablets
January 08, 2014 10:10
Toshiba Announces “Bright Mode”, High Speed Video Technology for CMOS Image Sensors for Smartphones and Tablets
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the development of “Bright Mode”, a CMOS image sensor technology that allows smartphones and tablets to record Full HD video at 240 frames per second (
Simplay Labs Announces PrimePass™ Certification Program for Transmission of Premium 4K Ultra HD Content
January 08, 2014 09:55
Simplay Labs Announces PrimePass™ Certification Program for Transmission of Premium 4K Ultra HD Content
Simplay™ Labs, LLC, the leading provider of standards compliance and interoperability testing services for consumer electronics (CE) and mobile devices, today announced it has created the industry’s f
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January 08, 2014 09:45
“UnionPay Card Hotel Campaign”
UnionPay International will conduct the “UnionPay Card Hotel Campaign” through Wednesday, April 30, 2014 to celebrate total UnionPay card transactions by tourists visiting Japan exceeding 15 billion y
January 08, 2014 09:42
ABRAXANE® Plus gemcitabine Receives European Marketing Authorization for First-Line Treatment of Patients with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Celgene International Sàrl, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG), today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted approval for ABRAXANE (paclitaxel formulated
January 08, 2014 09:25
StepStone Appoints Three Senior Executives to Real Assets Platform
StepStone Group LP (“StepStone”), a leading global private markets firm, today announced the appointment of David Altshuler, Brenden Woods and Kate Budiselik as senior executives in its real assets pl
January 07, 2014 15:00
Gemalto launches next generation M2M product range adding Oracle Java ME8 solutions capability and based on chipsets from Qualcomm Technologies
CES - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced the addition of next generation Oracle Java™ ME Embedded version 8 solutions based on Qualcomm Technolo
January 07, 2014 11:05
Silicon Image Enables First Televisions Featuring MHL® 3.0 Connectivity in Samsung’s Ultra High Definition (UHD) TVs
Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leading provider of HD connectivity solutions, today announced that its dual-mode MHL® 3.0/HDMI® 2.0 receiver has been designed into Samsung’s latest Ultra High D
January 07, 2014 10:50
Quintiles Executive to Present at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Quintiles CEO Tom Pike will present at the 2014 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in San Francisco at the Westin St. Francis Hotel. The Quintiles presentation will b
January 07, 2014 09:15
New Dolby Vision Technology Helps Content Creators and TV Manufacturers Deliver Images with True-to-Life Brightness, Colors, and Contrast
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced Dolby® Vision, a new imaging technology that helps content creators and television manufacturers deliver true-to-life brightness, colors, and contra
January 07, 2014 08:40
Coastal Shareholders Vote in Favor of Merger
Coastal Energy Company (“Coastal”) (TSX:CEN) (AIM:CEO) announced today that its shareholders have voted to approve the merger (the “Merger”) with Condor Acquisition (Cayman) Limited (“Purchaser”). As
January 07, 2014 05:15
Porous Power Enhances Safety, Cycle Life and Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries with New Type of Ceramic Separator
Porous Power Technologies, LLC (PPT) announces the launch of SYMMETRIX® NC2020, a ceramic battery separator designed to significantly improve thermal stability and safety of large-format lithium-ion b
ZTE Grand S II
January 06, 2014 23:00
ZTE Launches New Voice Control Technology for Streamlined Hands-free Operation of New Smartphones
ZTE, a top global handset manufacturer, today announced the debut of new voice control technology for easier hands-free operation of its latest smartphones. The upcoming Grand S II flagship smartphone
January 06, 2014 22:30
Mentoring USA Awarded Three-Year NASDAQ OMX Financial Education Grant
Today, Mentoring USA has received its second three-year grant from the NASDAQ OMX Educational Foundation. The grant will enable Mentoring USA to continue to expand its financial education and entrepre
January 06, 2014 22:00
HARMAN Announces Next-Generation Scalable Infotainment Platform
HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), today announced its new next-generation scalable in-vehicle infotainment platform based on innovative system architecture that offer
January 06, 2014 15:00
Gemalto New M2M Module Provides LTE Connectivity for Advanced Internet of Things
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is expanding its portfolio of Cinterion® Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions to include an M2M-grade LTE wireless module. The
January 03, 2014 16:15
ZTE Presents Key Telecommunications and Enterprise Technology Trends in 2014
ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, is pleas
January 03, 2014 15:45
Stromasys Announces New Shareholder and CEO
At the company’s AGM on December 6, Stromasys announced George Koukis as the new shareholder and John Prot as the new CEO of the company. With these changes, Stromasys strengthens its ability to provi
January 03, 2014 13:45
Unitedprint Takes over Fotobuch-Pionier Infowerk
On 1 January 2014, Unitedprint.com SE will take over the Nuremberg-based Fotobuch-Pionier infowerk GmbH together with its subsidiaries United Shop Services, Softimpress and the Klutzeweit digital prin
January 03, 2014 11:27
Z-Wave Becomes Multi-Sourced Standard as Home Control Market Heats Up Globally
Sigma Designs, the leader in connected media platforms, and Mitsumi are pleased to announce that Mitsumi is now a licensed second source for Z-Wave® 500 series wireless RF technology, a Sigma Designs
January 03, 2014 09:02
ZTE is More Than Smartphones; Company Debuts a Wide Array of High-Tech Devices at CES 2014
ZTE, one of the top global handset manufacturers, will unveil a range of high-performance smartphones and consumer electronics products to meet the needs of today’s consumers. ZTE’s newest devices inc
Reconciliation of Preliminary Non-GAAP Billings to Preliminary GAAP Revenue
January 03, 2014 06:05
FireEye Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Revenue and Billings Exceeded Guidance Ranges
FireEye (Nasdaq:FEYE), the leader in stopping today's advanced cyber attacks, today announced preliminary revenue and billings results for the fourth quarter and year ended 2013. Total fourth quarter
January 03, 2014 06:00
FireEye Announces Acquisition of Mandiant
FireEye (Nasdaq:FEYE), the leader in stopping today‘s advanced cyber attacks, announced today that it has acquired privately held Mandiant, the leading provider of advanced endpoint security products
January 02, 2014 17:20
ZTE and KDDI Offer Smart Multimedia Infotainment System in Japan
ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices is please
January 02, 2014 10:04
NASDAQ OMX and Borsa Istanbul Sign Landmark Deal
NASDAQ OMX Group(http://www.nasdaqomx.com/) (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Borsa Istanbul A.S.(http://borsaistanbul.com/en/home-page) have today concluded a wide-ranging agreement, which includes the delivery of m
Sandance with spectacular record breaking fireworks
January 02, 2014 09:25
Atlantis, The Palm Hosts Front Row Seats to the Largest Fireworks Display Ever, Breaking the World Record!
Dubai has broken the world record for the biggest fireworks display ever with Atlantis, The Palm hosting front row seats to the greatest celebration on earth! Bigger and brighter than the previous wor
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