Daily Archives: 5, February 2013

BT contact: customer service fit for the “omnichannel generation”

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BT Contact innovates to help organisations address changing customer expectations driven by digital communication channels such as social media, webchat and video  5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT today announced innovative new capabilities for its BT Contact portfolio, designed to make organisations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Wechsel in der Vertriebsleitung der VNG

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Oliver Hill neuer Direktor Gasverkauf Deutschland Leipzig, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit Wirkung zum 1. März 2013 übernimmt Oliver Hill für die VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) die Leitung des Bereichs Gasverkauf Deutschland. Er folgt auf Olaf Schneider, der in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management

Anti-Money Laundering: Stronger rules to respond to new threats

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Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has today adopted two proposals to reinforce the EU’s existing rules on anti-money laundering and fund transfers. The threats associated with money laundering and terrorist financing are constantly evolving, which requires regular updates of the rules. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics

CBI comments on Prime Minister’s green economy speech

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5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on the Prime Minister’s speech on the value of the UK’s green economy. Rhian Kelly, CBI Director for Business Environment policy, said: “Businesses know that going green can boost growth. Our research shows that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Government, Small Business, United Kingdom

Eurocopter delivers EC135 T2 to National Police Agency. First EC135 to be deployed to the Metropolitan Police Department

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Eurocopter Japan delivered a brand new EC135 T2 to the National Police Agency (NPA) on 30 January 2013. It will be the first EC135 to be deployed to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for law enforcement missions in the Tokyo … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Government, Security & Safety

Neste Oil to publish its 2012 results on 5 February 2013

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5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil will publish its fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Tuesday, 5 February 2013 at approximately 9 am (EET). The release will be available on the nesteoil.com website immediately after publishing. A press conference … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland

TeliaSonera: Statement by the Board in respect of the external review of TeliaSonera’s investments in Uzbekistan

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5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In September last year, serious allegations were directed at TeliaSonera in relation to the company’s investments in Uzbekistan. The law firm Mannheimer Swartling was assigned to get to the bottom of facts and make an outside assessment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Internet & Online, Law, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Speech: Débat en session plénière avec le Président de la République française, François Hollande: “Le futur de l’Union européenne”

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Session plénière du Parlement européen/Strasbourg Strasbourg, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Président, Monsieur le Président de la République, Monsieur le Ministre, Mesdames et messieurs les Députés, Tout d’abord je voudrais vous féliciter pour l’organisation de ce débat. Monsieur le Président de … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

Telenor and MicroEnsure bring insurance to the masses in Asia

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5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today (15 January 2013)Telenor enters into a new joint venture with MicroEnsure, a leading provider of insurance products to more than four million people in Africa and Asia, to form “MicroEnsure Asia”. MicroEnsure Asia has been established … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Norway, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Vice-President Šefčovič cautiously optimistic on MFF talks; urges Member States not to break the European engine

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Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vice-President Šefčovič cautiously optimistic on MFF talks; urges Member States not to break the European engine As today’s General Affairs Council (GAC) added the finishing touches to preparations for this week’s European Council, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič said … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Vivendi contributes to Safer Internet Day with exclusive webradio cast

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Paris, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vivendi is organizing a webradio cast on February 5 to mark Safer Internet Day, the European day of action to promote a more responsible and safer Internet for young people. From 9 am to 12.30 pm, some … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Society, Technology, Telecom

Tesco uses BT cloud contact technology to bring it closer to customers

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BT’s flexible Cloud Contact solution being used by all UK Tesco contact centre employees  5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tesco, one of the world’s largest retailers, is using BT’s Cloud Contact solution to give its UK customers an enhanced, more flexible and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton appoints the new Head of the EU Delegation to the Russian Federation

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Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the appointment of Vygaudas Usackas the new Head of Delegation to the Russian Federation.1 Mr Usackas … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Russia

NAC sells one DHC8-314, MSN 583 to Philippine Airlines

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Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one DHC8-314, MSN 583 to Philippine Airlines. 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the next round of nuclear talks with Iran

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Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “Helga Schmid, Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Study on geomagnetically induced currents in the Swiss transmission system

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5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Powerful solar storms create geomagnetically induced currents (GIC), and the resulting electromagnetic interaction has the potential to interfere with grid operations. In the worst-case scenario, geomagnetic interactions can trigger large-scale power outages. One famous example is the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology

Orbite Aluminae et Veolia Propreté s’associent pour le recyclage et la valorisation des boues rouges issues de la production d’alumine

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Orbite Aluminae Inc. et Veolia Propreté ont signé un accord exclusif de collaboration mondiale pour le traitement et le recyclage des boues rouges issues de la production industrielle d’alumine selon le procédé Bayer. Les termes de cet accord prévoient la … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, France, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Technology

Thales wins contract to upgrade NATO protected SATCOM capability

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Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency  to upgrade the protected SATCOM capability of NATO in order to increase operational performance and reduce operating costs. Thanks to the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, France, Government, Technology, Telecom

REACH: Chemicals in Europe have become safer

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Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The use of chemicals in Europe has become considerably safer since the REACH regulation entered into force, according to a European Commission report published today. More readily available information about chemical substances on the market and better … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Romande Energie: Victoire pour l’Etablissement d’Aigle lors de la finale du 8ème Challenge des Explorateurs de l’Energie

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Ce matin a eu lieu au Théâtre de Beaulieu (Lausanne) la finale du 8 ème Challenge des Explorateurs de l’Energie, un quiz annuel sur les enjeux énergétiques et environnementaux organisé par Romande Energie. Quarante-trois établissements scolaires de toute la Suisse romande, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Switzerland