Monthly Archives: November 2014

Huawei and MegaFon to create and quickly roll out 5G next generation communications standard networks in Russia

Next network will be tested in the run up to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Russia. Shanghai, China, 19-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Huawei, a global ICT solutions provider, and Open Joint Stock Company MegaFon (“MegaFon” or “operator”), a leading mobile operator in Russia, have signed a relevant memorandum of understanding. The … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz provided virtual preview of an innovative interior concept for an autonomous luxury vehicle presented at the TecDay “Autonomous Mobility”

Stuttgart/Sunnyvale, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Relaxing travel lounge or mobile office: the luxury saloon of the future will provide the option of autonomous driving, offering people totally new freedoms. In future, the car will take on more than ever the character … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Cars expands the international presence of its procurement organization

Footprint in China, NAFTA and South Africa deepened New C-Class localized on four continents for the first time Procurement and supplier quality functions integrated Dr. Klaus Zehender, Divisional Board Member Procurement and Supplier Quality Mercedes-Benz Cars: “We need the most … Read the full press release

Umeå University’s Professor Peter Sköld appointed to be the first Latvian honorary consul in Västerbotten

Umeå, Sweden, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Peter Sköld, Professor of History and Director of the Arctic Centre at Umeå University (Arcum), has by the Latvian Foreign Ministry been appointed to be the first Latvian honorary consul in Västerbotten. The Latvian … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen reports of 7% profit margin for Q3

OSLO, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  AF Gruppen’s profit margin for Q3 was 7 %. The profit margin and injury rate shows that work on continuous improvement in the organizations is progressing. AF Gruppen is well equipped for further growth, both … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin scientists made important breakthrough that generates new perspective on how nerve cells die in Parkinson’s disease

DUBLIN, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made an important breakthrough in our understanding of Parkin – a protein that regulates the repair and replacement of nerve cells within the brain. This breakthrough generates a new … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin geologists found strong evidence that one of the largest preserved impact structures on Earth was caused by a comet and not a meteorite

DUBLIN, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Collaborative research led by geologists at Trinity College Dublin has found strong evidence that one of the largest preserved impact structures on Earth was caused by a comet colliding with our planet over 1.8 billion … Read the full press release

Skanska to sell part of the property Generatorn 2 in Stockholm, Sweden, to HEBA Fastighets AB for SEK 421M

STOCKHOLM, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has signed an agreement to sell part of the property Generatorn 2 in Stockholm, Sweden, to HEBA Fastighets AB. The value of the transaction totals SEK 421 M. The sale will be recorded for … Read the full press release

REN Gasodutos, SA, publishes the Environmental Report and the Non-Technical Summary of the Strategic Environmental Assessment for the PDIRGN 2013 proposal

LISBON, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — REN Gasodutos, SA, as the entity responsible for the preparation of the PDIRGN 2013 proposal, hereby publishes the Environmental Report (ER) and the Non-Technical Summary (NTS) of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of said Plan, … Read the full press release

Redes Energéticas Nacionais came first in the second Açoreana Risk Management Awards

LISBON, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais came first in the second Açoreana Risk Management Awards. It was the winner in the Risk Management – Large Companies category. The initiative, which is sponsored by Diário Económico newspaper, … Read the full press release

Merck Serono expands availability of its RebiSmart device and web-based software platform MSdialog to people with MS in Spain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Chile and Colombia

The new RebiSmart® injection device offers many new updates including wireless transmission of injection times and doses MSdialog™software is designed to more effectively engage people with MS and their health care providers with treatment adherence information and health related outcome reports … Read the full press release

Sanofi and subsidiary Genzyme announced that FDA approved LemtradaTM (alemtuzumab) for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Approval Establishes Genzyme’s MS Franchise in the U.S. with Two Approved Products; Follows Global Approvals PARIS, 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi and its subsidiary Genzyme announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LemtradaTM (alemtuzumab) for … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham awarded 400 students competitive international scholarships for the 2014/15 academic year

More than 400 students have been awarded competitive international scholarships to study at The University of Nottingham for the 2014/15 academic year.  NOTTINGHAM, 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The scholarships were awarded at a special ceremony held at the University’s iconic … Read the full press release

Experian recognised as a ‘Future Champion’ at the National Business Awards 2014 in the UK

LONDON, 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian today announced that it has been recognised as a ‘Future Champion’ at the National Business Awards 2014 in the UK.  As finalists in The Santander Corporate Citizenship Award, Experian was commended for how it uses its … Read the full press release

Experian Marketing Services’ The 2014 Holiday Marketer Report reveals key marketing strategies, tactics and trends that will define the 2014 holiday season

Paid Facebook ads will rival organic Twitter and YouTube campaigns; email will be the hub of 2014 holiday marketing campaigns New York, N.Y., 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian Marketing Services, a recognized leader in data-driven marketing, published a new research report … Read the full press release

Gamesa to supply its first G114-2.5 MW turbines at Rammeldalsberget wind farm in Sweden

The new G114-2.5 MW turbine produces 29% more power than the G97-2.0 MW, while lowering the cost of energy by 10% The agreement with John Laing encompasses the installation of six G114-2.5 MW turbines at the Rammeldalsberget wind farm in … Read the full press release

Gamesa renewed contract with Società Energie Rinnovabili (SER) to provide operation and maintenance services for SER’s whole fleet (244,65 MW) in Italy

Biscay, Spain, 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind power industry, has renewed the contract with the company Società Energie Rinnovabili (SER), the JV between API and Iberdrola, to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for 244,65 … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel opens new logistics infrastructure in Greater Sydney

Sydney, Australia, 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel has extended its logistics infrastructure in Greater Sydney to meet the growing demand for end-to-end logistics solutions. Placed in the quickly developing logistics hub area Eastern Creek, the facility is strategically located … Read the full press release

‘St Andrews Towards Transition’ received major funding boost from Climate Challenge Funding by the Scottish Government

Fife, Scotland, 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A groundswell of activity, led by the University of St Andrews and community partners, to make St Andrews a greener, more environmentally conscious place has received a major funding boost; with the announcement of £148,000 Climate … Read the full press release

The University of St Andrews will host major fundraising event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on 9 December 2014

Fife, Scotland, 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of St Andrews is to host a major fundraising event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Tuesday 9 December 2014. Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge … Read the full press release

INSEAD Emerging Markets Institute, the HEAD Foundation and Universum study: Millennials value personal development and work-life balance over money and status

Fontainebleau (France), Singapore and Abu Dhabi, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Millennials value personal development and work-life balance over money and status. However, they are still ambitious and believe in their own ability to steer their career. Being one finding among many, this … Read the full press release

Sky creates Europe’s leading entertainment company following the acquisition of Sky Italia and majority interest in Sky Deutschland

LONDON, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has created Europe’s leading entertainment company after completing the acquisition of Sky Italia and a majority interest in Sky Deutschland. The enlarged group will serve 20 million customers across five countries: Italy, Germany, Austria, … Read the full press release

Sky Sports to provide live television coverage of every ball in the seven matches of 2015 Women’s Ashes Series

LONDON, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today released the schedule for the 2015 Women’s Ashes Series and announced that for the first time, Sky Sports will provide live television coverage of every ball in … Read the full press release

Thales to equip its avionics package on all 234 new Airbus A320 fleet purchased by Lion Air

KEY POINTS Thales will equip 234 A320s ordered by Lion Air with its avionics package. This represents the largest Airbus order ever placed by Lion Air. This follows the order placed by China Eastern earlier this year, reinforcing Thales’s position … Read the full press release

Air China selected the Thales TopFlight SATCOM satellite communications solution for their 22 B737 aircraft

KEY POINTS Thales will equip Air China’s 22 B737 with the latest in satellite communications. Thales has now more than 20 customers worldwide flying with Thales SBB Satcom for cockpit application on Boeing aircraft. Thales TopFlight SATCOM is future proofed … Read the full press release

ThalesRaytheonSystems completes system testing for NATO’s Air Command and Control System program (ACCS)

Massy, France, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ThalesRaytheonSystems has completed system testing for NATO’s Air Command and Control System program (ACCS).  The tests demonstrated the system’s ability to operate in a network configuration linking the pilot sites at Lyon Mont Verdun in … Read the full press release

Capgemini and Pivotal launch solution to help companies address advanced threats to the enterprise

Unique new offer to detect and react to advanced internal and external business threats Paris, London, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services today announced, with Pivotal, the company at the intersection … Read the full press release

Capgemini positioned as leader by Gartner, Inc in the latest “Magic Quadrant for SAP Application Management Service Providers, Worldwide”

PARIS, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced that it has been positioned as a leader by Gartner, Inc in the latest “Magic Quadrant for SAP Application Management … Read the full press release

Gemalto selected by leading financial institution in New Zealand Westpac for its Optelio Contactless Sticker for mobile payment

Optelio contactless sticker seen as an ideal, cost-effective solution to quickly enable mobile contactless payment Amsterdam, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has been selected by Westpac, a leading financial institution in … Read the full press release

Gemalto announces that it has acquired all outstanding shares of Marquis ID Systems

Austin, TX, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 – GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces that it has acquired all of the outstanding shares of Marquis ID Systems (MIDS), a primary provider of fully integrated solutions and services … Read the full press release

Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) extends the appointment of Dr. Karsten Heuchert as Chairman of the Executive Board of VNG until August 31, 2019

Leipzig, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At its meeting held today, the Supervisory Board of VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG), Leipzig, unanimously resolved to extend the appointment of Dr. Karsten Heuchert (60) as Chairman of the Executive Board of VNG – … Read the full press release

BT Sport announces that over 24,000 commercial premises now subscribe to their sports service

LONDON, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today BT Sport has announced that over 24,000 commercial premises have taken its sports service, and that in the pubs market alone 30%[1] of pubs now subscribe to BT Sport. A combination of great live … Read the full press release

28 young social entrepreneurs to join Telenor Group’s second Youth Summit next month in Norway

Telenor Group is pleased to present 28 young social entrepreneurs, who will join our second ever Youth Summit next month in Norway. Fornebu, Norway, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The summit, in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center, will give youth from across … Read the full press release

Global provider of telecommunications services VimpelCom announces its financial calendar for the year of 2015

Amsterdam, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services in 14 countries and headquartered in Amsterdam, today announces its financial calendar for the year of 2015. The Company aims to publish … Read the full press release

VimpelCom Ltd. authorized the payment of dividend of US 3.5 cents per American Depositary Share (“ADS”)

Amsterdam, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services headquartered in Amsterdam and with operations in 14 countries, announces today that its Supervisory Board has authorized the payment of a … Read the full press release

WACKER developed a thermally conductive adhesive for electronics applications, the SEMICOSIL® 975 TC

MUNICH, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Munich-based WACKER chemicals group has developed a thermally conductive adhesive for electronics applications. The new silicone rubber with the trade name SEMICOSIL® 975 TC is characterized by high thermal conductivity and good flow and … Read the full press release

GSK submits variation to the Marketing Authorisation for eltrombopag (Revolade™) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA)

LONDON, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GSK today announced the submission to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of a variation to the Marketing Authorisation for eltrombopag (Revolade™), seeking an additional indication for the treatment of adult patients with severe aplastic anaemia … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes research: Chinese exports to grow by additional USD300 billion over 2014-15

PARIS, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Chinese exports will grow by an additional USD300 billion over 2014-15 on the back of higher quality of products, new markets and better access to financing. This is the key finding of the latest research … Read the full press release

The ‘Retrospective’ of the 65th Berlin International Film Festival will celebrate the 100th anniversary of colour film process: Color by Technicolor

BERLIN, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Retrospective of the 65th Berlin International Film Festival promises to be an opulent colour spectacle. It will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a colour film process that has become a legend far beyond Hollywood: … Read the full press release

Neste Oil selected again to the STOXX® Global ESG Leaders index and the Storebrand Trippel Smart and SPP Global Topp 100 fund as a sustainable investment object

Espoo, Finland, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste Oil has been selected again to the STOXX® Global ESG Leaders index and the Storebrand Trippel Smart and SPP Global Topp 100 fund as a sustainable investment object. The STOXX Global ESG Leaders index lists … Read the full press release