Daily Archives: 9, June 2015

Newcastle University: Blood cancers expert Professor Graham Jackson given Gold Medal from the British Society of Haematology in recognition of his outstanding research

NEWCASTLE, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A world-renowned blood cancers expert has been given a prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contribution in helping patients with the life-threatening conditions. Professor Graham Jackson, honorary clinical professor of clinical haematology at the Northern … Read the full press release

Newcastle University: ground-breaking new screening tool reveals hidden diversity within the UK’s Algae Bank

NEWCASTLE, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Thousands of samples at the UK’s ‘algae bank’ will need to be re-labelled as a ground-breaking new screening tool has revealed greater diversity  than was previously  known within the collection. Analysing the protein ‘fingerprint’ of … Read the full press release

KPN to increase its exposure to the start-up community with the launch of dedicated venture fund, KPN Ventures

THE HAGUE, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KPN is stepping up efforts to promote outside-in innovation  by establishing a dedicated venture fund, KPN Ventures. This will allow KPN to increase its exposure to the start-up community, accelerate further innovation in products, … Read the full press release

Snecma selected Japanese Kikuchi Gear as a supplier of titanium-aluminide (TiAl) blades on the low-pressure turbine of the new CFM International LEAP engine

Ashikaga city, Tochigi (Japan), 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Snecma (Safran) and Kikuchi Gear Co., Ltd. located in Tochigi, Japan, announced today that Snecma selected Kikuchi Gear as a supplier of titanium-aluminide (TiAl) blades on the low-pressure turbine of the new CFM … Read the full press release

UBS expects the UBS AG’s asset transfer to UBS Switzerland AG to become effective on 14 June 2015

Zurich/Basel, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As previously announced, UBS AG will transfer its Retail & Corporate and Wealth Management business booked in Switzerland to UBS Switzerland AG. UBS expects this transfer to become effective on 14 June 2015 (the asset transfer … Read the full press release

Swisscom: All Natel infinity customers can now use the full mobile TV 2.0 offering for smartphones and tablets for one year

All Natel infinity customers can now use the full mobile TV 2.0 offering for smartphones and tablets for one year. Swisscom TV Air includes 30 hours of replay and 30 hours of recording capacity. The option is included in the … Read the full press release

Cebr and match.com study: dating’s contribution to UK GDP now tops £4 billion

Average single now spends £120 per date – over £1,304 each year Dating’s contribution to UK economy tops £4 billion for first time Brits’ spending on dating increases by 20 per cent between 2013-2014 £175 million was spent on gifts … Read the full press release

SAP: 20,000 children to participate in software coding workshops across 11 African countries

WALLDORF, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the launch of the inaugural Africa Code Week (ACW), to take place in October 2015. The initiative will enable an estimated 20,000 children across the continent ranging from eight to 24 … Read the full press release

SAP Middle East & North Africa and Kuwait Credit Bank honored at the Asian Banker Middle East and Africa International Banking Convention in Dubai

WALLDORF, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that SAP Middle East & North Africa LLC and Kuwait Credit Bank received the Asian Banker Technology Implementation Award for Best Lending Platform Implementation in the Middle East. The awards … Read the full press release

Autogrill to operate 8 points of sale at Antalya Airport in Turkey through an agreement with ICTur

The number of points of sale operated by the Group in the country increased to 24 Under an agreement with ICTur, the Company expects to generate total revenues of around 110 million Euros over the 10-year contract MILAN, 9-6-2015 — … Read the full press release