Monthly Archives: May 2017

Alicia O’Grady appointed a new Director of External Relations at The University of Bristol

BRISTOL, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Bristol has appointed a new Director of External Relations to support the delivery of its new strategy. Alicia O’Grady, who has a wealth of experience in the Higher Education sector, will be responsible for … Read the full press release

Four University of Bristol academics elected Fellows of the Royal Society

BRISTOL, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Four University of Bristol academics have achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellows of the world’s most eminent and oldest scientific academy in continuous existence, the Royal Society. Professor Sandu Popescu from the School of … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Transportation to finance the installation of Ballast Water Treatment system on several vessels for Danish Celsius Shipping

AMSTERDAM, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABN AMRO Transportation has successfully concluded the world’s first financing for the installation of a Ballast Water Treatment system on several vessels for its Danish client, Celsius Shipping. As per 8 September 2017, the IMO Ballast … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO’s office in Eindhoven will deploy BMW i3 cars to achieve full CO2-neutrality by 2020

AMSTERDAM, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Starting 1 May, ABN AMRO’s office in Eindhoven will deploy BMW i3 cars in pursuit of its ambition to achieve full CO2-neutrality by 2020. The bank has formed a partnership with Amber, a startup company that … Read the full press release

moovel Group GmbH and Karlsruhe Transport Authority KVV launch joint mobility app

moovel Group GmbH and Karlsruhe Transport Authority KVV launch joint mobility app “KVV.mobil powered by moovel” Innovative app with real-time information available to download now moovel Group GmbH expands business model in Germany with white label solution for transit authorities … Read the full press release

The new DTM season: The 400th race for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport in the DTM/ITC

STUTTGART, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Two exciting weekends for the brand with the three-pointed star, as Valtteri Bottas wins his first Grand Prix in Russia and the new DTM season gets underway at Hockenheim with a milestone for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, … Read the full press release

Daimler’s digital mobility concepts at re:publica event in Berlin, 8 – 10 May 2017

Future visions for the four pillars of the CASE strategy Intuitive mobility thanks to intelligent electronics Mobility chains for the smart city of tomorrow Cooperative interaction between man and autonomous cars Fast implementation of customers’ mobility requirements Stuttgart/Berlin, 04-May-2017 — … Read the full press release

Mercedes me connect now also available for the G‑Class

G 350 d and G 500 (Fuel consumption combined: 12.3-9.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 289-261 g/km); G 63 and G 65 (Fuel consumption combined: 17.0-13.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 397-322 g/km) Stuttgart/Affalterbach, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Fashions come … Read the full press release

K+S opes new potash mine in Canada

KASSEL, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2 May 2017), K+S celebrates the opening of the new potash mine in Canada with about 700 guests, among are the Honourable Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan, and numerous local government dignitaries, representatives from suppliers … Read the full press release

China Mobile, ARM, Cavium and Enea to collaborate in the China Mobile Open NFV Testlab

Close collaboration enabling NFV infrastructure and key VNFs on Enea’s OPNFV-based NFV platform and Cavium’s ThunderX® workload-optimized ARM® 64-bit processor-based COTS Server Platforms STOCKHOLM, Sweden, and SAN JOSÉ, USA, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — China Mobile, ARM, Cavium and Enea® (NASDAQ OMX … Read the full press release

ABB opens new traction transformer production facility in Longmeadow, Johannesburg

ABB’s new factory in Johannesburg reinforces company’s Africa focus and supports growing need for sustainable transportation ZURICH, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB today (03 May 2017) inaugurated a new traction transformer production facility adjacent to its South African headquarters in Longmeadow, … Read the full press release

The Kudelski Group to acquire Digital Video Norge AS (DVnor)

The provider of media asset management (MAM) services will be worling closely with Conax DVnor will maintain brand and sales distribution channels; continued focus on serving core customer base for existing services Conax and DVnor will jointly work to create … Read the full press release

Illusive networks’ innovative Deceptions Everywhere® technology integrated into Kudelski Security’s managed security services (MSS)

Illusive’s Pioneering Deceptions Everywhere® Technology to Enable Kudelski Security’s Managed Security Services to Minimize Time to Detection and Impact of Breaches by Forcing Intruders Into an Alternate Reality Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland and Phoenix (AZ), USA, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kudelski Security, … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal Q1 2017 Ebitda sell-side analysts’ consensus figure

LUXEMBOURG, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal has today announced the publication of first quarter 2017 Ebitda sell-side analysts’ consensus figure. The consensus figures are based on analysts’ estimates recorded on an external web-based tool provided and managed by an independent … Read the full press release

MEDLAB Series expands its presence into Europe

More than 3,000 medical laboratory industry professionals expected to attend the launch edition of MEDLAB Europe at the Barcelona Congress Centre in Spain Barcelona, Spain, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — After many years of operating successful MEDLAB events around Africa, Asia … Read the full press release

Solvay to present technical solutions to address tightening cadmium regulations at the 4th annual SYMPHOS forum

Woodland Park, N.J., 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay, a leading global supplier of advanced mining chemical technologies, will present technical solutions to address tightening cadmium regulations and scale inhibition in phosphoric acid plants at the 4th annual SYMPHOS forum. As … Read the full press release

TU/e team of soccer robots won the final of the Portuguese Robotics Open in Portugal

EINDHOVEN, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The TU/e team of soccer robots, Tech United, won the final of the Portuguese Robotics Open in Portugal today, beating their Portuguese opponents CAMBADA by a score of 2-0. The Portuguese tournament is the unofficial European … Read the full press release

LUKOIL applied new approach to the development of geological hydrodynamic models

MOSCOW, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — LUKOIL has applied a new approach to the development of geologicalhydrodynamic models used to study the Lower Permian accumulation of Varandey field in the Timan-Pechora Oil and Gas Province on the basis of hydro-dynamic and geophysical … Read the full press release

George Nazi to lead Accenture’s Global Network Practice

LONDON, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture today announced the appointment of George Nazi as global network practice lead within the company’s Communications, Media & Technology operating group. In this role, George is responsible for all aspects of Accenture’s Network practice defining the … Read the full press release

Royal Philips to help Kenya and UN strengthen primary and community based healthcare in Africa

Establishment of the SDG Partnership Platform in Kenya aims to accelerate primary healthcare transformation in support of universal health coverage Collaboration and innovation partnership to ensure a financially sustainable healthcare system and advance African Healthcare Agenda Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and … Read the full press release

Philips: Automated 3D Echocardiographic analysis of left-heart chambers is an accurate alternative to conventional manual methodology

AMSTERDAM, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a leader in health technology, today announced the results from a global study indicating that automated three-dimensional echocardiographic (3DE) analysis of left-heart chambers is an accurate alternative to conventional manual … Read the full press release

Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN) launches new app with exclusive information about Portugal´s energy

LISBON, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais launched a new communication tool, the App REN Energy, now available on the APP Store and on the Play Store. With an easy and intuitive navigation, the application gives access to exclusive … Read the full press release

Nokia upgraded the long-haul microwave trunk network of Cosmote in Greece

Nokia deploys long-haul 9500 Microwave Packet Radio to increase backhaul capacity and speed as residential and tourist demands grow in remote Greek islands Cosmote will enable high-speed fixed and mobile Internet access in currently underserved rural locations ATHENS, 03-May-2017 — … Read the full press release

Nokia an integral part of T-Mobile’s plans to launch nationwide 5G coverage in the United States by 2020

Nokia commits to ongoing network migration in support of T-Mobile’s 5G vision T-Mobile’s plans highlight nationwide 5G network launch Operator calls for leveraging multiple spectrum bands Irving, Texas, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia is to play an integral role in T-Mobile’s … Read the full press release

Nokia’s Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) platform deployed to ensure the best mobile experience during the Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage

MEC combined with Edge Video Orchestration delivers live video feeds around the area and the Zain People Finder  allows subscribers to navigate the crowds and stay in contact with friends and family A trial during the last Hajj showed how … Read the full press release

Launch of the Global Education Innovation Award

DUBLIN, Ireland, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Global Education Network Europe is launching the Global Education Innovation Award on 1 May, 2017 GENE – Global Education Network Europe – wishes to recognise the importance of innovation in Global Education through its Global … Read the full press release

Merck presented new data on efficacy and safety for investigational Cladribine Tablets at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Subgroup analysis shows >80% reduction in the risk of disability progression with Cladribine Tablets vs placebo DARMSTADT, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced the presentation of new analyses of efficacy and safety data for … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham student nurses and staff celebrate winning four awards at Student Nursing Times Awards 2017

NOTTINGHAM, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Student nurses and staff at The University of Nottingham are celebrating after scooping four awards at the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards 2017 – almost a quarter of the total awards presented nationally. The awards are … Read the full press release

Dassault’s Falcon 8X ultra-long range trijet earns approval to operate at London City Airport

Saint-Cloud, France, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault’s flagship, the Falcon 8X ultra-long range trijet, received approval to operate at London City Airport (LCY), one of the world’s most challenging airfields. The 6,450 nm /11,945 km Falcon 8X has the longest range … Read the full press release

Experian research reveals that struggling families in the UK are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters

Experian data reveals that struggling families are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters – Number of fraud victims in the UK has more than doubled in the last two years LONDON, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Families in Britain who are struggling financially … Read the full press release

Sappi Southern Africa selects Kuehne + Nagel as preferred partner for seafreight order management

Durban, ZA, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Sappi Southern Africa, a subsidiary of Sappi Limited, the world’s largest manufacturer of dissolving wood pulp (DWP), has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as its preferred partner for seafreight order management. Kuehne Nagel’s approach to Sappi’s … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel’s new airfreight logistics facility in Singapore opens

SINGAPORE, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The new hub is part of Kuehne + Nagel’s growth strategy to drive airfreight logistics excellence, strengthen end-to-end solutions and enhance service offerings to key industries. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Jens Drewes, President South Asia … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel services extended to manage Candy Group’s complex supply chain

MILAN, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Candy Group and Kuehne + Nagel can look back on eight years of successful cooperation. Now, Kuehne + Nagel is the Italian company’s integrated logistics partner and acts as a booking agent and controls operational activities … Read the full press release

ŠKODA’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic rolls out one millionth SUPERB

Mladá Boleslav, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA has produced the one millionth SUPERB. The milestone vehicle, a top-of-the-range Laurin & Klement saloon, left the production line at ŠKODA’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. ​The current third generation has made a … Read the full press release

ŠKODA launches new compact SUV ŠKODA KAROQ

Mladá Boleslav, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The name KAROQ and its spelling originate from the language of the Alutiiq, an indigenous tribe who live on an island off the southern coast of Alaska. ​For the name of the new compact SUV, … Read the full press release

Gemalto opens new banking card personalization center in Dubai

New card personalization center will enable region’s banks to offer enhanced and highly responsive customer service One-stop solution for EMV card personalization, fulfilment and associated services Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is first to benefit from Gemalto’s fully integrated and tailored … Read the full press release

Grid modernization project at Tokyo Electric Power surpasses 10 million meters and devices installed on IoT utility network

Landis+Gyr congratulates TEPCO as it surpasses 10 million installed devices on utility IoT network ZUG, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Landis+Gyr, the global leader in transforming the way energy is delivered and managed, announced that the grid modernization project underway at Tokyo … Read the full press release

Cut Machine Downtime and Costs With Tetra Pak’s New Conditioning Monitoring Service

HANNOVER, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak has launched a new Condition Monitoring service to help food and beverage manufacturers predict machine failures before they occur. This cuts machine downtime and costs related to maintenance or unexpected failures. A true game changer … Read the full press release

Hexagon Strengthens Ability With Acquisition of MSC Software

STOCKHOLM, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of MSC Software (“MSC”), a US-based leading … Read the full press release

National Grid Invites Bedworth Residents To Know More About £15m Power Line Project

National Grid holds event to share detail of £15m overhead line refurbishment project Total of 60 pylons will get new wires and a fresh coat of paint during the nine-month long project National Grid webpage available for people to find … Read the full press release