Monthly Archives: January 2018

“France Cybersecurity” Label awarded to Atos at the International Cybersecurity Forum (FIC)

Bezons, France, 30-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has been awarded the “France Cybersecurity” Label for its identity authorization and access management solutions (IGA – Identity Governance and Administration), developed in France, through its Evidian range. … Read the full press release

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class to debut in Amsterdam on 2 February 2018

STUTTGART/AMSTERDAM, 30-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — There are just a few days to go: the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class celebrates its world premiere in Amsterdam on 2 February 2018. With Mercedes me media, anyone can be there live – wherever they are in the … Read the full press release

Geomarketing: GfK RegioGraph Online: access to information about the surroundings of a prospective location

New GfK online geomarketing application Bruchsal, Germany, 30-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GfK has developed a new, additional version of its geomarketing solution, RegioGraph. “RegioGraph Online” allows users simultaneous access via a web browser to information about the surroundings of a prospective … Read the full press release

University of Dundee achieves one of the highest scores in the latest International Student Barometer (ISB)

DUNDEE, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — International students at the University of Dundee have rated their overall satisfaction at over 93 per cent, one of the highest scores in the latest International Student Barometer (ISB). With feedback from over 3 million students … Read the full press release

FL Technics to provide extended services of base maintenance for 3 years to Bulgaria Air

Vilnius, Lithuania, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced signing the agreement with Bulgaria national carrier Bulgaria Air. According to the agreement, Bulgaria Air will receive extended services of … Read the full press release

Ricoh Electronic Devices unveils the RP604 Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter for use in wearable devices and IoT

Amstelveen, the Netherlands, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh Electronic Devices Co., Ltd. in Japan has launched the RP604 Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter, designed to use in wearable devices, applications for Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless communications modules requiring a low level … Read the full press release

Electrolux to acquire laundry rental solutions company operating in Germany and Austria

STOCKHOLM, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Electrolux today announced it has agreed to acquire Schneidereit GmbH, a supplier of laundry rental solutions for professional customers in Germany and Austria. Schneidereit GmbH solutions allow customers a carefree experience by supporting the product throughout … Read the full press release

Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC) awards Pöyry with an owner’s engineer services assignment for its gas-fired cogeneration power plant project in Rayong, Thailand

Vantaa, Finland, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC) has awarded Pöyry with an owner’s engineer services assignment for Central Utility Plant 4, Phase 1 (CUP4.1), a 48 MW, 140 t/h gas-fired cogeneration power plant project in Rayong, … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace’s Fokker obtains Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for the ADS-B Out modification on the Airbus A320 fleet

SmartLynx launching customer for ADS-B Out modification on the A320 New easy to install form-fit ATC Transponders. REDDITCH, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business has obtained the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for the introduction of the … Read the full press release

Philips recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator by Clarivate Analytics

AMSTERDAM, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it was named a 2017 Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovator. Clarivate Analytics’ (formerly known as the Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science … Read the full press release

Ghent University’s board approves a human rights charter

Ghent, Belgium, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Human rights are a vital cornerstone of Ghent University’s social and international engagement. For this reason the board recently approved a human rights charter, which includes a checklist (impact assessment) for prospective supervisors to assess whether … Read the full press release

UKFast event: 2018 is a ‘critical year’ for delivering a technology revolution across the UK’s education sector

2018 is a ‘critical year’ for delivering a technology revolution across the UK’s education sector, according to a panel of experts gathered to examine emerging tech trends at an event at hosting firm UKFast. MANCHESTER, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — While augmented … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy reports seven orders for Safe Harbor equipment during Calendar Year 2017 in U.S.

Seven PTC qualifying orders signed in CY 2017 totaling 318 MW, with capacity ranging between 29 MW and 76 MW Projects qualified include new installation and repowering Zamudio, Spain, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has been awarded seven … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews: former paper mill at Guardbridge will be transformed into a modern working environment

Fife, Scotland, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Plans for a multi-million pound development which will see 400 University staff relocate from St Andrews to the Eden Campus at Guardbridge have been lodged with Fife Council. In what is a major strategic move by … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham: Energy Research Accelerator Chief Executive Gordon Waddington to leave at the end of March

NOTTINGHAM, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Gordon Waddington, Chief Executive of the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) has announced that he will be leaving his role at the end of March. Gordon was instrumental in establishing the Energy Research Accelerator in 2015, when … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham led project installed Europe’s largest community Tesla made battery in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s largest community battery is being installed at the Trent Basin residential development in Nottingham this week, as part of a unique community energy project. Made by Tesla, the battery can store 2.1 MWh of … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica de España obtains license to operate drones for the inspection and maintenance of electricity transmission lines

MADRID, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Red Eléctrica de España developed two projects in 2017 for the use of drones – remotely piloted aircraft – for the inspection and maintenance of electricity transmission lines, as a commitment of the Company to innovation … Read the full press release

Merck appoints Dirk Toepfer as new Chief Information Officer

Toepfer joins from Metro Group, where he served as Head of the IT service company Metro Systems DARMSTADT, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that Dirk Toepfer will join the Group as the new … Read the full press release

What Car? magazine names the Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase the best super-luxury car in the world

A panel of highly-esteemed judges from What Car? magazine has once again declared the Rolls-Royce Ghost the best super-luxury car in the world in its most prestigious class: luxury cars over £100,000.  Westhampnett, UK, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A panel of … Read the full press release

Unilever calls for industry-wide effort in addressing the issue of ocean plastic waste towards the transition to a circular economy

LONDON, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever today called for the consumer goods industry to step-up its efforts to tackle the mounting challenge of ocean plastic waste and create a circular economy for plastics. One year after Unilever made its industry-leading commitment … Read the full press release