Monthly Archives: October 2018

Ericsson to provide UN peacekeeping missions with Private LTE networks

Advanced mission-critical mobile broadband technologies enabling unrivalled situational awareness for peacekeepers during operations First live UN Private LTE networks expected up and running in 2019 STOCKHOLM, 25-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The United Nations has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to supply … Read the full press release

Ericsson selected as Telstra’s 5G network provider to deliver next generation of mobile technology for Australia

Telstra has chosen Ericsson as its 5G network provider under an agreement that will see the two companies partner to deliver the next generation of mobile technology for Australia.  The announcement marks the addition of live, 5G sites in the … Read the full press release

The Ekopolis Foundation and SLOVNAFT announce the 13th annual grant program Green Oases with the motto of ‘Let us plant trees!’

BRATISLAVA, 25-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Ekopolis Foundation in co-operation with the partner, SLOVNAFT, a.s., announces the 13th annual grant program Green Oases. The topic of this year’s annual environmental program is preserving our natural heritage and related tree planting. A sum of … Read the full press release

Vesteda and Dutch Society for the Protection of Birds partner to improve living environment for both people and birds

AMSTERDAM, 25-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Residential real estate investor Vesteda and the Dutch Society for the protection of Birds (Vogelbescherming Nederland) today signed a cooperation agreement with the aim of improving the living environment for both people and birds. To … Read the full press release

Pöyry and Infosys launch Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework for Operational Excellence in industry, utilities and infrastructure organisations

VANTAA, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading global corporations Pöyry and Infosys today announced the release of Krti 4.0® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework for Operational Excellence. The framework overcomes some complex and expensive lifecycle management challenges faced by industry, utilities and infrastructure … Read the full press release

Philips HealthSuite digital platform selected for the development of Alcon SMART Suite ophthalmology care platform

Alcon SMART Suite, powered by Philips’ HealthSuite digital platform, aims to drive innovation in ophthalmology delivering personalized and seamless end-to-end care for cataract patients AMSTERDAM, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, … Read the full press release

Philips showcases new suite of radiation oncology systems and software at ASTRO 2018

New Big Bore RT and Ingenia Ambition/Elition MR-RT imaging systems and Pinnacle Evolution treatment planning software support improved patient care, accelerated time to treatment and enhanced patient satisfaction AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands and SAN ANTONIO, U.S., 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s Sustainability Report 2017 acknowledged by WBCSD among top ten sustainability reports globally

Stora Enso’s Sustainability Report 2017 has been included in the top ten sustainability reports globally according to the latest Reporting matters publication by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). HELSINKI, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In WBCSD’s Reporting matters publication, Stora Enso’s Sustainability Report is praised … Read the full press release

Atos’ new generation of electromagnetic speed log chosen by the French Navy

PARIS, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, announces that its new generation of electromagnetic speed log, the LMN6, has been chosen by the French Navy to equip its ships and provide an even more accurate and … Read the full press release

Swatch provides visibility and support to young talents as it kicks off Swatch Cities project in Madrid

Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Creativity is a result of individual talent, but also of its environment. Young talents are the driving force of creativity, standing for diversity and equality. They challenge brands, and Swatch is a brand that likes … Read the full press release

University of Dundee and Mozilla launch new PhD programme on how to build a more open, secure and trustworthy Internet of Things

DUNDEE, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Dundee and Mozilla have launched a new and innovative PhD programme exploring how to build a more open, secure and trustworthy Internet of Things. The OpenDoTT (Open Design of Trusted Things) scheme will … Read the full press release

SABCA: medical drone transport system project selected for funding from Smart Mobility Belgium

BRUSSELS/ANTWERP, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Helicus Aero Initiative (HAI) is putting in place a system that is able to transport medical parcels by drones between hospitals and their laboratories/pharmacies. The project, named MEDRONA, was selected for funding by the federal government. … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy secures preferred supplier agreement with Ørsted for its offshore wind power projects in Taiwan

900 MW projects to utilize approx. 112 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines; Service agreement included Subject to final contract, Siemens Gamesa will establish a nacelle assembly facility near Taichung Harbor for start of production in 2021, going beyond the localisation requirements … Read the full press release

Gemalto deployed more than 100 eSIM remote subscription management platforms to mobile operators and OEMs across all continents

Gemalto is the number 1 provider of eSIM solutions for mobile operators and OEMs AMSTERDAM, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The most recent generation of flagship phones and smartwatches works with the revolutionary remote connectivity management solution enabled by Gemalto. “eSIM around the world” … Read the full press release

Five INSEAD professors named in The Case Centre’s top 40 best-selling authors of academic year 2017/2018

Five INSEAD professors, ranked world’s top 40 best-selling case authors, share commentary on why their cases resonate Fontainebleau, France, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Five professors from INSEAD, the business school for the world, have been named in The Case Centre’s top … Read the full press release

Amey Consulting appoints Peter Williamson as Head of Mobility

OXFORD, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey Consulting announced today that Peter Williamson has joined the business as Head of Mobility. Peter, former Head of Delivery, ITS at Cubic Transportation Systems, brings with him over thirty years of experience in the … Read the full press release

Surplus Supply Reflects Growing Avidity in the Europe Cocoa Market – Fact.MR Study

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 23-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A recent study by Fact.MR on the Europe cocoa market brings interesting insights to the fore. The comprehensive report by Fact.MR tracks cocoa production and consumption across key European markets. The report is available … Read the full press release

Fact.MR Study Shows Declining Demand for Tilapia in US Offset by Encouraging Gains in Domestic Markets

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 23-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Fact.MR, a leading research firm that tracks markets in over 150 countries, announces the launch of its recent study that offers an in-depth analysis on the global tilapia trade. The 170-page report is a … Read the full press release

Veolia selected to operate and maintain the first Energy Recovery facility in Australia

PARIS, 23-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Veolia Australia & New Zealand has been selected to operate and maintain the first Energy Recovery facility in the country: the Kwinana Project. First ever project to of its kind in Australia, the new state-of-the-art plant … Read the full press release

Equistone Partners Europe submits binding offer for the acquisition of Courir

LONDON, 23-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors, today submitted a binding offer for the acquisition of the whole business of Courir. The equity value of this offer is €283m. In … Read the full press release