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Hempel to participate in ONS exhibition in Stavanger, Norway, 25-28 August 2014

Lyngby, Denmark, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hempel will participate in ONS exhibition which has established itself over 40 years as one of the world’s major meeting places for players in the oil and energy industry. The exhibition is taking place in Stavanger, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat and ORBIT entered into Memorandum of Arrangement regarding the manufacture of aviation terminals for Global Xpress serving the government market

LONDON, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services and ORBIT, a leading provider of satellite communication, Earth observation, tracking & telemetry and communication management systems, have entered into a Memorandum of Arrangement (MOA) regarding the … Read the full press release

Inmarsat selects SpaceX to provide launch services for its S-band satellite and up to two further Inmarsat missions

LONDON, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite services, today announced that it has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for its S-band satellite and up to two further Inmarsat missions. Under the … Read the full press release

Nokia Networks bought broad solution for advanced geolocation capabilities from NICE Systems to enhance the planning and optimization of mobile networks

Espoo, Finland, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia Networks announced today that it has bought a broad solution for advanced geolocation* capabilities from NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) to enhance the planning and optimization of mobile networks.  Nokia Networks gains access to tools, technical … Read the full press release

Nokia Networks to acquire premier self-performing provider of infrastructure and network deployment solutions SAC Wireless

Espoo, Finland and Irving, Texas, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia Networks today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire SAC Wireless, a premier self-performing provider of infrastructure and network deployment solutions. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, SAC Wireless has a national … Read the full press release

Transocean: District Court in Oslo Norway acquitted all defendants of all charges relating to criminal charges against three of the Company’s subsidiaries

Zug, Switzerland, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) (the “Company”) announced that the District Court in Oslo, Norway today ruled in a criminal case relating to criminal charges issued by Norwegian authorities against three of the Company’s subsidiaries … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s first Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress (GX) satellite achieved commercial service introduction beginning with US Government customers

London, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the successful completion of extensive satellite and end-user tests, Inmarsat is pleased to announce that its first Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress (GX) satellite has achieved commercial service introduction (CSI), beginning with United States (US) Government customers … Read the full press release

Deutsche Boerse launches Open Innovation forum to keep the group at the cutting edge of financial market innovation

Frankfurt, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Open Innovation forum is Deutsche Boerse’s latest initiative to keep the group at the cutting edge of financial market innovation. Open Innovation will for the first time establish a group-wide and systematic approach to attract external partners … Read the full press release

Scania to present products and services that contribute directly to improving bus and truck customers’ profitability at IAA

· Scania Citywide with Scania’s hybrid system · New innovations that provide significant fuel savings · New 13-litre engine with 450 hp and SCR-only · Freewheeling retarder that saves fuel · Further developed Scania Eco-roll and new gear changing strategies … Read the full press release

first direct launches branded cash machines to be installed at various railway stations

Leeds, England, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the first time in its 25 year history, leading direct bank first direct is taking its brand onto the high street. Twelve first direct branded cash machines will be installed at various railway stations over the next two weeks. In line with … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce subsidiaries Aero Engine Controls and Optimized Systems and Solutions merge to form Controls and Data Services which will continue to operate as part of the Rolls-Royce Group

London, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today announced the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries, Aero Engine Controls (AEC) and Optimized Systems and Solutions (OSyS), to form a new business, Controls and Data Services (CDS), which will continue to operate as part … Read the full press release

Airbus Defense and Space to provide L-band satellite communication (SATCOM) services to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defense and Space announced today that it has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract to provide L-band satellite communication (SATCOM) services to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Awarded through the … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space launched new online tool that provides IT management efficiency on board and ashore, SkyFile Mail Manager

New online tool from Airbus Defence and Space facilitates daily communications management for IT managers in the maritime industry. Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has launched SkyFile Mail Manager, the latest innovative addition to its leading SkyFile … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Inmarsat signed agreement covering high-throughput airborne Global Xpress (GX) terminals

New agreement opens up secure satcom options for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations for aircraft, as well as for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) domain Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space and Inmarsat, the leading provider of … Read the full press release

Robert Bosch Stiftung appoints: Uta-Micaela Dürig to the board of management and Dr. Christoph Zemelka head of Bosch corporate communications

Dürig has been head of global communications at Bosch for eleven successful years Zemelka to succeed Dürig effective October 1, 2014 Stuttgart, 30-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective July 1, 2015, after 31 years in communications and the media, and roughly eleven … Read the full press release

RWE expands its supply activities in Eastern Europe with the opening of its office in Bucharest

Energy Group intensifies supply activities in Rumania Terium: “Self-generated growth with calculable risk and capital investment” Essen / Bucharest, 30-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RWE is expanding its supply activities in Eastern Europe. In this connection it is opening an office in … Read the full press release

RBS launches £25m Tooling Finance funding specifically aimed at suppliers in the automotive industry

Edinburgh, Scotland, 30-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RBS today launches £25m of funding specifically aimed at suppliers in the automotive industry. RBS is the first bank to offer bespoke Tooling Finance and has done so in response to the urgent need for funding … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom expands its portfolio of security solutions with new service that ensures company employees can enjoy secure mobile communications and avoid malware

New service protects mobile devices against attacks and malware Companies can define the number of devices and protection level quickly and flexibly Secure communication through use of encrypted transmission Hannover, Germany, 30-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom is expanding its portfolio of … Read the full press release

INEOS to acquire BASF’s 50% share in their joint venture Styrolution for €1.1 billion

Rolle, Switzerland and Ludwigshafen, Germany, 30-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — INEOS will acquire BASF’s 50% share in Styrolution, a joint venture between the companies. The purchase price to be paid by INEOS amounts to €1.1 billion. A call option in favor of INEOS … Read the full press release

Siemens and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group announced 31 finalist projects from 26 cities competing in 10 categories for the 2014 City Climate Leadership Awards

31 finalist projects identified in ten categories Global prize competition highlights excellence in environmentally impactful city projects London/New York, 30-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) today announced 31 finalist projects from 26 cities competing in … Read the full press release