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Halifax introduced new savings rates across its range of its ISA accounts

SCOTLAND, 4-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In line with the launch of the ‘NISA’ Halifax has today introduced new savings rates across its range of its ISA accounts. The new rates on the Halifax ISA Saver Fixed, ISA Saver Variable and ISA Saver Online … Read the full press release

EY report: Global mining sector to require complete business transformations to reverse decade-long decline in productivity

The decade-long decline in productivity in the global mining sector will require complete business transformations to reverse, according to a new EY report. Sydney, 4-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Commenting on the release today of Productivity in mining: A case for broad transformation, EY … Read the full press release

Wearable banking: CaixaBank launched Visa wristband allowing users to make easy payments at merchants using the contactless system

The bank plans to distribute the gadget to 15,000 customers this summer This is the largest programme in Europe to use wearable devices to make real Visa payments. The wristband supports fast and convenient payments, with users simply having to … Read the full press release

HSBC’s savings map of Britain: average savings increased 15 per cent over the past year

Popularity of alternatives to deposit savings increasing LONDON, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Britain’s savings have increased over the past year, with the average savings pot rising to £20,844, up 15 per cent from £17,664 in 2013, according HSBC’s savings map of … Read the full press release

DanTysk offshore wind farm project reached the halfway stage: 40 out of the total of 80 wind turbines erected

Sylt, Germany, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The DanTysk offshore wind farm project has reached the halfway stage: 40 out of the total of 80 wind turbines that Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München (SWM) are erecting 70 km west of the island of Sylt are … Read the full press release

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