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CaixaBank to make a voluntary public tender offer in cash to acquire all outstanding shares that it does not already own in Banco BPI, S.A.

Posted on 19, February 2015 by

After the transaction, the intention is that BPI remains as a listed company • The cash offer is subject to exceeding 50% of the share capital in BPI and the removal of BPI’s 20% cap on voting rights. • CaixaBank, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Portugal, Spain

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Hempel acquires its South African toll manufacturer The Coatings Manufacturing Company

Posted on 19, February 2015 by

Hempel’s 26th factory, and its first in Africa, marks an important milestone in Hempel’s ambition to become one of the world’s top-10 largest coatings suppliers by the end of 2015. The new plant will manufacture coatings for the decorative, protective … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Industrial, Management

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Nokia Networks and Aalto University together with Coriant and EXFO showcase the future of software defined networking (SDN) in mobile backhaul

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

Apply SDN to the entire backhaul, transport and core of an LTE network Approved ETSI NFV Proof of Concept Milestone in design and implementation of future mobile networks Espoo, Finland, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia Networks and Aalto University, Finland, together with … Read the full press release →

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Transocean Ltd issues monthly Fleet Update Summary

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today issued a monthly Fleet Update Summary, which includes changes to existing contracts and changes in estimated planned out-of-service time of 15 or more days since January 15, 2015.The report … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Switzerland

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Nokia Networks expands its telco cloud portfolio with fully virtualized Operations Support System (OSS) and Customer Experience Management (CEM)

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

Fully virtualized software cuts delivery of OSS and CEM from weeks to days 30% less hardware to run virtualized OSS and CEM in data centers New online catalog for efficient, secure delivery of software Espoo, Finland, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia Networks … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Management, Technology, Telecom

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Nokia Networks launches service to assess the suitability of existing operator telco cloud infrastructure to run Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs)

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

Nokia Cloud Verification Service speeds up the deployment of virtualized applications Checks network fitness for telco cloud 90% faster than conventional testing Cuts risk of poorly performing virtualized applications Espoo, Finland, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia Networks is launching a service to … Read the full press release →

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Nokia Networks unveils its architecture for highly scalable, flexible and efficient cloud-based radio access networks, Nokia Radio Cloud

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

Introduces new architecture to maximize radio performance in the cloud Breakthrough multi-layer architecture pioneers the use of Ethernet fronthaul and any combination of distributed and centralized deployments Launches its Nokia Cloud Security Director to automate the deployment of security policies … Read the full press release →

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MAYKOR again included in IAOP’s 2015 Global Outsourcing 100 list in the “Leaders” category

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

For the second straight year, the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has placed MAYKOR on The 2015 Global Outsourcing 100 list in the “Leaders” category. The list was presented during the annual Outsourcing World Summit, which commenced on February … Read the full press release →

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RBS and NatWest urge UK dairy farmers to approach their bank for support if they face financial pressures

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

Agricultural experts at NatWest and RBS are urging UK dairy farmers to approach their bank for support if they face financial pressures. EDINBURGH, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The average milk price has fallen by 19 per cent over the past … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

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RBS and NatWest customers to be able to login to their mobile banking app using only their fingerprint

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

EDINBURGH, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — RBS and NatWest first UK-based bank to offer login to mobile app using just a fingerprint following feedback from customers. Never until now has banking for UK customers been more at their fingertips, or fingerprints. … Read the full press release →

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BP Energy Outlook 2035: Global demand for energy expected to rise by 37% from 2013 to 2035, or by an average of 1.4% a year

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

LONDON, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Despite the dramatic recent weakening in global energy markets, ongoing economic expansion in Asia – particularly in China and India – will drive continued growth in the world’s demand for energy over the next 20 … Read the full press release →

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Arkema and Jurong Chemical concluded agreement regarding the next steps of their cooperation in Acrylics in China

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

Colombes, France, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema and Jurong Chemical announce today that they have concluded an agreement regarding the next steps of their cooperation in Acrylics in China. This agreement extends, until January 2016, the period for Arkema to … Read the full press release →

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Um die Hälfte mehr Fahrgäste im schnellsten ÖBB-Nahverkehr

Posted on 18, February 2015 by

Angebot von ÖBB und Land NÖ wird von den PendlerInnen hervorragend angenommen WIEN, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Seit 10. Dezember 2012 verkehren die Regionalexpresszüge REX200 mit „200 Sachen“ zwischen Amstetten bzw. St. Valentin und dem Wiener Westbahnhof. An Werktagen außer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Bosch Software Innovations GmbH acquires gateway software developer and middleware specialist ProSyst

Posted on 17, February 2015 by

Software for smart homes, mobility, and connected industry ProSyst employs around 110 associates in Cologne, Germany, and Sofia, Bulgaria Software enabling device connectivity over internet of things Established Java and OSGi specialist for gateway software and middleware Berlin/Stuttgart, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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Rosneft Management Board Earnings for 2014 accounted to RUB 2.8 bln

Posted on 17, February 2015 by

MOSCOW, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The reward of the Management Board of Rosneft following 2014 results accounted to RUB 2.8 bln. The Management Board consists of the following top managers: the Head of Rosneft, First Vice President, Vice Presidents and … Read the full press release →

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Airbus Defence and Space to design and develop SES-14 innovative telecommunications satellite for SES

Posted on 17, February 2015 by

Third all-electric satellite ordered in less than a year and the second for SES, reinforces Airbus Defence and Space’s world leadership in high power electric satellites SES-14 will have a double mission, including a High Throughput Satellite (HTS) mission with … Read the full press release →

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Airbus: Indian Dynamatic Technologies Ltd to manufacture flap-track beams for A330 wide body family

Posted on 17, February 2015 by

Dynamatic to manufacture key wing components for A330 wide body family BLAGNAC, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has signed an agreement with Bengaluru based Dynamatic Technologies Ltd. to be the single source supplier of flap-track beams for the wide body … Read the full press release →

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Destatis: Die Unternehmen des Gastgewerbes in Deutschland setzten im Dezember 2014 real 0,1 % und nominal 2,5 % mehr um als im Dezember 2013

Posted on 17, February 2015 by

WIESBADEN, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Unternehmen des Gastgewerbes in Deutschland setzten im Dezember 2014 real 0,1 % und nominal 2,5 % mehr um als im Dezember 2013. Wie das Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis) weiter mitteilt, lag der Umsatz im Gastgewerbe im Dezember 2014 im … Read the full press release →

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Destatis: In Deutschland waren Ende Dezember 2014 in den Betrieben des Verarbeitenden Gewerbes mit 50 und mehr Beschäftigten 5,3 Millionen Personen tätig

Posted on 17, February 2015 by

WIESBADEN, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In Deutschland waren Ende Dezember 2014 in den Betrieben des Verarbeitenden Gewerbes mit 50 und mehr Beschäftigten 5,3 Millionen Personen tätig. Wie das Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis) nach vorläufigen Ergebnissen weiter mitteilt, waren das rund 57 000 Beschäftigte … Read the full press release →

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BMW Motorrad reports of its best January sales ever with 15.2% more motorcycles and maxi scooters supplied to customers worldwide

Posted on 17, February 2015 by

MUNICH, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — After the fourth record year in succession in 2014, BMW Motorrad has started the new year with a significant increase in sales. With 6,263 (previous year: 5,438) units, 15.2% more motorcycles and maxi scooters were supplied to customers … Read the full press release →

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