Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Alstom to return part of the proceeds from the transaction with General Electric to its shareholders

Levallois-Perret, France, 6-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the completion of the transaction with General Electric regarding Alstom’s Energy activities, the Group proposes to return a part of the proceeds to its shareholders. In its session of 4 November 2015, Alstom’s Board … Read the full press release

EnOcean Alliance presents energy harvesting wireless automation solutions for smart buildings and smart homes at Interclima 2015 in Paris

Nine member companies will demonstrate automation components and solutions for intelligent buildings based on the EnOcean energy harvesting wireless standard. System integrators advise on integrated systems and building services. San Ramon, CA/Paris, France, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Interclima+elec 2015 (02-06 November, … Read the full press release

Kudelski Group’s OpenTV, Inc. and Nagra France SAS filed patent infringement suit against Verizon Communications Inc.

San Francisco, California, 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) announced today that its OpenTV, Inc. and Nagra France SAS subsidiaries have filed a patent infringement suit against Verizon Communications Inc. and its subsidiary AOL Inc. in the United States … Read the full press release

Technicolor provides Color-Finishing and Editing Services for Danny Boyle-directed film Steve Jobs

Technicolor provides Color-Finishing and Editing Services for Steve Jobs PARIS, 28-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Directed by Academy Award-winner, Danny Boyle, Steve Jobs follows the evolution of Apple’s pioneering and creative leader over the course of three seminal moments in his … Read the full press release

Technicolor’s Michael Hatzer handled color finishing from his theatre at Technicolor Hollywood for Steven Spielberg’s latest project Bridge of Spies

The Past Comes Alive with Technicolor’s Assistance PARIS, 28-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Steven Spielberg, over a five decade-long career, has produced some of the most important historical dramas in motion picture history, including Lincoln, Schindler’s List, Amistad, and Munich. Spielberg … Read the full press release

Dassault Aviation completes certifications of FANS 1/A+ for its Falcon 900A/B and 900C/EX aircraft

Saint-Cloud, France, 27-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Aviation has completed certifications of FANS 1/A+ for its Falcon 900A/B and 900C/EX aircraft. Obtained in association with Honeywell, the approval will allow operators to meet worldwide mandates for preferential routing in the North Atlantic … Read the full press release

Dassault Aviation introduced new avionics upgrade for Falcon 900A and B operators

Upgrade Brings New Capabilities to Falcon 900A and B Operators ​ Saint-Cloud, France, 27-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Aviation has introduced a new avionics upgrade that will provide Falcon 900A and B operators with a range of important operational benefits, including an … Read the full press release

Capgemini partners with UiPath to expand its Robotic Process Automation capabilities

Capgemini to use advanced process automation tools to drive greater efficiencies and cost savings for clients worldwide PARIS, 26-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has announced its collaboration with UiPath, … Read the full press release

Capgemini announced availability of an end-to-end global offering to facilitate and accelerate transformation within the telecommunications industry

Deployment-ready offer, based on the Oracle Communications Rapid Offer Design and Order Delivery solution, will enable telcos to digitize their customer experience and harmonize business processes PARIS, 26-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology … Read the full press release

Capgemini to provide IT infrastructure services to Nationwide in UK

PARIS, LONDON, 23-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has today announced a five year contract to provide IT infrastructure services to Nationwide. The deal will help the world’s largest building society … Read the full press release

Pieter Schoehuijs appointed Chief Information Officer Capgemini Group

PARIS, 23-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, announces the appointment of Pieter Schoehuijs as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Group with immediate effect. In this role, Pieter will report … Read the full press release

Thales to acquire data protection company Vormetric for US$400m

Thales to acquire Vormetric, a leader in data protection. Acquisition price: US$400m. Closing expected by Q1 2016. PARIS, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vormetric, a leading … Read the full press release

La première au monde oreillette bluetooth de joaillerie pour les femmes d’une valeur de 150 000 € a vu le jour

PARIS, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Les bijoutiers français ont produit une nouveauté rare – l’oreillette bluetooth de joaillerie pour les femmes d’après les croquis du designer Inna Biton, qui a devenu connu grâce à la conception des objets inhabituels. Pour … Read the full press release

French and Italian SAMP/T team awarded « Technology Pioneer Award » by the US Missile Defence Agency

PARIS, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On October 6th, the French and Italian industry and governmental team in charge of SAMP/T was awarded the « Technology Pioneer Award » by  the US Missile Defence Agency, upon recommendation of an international panel of missile … Read the full press release

McLaren Monaco: Premiere of the 570S Coupé at French Riviera Classic motor show in Nice, France

Premiere of the 570S Coupé in the South of France at the Prestige Pavilion of the French Riviera Classic motor show The 570S Coupe made its dynamic debut on the hill run of the Goodwood Festival of Speed with 2009 … Read the full press release

Terrorist financing on the agenda for FATF Plenary week 17-23 October

PARIS, 20-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Terrorist financing is high on the agenda for the FATF Plenary week, which starts on Saturday 17 October. This will be the first Plenary meeting under the Korean presidency of Mr. Je-Yoon Shin. The week of … Read the full press release

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) held a joint Experts Meeting on Corruption in Paris

PARIS, 20-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) held a joint Experts Meeting on Corruption in Paris on 17 October 2015. This is the fifth time that the FATF and G20 ACWG … Read the full press release

ENSAM graduate Hugues Fourmentraux to become Managing Director of VINCI Construction France

VINCI has announced the appointment of Hugues Fourmentraux as Managing Director of VINCI Construction France. RUEIL-MALMAISON, 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Hugues Fourmentraux, 48, was previously Deputy Managing Director of VINCI Construction France. He is a graduate of the ENSAM (Ecole Nationale … Read the full press release

Analyst firm Verdantix named Schneider Electric a leader in its 2015 Green Quadrant® Building Energy Management Software report

The global specialist in energy management and automation was rated as a leader for its StruxureWare™ Resource Advisor platform Rueil-Malmaison (France), 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced that independent analyst firm Verdantix has … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric to invest EUR 65 million over the next few years in Singapore to support the country with energy management, automation and software technologies

Company expands presence in Singapore through new software investments and headquarters set-up for its East Asia region operations. Total investment is around 65 million euros over the few next years. SINGAPORE, 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric, the global specialist … Read the full press release