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Interoute opens new Point of Presence in Marseille, in InterXion MRS2

New PoP adds resiliency for sub-sea traffic joining Interoute’s network with SDN accelerated performance LONDON, 19-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Interoute, owner-operator of one of Europe’s largest networks and a global cloud services platform, has opened another Point of Presence (PoP) in … Read the full press release

His Majesty King Abdullah II opens the SESAME light source, the first regional laboratory for the Middle East

Allan, Jordan, 18-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The SESAME light source was today officially opened by His Majesty King Abdullah II. An intergovernmental organization, SESAME is the first regional laboratory for the Middle East and neighbouring regions The laboratory’s official opening ushers … Read the full press release

University of Kent: ground-breaking research can lead to new generation of higher-powered batteries

KENT, 17-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new generation of higher-powered batteries for phones and cameras could result from ground-breaking research led by University scientists. Researchers from the University’s School of Physical Sciences (SPS), working with scientists from other European institutions, formulated … Read the full press release

Airbus marks the commencement of the intensive construction phase for its new EUR43 million satellite hub

Unique ventilation technology cuts operating costs by 70 percent FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 17-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the new Integrated Technology Centre (ITC), Airbus marks the commencement of the intensive construction phase for its new … Read the full press release

Scientists and engineers to discuss the threat posed by asteroids and comets at the 5th Planetary Defence Conference (PDC) in Tokyo

Space experts to meet in Tokyo to discuss ways to deflect asteroids TOKYO, Japan, 17-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists and engineers from all over the world will gather from 15 to 19 May in Tokyo, Japan, at the 5th Planetary Defence … Read the full press release

Siemens to electrify the new cable car lift running to Matterhorn glacier paradise in Switzerland

ERLANGEN, 16-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens has received an order from Elektrizitätswerk Zermatt AG to electrify the new cable car lift running to Matterhorn glacier paradise (Klein Matterhorn) in Zermatt, Switzerland. Siemens will supply an 8DJH medium-voltage switchgear for the alpine … Read the full press release

Siemens signs with Pampa Energia S.A. for the maintenance two power plants in Argentina

Service, maintenance and performance upgrades for Genelba and Genelba 21 power plants Includes Power Diagnostics® and Remote Monitoring from Siemens Digital Services for Energy portfolio Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 16-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Building on the continued success of its energy … Read the full press release

Vodafone International Holdings B.V. to transfer part of its indirect shareholding in Safaricom to its sub-Saharan African subsidiary Vodacom

LONDON, 16-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone Group”) announces today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vodafone International Holdings B.V. (“Vodafone”), has agreed to transfer part of its indirect shareholding in Safaricom Limited (“Safaricom”) to Vodacom Group Limited (“Vodacom”), its sub-Saharan … Read the full press release

Siemens to review the geographical setup of its own IT activities and drive the digitalization of its own processes

Centralized storage facility planned for Digital Factory Division in Amberg region Company’s global enterprise IT activities to be modernized and digitalized Bundling of training expertise in Germany MUNICH, 15-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens is rigorously pursuing further targeted efficiency improvements … Read the full press release

Comment trouver un bon professeur sur le Web?

PARIS, 15-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Si auparavant, il fallait opter pour un service à domicile, ce n’est désormais plus le cas grâce à l’émergence du Web et de plateformes en ligne comme preply.com/fr/. Avec Internet, vous êtes en mesure de … Read the full press release

Cambridge alumni startup became UK’s latest $1billion tech startup

Improbable, founded by Cambridge alumni Herman Narula (Girton 2007) and Rob Whitehead (Robinson 2009), became the UK’s latest $1billion tech startup this week. CAMBRIDGE, 15-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The company, which helps companies build complex simulations and virtual worlds, has been … Read the full press release

Outokumpu to provide Forta super duplex stainless steel for prototype vessel made by Swedish Steel Yachts AB

HELSINKI, 15-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Outokumpu provided Forta super duplex stainless steel for a prototype of an offshore patrol vessel made by Swedish ship maker Swedish Steel Yachts AB (SSY). Outokumpu supplied mirror-polished plates in different dimensions for the vessel, which … Read the full press release

50 VDL SB-4000 chassis ordered by Taavura Group’s Tashtit in Israel

Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Tashtit is currently taking delivery of a follow-up order of 50 VDL SB-4000 chassis. These chassis are destined for use as regional buses in the municipality of Jerusalem. 2 city buses and 1 … Read the full press release

ESET observed yet another of Sednit’s phishing emails in action

BRATISLAVA, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Sednit group is back on the radar after alleged interference with the French elections.  ESET researchers have observed another one of their phishing emails in action – this time using a recently mediatized missile strike … Read the full press release

Wave Hub appoints Black & Veatch for feasibility study into the Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone

CORNWALL, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Wave Hub Ltd has appointed Black & Veatch to undertake a feasibility study into the Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone, a planned offshore site for testing multiple wave energy arrays of up to 30MW each. The study will … Read the full press release

Ancient sculptures on display at Freie Universität Berlin, May 12 through July 2, 2017

Exhibition Opening of Ancient Cast Collection at Freie Universität Berlin on May 11, 2017 BERLIN, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — An exhibition of sculptures in an architectural context will open on May 11, 2017, in the Cast Collection of Ancient Sculptures. Using … Read the full press release

Airbus BizLab accelerators startups pitched their projects at the “Airbus BizLab Summit” in Toulouse

Nearly 1,000 start-ups have interacted with the BizLab over the last two years TOULOUSE, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Thirty start-ups – from the three global BizLab accelerators in Toulouse, Hamburg and Bangalore – have pitched their projects at the “Airbus BizLab … Read the full press release

Airbus launches new commercial drone startup named Airbus Aerial

Launches U.S. base and business, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia Starts operations with imagery services fusing drones, satellite images and software to bring deeper insights to commercial customers Appoints Jesse Kallman as President Airbus Aerial U.S. Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., 12-May-2017 — … Read the full press release

Planetek Italia, Airbus Defence and Space to provide high-resolution Earth observation imagery and services to Eni

TOULOUSE, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Planetek Italia and Airbus Defence and Space have been awarded a contract for the supply of high-resolution Earth observation imagery and services by Eni, the Italian multinational oil and gas company. With the data and services … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space: automatic air-to-air refuelling contacts demonstrated for first time ever

Automatic AAR contacts with boom performed for first time ever MADRID, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated automatic air-to-air refuelling (AAR) contacts with a fighter aircraft from a tanker’s refuelling boom – the first time in … Read the full press release