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FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil: 4000 Voith DIWA Automatic Transmissions in citybuses and in the BRT systems across the main host cities

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany, 5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In preparation of the Soccer World Cup 2014, Brazil has substantially expanded its public transport systems. With over 4,000 DIWA automatic transmissions in the main host cities, Voith was able to establish itself … Read the full press release

Global Editors Network (GEN) Summit 2014 Partners with Wochit

Video Creation Platform Supports Publishing Short Form Video in Real Time from the Show Floor of Global Media Conference NEW YORK, NY,  5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wochit announces that GEN Summit 2014 has partnered with Wochit to produce real time video … Read the full press release

Audi presents the enhanced Audi 4.0 TFSI engine RS 7 Sportback

New headlights and design details for a dynamic five-door coupé 4.0 TFSI with 412 kW (560 hp) of power and efficient COD technology Board Member for Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Audi RS 7 Sportback is an outstanding piece of … Read the full press release

Roche acquires California-based Genia Technologies

Basel, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today the acquisition of Genia Technologies, Inc. (Genia), a privately held company, based in Mountain View, California, USA. Genia is developing a single-molecule, semiconductor based, DNA sequencing platform using nanopore … Read the full press release

Safran earned “Responsible Supplier Relations” label from the attribution committee of Médiation Inter-Entreprises

Paris, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The attribution committee of Médiation Inter-Entreprises, the business mediation unit of the French industry ministry, today issued its “Responsible Supplier Relations” label to Safran, concerning aircraft engine production purchasing by Group company Snecma. The award of this certificate … Read the full press release

CFM International’s CFM56-5B engines to power Delta Air Lines’ A321ceo aircrafts

Expands total A321ceo fleet on order to 45 aircraft. WEST CHESTER, Ohio, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Delta Air Lines today announced that is has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine s to power 15 firm A321ceo (current engine option) aircraft. The new aircraft, … Read the full press release

Safran’s security business Morpho Detection announced its Itemiser® DX explosives trace detectors surpassed 5,000 units shipped worldwide

Lightweight desktop systems deployed to detect explosives and narcotics at secure locations WILMINGTON, Mass., 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, today announced it has surpassed 5,000 desktop Itemiser® DX explosives trace detectors (ETD) shipped worldwide. A … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA takes part in $12M round of investment in US robotic technology developer for renewable generation facilities, QBotix

This company develops robot technology to reduce the costs involved in developing and operating renewable generation facilities This transaction was carried out under its corporate risk capital scheme, Perseo, which was set up in 2008 and allocated over €70 million … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s novel antibiotic candidate AZD0914 designated as Qualified Infectious Disease Product and awarded Fast Track status by US FDA

London, UK, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated its novel investigational drug AZD0914 as a Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) and awarded its development programme Fast Track status for the treatment … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca updates on the development of its oncology pipeline at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago

London, UK, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca provided an update on the rapid development of its oncology pipeline at a briefing for analysts and investors on 2 June 2014, as compelling data from over 40 scientific abstracts related to AstraZeneca and MedImmune … Read the full press release

Hexagon acquires planning and optimisation solutions provider for the agro-business sector iLab Sistemas

Stockholm, Sweden, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, announced today the acquisition of iLab Sistemas, a leading provider of planning and optimisation solutions for the agro-business sector, with special focus in the … Read the full press release

Hexagon kicked off its four-day 2014 HxGN LIVE conference at MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas

Stockholm, Sweden, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon today kicked off its 2014 HxGN LIVE conference as thousands of attendees travelled to Las Vegas, NV, to participate in the four-day event that runs from 2 – 5 June at the MGM Grand … Read the full press release

Oberthur Technologies launches solution range dedicated to the Identity and Access Security market, Guardialys™ Convergence

PARIS, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced the launch of Guardialys™ Convergence, its solution range dedicated to the Identity and Access Security market. Designed for a corporate environment, … Read the full press release

Kaspersky Lab investigated the internet search patterns of children in regard to undesirable web content

MOSCOW, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Every year more and more children go online. Most parents are perfectly aware that there are sites that contain pornography, show images of violence, promote drug-taking, and show other undesirable content. However, not every parent can … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems introduces security label to its range of original accessories

Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Leica Geosystems, leading supplier of geospatial solutions, introduces a security label to its range of original accessories. The label – featuring a unique code – will help customers to identify quickly whether an accessory is genuine … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesives Technologies signs joint-development agreement with US-based Vitriflex, Inc.

Investment in display technology start-up Vitriflex Düsseldorf, Germany,  30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel Adhesives Technologies, the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, is further driving its innovation capabilities and leadership forward. As part of its innovation strategy, the company … Read the full press release

Carphone Warehouse to start accepting pre-order for LG G3 smartphone from 3rd June

London, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Carphone Warehouse has confirmed it is stocking the brand new LG G3. Customers looking to get their hands on the latest LG smartphone can pre-register on the Carphone Warehouse website from today and will be able … Read the full press release

TomTom and its partner AutoNavi to integrate its real-time traffic information in vehicles of Audi in China

Shanghai, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) and its partner AutoNavi today announced a partnership with Audi in China, integrating its award winning real-time traffic information in vehicles of the German premium manufacturer. TomTom Traffic provides precise and up-to-date traffic information … Read the full press release

Mobily Saudi Arabia first to deploy Alcatel-Lucent’s virtualized radio access network

Mobily is the first customer to deploy Alcatel-Lucent’s new virtualized RAN aimed at helping mobile operators become more efficient, responsive and innovative Paris, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Mobily Saudi Arabia today announced the first deployment … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent to supply end-to-end triple-play solution to Bolt Fiber Optic Services for delivering 1 Gbps broadband connectivity in rural northeastern Oklahoma

Alcatel-Lucent ultra-broadband technology and integration expertise enables Bolt Fiber Optic Services to bring high-speed Internet access and IPTV to rural areas of the United States Paris, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bolt Fiber Optic Services, the fiber-to-the-home subsidiary of Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative … Read the full press release