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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

University of Bristol academics demonstrated first phononic crystal that can be altered in real time

Bristol, UK, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Using an acoustic metadevice that can influence the acoustic space and can control any of the ways in which waves travel, engineers have demonstrated, for the first time, that it is possible to dynamically alter the geometry … Read the full press release

MegaFon and MegaLabs launch customized TV in frames of “media portal MegaFon.TV” with Imhonet recommendation service

Moscow, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — MegaFon and MegaLabs together with “Imhonet” recommendation service start working on a new project of customized TV in frames of “media portal MegaFon.TV”. With help of Imhonet’s technologies MegaFon will be able to automatically recommend most relevant video content to the users based on analysis of their preferences and … Read the full press release

Belgacom launches Belgacom Cloud

Brussels, Belgium, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On 1 April, following a positive test period involving 4,500 users, Belgacom is launching Belgacom Cloud. Thanks to this new service, customers have secure access to all their files from anywhere and they can save documents, synchronize … Read the full press release

AREVA and CNNC sign series of agreements in the presence of China and France presidents Xi Jinping and François Hollande

PARIS, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the visit to France of Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, AREVA participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This visit … Read the full press release

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin-Wissenschaftler veröffentlichen Ergebnisse über neues optogenetisches Werkzeug im Magazin Science

Berlin, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Optogenetik ist ein modernes Verfahren, das es Wissenschaftlern ermöglicht, in neuronalen Schnitten oder in lebenden Organismen wie Drosophila, Zebrafisch oder Mäusen gezielt ausgewählte Zellen mit Licht zu aktivieren und ihre Rolle im Zellverbund zu untersuchen. Dazu benutzen sie … Read the full press release

Royal Philips launched the world’s first LED bulb with innovative lens in the shape of the traditional incandescent light bulb

It’s finally here: Philips clear LED bulb, the world’s first LED bulb with innovative lens and the beautiful light in the shape of the traditional incandescent. Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The traditional incandescent light bulb has been given the biggest … Read the full press release

Philips launches new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities

Company launches new connected solutions for homes, businesses and cities Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today Philips, the global leader in lighting, underlined its leadership in LED lighting by launching new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities. Having pioneered … Read the full press release

ABB and Philips partner to simplify integration of connected lighting systems and building device control for commercial buildings

Philips’ lighting systems will connect seamlessly with ABB’s building device controls, reducing the cost of renovation of mid-and small-sized commercial buildings Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, a leading power and automation technology provider, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), … Read the full press release

Professional lighting systems provider Zumtobel shows its ability to innovate at Light + Building trade fair in Frankfurt

Dornbirn, Austria / Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — These days, the Zumtobel Group is demonstrating its ability to innovate in Frankfurt am Main, where the world’s largest trade fair for the lighting industry, Light + Building, opened this morning. As a … Read the full press release

Merck announced the enrollment of first patient into new Phase III study in the area of fertility

• The ESPART* Phase III clinical study focuses on patients that respond poorly to attempts at ovarian stimulation • Study aims to recruit 946 patients across 17 European countries Darmstadt, Germany, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Merck, the global pharmaceutical and chemical company, … Read the full press release

Sandoz appoints Vas Narasimhan as Head of Sandoz Biopharmaceuticals & Oncology Injectables

Munich, Germany, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sandoz announced today that Vasant (Vas) Narasimhan, MD, MPP, has been appointed Head of Sandoz Biopharmaceuticals & Oncology Injectables effective April 1, 2014. Vas, currently Global Head of Development at Novartis Vaccines, succeeds Ameet Mallik who will … Read the full press release

Alirocumab clinical studies to be presented by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals at American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session in Washington D.C. March 29-31

Companies To Host Investor Conference Call on Alirocumab on March 31 at 9 a.m. EDT Paris, France and Tarrytown, NY, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT : SAN and NYSE : SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that data … Read the full press release

Wind energy technology leader Gamesa to supply 49.3 MW to the Chinese company CGN Wind Energy

The company will deliver 25 G97-2.0 MW turbines for a wind farm being built in Shandong province. The turbines are specially designed for low wind sites. Zamudio, Spain, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed an agreement … Read the full press release

Digital security leader Gemalto to equip Cairo Amman Bank’s 105 branches with Dexxis Instant Issuance services

Instant issuance, superior user friendliness, ability to use EMV cards from any vendor, and an up to 70% reduction in total cost of issuance amongst the major benefits for CAB and their cardholders Amsterdam, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the … Read the full press release

Pearson uses Foursquare’s data in its new free app to help students find more productive places to study

New Inspired Locations of Learning app helps students’ productivity Free to download for iOS and Android Share inspiring study locations on Foursquare LONDON, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today launched a new free app – Inspired Locations of Learning – to … Read the full press release

Karlsruhe stärkt den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk

ZDF-Intendant Bellut: Entscheidung stärkt die Unabhängigkeit Karlsruhe, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Das Urteil des Bundesverfassungsgerichts stärkt den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk, seine Gremien und die Rundfunkfreiheit in Deutschland. Die Karlsruher Richter haben klar gestellt, dass das ZDF frei von Einflüssen des Staates sein muss und … Read the full press release

British Standards Institution to use HP Optimost to enhance online customer experience in booking training courses online in the UK

PALO ALTO Calif., 26-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HP Autonomy today announced that BSI (British Standards Institution), is using HP Optimost to enhance its online customer experience for individuals and businesses booking training courses online in the UK. BSI is the business standards company that works with over … Read the full press release

NAVANTIA participa en la feria “FIDAE 2014” en Santiago de Chile

NAVANTIA ha conseguido en este último período proyectarse en Sudamérica como serio candidato para la exportación de muchos sistemas que la empresa comercializa  Madrid, 26-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NAVANTIA Sistemas a apuesta de nuevo por FIDAE, Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio, que … Read the full press release

The LTE Accelerator from Starhome Mach delivers LTE roaming without the need for LTE agreements

Zurich, Switzerland, 26-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The LTE Accelerator from Starhome Mach, the global leader in providing market-driven network and clearing services for the mobile industry, increases operator revenue by delivering LTE roaming without the need for LTE agreements. Currently, each LTE … Read the full press release

EDF and Veolia Environnement finalize agreement over joint subsidiary Dalkia

PARIS, 26-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF and Veolia Environnement announce the finalization of the discussions initiated in October 2013, on their joint subsidiary Dalkia, one of the world’s leading provider of energy services. The agreement, which was signed today following completion of … Read the full press release