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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Nokia Networks extends relationship with T-Mobile to help the operator continue the expansion of its fastest nationwide 4G LTE network

T-Mobile turns to trusted vendor Nokia Networks to help enhance its Un-carrier initiatives with LTE-Advanced equipment and services to expand 4G LTE covered POPs with new spectrum bands Network expansion to include deployment of LTE 700MHz and LTE 1900MHz for … Read the full press release

European pharmaceutical company Servier partners with Walter and Eliza Hall Institute to develop new agents that could be effective in treating several types of cancer

Melbourne, Australia and Suresnes, France, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European pharmaceutical company Servier has established a collaborative partnership with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute to facilitate the development of new agents that could be effective in treating several types of … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM subjects recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme

Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine – collectively known as STEMM subjects – has been recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme. Loughborough University’s institutional Bronze award, … Read the full press release

Microsoft highlighted advancements designed for business, updated user experience and enhanced security and management capabilities in its next Windows operating system, Windows 10

San Francisco, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday unveiled its next Windows operating system, Windows 10, and gave a first look at an early technical preview for the PC available Oct. 1. The announcement highlighted advancements designed for business, … Read the full press release

Airbus A350-900 earns Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency

BLAGNAC, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s latest generation commercial airliner, the A350-900, has received Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 30th September 2014. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Federal Aviation … Read the full press release

The Bosch Group: new packaging and interconnection technology (PIT) to enable electronic power modules operate reliably even at temperatures as high as 300 degrees Celsius

HotPowCon research project successfully concluded Developing packaging and interconnection technology for high operating temperatures Key technology for electromobility in Germany New joining process is lead-free, inexpensive, and reliable Supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research STUTTGART, 1-10-2014 — … Read the full press release

Vodafone partners with Dresden University of Technology to research and develop 5G technology

Berkshire, UK, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone today announced a partnership with Dresden University of Technology to research and develop 5G technology.  Vodafone will work with the university to bring together academics, developers and technology companies to explore the capabilities … Read the full press release

BMW research project to pave the way for highly automated driving in China

Munich, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The BMW Group is a leading auto industry developer of highly automated vehicle prototypes. BMW’s research prototypes have already driven thousands of kilometres in highly automated – i.e. self-driving – mode on German motorways. In February … Read the full press release

BMW Group’s Dr. Helmut Erdl and Dr. Abdelmalek Hanafi awarded the 2nd innovation prize by The Berthold Leibinger Foundation for the BMW i8 laser-based lighting systems

BMW developers awarded the second innovation prize of Berthold Leibinger Foundation Munich/Ditzingen, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Berthold Leibinger Foundation awarded Dr. Helmut Erdl and Dr. Abdelmalek Hanafi of BMW Group the second innovation prize. The award recognizes the candidates for … Read the full press release

T-Systems to bring corporate customers in Germany and Europe onto Cisco’s global Intercloud platform

T-Systems founding member in Cisco’s global cloud initiative Intercloud platform for Europe operated by T-Systems in German data center Customer relations through Telekom’s systems solutions unit Hannover, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In a major push for highly secure cloud services, … Read the full press release

BAE Systems plc releases its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to 28 September 2014

LONDON, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems plc today issues its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to 28 September 2014 in accordance with the requirements of the UK Listing Authority’s Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group: Automobili Lamborghini obtains certification from TÜV for its carbon fiber car repair service, world’s first within the automotive industry

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Automobili Lamborghini has obtained certification from TÜV for its carbon fiber car repair service over the entire product range. The certificate was presented today at the company’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters in the presence of … Read the full press release

EU-funded projects MICORE and THESEUS for early warning system for coastal storms keep people and their homes safe along the coastal areas

BRUSSELS, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A room with a seaside view is a luxury for most. But when storms rage and waters rise, the same view can be terrifying. Two EU-funded projects are keeping people and their homes safe with … Read the full press release

EBRD co-hosted conference “The ESCO Opportunity: Improving Energy Efficiency in Public Facilities” in Belgrade

EBRD and Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia deepen private-public sector collaboration LONDON, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Improved cooperation between the private and public sectors with regard to energy efficiency was the focus of a conference … Read the full press release

European Patent Office signs Patent Prosecution Highway pilot programmes with Canada, Mexico and Singapore to launch accelerated treatment of patent applications

New pilot programmes to start in 2015 Aimed at faster processing of patent applications Offices can exploit each other’s work EPO President Battistelli: “Innovating companies from these regions will benefit from faster and easier access to patent protection” Geneva, 26-9-2014 … Read the full press release

Novartis’ two pivotal Phase III studies of AIN457 (secukinumab) in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) met primary and key secondary endpoints

Secukinumab met primary and key secondary endpoints in two pivotal Phase III studies showing superiority to placebo in patients with adult onset psoriatic arthritis (PsA) PsA is a debilitating, long-lasting condition that causes inflammation of joints and skin and affects … Read the full press release

The first Airbus A400M airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force takes shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly line in Seville, Spain

Aircraft will transform Royal Malaysian Air Force transport capabilities Seville, Spain, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is rapidly taking shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly … Read the full press release

Airbus’ A320neo Family reaches new heights with increased fuel burn savings per seat further improved to 20% across the entire family by 2020

Blagnac, France, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The A320neo Family is reaching new heights, with increased fuel burn savings per seat further improved to 20% across the entire family by 2020. The 20% fuel burn saving is achieved through Airbus’ latest … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics to commercialize its innovative piezoelectric MEMS technology

Geneva, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and the leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and mobile applications, today  announced that … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics announced the extension of its STM32 family of more than 500 pin- and software-compatible microcontrollers

New series demonstrates time-to-market innovation, embedding a full set of advanced features around a new core to deliver smartest STM32 MCUs ever Geneva, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications … Read the full press release