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Nokia company HERE recognized by Frost & Sullivan as trailblazer in developing connected vehicle technology

Berlin, Germany, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HERE, a leader in mapping and location, has been recognized by global research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan as a trailblazer in developing connected vehicle technology. In the report detailing the award, Frost & … Read the full press release

The Zumtobel Group and Borussia Dortmund partner for various lighting projects

Dornbirn, Austria / Dortmund, Germany, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Zumtobel Group and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) have signed an agreement governing a partnership. The deal was announced yesterday by the CEO of the Zumtobel Group, Ulrich Schumacher and the Chairman of … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich researchers developed implantable acid sensor capable to control insulin production

Zürich, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ETH Zurich researchers from the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) in Basel have developed an implantable device that precisely monitors acid build-up in the body for people with diabetes and produces insulin if acidosis becomes … Read the full press release

Swiss energy company BKW to partner with intelligent energy management solutions provider Entelios

Intelligent energy management BERN, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BKW enters into cooperation with Entelios, a leading provider of intelligent energy management solutions. This will enable BKW’s industrial and SME customers to participate in the power and energy balancing markets and earn … Read the full press release

Gamesa completes turnkey construction of its first wind farm in Chile for the local company Transantartic

The 36 MW project will feature 18 Gamesa G90-2.0 MW wind turbines. Chile is expected to triple its cumulative installed capacity by 2018. Biscay, Spain, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has concluded turnkey construction of its … Read the full press release

EURid announces the jury and date for .eu Web Awards 2014 ceremony

BRUSSELS, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — We are entering into the final phase of the .eu Web Awards 2014. Once the nomination period has come to a close the most popular websites will be evaluated by a jury of distinguished representatives from various European … Read the full press release

Sony recognised with record six awards from European Imaging and Sound Association at 2014 EISA awards

European Professional Compact System Camera of the year 2014-2015: α7R European Compact Camera of the year 2014-2015: DSC-RX100 III European Camcorder of the year 2014-2015: FDR-AX100 European 4K Ultra HD TV of the year 2014-2015: KD-65X9005B European Tablet of the year 2014-2015: Xperia™ Z2 Tablet … Read the full press release

NOW TV launches brand new weekly pass for all 7 Sky Sports channels

Enjoy all 7 Sky Sports channels for 7 days for just £10.99 LONDON, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NOW TV is this week launching a brand new weekly pass for sports fans looking to watch even more of the best live sporting action … Read the full press release

STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH to provide technical management and secure energy supply for two more computer centres of major companies

Management mandates for a total of 38 computer centres with an annual revenue volume of over EUR 30 million – and rising. Frankfurt (Main), 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the last few weeks, STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH (STRABAG PFS) … Read the full press release

TeliaSonera’s subsidiary Moldcell in Moldova acquires new licenses and radio frequencies

Stockholm, Sweden, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TeliaSonera’s subsidiary Moldcell in Moldova, has acquired new licenses and radio frequencies, valid for a 15-year term starting November 6, 2014. Moldcell will continue using frequencies in the 900 MHz band and has purchased new frequencies … Read the full press release

Telenor Group invites to an update on sustainability in Myanmar on 19 August

Fornebu, Norway, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Telenor Group invites to an update on sustainability in Myanmar on Tuesday 19 August at 14:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The session is expected to last for an hour. The update, which will also be broadcast live over … Read the full press release

Neste Oil to use SAP platform for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs in the future

Espoo, Finland, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste Oil has selected SAP to provide the platform that will be used for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs in the future. Accurate information and advanced management tools are essential for Neste Oil’s businesses, as … Read the full press release

Voith introduced innovative dryer fabrics with increased drying capacity and reduced contamination

With Jade from the CleanWeave product line, Voith is bringing innovative dryer fabrics onto the market that translate reduced contamination to increased drying capacity due to their special design. Heidenheim, Germany, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jade dryer fabrics have minimal internal void … Read the full press release

Voith’s ventilation and refrigeration technology used at Bayreuth cheese dairy of mozzarella producer Bayernland

Ventilation and refrigeration technology planned and delivered by Voith has been in use since February 2014 at the Bayreuth cheese dairy of the mozzarella producer Bayernland. Richard Schaller, Bayreuth plant manager, says: “The collaboration with Voith in the planning and … Read the full press release

Audi becomes the world’s first carmaker to conduct piloted driving public test on expressway in Florida/USA

Driving on public roads confirms technical maturity of the congestion pilot Reduced driver workload in slow-moving traffic up to 60 km/h (37.3 mph) Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Important step toward greater safety” Ingolstadt, Germany, 13-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is pressing forward … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric SE to acquire Turkey’s second largest player in wiring device accessories Günsan Elektrik

Rueil-Malmaison, France, 13-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric SE announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Günsan Elektrik, the second largest player in wiring device accessories serving residential and commercial buildings markets in Turkey Based in Istanbul and employing … Read the full press release

Safran filed the French version of its 2014 Half- Year Financial Report with Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF

Paris, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran (NYSE Euronext Paris: SAF) has filed the French version of its 2014 Half- Year Financial Report (Rapport Financier Semestriel) with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF). The 2014 Half-Year Financial Report … Read the full press release

EE’s latest 4GEE Mobile Living Index reveals 4G improves Brits’ work life balance

Latest 4GEE Media Living Index shows 4G is improving work life balance – 13% of customers say they have one hour’s extra leisure time as a result of being more productive using superfast mobile internet Over three quarters (77%) of … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä lands second design contract for its new series of arctic platform supply vessels

Helsinki, Finland, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A second confirmed design contract for Wärtsilä’s new series of arctic platform supply vessels has been signed. This latest order is for a multi-purpose platform supply vessel (MPSV) being built by Tersan Shipyard in Turkey on … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA installs Spain’s first three million smart meters within the framework of the STAR project

Within the framework of the STAR project for implementing next generation power grids This initiative, underway in nine autonomous communities, will conclude in 2018 and have an overall investment of € 2,000 million By the end of the year, the … Read the full press release