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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Ericsson to receive Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for JPEG2000 interoperability technology

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has awarded a 2014 Emmy® Award in Technology & Engineering to Ericsson for Standardization and Productization of JPEG2000 Interoperability Reflects Ericsson’s pioneering work in promoting interoperability between vendor JPEG2000 solutions Promotes industry … Read the full press release

Fundación MásFamilia awards Endesa the Family-Friendly Company certificate at global level

• Given by Fundación Másfamilia, this certificate makes Endesa the second company in the world to achieve this recognition. • The certificate recognises the company as an international leader in job quality, flexibility, support of work-life balance, training and career … Read the full press release

Bull’s Board of Directors decided on certain changes related to the evolution of the governance of the group in regard to the merger of Bull into Atos

Paris, 22-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of Bull, the trusted partner for enterprise data, met on August 19th 2014 further to the success of the friendly tender offer launched by Atos, the international information technology services company, for all … Read the full press release

ABB developed and tested 525kV extruded HVDC cable system to make renewable energy installations more efficient and cost-effective

525 kV voltage sets world record for extruded HVDC cable technology, doubling power flow and extending range to enable greater integration of distant renewables and interconnections Zurich, Switzerland, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has … Read the full press release

ABB launched its latest generation Fiber Optic Current Sensor (FOCS-FS) to complement its portfolio of optical sensors

Enabling digital substations and smart grids Zurich, Switzerland, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced the launch of its latest generation Fiber Optic Current Sensor (FOCS-FS) to complement its portfolio of optical sensors. The … Read the full press release

ABB achieved significant breakthrough in switchgear technology with deployment of new insulation gas mixture as substitute for sulfur hexafluoride

New gas mixture offers alternative to SF6 and has potential to reduce carbon footprint of GIS by up to 50 percent – technology to be deployed in a Swiss pilot project. Zurich, Switzerland, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power … Read the full press release

The University of Birmingham ranks in top 100 universities worldwide for Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy, Life and Agriculture Sciences, and Physics

BIRMINGHAM, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Birmingham has been ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide for Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy, Life and Agriculture Sciences, and Physics. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, … Read the full press release

SAF Tehnika reports non-audited consolidated EUR 3.46 million net sales of for the fourth quarter of financial year 2013/14

Riga, Latvia, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The SAF Tehnika’s non-audited consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of financial year 2013/14 were 3.46 million EUR, increasing by 4% or 0.12 million EUR compared to the fourth quarter of the previous financial year and … Read the full press release

Electrolux confirms discussions regarding possible acquisition of the appliances business of GE

STOCKHOLM, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AB Electrolux today confirmed that it is in discussions regarding a possible acquisition of the appliances business of GE. No agreement has been reached, and there can be no assurances that an agreement will be reached. Any … Read the full press release

Electrolux opens registrations for its annual Capital Markets Day

STOCKHOLM, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Registrations are now open for Electrolux annual Capital Markets Day, which will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 20, 2014. The seminar will be hosted by Keith McLoughlin, President and CEO, and Tomas Eliasson, CFO, together … Read the full press release

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