Category Archives: Technology

Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

SPEECH: Single European Patent: a major achievement but still some way to go

Michel BARNIER – European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services Conference on the European Unitary Patent/Brussels Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for having taken part in today’s discussions. By holding this conference – in close … Read the full press release

Open Data about the Nobel Prize now Available

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Do you want to create your own visualisations or lists from existing information about the Nobel Prize? Nobel Media AB, responsible for media rights for the Nobel Prize, has recently completed open data projects which provide open access to … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of software provider I.R.I.S. by Canon

Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of I.R.I.S. of Belgium by Canon Inc. of Japan. The review of this transaction was referred to the Commission by the Belgian competition authority … Read the full press release

Avianca takes delivery of Sharklet equipped A320

First to benefit from fuel savings in Latin America Blagnac,  19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Avianca, the Colombia-based airline, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 becoming the first Latin American carrier to take benefit of the new fuel-saving wing-tip … Read the full press release

The Cloud hits 1 billion minutes since 1st January 2013

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Cloud, the biggest provider of public WiFi on Britain’s high streets, has announced it now has over 7 million registered users and they have connected to its WiFi network for over 1 billion minutes since the … Read the full press release

MAPFRE ofrece gratis servicio de Asistencia Informática para smartphones y tablets

Los seguros de Hogar incorporan la instalación de antivirus y control parental sin coste para el asegurado 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Los clientes de MAPFRE que tengan contratado un seguro de Hogar dispondrán de Asistencia remota para smartphones y tablets e … Read the full press release

Airbus corporate jet is exhibited in Australia for first time

Highlights widest and tallest cabin of any business jet Blagnac,  18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An Airbus corporate jet is being exhibited in Australia for the first time, giving potential customers the opportunity to experience the widest and tallest cabin of any … Read the full press release

The Cloud sees 400% increase in tablets using WiFi network in past year

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 24 January 2013: The Cloud, the biggest provider of public WiFi on Britain’s high streets, has today released usage figures which highlight the increasing popularity of tablet devices in the UK. Assessing the number of tablets using its … Read the full press release

The Alliance of German Science Organisations extends the Priority Initiative ‘Digital Information’ until the end of 2017

For a better exchange of academic information  18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The academic world needs a free, unrestricted and quick exchange of information. To further emphatically pursue this aim, the German Science Organisations started the second phase of the Priority Initiative … Read the full press release

New IT Tools double Corporate Competitivenes, INSEAD AT&T Research shows

Breakthrough inquiry by INSEAD eLab scholars reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity – but not for everyone Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau (France) and Singapore — 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school, … Read the full press release

Innovation set for centre stage to boost growth

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Irish Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, will chair the first meeting of Europe’s Research Ministers under Ireland’s EU Presidency on Monday 18th February. The Council will focus on a number of important areas designed … Read the full press release

CASSIDIAN DELIVERS A NEW EUROFIGHTER FLIGHT SIMULATOR TO THE SPANISH AIR FORCE

This flight simulator is part of the ASTA (Aircrew Synthetic Training Aid) advanced training system The simulator will be used by the aircrew of the 14th Wing of the Albacete Air Base 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has delivered a new … Read the full press release

Rusatom: Turbine upgrade for Kozloduy 6 (Bulgaria)

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The turbine generator stator will be replaced and the rotor refurbished at unit 6 of Bulgaria’s Kozloduy nuclear power plant under a contract signed between the plant and Rusatom Service. The work will raise the turbine generator … Read the full press release

Education Council to debate Education and Skills for Jobs, Stability and Growth, with presentation by Digital Champion for Ireland Lord David Puttnam

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Ministers for Education will discuss “Education and Skills for Jobs, Stability and Growth” at the first Education Council of the Irish Presidencyin Brussels tomorrow. Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, will chair the meeting. … Read the full press release

CASSIDIAN PRODUCES 1,000TH TARGET DRONE

Target UAVs simulate aircraft and missiles Cassidian provides a complete package of aerial target drone services Users include the German, Canadian and South African armed forces, as well those from the Middle East and Asia 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has … Read the full press release

New milestone: Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The installation of two 300-tonne tanks has taken the project to build Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant a step further towards completion. The tanks, which provide a shielded housing for the reactor vessels and their cooling … Read the full press release

Eurocopter books a new EC135 helicopter order in India and delivers another to an Indian operator

A record nine units of Eurocopter’s EC135 was sold in 2012, making it the most sought-after light twin-engine helicopter in India. The growing popularity of the EC135 in India was further demonstrated by a new order from one Indian customer … Read the full press release

WITH THE ADVANCING DIGITIZATION OF THE FILM INDUSTRY, THE BERLINALE FACES COMPLEX TECHNICAL AND LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013, the number of films screening in the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) format at the Berlinale exceeds 50% for the first time. Only around 8% of the films are still shown in the classic 35mm format. … Read the full press release

CASSIDIAN APPOINTS PETER GUTSMIEDL AS FIRST HEAD OF ASIA-PACIFIC

New role complements existing position as India CEO Cassidian sees considerable growth potential in Asia India operations set to expand into regional hub 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has appointed Peter Gutsmiedl as the company’s head of operations in Asia-Pacific. Gutsmiedl … Read the full press release

A350 XWB’s Trent XWB engine achieves EASA type certification

Engine certification paves the way for A350 XWB first flight in the summer Blagnac,  15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Airbus A350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type … Read the full press release