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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

New Cities Summit in Jakarta: Ericsson envisions Networked Society in which connectivity is the starting point for new ways of innovating, collaborating and socializing

Ericsson, a founding member of the New Cities Foundation, uses its ICT expertise to provide innovative solutions and services across a variety of industries At the New Cities Summit in Jakarta, Ericsson representatives will exchange views on ICT and urbanization … Read the full press release

Ericsson ConsumerLab’s latest report looks into the commuter experience while using public transport and personal vehicles in London, New York, São Paulo and Shanghai

82 percent of commuters in London and 79 percent of commuters in New York use travel-related apps to plan their commute more efficiently Commuters who use smartphones perceive the public transport industry to be lagging behind and have high expectations … Read the full press release

University of Freiburg pharmacologists and toxicologists discovered how the toxins of dangerous bacteria enter the interiors of cells

Researchers from the University of Freiburg have discovered how the toxins of dangerous bacteria enter the interiors of cells FREIBURG, 10-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Clostridium difficile is a dangerous intestinal bacterium that can cause severe diarrhoea and life-threatening intestinal infections … Read the full press release

Newcastle University: Blood cancers expert Professor Graham Jackson given Gold Medal from the British Society of Haematology in recognition of his outstanding research

NEWCASTLE, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A world-renowned blood cancers expert has been given a prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contribution in helping patients with the life-threatening conditions. Professor Graham Jackson, honorary clinical professor of clinical haematology at the Northern … Read the full press release

Newcastle University: ground-breaking new screening tool reveals hidden diversity within the UK’s Algae Bank

NEWCASTLE, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Thousands of samples at the UK’s ‘algae bank’ will need to be re-labelled as a ground-breaking new screening tool has revealed greater diversity  than was previously  known within the collection. Analysing the protein ‘fingerprint’ of … Read the full press release

KPN to increase its exposure to the start-up community with the launch of dedicated venture fund, KPN Ventures

THE HAGUE, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KPN is stepping up efforts to promote outside-in innovation  by establishing a dedicated venture fund, KPN Ventures. This will allow KPN to increase its exposure to the start-up community, accelerate further innovation in products, … Read the full press release

Snecma selected Japanese Kikuchi Gear as a supplier of titanium-aluminide (TiAl) blades on the low-pressure turbine of the new CFM International LEAP engine

Ashikaga city, Tochigi (Japan), 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Snecma (Safran) and Kikuchi Gear Co., Ltd. located in Tochigi, Japan, announced today that Snecma selected Kikuchi Gear as a supplier of titanium-aluminide (TiAl) blades on the low-pressure turbine of the new CFM … Read the full press release

Swisscom: All Natel infinity customers can now use the full mobile TV 2.0 offering for smartphones and tablets for one year

All Natel infinity customers can now use the full mobile TV 2.0 offering for smartphones and tablets for one year. Swisscom TV Air includes 30 hours of replay and 30 hours of recording capacity. The option is included in the … Read the full press release

SAP: 20,000 children to participate in software coding workshops across 11 African countries

WALLDORF, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the launch of the inaugural Africa Code Week (ACW), to take place in October 2015. The initiative will enable an estimated 20,000 children across the continent ranging from eight to 24 … Read the full press release

SAP Middle East & North Africa and Kuwait Credit Bank honored at the Asian Banker Middle East and Africa International Banking Convention in Dubai

WALLDORF, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that SAP Middle East & North Africa LLC and Kuwait Credit Bank received the Asian Banker Technology Implementation Award for Best Lending Platform Implementation in the Middle East. The awards … Read the full press release

Study: quality of patient-physician communication linked to future patient self-care and well-being when additional oral type 2 diabetes medication is prescribed

‘Encouraging’ and ‘collaborative’ physician communication is linked to better patient outcomes New IntroDia™ Survey patient data are presented at American Diabetes Association’s® (ADA) 75th Scientific Sessions IntroDia™ is an initiative of Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly in partnership with the International … Read the full press release

Russian manufacturer of electricity generators and electric motors Ruselprom to form a research center at Skolkovo

One of Russia’s largest manufacturers of electricity generators and electric motors is to form a research center at Skolkovo under an agreement worth 280 million rubles and signed at Startup Village this week. MOSCOW, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ruselprom is … Read the full press release

Energy Without Borders to base its research center at Skolkovo

A major investment fund that provides the government with technology solutions in the energy industry is to base its research center at Skolkovo under a deal signed at Startup Village this week. MOSCOW, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Not only is … Read the full press release

​OAO Fortum and Skolkovo Foundation establish R&D centre for advanced energy technologies

HELSINKI, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — OAO Fortum and Skolkovo Foundation have signed a cooperation agreement on establishing a R&D centre for advanced energy technologies. The R&D cooperation targets to improve the efficiency and reliability of heat grids and enhance energy … Read the full press release

5G will be tested in one of Boliden’s mines to further improve safety and productivity

The fifth generation mobile network, 5G, is to be tested at one of Boliden’s mines. The test is a partnership between several major players and Boliden’s aim is to further improve safety and productivity in the mine environment. STOCKHOLM, 8-6-2015 … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ awarded a contract for an extensive overhaul of 14 vertical adjustable propeller pumps that supply drinking water to Hong Kong

GRAZ, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology Group ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract for an extensive overhaul of 14 vertical adjustable propeller pumps supplied by ANDRITZ in 2002. The pumps form the heart of the water supply system in … Read the full press release

Universität Freiburg: Der Sportwissenschaftler und Olympiasieger Georg Hettich hat ein Computermodell der Gleichgewichtskontrolle entwickelt

Der Sportwissenschaftler und Olympiasieger Georg Hettich hat ein Computermodell der Gleichgewichtskontrolle entwickelt FREIBURG, 5-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Hätte der aufrecht stehende Mensch keine Gleichgewichtskontrolle, würde ihn die Schwerkraft zu Fall bringen. Dank unterschiedlicher Sinnessysteme, die dem Gehirn Informationen liefern, kann … Read the full press release

Ericsson demonstrates connected bus stop concept that incorporates 3G, LTE or Wi-Fi small cell technology at the world’s biggest public transport event UITP Milan

Connected bus stop incorporates 3G, LTE or Wi-Fi small cell technology that provides public transport operators with an additional source of revenue Also supports commuter-specific functionality such as real-time information about bus movements, interactive maps, local news and tourist information … Read the full press release

Ericsson Mobility Report: advanced mobile technology will be commonplace around the globe by 2020

Advanced mobile technology will be globally ubiquitous by 2020 with 70 percent of people using smartphones and 90 percent covered by mobile broadband networks Smartphone subscriptions will more than double by 2020, reaching 6.1 billion. Almost 80% of these new … Read the full press release

Ericsson signed a seven-year playout services contract with the BBC

Seven year deal includes playout and media management services for the BBC’s portfolio of channels in the UK and BBC World News STOCKHOLM, 5-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it has signed a seven-year playout services … Read the full press release