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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Baltic NPP: 2012 milestones accomplished

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 22nd of January, 2013, the construction control panel for construction of Units 1 and 2 of Baltic NPP (Neman District, Kaliningrad Region) had its meeting. The meeting was chaired by Valery Limarenko, the President of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Technology

Mobile Operators Slow To Protect Consumers From Bill-Shock, Says MACH

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Less than a quarter of operators are compliant with the GSMA’s Data Roaming Transparency Guidelines Luxembourg, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to a survey conducted by MACH, the leading provider of cloud-based managed communication services, the majority of mobile operators (62%) have … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Technology, Telecom

BT Sport logo mixes heritage and innovation

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT today revealed its new BT Sport logo ahead of the company’s launch of new sports channels in the summer. The logo, which was developed by Red Bee Media, mixes the BT Connected World brand imagery with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Marketing, Sports, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

TeliaSonera: Christian Luiga appointed acting CFO

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Christian Luiga, currently Head of Corporate Control, has today been appointed acting CFO of TeliaSonera. This is a consequence of Per-Arne Blomquist being appointed acting President and CEO of TeliaSonera. Christian Luiga was employed by TeliaSonera in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Dipper to simplify rules in the mobile market

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dipper is a new Norwegian mobile company that caters to about 1.1 million employees who work for small and medium-sized businesses. Dipper believes in customer relationships based on trust and promises low prices to all, Telenor’s coverage, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Norway, Small Business, Technology, Telecom

Härtetest für Offshore-Windenergieanlage im Labor

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Die Steuerung ist das »Gehirn« der Windenergieanlage. Sie reagiert sofort auf die Windgeschwindigkeit. Wenn es stürmt, schaltet sie bei Bedarf die Anlage ab oder entscheidet sofort, wie die Rotorblätter eingestellt sein müssen, um die beste Energieausbeute … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology

Digital Agenda: Commission calls on Polish telecom regulator to base deregulation proposal on an up-to-date market assessment

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Brussels,  8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has asked the Polish telecoms regulator (UKE) to withdraw its proposal to deregulate conditions under which other operators can access Polish telecom company Telekomunikacja Polska’s (TP) broadband network in 11 communes of Poland. In … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Poland, Technology, Telecom

Nemetschek stellt neue Plattform für die Bauindustrie vor: bim+

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

München, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — bim+ ist eine offene Plattform und ein Marktplatz für die Bauindustrie, die bautechnische Informationen, Modelle und die am Bauprozess beteiligten Personen miteinander verbindet. Anwender können mit Hilfe von bim+ integrierte Gebäudeinformationen mit benutzerfreundlichen visuellen Apps am … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Germany, Internet & Online, Technology

Link2One Speeds Up EU Roaming Regulation Compliance for Mobile Operators

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Offers accelerated growth path for MVNO/MVNE roaming businesses Madrid, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Leading multi-lateral roaming hub provider, Link2One, today announced that its Open Connectivity roaming hub can significantly speed up the time it takes for mobile network operators (MNOs) to become … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

TeliaSonera: Management changes in Business area Eurasia

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Veysel Aral, CEO of Kcell and Regional Head of Central Asia, has today been appointed President of Business area Eurasia. In this role, he succeeds Tero Kivisaari, who has been managing dual roles since his appointment as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

BT Blocks Nuisance Calls with New BT6500 Phone

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Nuisance calls are a major issue in the UK with BT receiving over 50,000 calls to its Nuisance Calls Advice line every month  8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT today announced a brand new landline phone that lets customers control their calls … Read the full press release →

Posted in Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Agusta Westland selects Thales to supply FLASH Compact dipping sonars

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Aero India, Bangalore, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Agusta Westland has selected Thales as the supplier of compact dipping sonars to equip its Lynx light helicopters for export markets. The latest in Thales’s FLASH range, the FLASH Compact is designed for smaller and lighter … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Technology

Norstat: One out of two children have faced digital bullying among friends

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Digital bullying is still a widespread problem among Norwegian youths. Half of all children and youths have experienced bullying or teasing online or on mobile phones. The 8th season of Norway’s largest campaign against digital bullying, “Use … Read the full press release →

Posted in Internet & Online, Media, Non Profit, Norway, Society, Technology, Telecom

Digital Agenda – European Commission questions Italian telecoms proposal to regulate rates for fixed termination services

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has called a halt to the plans of the Italian telecoms regulator (AGCOM) regarding termination rates which would negatively affect consumers in Italy as well as operators in other Member States. AGCOM has proposed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Italy, Law, Technology, Telecom

Qualitätskontrolle per Fingerzeig

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Für Produktionsbetriebe ist die Qualitätssicherung der Prozesskette unerlässlich – nur so lassen sich Probleme frühzeitig erkennen und Mehrkosten senken. Eine effiziente Art der Qualitätskontrolle haben Fraunhofer-Forscher entwickelt: Durch eine Zeigegeste können Mitarbeiter in Karosserieteilen entdeckte Fehler ins … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology

Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at press conference on the launch of the EU’s Cyber Security Strategy

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen. I am very pleased to be here today with Commissioners Kroes and Malmström to present the EU’s Cyber Security Strategy. This is our vision of how to prevent and respond to the growing problem … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology

BT launches better value totally unlimited broadband

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT has raised the stakes in the battle for broadband customers by introducing Totally Unlimited Broadband on all but its entry level offerings – and cutting the price. The UK’s most popular broadband now comes without any … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

TeliaSonera: Nomination committee proposes Chairman of the Board

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

A unanimous nomination committee proposes Marie Ehrling to be appointed Chairman of TeliaSonera at the Annual General Meeting on April 3, 2013. 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Marie Ehrling was President of TeliaSonera’s Swedish operations between 2002 and 2006. Prior to that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

ALC orders 25 A350 XWBs and firms up options for 14 A321neo aircraft Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Investing in our future: Good examples of EU funded projects

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

The European Union budget is relatively small (around 1% of EU GNI), but it can make a big difference. Around 94% of the European Union budget supports researchers, businesses, farmers, regions, young people and many others. Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Too … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Automotive, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Small Business, Society, Technology