Category Archives: Technology

Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Airbus selects students with most innovative ideas to shape the future of flight

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Some 100 teams selected for second round in global Fly Your Ideas contest Blagnac, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus has selected 100 student teams from across five continents to go to the next round of the 2013 Fly Your Ideas challenge. Of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, France, Science, Society, Technology

Cassidian’s new TRS-4D naval radar demonstrates its capability

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Radar for F125 frigates successfully accepted by the customers New detection options for navy ships Ulm, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The German Navy’s F125 class frigates will be equipped with Cassidian’s newly developed TRS-4D naval radar, which will provide them with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, Germany, Technology

4G starts today in Paris with Orange

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

and in 15 other French cities in April. 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Backed by France’s broadest 4G coverage, Orange announces the opening of 4G today in the Paris Opera neighbourhood and in 15 other cities in the month of April. Orange … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Orange, a partner of African football, supports the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

The Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013 tournament will kick-off tomorrow in Johannesburg, South Africa. Orange is once again the official partner of this major sporting event, the largest of its kind in Africa. In addition to its … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Non Profit, Sports, Technology, Telecom

SolidWorks World 2013 Highlights Innovations in Aerospace, Robotics, and Education

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Keynote sessions will inspire attendees to “Design Without Limits” WALTHAM, MA, USA,  1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, France, Technology

Rolls-Royce installs world’s most powerful marine gas turbine into new aircraft carrier

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has this week successfully completed the installation of the first MT30 gas turbine into the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The MT30, at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

EDF: Nouvelle étape dans la construction de l’EPR en Chine : fin de l’installation des composants lourds de Taishan 1

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Un partenariat réussi avec l’électricien chinois CGNPC 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A l’occasion de sa visite ce jour sur le site nucléaire de Taishan (province du Guangdong), Mme Nicole Bricq, Ministre du Commerce Extérieur, accompagnée de Luc Oursel, Président du Directoire … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology

ECB releases final Recommendations for the security of internet payments and starts public consultation on payment account access services

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Central Bank (ECB) today released a comprehensive set of “Recommendations for the security of internet payments”, following a two-month public consultation carried out in 2012. The Recommendations represent the first achievement of the European Forum … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology

Orange Silicon Valley joins the Open Compute Project

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Building cost effective Cloud and Big Data infrastructure through open source hardware. San Francisco, Calif., 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange Silicon Valley, France Telecom-Orange’s development center in San Francisco, has joined the Open Compute Project (OCP) to benefit from the community developing … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Best-of-CES Award for Chevrolet MyLink System

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Award for Bosch Infotainment Unit Best innovation in the “Car Tech” category Driver information system from Bosch with an open-source operating system Chevrolet MyLink combines entertainment, navigation, communication and operating functions in a single electronic unit 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology

VimpelCom partners with Wikimedia Foundation to offer free mobile Wikipedia access through Wikipedia Zero

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Amsterdam, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NYSE: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, and the Wikimedia Foundation, operator of Wikipedia, the web-based, multilingual, free-content encyclopedia project, today announced a partnership to deliver free Wikipedia access to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, Russia, Technology, Telecom

Cooling global economy slows pace of Bosch Group growth

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Preliminary figures for 2012  Focus for 2013 on earnings strength, growth, and agility Sales grow by 1.6 percent to 52.3 billion euros Earnings before interest and taxes at roughly 2 percent of sales, also as a result of impairments Measures … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Technology

Orange launches Orange Horizons to seek out new business opportunities outside its operator footprint

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Orange has launched a new subsidiary called Orange Horizons that aims to seek out new business opportunities in countries where the Group is not already present as a mass-market telecommunications provider. 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange has launched a new subsidiary … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Technology, Telecom

Rolls-Royce wins new engine support contract in Saudi Arabia

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, under the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme, Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a contract to provide support for engines … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Technology, United Kingdom

VimpelCom highlights enhanced strategy for creating value and 2013 – 2015 objectives at Analyst & Investor Day

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Amsterdam, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “VimpelCom Ltd” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NYSE: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, will today present its enhanced business strategy, the Value Agenda 2013 – 2015, at the Company’s annual Analyst & Investor Day in London. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Russia, Technology, Telecom

Bosch working on hydraulic hybrid for passenger cars

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Alternative powertrain concept planned Cost-effective way of reducing CO2 and consumption Continuation of engineering collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën Possible fuel saving of up to 45 percent in urban traffic Robust and service-friendly technology 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the successful introduction … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology

Gfi Informatique and Orange Business Services sign a decisive agreement to support the enterprises information systems outsourcing and cloud computing adoption

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Gfi Informatique and Orange Business Services have signed a partnership to support enterprises when outsourcing their information systems and adopting cloud computing. It will provide enterprises with a global solution, unique on the market, and managed end-to-end including – on-demand … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Speech – Building our Digital Single Market: 10 steps to deliver broadband

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda CERRE (Centre on Regulation in Europe) Executive Seminar / Brussels Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We are now approaching the mid-point of the digital agenda. It’s a chance to take … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology

Rolls-Royce opens new Service Centre at RAF Marham

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has opened its first Service Delivery Centre to support military engines at the Royal Air Force base at Marham in Norfolk, UK. The facility was officially opened today by the Chief … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Government, Technology, United Kingdom

Joint Venture between SGL Group and Lindner Group for Graphite-based “Green” Air Conditioning starts up

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

• Joint venture will trade under the name “SGL Lindner GmbH & Co. KG” • Company formation officially announced at BAU 2013 • Entire value chain for the global growth market for energy efficient air conditioning  in buildings to be offered Wiesbaden/Arnstorf, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology