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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Commission welcomes European Parliament rapporteurs’ support for strong EU data protection rules

Posted on 9, January 2013 by

Brussels, 9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Parliament rapporteurs today presented two draft reports on the reform of the EU’s data protection rules proposed by the European Commission just a year ago (see IP/12/46 and MEMO/12/41). In their reports, Jan-Philipp Albrecht, rapporteur for the proposed Data Protection … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Society, Technology

ESET Uncovers Apache Malware Targeting Russian and European Banks

Posted on 4, January 2013 by

4-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, unveils its latest research on the malicious Apache module detected by ESET as Linux/Chapro.A. The primary purpose of Linux/Chapro.A is to inject malicious content … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology

UBISOFT CARRIES OUT A €20 MILLION BOND PLACEMENT

Posted on 4, January 2013 by

Paris, France, 4-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today (18 Dec 2012), Ubisoft placed €20 million worth of bonds with a six-year term and a 3.99% coupon. Commenting on the transaction, Alain Martinez, Ubisoft’s Chief Financial Officer stated: “This bond placement – which is the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, France, Technology

Vestas signs 90 MW purchase agreement

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With reference to company announcement No. 44/2012 of 20 November 2012, Vestas confirms the signature of a firm and unconditional purchase agreement for the Talinay Oriente project in Chile. Additional information about the project: Customer: Enel Group Project … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Technology

Airbus – CIT adds ten A350 XWB aircraft to its portfolio

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

Repeat order from top lessor confirms strong market demand for A350 XWB Blagnac,  3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — CIT Group Inc. (NYSE CIT), a global leader in transportation finance has placed a firm order for 10 A350-900s. This is the second time … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology

CARGOTEC CORPORATION – Six PSVs feature integrated MacGregor deck equipment packages

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In October Cargotec secured a comprehensive MacGregor offshore equipment contract for six platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Fujian Southeast Shipyard in China. The vessels are being built for leading US offshore support vessel owner, Tidewater Marine LLC, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Vestas receives 54 MW order in Mexico

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

Vestas has received an order for 30 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines for Mexico 3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has received a 54 MW order for 30 units of the V100-1.8 MW wind turbine in Mexico. The contract comprises delivery, transportation, installation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Technology

Airbus Military begins flight tests of C295 winglets

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus Military has begun flight-testing a modification to add winglets to the C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft – one of a series of product developments underway on the market-leading type. The winglets, which are short extensions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Spain, Technology

Cargotec automates the gate at Terminal de Vila Velha in Brazil with Kalmar SmartPort solution

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Terminal de Vila Velha in Espirito Santo, Brazil, has opted for the installation of Cargotec’s Kalmar SmartLanes OCR technology solution to ensure that both security and productivity at the gate are improved. Cargotec will provide the SmartLane … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Vestas commends President Obama and U.S. Congress on PTC extension

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Vestas is pleased that the White House and Congress have agreed to extend the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for 2013. The PTC has always enjoyed strong bipartisan support, and Vestas commends the President and Congress for confirming their commitment to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Government, Law, Technology

Magneti Marelli Motorsport: achievements of 2012

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012, Magneti Marelli was again alongside the main motorsport teams as they came to victory in the most important world competitions. Specifically, this year Magneti Marelli provided support to the teams in the achievement of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Italy, Sports, Technology

Back in Black: the P‘9981 all in black

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

A new version of the luxury smartphone by Porsche Design Stuttgart, 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The luxury brand Porsche Design (Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesel-lschaft mbH & Co. KG) is unveiling the new-look P‘9981 smartphone. The new version features a striking, completely black, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Germany, Technology, Telecom

Klöckner & Co sells Eastern European operations as part of its restructuring program

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Duisburg, 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As announced, Klöckner & Co is selling its entire Eastern European operations as part of its restructuring program. In the first phase of the transaction, activities in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania, which make up … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Germany, Metals and Minerals, Romania, Technology

KPN sells KPN Spain to Orange Spain

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Den Haag, 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — KPN has reached agreement to sell its Spanish mobile unit, KPN Spain, to Orange Spain for an undisclosed consideration. KPN Spain provides mobile services as a so-called virtual network operator to some 380,000 Spanish customers under … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Netherlands, Spain, Technology, Telecom

Jean-Bernard Lévy, Chairman and CEO of Thales

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Neuilly-sur-Seine, 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Luc Vigneron, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thales, having acknowledged the absence of support of the Group’s two main shareholders, tendered his resignation to the company’s directors at a meeting of the Board of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Management, Security & Safety, Technology

DCNS, promoting innovation to preserve underwater ecosystems

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DCNS has been selected by the European Commission to lead a major collaborative research project under the broad heading of sustainable development. The aim is to protect marine flora and fauna by mitigating underwater noise footprints due … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, Environment, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

EL TREN DE ALTA VELOCIDAD “AVRIL” FABRICADO POR TALGO PRESENTADO EN INNOTRANS

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Madrid, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — TALGO ha presentado hoy el tren “AVRIL” (Alta Velocidad Rueda Independiente Ligero) en el marco de la Feria Innotrans que se celebra en Berlín. Que mejor marco para presentar este “Tren tan avanzado”! La presentación del  AVRIL … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Marketing, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

The Board of Directors of JV ALSTOM-Atomenergomash has decided on the site for manufacture of equipment to the ARABELLE technology

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 20th of December a routine meeting of the Board of Director of JV ALSTOM-Atomenergomash (AAEM) was held in Moscow. At the meeting, the implementation issues of the joint project on localization of the turbine island equipment manufacture to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Industrial, Russia, Technology

LA MINISTRA DE FOMENTO EN EL “AVRIL” EL TREN DE ALTA VELOCIDAD DEL FUTURO, FABRICADO POR TALGO

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Madrid, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La Ministra de Fomento, Dña. Ana Pastor ha visitado hoy el tren “AVRIL” de Alta Velocidad que TALGO presenta en Berlín, en la Feria de  Innotrans 2012, acompañada por Carlos de Palacio, Presidente y José Mª Oriol, Consejero Delegado. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Marketing, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Talgo receives EUR 50 million EIB loan for RDI projects

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 50 million loan with leading European rail company Talgo to help finance its research, development and innovation activity in the area of new high speed train platforms. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics