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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

EURid to attend The Business Startup Show in London on 13 and 14 May 2015 at ExCeL London

Brussels, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EURid will attend The Business Startup Show in London on 13 and 14 May 2015. The two day event, which will be held at ExCeL London, welcomes more than 25,000 businesses from a cross-section of industries … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz adds five new models to its C-Class family to lower the cost of driving the C-Class even further

STUTTGART, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new entry-level model to round off the C-Class family downwards in cost terms. Similarly upping the stakes on the price front are two new cost-efficient four-wheel-drive variants. In terms of output, the new … Read the full press release

Banco de Portugal launches its first app for smartphones and tablets

LISBON, 8-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, 6 April 2015, Banco de Portugal launches its first app for smartphones and tablets. This first app comes completely free of charge and provides useful information and services from Banco de Portugal. The functionality … Read the full press release

BMW to present at the 16th Auto Shanghai in China from 22 – 29 April 2015

•BMW at the 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) from 22 – 29 April 2015 (Press Days from 20 – 21 April). •BMW presents a world premiere, four Asian premieres and two Chinese premieres in Shanghai. •World … Read the full press release

Swiss cycling apparel specialist ASSOS becomes official team partner of the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team

Swiss cycling apparel specialist ASSOS becomes official supplier to Mercedes-AMG DTM Team Hi-tech cycling equipment for the Mercedes-AMG DTM drivers STUTTGART, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The drivers and crew of the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team have long indulged a passion for … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG and Rotwild jointly present The ROTWILD GT S inspired by AMG

Affalterbach/Dieburg, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A mountain bike inspired by the new Mercedes‑AMG GT has been developed for the toughest off-road conditions on the basis of professional feedback from the top athletes in the AMG ROTWILD MTB racing team. The ROTWILD … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz wins three categories in the prestigious “World Car Awards 2015”

Stuttgart/New York, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz wins three categories in the prestigious “World Car Awards 2015”. Christoph Horn, Head of Global Communication Passenger Cars Mercedes-Benz and Rob Moran, Director Mercedes-Benz USA Communications, received the awards on behalf of the … Read the full press release

Two of Gemalto’s Internet of Things solutions won the prestigious 2015 Connected World Awards

AMSTERDAM, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is enabling two Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that won the prestigious 2015 Connected World Awards. Gemalto contributed its ruggedized M2M connectivity and security technology for … Read the full press release

Michel Safars named Director of Lagardère Lab, a new entity of Lagardère SCA dedicated to innovation

Michel Safars, 51, has been appointed Director of Lagardère Lab, a new entity of Lagardère SCA dedicated to innovation. PARIS, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — He reports to Dominique D’Hinnin, Co-Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Lagardère, and works in close … Read the full press release

Thales launched new secure mobile voice and text offering for inter-governmental administrations at the ROOMn mobile and digital technologies event in Deauville

This new solution meets the need for secure communications between government administrations. Users can keep a private connection to their email systems. Available in France via the UGAP centralised public purchasing organisation. Deauville, France, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the ROOMn mobile … Read the full press release

GSK further strengthens and expands its vaccines presence in US by establishing new global centre for vaccines R&D in Rockville, Maryland

New hub based in Rockville, MD expands GSK’s global vaccines R&D footprint London and Philadelphia, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GSK announced today it is further strengthening and expanding its vaccines presence in the US by establishing a new global centre … Read the full press release

Regenerative medicine: Fraunhofer researchers developed cell-free substrate containing proteins to which autologous cells bind and grow only after implantation

Regenerative medicine uses cells harvested from the patient’s own body to heal damaged tissue. Fraunhofer researchers have developed a cell-free substrate containing proteins to which autologous cells bind and grow only after implantation. Samples of the new implants will be … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers developed thermally reactive fabric blind for glass façades to reduce energy consumption by harnessing solar thermal energy

Glass-fronted office buildings are some of the biggest energy consumers, and regulating their temperature is a big job. Now a façade element developed by Fraunhofer researchers and designers for glass fronts is to reduce energy consumption by harnessing solar thermal … Read the full press release

Voith reports strong sales for its BlueLine machines in the two years following the market launch

In the paper industry there is a demand for innovations that reduce operating costs and help conserve resources in the production process. Voith developed its BlueLine range to meet both these requirements. Strong sales in the two years following the … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers developed prototype software to show grid operators how many electric vehicles can be connected to their local grid

MUNICH, 3-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The success of electric vehicle networks depends on economical vehicles – and efficient power grids. Existing power lines were not designed for the loads generated by electric vehicles. Fraunhofer researchers have developed prototype software to … Read the full press release

ENERCON to present new 4.2 MW model designed for Wind class IEC IIA – rotor diameter of 127 metres at Hannover Messe, 13 – 17 April

E-126 EP4/4.2 MW market launch in 2016 / Company showcases model at Hannover Messe Aurich, Germany, 3-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ENERCON develops new wind turbine platform in 4 megawatt segment. First model in E-126 EP4 platform is new 4.2 MW (nominal power) … Read the full press release

Strong regional telecommunications provider emerges from the US$1.85bn merger between Cable and Wireless Communications, Plc and Columbus International Inc

LONDON, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cable and Wireless Communications, Plc (CWC) announced today that it has completed its US$1.85bn acquisition of 100% of the equity of Columbus International Inc. Commenting on the completion of the transaction, Chief Executive Officer, Phil Bentley, … Read the full press release

Cable & Wireless Communications Plc completes the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Columbus International Inc.

LONDON, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (“CWC”) is today pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Columbus International Inc. (“Columbus”) by CWC from Clearwater Holdings (Barbados) Limited, CVBI Holdings … Read the full press release

Cable & Wireless Communications Plc announces changes to its Board of Directors following completion of the acquisition of Columbus International Inc.

LONDON, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (“CWC”) today announces the following changes to its Board of Directors which have taken effect immediately following completion of the acquisition of Columbus International Inc. by CWC (the “Acquisition”), as announced … Read the full press release

EE launches innovative “never ending power” scheme to reward customers with free EE Power Bar – a portable smartphone charger

Exclusive customer reward scheme ‘EE Power’ launches to ensure customers stay fully charged All customers offered a free EE Power Bar – a portable smartphone charger – which can be swapped for a fully charged one in all EE stores … Read the full press release