Category Archives: Technology

Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

New Head of Sales for Experian’s Automotive Business

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Nottingham, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian®, the global information services company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Round as Head of Sales for Experian’s Automotive business in UK and Ireland. With over 12 years of experience in the automotive industry, Andrew … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, Technology, United Kingdom

EU data protection reform: Vice-President Reding and Polish Minister for Administration and Digital Affairs Boni want rules that are good for citizens and good for business

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Brussels, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner and Michał Boni, Minister for Administration and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Poland, met in Brussels where they reaffirmed their intention to make swift progress on the proposed … Read the full press release →

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

University of St Andrews team recognised for support to staff and students

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

St Andrews has become the first university in Britain to receive a prestigious award for its IT provision 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Two-Star Service Desk accreditation from the Service Desk Institute (SDI) is awarded to only those organisations which can demonstrate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Internet & Online, Technology, United Kingdom

Digital Agenda: Commission insists German operators should not be allowed special treatment on mobile rates

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has halted plans of the German telecoms regulator (BNetzA) which could result in mobile termination rates (MTR) more than 80% higher than in many other Member States. This could mean that German consumers pay … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Technology, Telecom

The design of the Loewe Reference ID television set has won the coveted iF gold award 2013

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Award-winning Loewe Reference ID Kronach. 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The design of the Loewe Reference ID television set has won the coveted iF gold award 2013. The television with its minimalist design is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, exclusive materials and high … Read the full press release →

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

Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Volar-e presentation Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car. The project undertaken by the Spanish company on behalf of the European Commission shows that electric vehicles can have sporty performance. BARCELONA, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Applus+ IDIADA, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Spain, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Electric race car Volar-e shows powerful capabilities

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the capabilities of the Volar-e, one the most powerful electric cars ever made, will be demonstrated during the demanding Formula 1 test days in the Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona), in the presence of European Commission Vice … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Investment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Europe’s space industry – competing globally in a complex sector

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Space is at the service of the European citizens. Many of the systems and services that are today essential for our well-being and security depend directly or indirectly on space. Without being aware, European citizens rely on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Science, Technology

Avoiding damage from space debris – space surveillance and tracking proposal

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Space debris poses a risk to our space infrastructure and to the space services we rely on in our daily lives and to our safety on earth. Economic losses for European satellite operators stemming from collisions or … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, European Union, Government, Security & Safety, Society, Technology

Mit mehr Möglichkeiten mehr erreichen: White Paper von Experian zeigt Wege zur Optimierung von E-Mail-Marketingkampagnen auf

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Düsseldorf, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Was macht E-Mail Marketing erfolgreich? Ist es eine intelligent gewählte Betreffzeile in der E-Mail für den Kunden? Eine minimale Bouncerate? Oder vielleicht ein geschicktes Remarketing? Im Rahmen eines aktuellen White Papers „E-Mail Marketing Trends: Mehr Möglichkeiten. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

EURid: Registrar Satisfaction Survey 2012 results

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The results of our latest registrar satisfaction survey are now available. The most important finding of the survey is that 94% of the registrars that took part were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with our overall … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

University of Copenhagen partner in online learning platform

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

The University of Copenhagen is now an official partner in the world’s most important platform for online courses, Coursera. The platform offers courses in everything from Søren Kierkegaard to global health, and the project looks to revolutionise the way in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Education, Internet & Online, Technology

Loewe Individual – winner of the German Design Award 2013

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Kronach, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Loewe Individual TV line has been awarded the highest German design accolade, the German Design Award 2013. The prize has now been presented in Frankfurt at the opening of the “Ambiente” exhibition. The jury selected … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Marketing, Media, Technology

.eu supports e-commerce at eShow Barcelona

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EURid, the .eu registry, will attend eShow Barcelona in Spain on 13-14 March 2013 to promote .eu as a valuable online asset to more than 8 000 e-commerce professionals and to further raise the top-level domain’s visibility in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

Asia-Pacific to drive demand for bigger and more efficient aircraft

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Demand for nearly 10,000 new aircraft, including over 3,800 widebodies Blagnac,  28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the … Read the full press release →

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

President Barroso announces creation of a Science and Technology Advisory Council

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, has announced today the creation of a Science and Technology Advisory Council. This informal advisory body held its first meeting today in Brussels. President Barroso said: “Science and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Science, Society, Technology

SPEECH – Funding Europe’s tech industry future

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Key Enabling Technologies (KET) High Level Group /Brussels Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to be here today. This new, expanded High Level Group includes not just the … Read the full press release →

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

Agreement with EIB for breakthrough of Key Enabling Technologies

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the inaugural meeting of the High Level Group on Key Enabling Technologies, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank that will pave the way for improved access to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Science, Technology

Mobile communications: Fresh €50 million EU research grants in 2013 to develop ‘5G’ technology

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

Brussels, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes announces €50 million for research to deliver 5G mobile technology by 2020, with the aim to put Europe back in the lead of the global mobile industry. “I want 5G be … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Science, Technology, Telecom

Rexel Fourth-quarter & Full-year 2012 results

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

ROBUST PROFITABILITY IN Q4, DESPITE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT FULL-YEAR RESULTS IN LINE WITH TARGETS RISE IN PROPOSED DIVIDEND TO €0.75 PER SHARE  SOLID TARGETS FOR 2013 & MEDIUM-TERM GUIDANCE CONFIRMED 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ROBUST PROFITABILITY IN Q4 2012, DESPITE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT … Read the full press release →

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