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

Posted on 2, April 2015 by

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 →

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Axis unveils simple-to-install outdoor loudspeaker that provides clear, long-range speech for remote speaking over a network

Posted on 31, March 2015 by

LUND, 31-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXIS C3003-E Network Horn Speaker is a simple-to-install outdoor loudspeaker that provides clear, long-range speech for remote speaking over a network. When used together with video surveillance, AXIS C3003-E enables an operator to remotely address … Read the full press release →

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Abertis Telecom Terrestre to acquire 90% of WIND Telecomunicazioni S.p.A.’s subsidiary “Galata” for EUR 693 million

Posted on 6, March 2015 by

The terrestrial telecommunications subsidiary of Abertis will acquire a package of 7,377 telecommunications towers in Italy. Abertis Telecom Terrestre will invest 693 million euros in a deal that will give Abertis a 90% stake of the company which will manage … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG honored ten suppliers for their outstanding performance in the past financial year with the 2014 Daimler Supplier Award

Posted on 27, February 2015 by

Ten suppliers honored by Daimler for their outstanding performance More than 450 high-level representatives of the most important Daimler suppliers attended as guests at the Mercedes-Benz Center Stuttgart STUTTGART, 27-02-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG has honored ten suppliers for … Read the full press release →

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Vodafone Greece completed the acquisition of 72.7% of the share capital of Hellas Online SA for EUR72.7m

Posted on 25, November 2014 by

BERKSHIRE, 25-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group Plc today confirms that Vodafone Greece has completed the acquisition of 72.7% of the share capital of Hellas Online SA (“HOL”), a leading provider of broadband and fixed-line telephony in Greece, for a total … Read the full press release →

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Sky Sports to provide live television coverage of every ball in the seven matches of 2015 Women’s Ashes Series

Posted on 14, November 2014 by

LONDON, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today released the schedule for the 2015 Women’s Ashes Series and announced that for the first time, Sky Sports will provide live television coverage of every ball in … Read the full press release →

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SAT-3/WASC/SAFE Parties and Alcatel-Lucent completed the upgrade of the SAT-3/WASC undersea cable system linking Europe to the west coast of Africa

Posted on 3, September 2014 by

Increased speeds boost ability of 14,350km cable system to meet growing demand for broadband services and connectivity. Paris, 3-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SAT-3/WASC/SAFE Parties and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) have completed the fourth upgrade of the SAT-3/WASC undersea cable system, … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent and Telefónica to deploy 100 Gbps optical network throughout the north-west, eastern and southern regions of Spain

Posted on 3, September 2014 by

Ultra-broadband 100G technology will address ever-growing demand for network capacity in Spain fueled by increased use of video and cloud services. Paris, France, 3-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Telefónica has today agreed to deploy a 100 … Read the full press release →

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Hrvatski Telekom selects Ericsson as its partner in the construction and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure

Posted on 22, August 2014 by

Ericsson signs five-year managed services contract with leading Croatian operator Hrvatski Telekom, a member of the Deutsche Telekom Group Ericsson will support Hrvatski Telekom in raising the quality and efficiency of its network Stockholm, Sweden, 22-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hrvatski Telekom, a … Read the full press release →

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The England and Wales Cricket Board and Sky Sports to celebrate the 200th live England Test match to be screened by the broadcaster

Posted on 15, August 2014 by

LONDON, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Sky Sports will this weekend celebrate the 200th live England Test match to be screened by the broadcaster. The landmark moment in televised cricket will be recognised by an on-pitch presentation by … Read the full press release →

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Sky Atlantic announced second season of its critically acclaimed drama series Penny Dreadful

Posted on 9, June 2014 by

LONDON, 9-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky Atlantic today announces a second season with two additional episodes of its critically acclaimed drama series Penny Dreadful.  Created, written and executive produced by three-time Oscar® nominee John Logan, Penny Dreadful has been embraced by the Sky customers, … Read the full press release →

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ITV channels joins mobile TV service Sky Go

Posted on 9, June 2014 by

LONDON, 9-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — From today (Wednesday 4 June) Sky Go, the award-winning mobile TV service, gets bigger and better as ITV channels – including ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV – join the line-up for the first time. Arriving … Read the full press release →

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BT signed US $37m six-year contract to provide wide range of IT services across 70 De Beers Group sites

Posted on 6, June 2014 by

BT’s global network will help the world’s leading diamond company connect generations of people with the Earth’s natural treasures  London, 6-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT has won a significant new contract with The De Beers Group of Companies. The six-year agreement, worth … Read the full press release →

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Mobily Saudi Arabia first to deploy Alcatel-Lucent’s virtualized radio access network

Posted on 29, May 2014 by

Mobily is the first customer to deploy Alcatel-Lucent’s new virtualized RAN aimed at helping mobile operators become more efficient, responsive and innovative Paris, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Mobily Saudi Arabia today announced the first deployment … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent to supply end-to-end triple-play solution to Bolt Fiber Optic Services for delivering 1 Gbps broadband connectivity in rural northeastern Oklahoma

Posted on 29, May 2014 by

Alcatel-Lucent ultra-broadband technology and integration expertise enables Bolt Fiber Optic Services to bring high-speed Internet access and IPTV to rural areas of the United States Paris, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bolt Fiber Optic Services, the fiber-to-the-home subsidiary of Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative … Read the full press release →

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Sky Go and NOW TV to be available on PlayStation®4 later this year

Posted on 5, May 2014 by

LONDON, 5-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky and Sony Computer Entertainment UK have struck an agreement to make Sky Go and NOW TV available on PlayStation®4 (PS4™). Customers will be able to watch NOW TV on the PS4 from this summer with Sky Go becoming available later … Read the full press release →

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Vivendi to propose the appointment of Katie Jacobs Stanton as a member of its Supervisory Board

Posted on 30, April 2014 by

Paris, 30-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi will also propose the appointment of Katie Jacobs Stanton as a member of its Supervisory Board to the Shareholders’ Meeting on June 24. Katie Jacobs Stanton has been Vice President of International Market Development for … Read the full press release →

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Cable & Wireless Communications Plc divests its 55% stake in Monaco Telecom for €322 million

Posted on 28, April 2014 by

LONDON, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (“CWC” or the “Company”) today announces that it has agreed the sale of Compagnie Monégasque de Communication S.A.M. (“CMC”), the holding company for CWC’s 55% stake in Monaco Telecom S.A.M. (“Monaco Telecom”), … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent to upgrade Thai mobile operator DTAC’s existing 3G network and lay the foundation for 4G LTE network

Posted on 23, April 2014 by

DTAC build mobile broadband foundation for more than 28 million mobile subscribers in Bangkok and throughout Thailand Paris, 23-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — DTAC, one of Thailand’s largest mobile operators, has chosen Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) Agile Optical Networking to upgrade … Read the full press release →

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Sky launched new tool on Twitter to let its customers watch or record TV shows, sporting events and movies by clicking icons within Tweets

Posted on 18, April 2014 by

LONDON, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has started to trial #WatchOnSky, a brand new tool on Twitter that lets Sky customers watch or record TV shows, sporting events and movies by simply clicking icons contained within a Tweet. Twitter users who … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent and Bouygues Telecom signed multiple cooperation agreements for both mobile and fixed ultra-broadband access activities

Posted on 14, March 2014 by

Companies collaborate on three major projects in Voice over LTE (VoLTE), IP backbone and network peering equipment (SBC) PARIS, 14-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent and Bouygues Telecom have strengthened their long-standing relationship by signing multiple cooperation agreements for both mobile and … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent and Outremer Telecom to deploy 4G LTE ultra-broadband access network in French Guiana

Posted on 14, March 2014 by

Outremer Telecom to be one of the first service providers offering ultra-broadband mobile access in the Caribbean, in French Guiana, Martinique, Guadeloupe as well as in the Indian Ocean islands of Reunion and Mayotte PARIS, 14-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent to help Asia Pacific Telecom become the first service provider in Taiwan to offer Voice over LTE

Posted on 14, March 2014 by

APT will use new all-IP network from Alcatel-Lucent to converge voice, video and data content becoming the first service provider in Taiwan to offer Voice over LTE (VoLTE) PARIS, 14-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Asia … Read the full press release →

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Inmarsat partners with Gilat Satellite Networks for new fixed land VSAT opportunities

Posted on 13, March 2014 by

London, UK, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat, (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has today announced a new partnership with Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT), which is designed to address additional market opportunities for the forthcoming Global … Read the full press release →

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Belgacom won four out of sixteen prizes distributed at Channel Awards this year

Posted on 7, February 2014 by

Brussels, Belgium, 7-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Channel Awards are, in a way, the annual ‘Oscars’ for the distribution of ICT products in Belgium. This year, resellers, manufacturers and distributors gave Belgacom four out of sixteen prizes that were distributed. For the … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent and its Colombian partner Lazus to deploy ‘metro’ networks in nine cities in Colombia

Posted on 8, January 2014 by

IP/MPLS solution from Alcatel-Lucent will enable Lazus (formerly Promitel) to deliver Carrier Ethernet wholesale services to operators of mobile and fixed services Paris, France, 8-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), today announced it has been selected by … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz’s all-new C-Class sets new standards in the premium mid-range class

Posted on 17, December 2013 by

Stuttgart, Germany, 17-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The all-new C-Class heralds a new chapter in the Mercedes-Benz success story and sets new standards in the premium mid‑range class. Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 … Read the full press release →

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Connect magazine named Swisscom winner of its network test for five consecutive years

Posted on 7, December 2013 by

Connect magazine has named Swisscom as the winner of its network test for the fifth year in a row, proving that Swisscom has Switzerland’s best mobile telephony network. Swisscom received top marks for both telephony and its data communication services. … Read the full press release →

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Sky and UKTV signed new multi-year agreement

Posted on 4, November 2013 by

UKTV’s network of pay TV channels to be made available across all Sky TV products UKTV’s portfolio joins Sky On Demand and Sky Go with catch up and online VOD services Popular British comedy channel, Gold joins NOW TV – … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent introduced ETSI-optimized 9500 Microwave Packet Radio (MPR) long-haul system to help service providers meet the capacity crunch

Posted on 25, September 2013 by

Enhanced Microwave Packet Radio portfolio offers an eight-fold increase in capacity in one-third of the footprint over long-distances, enabling operators to deliver high bandwidth services with lower costs Düsseldorf, Germany, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent to deploy IP-based mobile backhaul network in support of LTE-Advancedservices for Korea’s largest mobile operator SK Telecom

Posted on 25, September 2013 by

SK Telecom’s new IP/MPLS mobile backhaul network offers ultra-broadband to its customers throughout South Korea Paris, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it will deploy an IP-based mobile backhaul network to support LTE-Advancedservices for … Read the full press release →

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Microsoft and MAYKOR’s GMCS to offer specialized solution to call-centers on the base of Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Posted on 19, September 2013 by

Microsoft Co. has registered a specialized solution of GMCS, member of GC MAYKOR, for call-centers on the base of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, use of which allows to increase the level of client service in the key directions and with the … Read the full press release →

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The Co-operative Food and NUS announced ground-breaking supermarket discount for students at more than 3,600 participating Co-operative food stores across UK

Posted on 17, September 2013 by

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Food and NUS today (Friday 13 September, 2013) announced a ground-breaking deal that will see students with an NUS extra card receive a 10% discount on all groceries*, at more than 3,600 participating Co-operative food stores** across the UK. … Read the full press release →

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Simon Hopes appointed Market Leader for Coutts’ Sports & Entertainment business

Posted on 5, September 2013 by

London, 05-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Simon Hopes has been appointed as Market Leader for Coutts’ Sports & Entertainment business.  Simon joins the business from NatWest and RBS Stockbrokers, where he was Head of Distribution.  At Coutts, Simon will be responsible for the … Read the full press release →

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Russian IT outsourcing group MAYKOR signed with IKEA MOS for fire protection equipment technical maintenance in Samara’s MEGA Family Shopping Center

Posted on 26, August 2013 by

26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — MAYKOR, a national-scale group of companies that provides services and outsourcing of IT and building utility systems, and IKEA MOS (Torgovlya i Nedvizhimost) LLC executed a three years long contract for technical maintenance of fire protection equipment in … Read the full press release →

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Russia’s national telecommunications operator Rostelecom launched the first segment of its 3G+ mobile network in St Petersburg

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

Moscow, Russia, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rostelecom OJSC (the “Group”) (MICEX – RTS: RTKM, RTKMP; OTCQX: ROSYY), Russia’s national telecommunications operator, today announces that it has commercially launched the first segment of its 3G+ mobile network in St Petersburg. Rostelecom’s new … Read the full press release →

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TDC reports for improved earnings within mobility services in its Q2-2013 Interim Report

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — TDC’s core business is reflecting positive trends in performance. As presented in the Interim Report TDC’s earnings within mobility services showed improved development in the second quarter of 2013 compared with many past consecutive quarters, and its … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent wholly-owned subsidiary Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc intends to offer $500M Senior Notes due on January 1, 2020 to qualified institutional buyers in the United States

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

Paris, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announces today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc., intends to offer $500 million Senior Notes due on January 1, 2020 (the “Notes”) in an offering to qualified institutional buyers … Read the full press release →

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8th Voice over Internet Protocol Task Force (VOTE) meeting in Bucharest Romania

Posted on 26, July 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 26-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Forty experts representing FAA, EUROCONTROL, European Air Navigation Service Providers, Voice Communication Systems, Ground Radio Stations, Recording Equipment manufacturers and Testing Software developers met in ROMATSA premises in Bucharest for the 8th Voice over Internet … Read the full press release →

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Swisscom has laid fibre-optic cabling in Chiasso municipality

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Berne, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Over the next few years, Swisscom will supply Chiasso with fibre-optic technology, thus allowing homes and business in the Ticino municipality to connect to the ultra high-speed communications network. Swisscom will inform homeowners in the Soldini … Read the full press release →

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