Electronic Payments praised for contributing towards the development of Nigerian Economy

ABUJA, Nigeria - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

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(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The rapid evolution of the payments landscape in Nigeria was highlighted as a global success story by Ajay Banga, the President and CEO of MasterCard Worldwide, at an address to Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) officials and other Nigerian officials and business leaders. Banga was on a visit to Nigeria as part of a week-long trip across Africa.

The introduction of the CBN’s Cashless Policywas acknowledged as being the driving force behind this evolution. "MasterCard’s close collaboration with the CBN and other stakeholders in Nigeria has proved that collaboration between public and private sector organizations is the key to driving meaningful change in any economy,” said Ban ... Read more »

Industry veteran to guide next phase of growth for the pre-eminent industry supplier

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Grass Valley® today announces the appointment of Tim Thorsteinson as President and CEO, effective immediately. Ideally suited to lead Grass Valley through the next phase of its evolution, Tim has held numerous senior roles in the broadcast technology industry, including the President and CEO of Grass Valley, President of the Broadcast Communications division of Harris Corp., and President and CEO of Leitch. Most recently, Tim was President and CEO of Enablence Technologies Inc.

Having led the successful acquisition and carve out of Grass Valley from Technicolor two years ago, Alain Andreoli has stepped down and will leave the business at the end of January. Alain leaves behind a greatly transformed independent company, repositioned as a true end-to-end solutions provider, with a best-in-class supply cha ... Read more »

Le nouvel essai clinique constitue l'une des plus grandes études internationales destinée à examiner l'efficacité d'un traitement mécanique avancé dans les soins de l'AVC

MANSFIELD, Massachusetts - Mardi 15 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Covidien (NYSE : COV), un leader mondial dans la fourniture de produits de soins de santé, a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement d'une nouvelle étude, SWIFT PRIME, qui a recruté son premier patient à l'université de Buffalo. Le nouvel essai multicentrique randomisé contrôlé fera partie des plus grandes études internationales visant à examiner l'utilisation complémentaire de la thrombectomie mécanique au cours des étapes initiales du début de l'AVC ischémique aigu.

L'AVC ischémique aigu survient lorsqu'un caillot dans un vaisseau sanguin bloque la circulation vers le cerveau. Selon l'America ... Read more »

ST. JOHN, Jersey, îles Anglo-Normandes et MIAMI - Mardi 15 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

O3b Maritime sera le seul réseau satellite capable de fournir aux invités et à l'équipage de croisiéristes des services à large bande maritimes à parité avec les normes de télécommunication terrestres.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--O3b Networks a conclu une deuxième entente historique et pluriannuelle avec Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. pour fournir un service à la large bande haut débit par satellite à bord de l'un des navires de croisière les plus imposants et les plus révolutionnaires au monde, Allure of the Seas. Plus de 8 000 invités, employés et membres d'équipage voyageant dans les Caraïbes auront, en mer, un accès Internet au débit similaire à celui de la fibre optique.

Royal Caribbean est la première société à avoir montré à O3b de l'intérêt pour sa nouvelle aux transp ... Read more »

ST. JOHN, Jersey, Channel Islands & MIAMI - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

O3bMaritime will be the only satellite system capable of enabling cruise line guests and crew broadband services on par with onshore telecommunication standards.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- O3b Networks has signed a second historic, multi-year deal with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to provide high-speed satellite-delivered broadband service aboard one of the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ships, Allure of the Seas. More than 8,000 guests, staff and crew members traveling the Caribbean will connect at fiber-like speeds at sea.

Royal Caribbean was the first to enlist O3b’s new maritime offering O3bMaritime aboard, Allure of the Seas’ sister ship, Oasis of the Seas when they signed a contract last summer. Now guests and crew aboard Allure of the Seas will be able to enjoy lightning fast download speeds and performance that is anticipated to also be four times more responsive ... Read more »

- McIlroy, le numéro un mondial, fera ses débuts en tant qu’Athlète Nike lors du Championnat de Golf HSBC d’Abou Dhabi -

BEAVERTON, Oregon - Mardi 15 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nike Golf (NYSE : NKE) a annoncé aujourd’hui lors d’une conférence de presse à Abou Dhabi que Rory McIlroy a signé un accord pluriannuel avec la société. McIlroy représente désormais le Swoosh sur les clubs, la balle, les chaussures, les gants, les vêtements, la chapellerie et les accessoires. Il fera ses débuts en tant qu’Athlète Nike lors du Championnat de Golf HSBC d’Abou Dhabi cette semaine.

McIlroy, passionné de sport selon ses propres termes, est fan de la marque Nike depuis son enfance et est heureux de poursuivre sa carrière aux côtés de la marque sportive numéro un dans le monde. « J’ai choisi Nike pour un certain nombre de raisons », a déclaré McIlroy. « C’est ... Read more »

MIAMI - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Isaac Daniel Group Management International (IDGMI™), a Miami, Florida-based company specializing in the development of Internet-based applications, communication, services and accessories, has announced the addition of digital coupons and promotions to privacy-focused search engine, GoComb.com™.

"The goal and mission of GoComb.com is to enhance the search experience for customers and provide greater lead generation value to online advertisers,” said Isaac Daniel, CEO of IDGMI, management company of GoComb.com. "This exciting new search feature continues our mission to expand the online shopping experience for consumers with the latest in technology relevant to search.”

According to Daniel, GoComb.com’s Digital Deals™ will shorten the search process for consumers looking for promotions, coupons and offers, by including all relevant offers directly into the search results.

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Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mardi 15 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

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- McIlroy, the world’s number one, will make his debut as a Nike Athbw@transperfect.comlete at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship -

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Monday, January 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nike Golf (NYSE:NKE) today announced at a press conference in Abu Dhabi that Rory McIlroy has signed a multi-year agreement with the company. McIlroy now represents the Swoosh in clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories. He is making his debut as a Nike athlete this week at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

A self professed sports nut, McIlroy has been a fan of the Nike brand since he was a child and is excited to continue his career with the number one sports brand in the world. "I chose Nike for a number of reasons,” said McIlroy. "It’s a company and a brand that really resonates with me. It’s young. It’s athletic. It’s innovative. They are committed to being the best, as am I. Signing with Nike is another step towards living out ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mardi 15 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Les Émirats Arabes Unis ont annoncé aujourd’hui l’approbation officielle de l’Accord de Siège conclu avec l’Agence Internationale des Énergies Renouvelables(IRENA), ce qui confirme la position de l’IRENA en tant que plateforme globale pour l’énergie renouvelable et  la première organisation internationale à avoir son siège principal au Moyen Orient.

Cette annonce a eu lieu durant la première journée de l’Assemblée Annuelle de l’IRENA à Abu Dhabi en présence des ministres et des hauts responsables de 150 pays. Elle accorde à l’IRENA tous les droits, privilèges et protections d’une organisation internationale.

Cet accord souligne également l’émergence des Émirats Arabes Unis en tant que centre d’excellence international pour l’énergie renouvelable. A noter qu’Abu Dhabi abrite Masdar, la ville de l’énergie ... Read more »

WALTHAM, Mass. - Monday, January 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IntervalZero today announced the release of RTX64 2013, the first 64-bit version of its hard real-time software that transforms Microsoft Windows into a real-time operating system (RTOS).

The RTX64 real-time subsystem, which extends the capabilities of Windows to deliver hard real-time performance, is scalable from 1 to 63 real-time processors, more than doubling the real-time-processor capacity of IntervalZero’s latest 32-bit product, RTX 2012. IntervalZero said it will continue to develop RTX as it accelerates the development of RTX64.

RTX64 has a symmetric-multiprocessing-aware scheduler that utilizes both priority-driven and pre-emptive algorithms to ensure critical thread context switches. Yields to threads of higher priority occur in the sub-microsecond range. IntervalZero said it has added a series of informational videos on RTX 64to its Web site.

"This is an important and exci ... Read more »

Prestigious Accreditation Demonstrates Commitment to High-Quality Lifelong Learning

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EXTON, Pa. - Monday, January 14th 2013

The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Bentley Systems, Incorporated the prestigious Authorized Provider accreditation. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The accreditation period extends for five years and includes all programs offered or created during that time.

"Bentley is proud of our Bentley Institute learning programs, which train infrastructure professionals each year in important information modeling, integrated project, and intelligent infrastructure skills so that our users stay on the cutting edge,” stated Peter Huftalen, vice president, Bentley Institute. Huftalen added, "Our new partnership with IACET is a demonstration of our commitment to lifelong learning and high sta ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Renewable energy has entered into a new virtuous cycle of falling costs, increasing deployment, and accelerated technological progress, a ground-breaking report by the International Renewable Energy Agency has found.

The cost of solar energy, for example, has dropped below the cost of diesel generation worldwide for communities living away from the electricity grid.

The public debate around renewable energy, however, continues to suffer from an outdated perception that renewable energy is not competitive, forming a significant and unnecessary barrier to its deployment.

Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2012: An Overview, launched during the IRENA annual Assembly and at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, is the most current, comprehensive analysis of the costs and performance of renewable power generation today. It can be found on www.irena.org.

Its analysis of 8000 ... Read more »