AMSTERDAM & OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Dimanche 20 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nord Gold N.V. ("Nordgold" ou "la Compagnie", LSE: NORD),un producteur d’or  spécialisé, indépendant et internationalement diversifié qui s’intéresse aux marchés émergeants, est heureux  d’annoncer que les travaux de construction de sa mine Bissa au Burkina Faso ont pris fin et que la production d’or a commencé.

La mine a été inaugurée officiellement par son Excellence Luc Adolphe Tiao, premier ministre du Burkina Faso et de Nikolai Zelensky, PDG de Nordgold, en présence de son excellence Roch Marc Christian Kabore président de l’Assemblée Nationale et Dr. Dé Albert Millogo, président du Conseil Constitutionnel ainsi que Mr. Lamoussa Salif Kabore ministre des mines, des carrières et de l’énergie et des gouverneurs et autres responsables ré ... Read more »

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Saturday, January 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

To tweet this news, copy and paste: #MasterCard strengthens commitment to a World Beyond Cash in Africa http://bit.ly/WhZBFo#MAinAfrica

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In a weeklong trip to Africathis week, Ajay Banga, President and CEO of MasterCard Worldwide, affirmed the company’s commitment to extending financial inclusion across the continent. Collaborating with local government officials, financial institutions, businesses and citizens, he shared his thoughts on a cashless society and vision of a world beyond cash.

Africa: The Next Cashless Continent

    80 percent of sub-Saharan Africa is unbanked
    Africa’s financial services sector is projected to grow 40 percent by 2020
    Seven out of ten of the world’s fastest-growing economies will be in Africa by 2015
    Africa has surpassed Europe in the number of mobile phones and ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM & OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Saturday, January 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nord Gold N.V. ("Nordgold" or "the Company", LSE: NORD), an independent, internationally diversified, pure-play gold producer strategically focused on emerging markets, is pleased to announce that construction of its Bissa Mine in Burkina Faso is now complete and gold production has begun.

The mine was officially opened by His Excellency the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Luc Adolphe Tiao and CEO of Nordgold Nikolai Zelensky, in the presence of His Excellency the President of the National Assembly Roch Marc Christian Kabore, the President of the Constitutional Council Dr. Dé Albert Millogo, the Minister for Mines, Quarries & Energy Mr. Lamoussa Salif Kabore, regional governors and other officials.

Bissa has been completed ahead of schedule and on budget. Total investment in the project was US$ 250 mln and it was completed in 15 months.

Bissa Min ... Read more »

Ce produit réduit la consommation électrique de près de 70 % par rapport aux produits existants.

TOKYO - Dimanche 20 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO : 6502) a lancé un pont interface-convertisseur LSI MIPI-DSI à LVDS (« transmission différentielle basse-tension ») pour les écrans LCD pouvant être utilisé pour les appareils mobiles, par exemple les tablettes électroniques et les UltrabooksTM. Cette nouvelle gamme prend en charge les résolutions de panneau jusqu’à WUXGA (1920 x 1200 x 24 octets @ 60fps). Des échantillons sont d’ores et déjà disponibles, la production de masse devant débuter en mars 2013.

Le nouveau pont d’interface modifie la tension d’alimentation de fonctionnement du système d’exploitation du LSI de 3,3 V à 1,8 V, ce qui réduit la consommation d’énergie du LSI de 30% par rapport à celle du produit actuel de Toshiba, un n ... Read more »

Un projet pilote visant à accélérer le développement des technologies de dessalement durables

Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis - Dimanche 20 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 La société Masdara lancé aujourd'hui un  projet pilote  pour examiner et développer les technologies avancées de dessalement d'eau de mer, économe  en énergie et adaptées pour être alimentées par des sources d'énergie renouvelable. L'objectif à long terme de ce programme est de faire tourner  les usines de dessalement alimentées par de l’énergie renouvelable dans les Émirats Arabes Unis et atteindre  une installation à l'échelle industrielle d'ici l’année 2020.

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, chef exécutif dans Masdar, la société d'énergie renouvelable à Abu Dhabi, a déclaré : «L’accès à  l'eau potab ... Read more »

Broadcast marks first time in the region that a live sports event has been streamed over a hotel IPTV system in full 1080p HD

LONDON - Saturday, January 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exterity, the leading provider of enterprise IPTV solutions is supporting this year’s international Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship providing an e3555Encoder installed in an Exterity c1101 Chassis enabling the host venue to live stream the event.

The event is hosted at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. The hotel has implemented the technology to enhance the experience for guests by streaming footage of the event live via an IPTV system right across the property.

The solution was installed by Exterity StreamForce channel partner RPS Technologies, a systems integrator based in the UAE providing complete turn-key solutions for the hospitality and healthcare markets. The encoder will be installed for the entire duration of the tournament and will offer the ho ... Read more »

LUKAYA, Uganda - Saturday, January 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

New UGANDA CARES facility includes an adjacent commercial and residential complex that will financially support medical services of the Lukaya clinic and also promote socio-economic empowerment and business development in the greater community

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation:

What:
          

Grand opening—Lukaya Healthcare Centre and Commercial Complex
 

When:
          

FRIDAY, January 18, 2013                9:00am
            

Where:
          

Kampala-Masaka Highway, Lukaya, Kalungu District, Uganda
 

Who:
          

Mrs. Janet Kataha Museveni, First Lady of U ... Read more »

Reduces power consumption by 70% of existing product

TOKYO - Friday, January 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has launched a MIPI-DSI to LVDS interface-converter bridge LSI for LCD displays that is suited for use in mobile devices, such as tablet PCs and UltrabooksTM. The new lineup supports panel resolutions up to WUXGA (1920 x 1200 x 24bit @ 60fps). Samples are available now with mass production scheduled to start in March 2013.

The new interface bridge changes the power supply operating voltage of the LVDS operating system from 3.3V to 1.8V, reducing the power consumption of the LSI to 30% that of Toshiba's current product, a level that can contribute to reduced overall power consumption by products in which it is used.

Key Features

    Reduces power consumption by 70%, compared to Toshiba's current product, by using a 1.8V LVDS operating system.
    Maximum 1Gbps/lane link ... Read more »

ST. JOHN (Îles Anglo-Normandes) et LUXEMBOURG - Dimanche 20 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Les sociétés O3b Networks et SES (Paris : SESG, LuxX : SESG) ont annoncé aujourd'hui avoir signé avec Digicel un contrat relatif à l'utilisation du satellite NSS-9 de SES et des satellites en orbite moyenne d'O3b, pour lui permettre de doter le réseau cellulaire qu'elle possède en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée d'une bande passante Internet de grande qualité.

En vertu de ce contrat pluriannuel, le fournisseur de réseau pour téléphones mobiles, dont les activités sont florissantes, utilisera la bande C du satellite NSS-9 à 183 degrés est ainsi que le service O3bTrunk pour permettre à ses clients papouasiens de disposer de services mobiles de transmission de données à grande vitesse et de transmission de la voix de grande qualité.

« En tant que partenaires à long terme de D ... Read more »

New satellite services bring fiber speed and satellite reach at a very affordable price.

ST. JOHN, Channel Islands & PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - Friday, January 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) and O3b Networkshave signed agreements for O3b Networks to provide up to 1.2Gbps of future broadband connectivity for Internet and other services for American Samoa starting in 2013.

O3b Networks is launching a Middle Earth Orbit constellation of satellites that deliver fiber speed and satellite reach for Pacific Island nations. Because O3b satellites are situated in orbit at only 8062 km over the planet, they are 4 times closer than the geosynchronous satellites that have served American Samoa in the past. This proximity dramatically reduces roundtrip delay for voice calls and web surfing. The O3b constellation will be ready for service in the third quarter of this year.

Today, the territory is ser ... Read more »

Advice from Hilton Worldwide’s Head of Fitness

ME Newswire / Business Wire

MCLEAN, Va. - Friday, January 18th 2013

Whether you’re away for business or pleasure, don’t let traveling be an excuse to break your healthy New Year’s resolutions.Check out these tips from Jodi Sullivan, Hilton Worldwide’s senior director of global fitness, to help maintain your health wherever your travels may take you.

    Eat five to six small meals a day. Try to eat five to six small meals per day. This will keep your metabolism running all day long and prevent blood sugar spikes which lead to excess fat storage.Incorporate plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables into your meals and try to avoid high calorie, high fat food.
    Plan exercise in advance. Schedule your workout like you would a business meeting. Determine the day and time you plan to visit the gym and log it into your itinerary. Keep in mind the majority of our fitness centers offer 24 ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Friday, January 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today approved a 13.6% increase of the quarterly dividend. The increased dividend of $0.3125 per share of outstanding common stock is payable on April 12, 2013 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2013.

About Schlumberger

Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing more than 118,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in approximately 85 countries, Schlumberger provides the industry’s widest range of products and services from exploration through production.

Schlumberger Limited has principal offices in Paris, Houston and The Hague and reported revenues of $36.96 billion in 2011. For more information, visit www.slb.com.

Contacts

Schl ... Read more »

ST. JOHN, Channel Islands & LUXEMBOURG - Friday, January 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- O3b Networks and SES (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG) announced today that Digicel has contracted capacity on SES' NSS-9 satellite and O3b's Medium Earth Orbit fleet to provide high quality internet bandwidth for their cellular network in Papua New Guinea.

Under the multi-year agreement, the fast growing mobile phone network provider will use the C-band capacity on the NSS-9 satellite at 183 degrees East and the O3bTrunk service to continue to deliver high-quality voice and high-speed mobile data services to its customers across Papua New Guinea.

"As a long-term partner of Digicel, we understand their business needs and are pleased to meet them again by collaborating with O3b Networks," said Ferdinand Kayser, Chief Commercial Officer at SES. "The contract with Digicel is a fine example of how geostationary and Medium Earth Orbit satellites complement each other to offer a ... Read more »