With Intel Inside®, Android Jelly Bean and best-in-class camera, ZTE’s new flagship smartphone promises instant performance

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MedPi Conference Booth J66    

MONACO – May 15, 2013 - ZTE today introduced the ZTE Grand X2 In smartphone with Intel Inside® at the MedPi conference in Monaco. Featuring the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z2580 with up to 2GHz, Android Jelly Bean OS, an advanced 8MP camera and 1080p movie and video play back, the ZTE Grand X2 In provides high quality experience for the demanding and value conscious user.

The ZTE Grand X2 In provides instant performance with its advanced dual core Intel® Atom™ Processor Z2580 with hyper-threading running on the Android Jelly Bean operating system. Users can enjoy faster webpage loads, application launch times and content download times, as well as amazing graphics capabilities and responsive multitasking.

ZTE’s new flagship smartphone also boa ... Read more »

Les déploiements réussis au Royaume-Uni et en Asie ont été financés en partie par les économies obtenues grâce à la migration vers l'assistance Rimini Street

ORLANDO, Floride - Mercredi 15 Mai 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conférence SAP SAPPHIRE NOW 2013— Rimini Street, Inc., le premier fournisseur indépendant de support et maintenance pour logiciels d'entreprise, notamment les logiciels de SAP AG (NYSE : SAP) et les logiciels Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database et Hyperion d'Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ : ORCL) a annoncé aujourd'hui que Southco, un important fournisseur international de matériel d'accès électronique vient de mener à bien la phase initiale de son expansion SAP stratégique en utilisant, pour son système SAP ECC 6.0, les services d'assistance de Rimini Street. Comme Southco, des centaines d'entreprises de par le monde tirent parti du su ... Read more »

VERSAILLES, France - Wednesday, May 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Trusted Labs, a leading expert in security consulting and evaluation services today announced that it has provided know-how, formal assurances and Common Criteria expertise to complete the first EAL7 certification – the utmost level of security – for embedded software on a smart card.

This evaluation provides Gemalto’s Sealys ID Motion multi-issuer eID secure document with mathematically proven assurances on its Virtual Machine in charge of the secure isolation between the hosted applications.

Trusted Labs once again accomplishes a successful high-level evaluation, confirming EAL7’s applicability on an industry scale. This project also demonstrates the benefits of fulfilling high-level security requirements on development and testing – with the product and specifications being reinforced - in order to increase trust in product security.

The French Certification Body ANSSI (1) issue ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates- - Wednesday, May 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 Thuraya Telecommunications, a leading Mobile Satellite Services operator announced today the formation of a new division focused on spearheading strategic initiatives for the development and implementation of innovation in products, services, and business models. This organizational enhancement comes at the back of the successful launch of the company’s SatSleeve for the iPhone and is driven by Thuraya’s ambitions to further pioneer state-of-the-art solutions in the satellite industry.

Thuraya has recently undergone a major transformation which has included an expansion of its product portfolio, an optimization of its network infrastructure as well as the revitalization and expansion of its distribution network in key markets. Due to the strategic importance of this new role, it will be filled on an interim basis by Thuraya’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Samer Halawi until a suitable candidate i ... Read more »

Successful Rollouts in UK and Asia Funded in Part by Savings from Switch to Rimini Street Support SAPPHIRE NOW 2013ORLANDO, Fla - Wednesday, May 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SAP SAPPHIRE NOW 2013 Conference — Rimini Street, Inc., the leading third-party maintenance and support provider for enterprise software, including SAP AG (NYSE:SAP) software and Oracle Corporation’s (NASDAQ: ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database and Hyperion software, today announced that Southco, a leading international provider of engineered access hardware, recently completed the initial phase of its strategic SAP global expansion while utilizing Rimini Street for support of its SAP ECC 6.0 system. Like Southco, hundreds of companies around the world are leveraging third-party support from Rimini Street to reduce total support costs by up to 90 percent while continuing to advance the scope, scale and use of its enterprise software to achieve its business obj ... Read more »

LONDRES - Mercredi 15 Mai 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--SmartStream Technologies, une entreprise spécialisée dans la gestion du cycle de vie des opérations financières, a annoncé aujourd’hui le déploiement mondial de sa solution TLM Accounts Receivable qui vise à aider les banques à offrir une solution complète de gestion des comptes débiteurs à leurs sociétés clientes.

À l’origine, TLM Accounts Receivable avait été développée conjointement avec une importante institution financière asiatique en réponse aux besoins du marché. Les opérations bancaires pouvant fournir des occasions de générer des revenus, la banque a recherché des moyens de diversifier la gamme de services offerts à ses clients, afin de renforcer la fidélité de sa clientèle et sa part de portefeuille. En raison des multiples canaux de paiements disponibles, un gra ... Read more »

LONDON - Wednesday, May 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SmartStream Technologies, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management specialist, today announced the global roll-out of its TLM Accounts Receivable solution to help banks deliver a holistic receivables management solution to their corporate clients.

TLM Accounts Receivable was originally developed in conjunction with a major financial institution in Asia to meet a growing market need. Seeing that transaction banking could provide revenue generating opportunities, the bank was looking to diversify the menu of services offered to its corporate clients, thus increasing customer loyalty and share of wallet. Due to the multiple payment channels available, many corporates face the challenge of visibility of payments to invoices, tracking these payments and reporting on Daily Sales Outstanding (DSO). Therefore the bank wanted to be able to provide an intelligent receivables solution that would encapsulate midd ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Mercredi 15 Mai 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alors que PanAtlantic souffle sa première bougie, plusieurs événements importants sont annoncés aujourd'hui :

    La construction du nouveau bureau au centre-ville de Houston, au Texas, est terminée. La société occupe aujourd'hui plus de 4600 mètres carrés dans la prestigieuse Tour Fulbright au 1301 McKinney.
    Au Brésil, PanAtlantic a présenté des documents de dessaisissement pour les blocs BM-S-71, BM-S-72 et BM-S-63 en raison de l'impossibilité de trouver des quantités commercialisables d'hydrocarbures. En outre, la société a choisi de ne pas participer au tour de candidature n°11, ce qui a entraîné l'annulation des soumissions à l'ANP.
    PanAtlantic est heureuse d'annoncer la ratification d'accès à deux blocs en Guinée équatoriale :
... Read more »

Gemalto, première et seule entreprise au monde à recevoir la certification EAL7 pour logiciels intégrés aux cartes à puce

AMSTERDAM - Mercredi 15 Mai 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE/ME NewsWire)--Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653), le leader mondial de la sécurité numérique, annonce ce jour que Sealys ID Motion, son logiciel pour carte à puce dédié aux programmes nationaux des gouvernements, a reçu la certification « Critères Communs EAL7 ». EAL7, ou Evaluation Assurance Level 7 (assurance de l'évaluation de niveau 7), représente le plus haut niveau d'assurance de sécurité dans le système international d'évaluation de la sécurité, également dénommé Critères Communs.

L'obtention de cette certification de sécurité indépendante et reconnue des gouvernements permet à Gemalto de poser un nouveau jalon pour la sécurité ... Read more »

VERSAILLES, France - Mercredi 15 Mai 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trusted Labs, un expert de premier plan en services de consultation et d'évaluation de la sécurité, a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'il a fourni un savoir-faire, les assurances formelles et l'expertise en critères communs pour obtenir la première certification de niveau EAL7 – le niveau de sécurité le plus élevé – du logiciel embarqué d'une carte à puce.

« Forte d'une expertise de quinze années en méthodes formelles et en critères communs, Trusted Labs a confirmé, l'an dernier, qu'elle pouvait obtenir le niveau EAL7 pour le volet matériel de sa carte à puce et, maintenant, pour son logiciel embarqué »

Grâce à cette évaluation, le document sécurisé d'identification électronique pour émetteurs multiples Sealys ID Motion de Gemalto obtient les garanties mathématiques ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yardi Systems, a leading developer of software solutions for the real estate investment, asset and property management industry, is very pleased to announce today that it has been selected by the Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC) to handle the developer’s IT solutions for real estate asset and property management.

Established in 2006, TDIC is a master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates, and a key contributor to its economic and cultural progress.

"Yardi has persevered in being a pioneer in integrating front and back office functionality with Yardi Voyager™ and continues to be a game changer for the real estate industry. Providing TDIC with a strong value proposition and service represents a deeper step into our commitment towards our clients in the ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai Media City (DMC) and Dubai Studio City (DSC), part of TECOM’s Media Cluster, yesterday received Patrons of the Arts Awards for their on-going support to the arts from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum at a ceremony held at the JW Marriott Marquis hotel.

The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards, now in its 4th edition, honours individuals and organisations who have contributed towards the growth of the cultural scene in Dubai. The awards are open for individuals, organisations or government entities who have made financial or in kind contributions in Dubai through sustained support to visual arts, performing arts, literature and film during 2012. The awards, held annually by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts and heritage, champion Dubai’s creative community and pave the way for artistic work of the hig ... Read more »

La résidence a été reconnue pour son engagement envers l’excellence des produits et des services offerts


Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mercredi 15 Mai 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Fraser Suites Dubaï a été choisie comme la Meilleure Résidence Hôtelière à Dubaï par la World Travel Awards 2013 pour l’excellence de ses services Gold-Standard dans le marché des longs séjours de l’Émirat, au cours d’une cérémonie de gala qui a eu lieu à Dubaï récemment.

Le World Travel Awards est  reconnu comme étant le prix le plus prestigieux et le plus important du calendrier des évènements annuel du secteur du voyage  tel qu’il est  votés par les professionnels du secteur du voyage et du tourisme du monde entier. Le prix, souvent  désigné comme étant l’équivalent des « Oscars du voyage », représente le summum de succès ; il r ... Read more »

Recognition for Commitment to Excellence in Product and Service Offerings


Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Fraser Suites Dubai has been named Dubai’s Leading Serviced Apartments by the World Travel Awards 2013 for its Gold-Standard service excellence in the emirate’s extended stay market, as announced at a gala ceremony here recently.

The World Travel Awards is widely recognised as the largest and most prestigious awards in the travel industry’s annual calendar of events as voted by travel and tourism professionals worldwide. Often referred to as the "travel Oscars”, the awards represent the pinnacle of achievement, which recognises Fraser Suites Dubai’s ongoing commitment to excellence and attention to detail in meeting the unique needs of every resident.

"We are delighted to receive this recognition from the World Travel Awards,” said Mr David Brown, General Manager of Fraser Suites Dubai. "Delivering the Gold-Standa ... Read more »

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BARCELONA - Tuesday, May 14th 2013

Generator has this week officially opened the doors of its first venture in Spain. The new Barcelona property brings the brand’s range of urban design hostels to eight across Europe, with significant further growth planned.

The latest opening signals a period of expansive growth for the industry’s largest freehold hostel group, which is backed by Patron Capital. As the only design-led hostel company with multiple locations, Generator also plans to extend its portfolio beyond its current European reach.

Josh Wyatt, Investment Director at Patron Capital responsible for the Generator brand, said: "In 2007 we set out to create an original hostel concept: the marriage of superb locations, unique buildings, cutting-edge design and an energy-driven public space fostering local culture and social engagement. We felt the market, specifically budget-conscious travellers from the core youth market as well ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Tuesday, May 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As PanAtlantic celebrates its one year anniversary, several key events are being announced today:

    Construction of the new office facility downtown Houston, Texas is complete. The Company now occupies over 50,000 square feet in the prestigious Fulbright Tower at 1301 McKinney.
    In Brasil, PanAtlantic has submitted relinquishment documents for blocks BM-S-71, BM-S-72 and BM-S-63 due to the failure to find commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. Additionally, the Company elected not to participate in Bid Round 11 resulting in the cancellation of submittals to ANP.
    PanAtlantic is pleased to announce the ratification of entry into two blocks in Equatorial Guinea:
        Entering Block W with Murphy Exploration as Operator, a 3D seismic acquisition program will begin late 2013. Murphy has a working interest of 45%, ... Read more »

Expert Shares Best Practices for Matching Skills to Organizational Strategy

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ESI International, the world's leading project management training company, will be conducting a free breakfast seminar entitled "Developing Your Project Management Capability – Your Roadmap to Success” on Wednesday 29th May 2013, 8.30am - 11.00am at the Crowne Plaza, Sheikh Hamden St, Abu Dhabi, 3541, UAE.

"Project management (PM) competencies are the cornerstone of any successful project delivery,” says Mr. Raed S. Haddad, Managing Director for the ESI Asia Pacific region. During his talk, Mr. Haddad will draw on his 25 years’ experience in the public and private sectors by sharing best practices from global organizations.

If you are a business leader in a PMO, an HR professional tasked with this initiative or just assessing your journey so far, you will benefit from this seminar as Mr. Haddad ... Read more »

Expert Shares Best Practices for Matching Skills to Organizational Strategy

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ESI International, the world's leading project management training company, will be conducting a free breakfast seminar entitled "Developing Your Project Management Capability – Your Roadmap to Success” on Wednesday 29th May 2013, 8.30am - 11.00am at the Crowne Plaza, Sheikh Hamden St, Abu Dhabi, 3541, UAE.

"Project management (PM) competencies are the cornerstone of any successful project delivery,” says Mr. Raed S. Haddad, Managing Director for the ESI Asia Pacific region. During his talk, Mr. Haddad will draw on his 25 years’ experience in the public and private sectors by sharing best practices from global organizations.

If you are a business leader in a PMO, an HR professional tasked with this initiative or just assessing your journey so far, you will benefit from this seminar as Mr. Haddad ... Read more »

Experts Will Show How To Unlock Power of Mobile Devices

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Tuesday, May 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Analogix Semiconductor today announced it will host a developers summit, featuring its breakthrough SlimPort technology, which is based on the VESA Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP) standard. The May 17 event at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel will feature industry experts who will address current trends and the future of mobile device connectivity.

The SlimPort Summit agenda includes:

    "SlimPort Value Proposition” (Analogix)
    "The SlimPort experience” (LGE)
    "Mobile display trends” (DisplaySearch)
    "Multi-Micro connector” (LS Mtron)
    "SlimPort accessories roll out” (Accell)
    "How SlimPort works” (Analogix)

The SlimPort Summit will address how to:

    Display movies from a mobile device ... Read more »

Meeting with Industry Leaders Marks Joint Venture Agreement

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 14th 2013

W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) and Al Dahra Agriculture have executed a Joint Venture agreement to build the first fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts manufacturing facility in the Middle East. The companies marked their commitment and progress with a briefing and gala dinner today for over 100 industry and government leaders from around the region.

The state-of-the-art facility, which represents a capital investment of approximately $200 million, will serve refineries throughout the Middle East and potentially into South Asia. It will be built on just under 150,000 sq. meters of land in the Kizad Industrial Zone approximately 70km from the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A logistics hub will be completed in the first quarter of 2014. Detailed engineering work for the full manuf ... Read more »