PARIS - Jeudi 25 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

WIN Symposium

(BUSINESS WIRE)--400 délégués du monde entier ont assisté à la cinquième édition du Symposium WIN, qui s'est tenue à Paris du 10 au 12 juillet 2013. La thématique générale de cette édition était dediée à « La medicine personnalisée du cancer: de l'innovation à la mise en œuvre». Trente experts issus des milieux universitaire, pharmaceutique et des entreprises du diagnostic, de la bio-informatique et des autorités de santé ont présenté leurs vues sur l'incidence des nouvelles technologies génomiques et protéomiques et des nouvelles thérapies ciblées sur le traitement des patients cancéreux, ainsi que les obstacles à la mise en œuvre d'une thérapie anticancéreuse personnalisée dans le cadre des essais cliniques et de la pratique clinique courante.
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COLOMBES, France - Thursday, July 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security, identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, announced today that CANAL+ OVERSEAS, the international subsidiary of CANAL+ Group, has selected its electronic top-up solution to dematerialise the distribution of their prepaid Pay TV renewal of subscriptions in Africa.

Using electronic top-up will allow CANAL+ OVERSEAS to dematerialise and automate the reselling process of prepaid subscriptions. CANAL+ OVERSEAS’ retailers will be able to instantly top-up subscribers’ Pay TV accounts via a mobile phone. The platform will also manage e-voucher purchasing and delivery via SMS. While significantly reducing the costs and constraints associated with physical inventory management, the solution will also allow CANAL+ OVERSEAS to quickly adapt to market changes and trends and offer a broader range of products.< ... Read more »

BURLINGTON, Mass - Thursday, July 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Teratech Corporation today announced the launch of the new uSmart 3200T Ultrasound System, the first in Terason’s uSmart family of proprietary products. This revolutionary new tablet, deemed "disruptive technology” by industry leaders, will change the way healthcare is delivered in both hospital and outpatient sectors of point-of-care ultrasound.

The new light-weight, power-packed uSmart 3200T Ultrasound System is a fusion of cutting-edge technology with an intuitive interface that defines simplicity. The newest member of the Terason family weighs less than 5 lbs., provides razor-sharp image quality, and is fully equipped with all the features and functionality users have come to expect from Terason products. Developed by clinicians for clinicians, the uSmart 3200T provides the best tools for busy practices, including a 128GB Solid State hard drive, Smart Gestures, an Adaptive Touch Screen, uConnect ... Read more »

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NEW YORK - Thursday, July 25th 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE) Today the Financial Times and Citi announce the panel of judges participating in the 2013 FT/Citi Ingenuity Awards: Urban Ideas in Action programme, sponsored by Citi. The judges – all leaders in their respective fields – will select the most innovative solutions enabling urban progress, including city administration, transport systems, energy and utilities, education and resource management, housing, health, social services and mobile technologies.

The 2013 judging panel includes:

    Professor Abhijit Banerjee, Economist: Current Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; co-author of Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty, winner of the 2011 FT/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award.
    John Bowis, OBE, Honorary President, Health First Europe: Former UK Health Mini ... Read more »

PARIS - Thursday, July 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

WIN Symposium

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 400 delegates from around the globe attended the fifth WIN Symposium, held in Paris, July 10-12. This year’s overarching theme was "Personalized Cancer Therapy: From Innovation to Implementation”. Thirty experts from academia, pharma, diagnostics, bio-informatics companies, and regulatory agencies presented and discussed their views on how new genomic and proteomic technologies and new targeted therapies affect the way individual cancer patients are treated, as well as the hurdles for implementation of personalized cancer therapy in innovative clinical trials and daily practice.

Individual patients’ tumors are usually driven by a combination of aberrant genes and their gene products, often encompassing mutated or re-arranged genes. The combinations of oncogenic drivers frequently differ between patients having tumors of the same histology and even within the same patient at different tim ... Read more »

TOKYO - Thursday, July 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6504)("FE”), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, led by President, Michihiro Kitazawa, is pleased to announce that FE is going to make a capital investment to take majority share of Tusco Trafo group ("TUSCO”), headquartered in Samutprakarn, Thailand, through FE’s subsidiaries in Thailand, Fuji Electric Power Supply (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ("FPT”) and Fuji Electric (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ("FET”) as of October 1st, 2013.

1. Purpose

In Asia, investments in social and industrial infrastructure are growing, and foreign investments including those from Japan is accelerating. FE regards Asia a noteworthy area and aims big sales increase by meeting various demands from such investment. FE also tries to establish consistent value chain in the area from planning thorough manufacturing and to sales.

TUSCO is one of the most influential transformer manufacturers in Thailand, and has a ... Read more »

L'ancien poids lourd de Microsoft rejoint la société à croissance rapide spécialisée dans les technologies de paiement à l'aube de changements des tendances du marché


RADNOR, Pennsylvanie - Jeudi 25 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) FreedomPay®, la plate-forme commerciale la plus innovante au monde, a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle a nommé Rodney Bowen-Wright au poste de Directeur du développement commercial. Sous les ordres directs du Directeur général, Tom Durovsik, Bowen-Wright se concentrera sur le développement de clientèle et des marchés, en plus d'être le fer de lance de la relation stratégique avec Microsoft et ses divisions d'exploitation.

« La nomination de Rodney scelle notre engagement vis-à-vis de l'infrastructure de Microsoft sur laquelle notre plate-forme est bâtie. Son expérience et son savoir-faire éprouvés dans le travail ... Read more »

PARIS - Thursday, July 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today reported second-quarter 2013 revenue of $11.18 billion versus $10.57 billion in the first quarter of 2013, and $10.34 billion in the second quarter of 2012.

Income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $1.54 billion—an increase of 19% sequentially and an increase of 14% year-on-year. Diluted earnings-per-share from continuing operations, excluding charges and credits, was $1.15 versus $0.97 in the previous quarter, and $1.01 in the second quarter of 2012.

Schlumberger completed the wind down of service operations in Iran during the second quarter of 2013. Accordingly, the historical results of this business have been reclassified to discontinued operations and all prior periods have been restated.

Schlumberger recorded $0.51 per share of net credits in the second quarter of 2013 versus charges of $0.07 per ... Read more »

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BANGALORE, India - Thursday, July 25th 2013

OnMobile Global Limited, a global leader in telecom value-added services (VAS), today announced that it has won a deal with MTN Group as preferred CRBT partner.

As part of this engagement, OnMobile will start deploying RBT services for MTN subscribers over the next quarter and will replace the entire service over the next 24 – 30 months in selected geographies. This will help MTN to offer a more impactful user experience to their subscribers.

A renowned RBT pioneer and market leader, OnMobile Global was chosen as the preferred partner owing to their innovative suite of RBT features which include search and discovery options, storefronts, and live stream content. OnMobile possesses the most tested technology in RBT, having been part of massive global deployments in this space.

Sanjay Bhambri, Chief Commercial Officer, OnMobile Global, said, "We are very thrilled about getting on bo ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Air Wing Department of the Abu Dhabi Police carried out eight specialized ambulatory and operational tasks over six days in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The tasks resulted in the rescue and airlift of eight persons (both male and female), including three Emiratis, after being wounded in separate traffic and medical incidents.

The Air Wing Department reported handling eight calls that were transferred from the Operations Room. The department noted that five different traffic accidents occurred in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region, which resulted in six people sustaining various injuries. Two Emiratis and an Arab woman were transferred to hospital.

Furthermore, the ambulance crews dealt with two other cases received from Al Ain. In one case, an Emirati sustained injuries following a fire. In the other case, a person was injured in an accidental electrocution incident. Both persons were ... Read more »

Une plateforme Web automatisée en attente de brevet fournit des rapports de contre-expertise de radiologie et des consultations de contre-expertise médicale virtuelles

FORT LAUDERDALE, Floride - Jeudi 25 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) USARAD.com, un prestataire de premier plan de solutions de téléradiologie et de télémédecine accrédité par la Commission mixte (Joint Commission) des États-Unis vient de lancer SecondOpinions.com pour en faire bénéficier les consommateurs, les installations médicales et les prestataires de soins de santé du monde entier.

Cliquez sur ce lien pour visionner l'interview télévisée qui vient d'être diffusée sur WPLG-TV, ABC à Miami, en Floride. https://secondopinions.com/mediaroom/television-interviews.html

On estime qu’entre 40 000 et 80 000 américains décèdent chaque année ... Read more »

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BANGALORE, Inde - Jeudi 25 Juillet 2013

OnMobile Global Limited, la société pionnière mondiale en services télécoms à forte  valeur ajoutée, a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle a conclu un contrat avec MTN Group comme partenaire de CRBT préféré.

Dans le cadre de cet engagement, OnMobile commencera à déployer les services RBT pour les abonnés dans MTN au cours du prochain trimestre et remplacera l'ensemble du service au cours des 24-30 mois prochains dans certaines zones  géographiques. Ceci aidera MTN à offrir une expérience d’utilisateur plus riche  à ses abonnés.

Étant pionnière de RBT reconnu  et  leader du marché, OnMobile Global a été choisie comme un partenaire préféré grâce à sa gamme innovante de fonctionnalités  RBT qui comprennent des options de ... Read more »

Former Microsoft heavy hitter joins the fast-growing payments technology company on the cusp of shifting market trends


RADNOR, Pa. - Thursday, July 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FreedomPay®, the world’s most innovative commerce platform, announced today that it has appointed Rodney Bowen-Wright as Chief Business Development Officer. Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, Tom Durovsik, Bowen-Wright will focus on customer and market development, in addition to spearheading the strategic relationship with Microsoft and its operating divisions.

"Our appointment of Rodney further deepens our commitment to the Microsoft infrastructure on which our platform is built. His experience and successful track record of working with start ups and new technologies and integrating them into the rhythms of business at Microsoft are undeniable,” said Tom Durovsik, CEO at FreedomPay. "FreedomPay has seen tremendous opportunity in the Microsoft market in th ... Read more »

3D White s'embarque dans son tout premier partenariat international avec une célébrité

CINCINNATI - Jeudi 25 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Aujourd'hui, 3D White annonce son tout premier partenariat international avec l'artiste récipiendaire de nombreux albums platines et deux fois lauréate du prix GRAMMY, Shakira. La marque, connue à travers le monde pour donner des sourires aux dents plus blanches et plus éclatantes, a identifié Shakira en tant que personnalité emblématique de la brillance multidimensionnelle de la femme moderne ; reflétée à travers son sourire éblouissant.

« Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que Shakira sera la représentante internationale exclusive de notre marque 3D White de par le monde », a déclaré Stephen Squire, Directeur du marketing international chez P&G Oral Care. « En tant qu'artiste interprète primée, star du pr ... Read more »

Stressing the importance of activating Parents’ Councils

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In line with the spirituality of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the Ministry of Interior organized on Tuesday evening, a social, cultural, educational and informational Ramadan Council, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police Juveniles Care Center. During the Council, participants stressed the need to reinforce the role of Parents’ Councils; placing restrictions on social networking sites, and further supervision so as to protect children from the risks associated with these sites that have stormed life with Western cultures and ideas that are contrary to our religion, values ​​and authentic traditions, especially that these sites have become part and parcel of the daily lives of young people who are always eager to keep abreast of novelties.
The Council was attended by Sheikh Mohammed Hamad Balrkad Al Ameri ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 24th 2013

The Police College organized a religious lecture on humanitarian and benevolent work during Ramadan, which was delivered by Professor Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim El Hefnawi, Professor and Head of the Jurisprudence Department at the Faculty of Sharia and Law at the University of Tanta; he is one of the guests of the President of the UAE. The lecture was held at the Police College Mosque.
El Hefnawi stressed the importance of humanitarian work, good deeds and charity during this holy month; he recited verses from the Quran and the Prophet's sayings (Ahadith) emphasizing the importance of charity.
Moreover, he noted that Muslims must support their fellow Muslim brothers, inspect their situation and needs. "Fulfilling the needs of people reduces the evils that may surround you, and relieves the plight of distress on the day of resurrection,” pointed out El Hefnawi.
He stressed the importance of work, wh ... Read more »

LUXEMBOURG & CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Wednesday, July 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today a 15-year contract with Platco Digital, a sister company of the South African independent broadcaster e.tv, to broadcast a new free-to-air service in South Africa, with future plans to expand across Southern Africa.

The contract for two transponders, with an option for additional capacity in 2014, will allow the Direct-to-Home (DTH) transmission of a new TV channel platform by Platco Digital to audiences in South Africa’s urban and remote areas. SES will provide the satellite capacity on the SES-5 satellite at 5 degrees East, one of the company’s flagship orbital slots, which supports customers developing the Digital DTH TV markets in Africa.

Platco Digital and e.tv are owned by Sabido Investments (Pty) Limited, a South African media group with holdings in a variety of broadcasting, content, production and distribution ... Read more »

LUXEMBOURG & CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Wednesday, July 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today a 15-year contract with Platco Digital, a sister company of the South African independent broadcaster e.tv, to broadcast a new free-to-air service in South Africa, with future plans to expand across Southern Africa.

The contract for two transponders, with an option for additional capacity in 2014, will allow the Direct-to-Home (DTH) transmission of a new TV channel platform by Platco Digital to audiences in South Africa’s urban and remote areas. SES will provide the satellite capacity on the SES-5 satellite at 5 degrees East, one of the company’s flagship orbital slots, which supports customers developing the Digital DTH TV markets in Africa.

Platco Digital and e.tv are owned by Sabido Investments (Pty) Limited, a South African media group with holdings in a variety of broadcasting, content, production and distribution ... Read more »

3D White Embarks on First-Ever Celebrity Global Partnership

CINCINNATI - Wednesday, July 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Today, 3D White announces its first ever global partnership with multi-platinum artist and two time GRAMMY award-winning star, Shakira. The brand, known for creating whiter, brighter smiles around the world, identified Shakira as someone who truly celebrates a woman’s everyday multi-dimensional brilliance; reflected through the dazzle of her smile.

"We are excited to announce Shakira as the exclusive global spokesperson for our 3D White property, around the world," said Stephen Squire, Global Marketing Director, P&G Oral Care. "As an award-winning recording artist, star of NBC’s The Voice, philanthropist, beauty icon and mother, Shakira embodies the true spirit of the multi-dimensional woman, and always does it all with a brilliant smile on her face. We are thrilled to have a beautiful, strong woman of Shakira’s caliber to represent ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Wednesday, July 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today issued the following statement in response to the European Commission’s draft proposals to regulate card-based payment transactions in the European Union (EU):

"Today’s proposals are the start of a lengthy process and American Express will be actively engaged with policymakers to help ensure that European Union policies:

    Encourage more vigorous competition;
    Serve the interests of consumers and merchants;
    Encourage innovation and investment in European payment services;
    Prevent further entrenchment of the two dominant, inter-bank networks.

"Elements of the proposals issued today broadly affirm that:

    Our merchant discount rate would not be regulated;
    Transactions in our proprietary business would not be directly covered ... Read more »

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LUXEMBOURG & LE CAP, Afrique du Sud - Jeudi 25 Juillet 2013

SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) a annoncé aujourd'hui la signature d'un contrat de 15 ans avec Platco Digital, une société sœur du télédiffuseur indépendant sud-africain e.tv, pour offrir une nouvelle chaîne à accès gratuit en Afrique du Sud, avec des plans futur pour une expansion à travers les pays sud-Africains.

Ce contrat, qui comprend deux répéteurs, auquel s'ajoutera une capacité supplémentaire facultative en 2014, permettra la réception directe d'une nouvelle plate-forme de chaîne télévisée par Platco Digital aux téléspectateurs des régions urbaines et éloignées d'Afrique du Sud. SES fournira la capacité satellitaire sur le satellite SES-5 à la position 5 degrés Est, une des positions phare de SES, qui permet à sa clientè ... Read more »