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LUXEMBOURG - Samedi 3 Août 2013

SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) a annoncé aujourd'hui la signature de deux contrats de renouvellement de capacité avec Portugal Telecom afin de répondre aux besoins de connectivité croissants dans l’archipel des Açores et dans les pays africains de langue portugaise.

Ces accords prévoient que le plus important fournisseur de services de télécommunications du Portugal utilisera plus de 100 MHz de capacité sur NSS-7 et SES-4 afin de connecter les communautés insulaires de Flores et Corvo, dans l’archipel portugais de l’Océan Atlantique. Ils permettront également à Portugal Telecom d’améliorer son positionnement de fournisseur intégré de services de connectivité pour le continent africain, en répondant aux besoins croissants de largeur de bande et de couverture pour des services comme le back ... Read more »

‘AdvanFort helps in even the most dangerous waters.’

WASHINGTON - Thursday, August 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Maritime security leader the AdvanFort Company announced Wednesday that it has volunteered for service in the piracy-infested waters in and around the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean as part of the U.S. Coast Guard-coordinated Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (Amver), whose members assist any nearby vessel in distress.

The AdvanFort fleet, which has vessels strategically positioned in key sea lanes surrounding the High Risk Area (HRA), is now "on plot” in the official USCG program, a computer-based voluntary global ship reporting system that is used by search and rescue authorities around the world to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea.

"AdvanFort helps ensure no call for help goes unanswered even in the most dangerous waters," said Benjamin M. Strong, director of Amver Maritime Relations at the Coast Guard ... Read more »

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LUXEMBOURG - Thursday, August 1st 2013

SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today two capacity renewal deals with Portugal Telecom to meet growing connectivity demands across the Archipelago of the Azores and the Portuguese-speaking African countries.

The agreements will see the largest telecommunications service provider in Portugal utilise over 100 MHz of capacity aboard NSS-7 and SES-4 to connect the island communities of Flores and Corvo on the Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. It will also enable Portugal Telecom to improve its positioning as an integrated provider for connectivity to the African continent, meeting increasing demand for bandwidth and coverage for services such as mobile backhaul and corporate networks in African countries such as Angola, Mozambique, and São Tomé, amongst others.

"The latest renewals with Portugal Telecom illustrate our ongoing commitment to provide communication ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM - Thursday, August 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News :

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, and KORE Telematics, a leading wireless connectivity provider for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions, joined forces to offer global M2M application enablement services with the Cinterion® solution. The cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform transforms real-time data from equipment and device sensors into actionable intelligence that improves operational efficiency and optimizes costs for better business outcomes.

KORE works with global tier-one mobile operators to optimize "the network last mile” for affordable M2M solutions and provide specialized services that accelerate adoption of M2M technology. With Gemalto’s device-agnostic cloud platform, KORE customers now have a flexible and scalable solution to mobilize enterprise operations and manage a growing range of M2M applications includin ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Colonel Juma Salem Al Dahmani, Acting Director of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense team honored the Peripheral Areas Directorate team, winner of the Ramadan Football Championship Cup, organized by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense General Directorate. The team was crowned Champion after defeating the Capital Police Directorate team by three goals to one, in the final match, which was held on the courts of the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi. The Capital Police Directorate team ranked second, while the Emergency and Public safety Department team ranked third. The Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER) team won the Best Football Team in the Championship.

A large number of government departments and private companies took part in the Championship, which was marked with competitiveness and fair play among participating teams.

At the end of the ceremony, Colonel Al Dahmani, accompanied by Colonel Abdullah Al ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The ADSG, a public, private partnership for the benefit of sustainable development, has issued the second ADSG Sustainability Journal, the first of its kind in the region, highlighting sustainability management and best practices.

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), has launched the second edition of its Sustainability Journal, highlighting the importance of a holistic social, economic and environmental approach to sustainability in the UAE, announced ADSG Director, Ms Huda Al Houqani.

The Journal, a quarterly publication that promotes sustainability awareness, engages on the latest thinking in sustainability management and acts as a conduit for sharing best practice across social, environmental and economic aspects, also features interviews with prominent drivers of sustainability in the UAE, as well as regionally and internationally.

The current issue, features interviews with ... Read more »

TOKYO - Thursday, August 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it will provide the technical information to the developers of apps and services for "FlashAirTM”, the SDHC memory card with embedded wireless LAN functionality, through a technical information website "FlashAir Developers”, operated by Fixstars Corporation.

"FlashAir Developers” will feature application programming interface (API) information for enabling transfers of files stored on "FlashAir” cards to Wi-Fi devices. It will also offer tutorials and sample codes for developing apps, plus an extensive FAQ and a developers forum. Users will be able to develop apps and services for "FlashAir” by using the API information on the website.

About "FlashAir Developers”

Release date: August 1, 2013 URL: https://www.flashair-developers.com/ Operation: Fixstars Corporation

About "FlashAir™”

"FlashAir™” is an SDHC Memory Card that incor ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 1st 2013

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, attended the graduation of officers from a specialized security training course, which was organized by the Crisis and Disaster Department. The graduation took place at the hotel Park Rotana Abu Dhabi.

The ten-day course was held with the participation of 24 officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians from various police departments in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region.

The course aimed to refine and develop the skills of participants in the various training areas and in the mechanism for continuous improvement.

Major General Al Raisi handed certificates to the graduates and congratulated them on successfully passing the course. Moreover, he underscored the commitment of the Abu Dhabi Police to qualify its staff and elevate its performance to higher levels in line wi ... Read more »

11.5 million smartphones shipped in second quarter make ZTE the world’s No. 4 vendor in Strategy Analytics study; ZTE to unveil self-developed 4G chipset in September

SHENZHEN, China. - Friday, August 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE) ZTE shipped 11.5 million smartphones in the second quarter, a year-on-year increase of 79%, vaulting the maker of Grand S and Grand Memo to fourth position globally with 5% market share, according to data from research company Strategy Analytics.

The strong sales performance, which made ZTE the highest-placed Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is built on the company’s commitment to design excellence and customer satisfaction. ZTE will leverage its strengthening position in the global smartphone market to develop products focused on three key segments: 4G, high-end devices, and phones based on newer platforms such as Intel chipsets and the Firefox operating system.

To fuel ZTE’s development of ... Read more »