SHEFFIELD, England - Thursday, January 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- With Middle East infrastructure spend predicted to exceed $1.3 trillion over the next 10 years, demand for technology that protects assets and maximizes investment – in terms of both operational and financial efficiency – is high. According to Paul Webb, Chief Executive of Synectics, the pressure is firmly on the global surveillance industry to step up and deliver multi-functional solutions that offer benefits way beyond a traditional security remit. Speaking ahead of Synectics’ attendance at Intersec 2016, Webb said: “Investment in the region spans many sectors, from critical utilities assets and tourism facilities, to transportation network improvement and expansion. In fact more than $120bn is committed to projects such as roads and bridges. Rail, air and sea-port hubs are also witnessing unprecedented levels of investment. “These are incredibly diverse areas, all with distinctive needs, but a common ... Read more »

Huawei Experiences a Record-Breaking 2015 with 70 Percent Growth Year-over-year LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today at CES 2016, Huawei announced strong business results and rapid year-over-year growth for Consumer Business Group (CBG). Huawei’s revenue exceeded $20 billion USD in 2015, nearly a 70 percent increase from 2014. Additionally, Huawei shipped 108 million smartphones in 2015 – a 44 percent increase from the previous year – becoming the leading Chinese smartphone manufacturer to top the 108 million milestone. Huawei experiences growth in global markets while becoming the top smartphone brand in China With Huawei shipping 108 million smartphones in 2015, the company cemented its position among the top three in market share, while significantly reducing the competition gap. Additionally, Huawei has held the highest market share in China since March 2015, during which it launched two premium smartphones, the P8 and Mate S. Along with ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Misfit announced Misfit Ray Fitness and Sleep Monitor, the newest product in the Company’s line of design-forward wearables. Ray’s distinct deconstructed and modular design makes it Misfit’s most versatile activity tracker yet. Only 12mm in diameter and 38mm long, Ray’s sleek form factor and clean lines make it uniquely wearable. Ray features a highly customizable cylindrical aluminum body, able to be worn with Misfit-branded or custom accessories on the wrist or as a necklace. Ray effortlessly complements watches, bracelets, and fine jewelry. Its elemental, interchangeable design makes it easy to personalize. Ray can be elegant or sporty, sensual or bold, striking or subtle. Ray’s minimalist form conceals powerful engineering. It tracks activity and sleep with a 3-axis accelerometer and, like Misfit Shine 2, incorporates a vibration motor that allows for nuanced user feedback. Combined with a single multic ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japon - Jeudi 7 Janvier 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO : 4502) (« Takeda ») a annoncé aujourd'hui l'acquisition d'un site de fabrication de produits biologiques situé à Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, États-Unis, auprès de Baxalta US Inc (NYSE : BXLT). Takeda souhaite utiliser ce site principalement pour la fabrication de l'Entyvio® (vedolizumab) et d'autres produits biologiques, permettant ainsi à la société d'optimiser son efficacité mondiale et d'améliorer encore davantage la flexibilité de la logistique pour ces produits. « L'objectif de Takeda est de fournir aux patients l'accès à des thérapies de qualité », a indiqué Thomas Wozniewski, responsable mondial de la fabrication et de l’approvisionnement pour Takeda. « L'acquisition d'un site à la pointe de la technologie à Brooklyn Park et l'accès à une équipe hautement expérimentée et dévouée constitue un avantage stratégique vraiment important pour Takeda, qui renforce et étend no ... Read more »

Using unique plastic optical fiber and multi-level modulation, Panasonic’s new connector-equipped cable enables high-quality and long distance video transmission. OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has developed single cable and connector solution that enable the transmission of uncompressed full-spec 8K video signals*1. Currently, to transmit video signal via connector-equipped cables from an 8K signal source or other devices to an 8K display, 4K-equivalent images are transmitted using four HDMI cables, and then they are combined to show in 8K resolution by using image processing. Panasonic’s newly-developed connector-equipped cable, which uses plastic optical fiber technology, can achieve the transmission of full-spec 8K video via a single cable, with improved bandwidth and length. High-speed transmission over optical fiber connector can be achieved when the optical axes are completely aligned. ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japon - Jeudi 7 Janvier 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation a annoncé aujourd’hui que la société avait signé un accord visant à devenir « Partenaire officiel de cérémonie » auprès du Comité d’organisation des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques de Rio 2016 (Rio 2016), et qu’elle fournirait des opérations visuelles clés en main dans le cadre des cérémonies des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques de Rio 2016. Panasonic fournira plus de 100 projecteurs compacts haute luminosité de 20 000 lumens (PT-DZ21K2), plusieurs mélangeurs de diffusion 2-M/E (gamme AV-HS6000), ainsi que d’autres équipements visuels. Panasonic, Partenaire olympique international officiel dans la catégorie des Équipements audiovisuels, contribuera à accroître la qualité des cérémonies d’ouverture et de clôture et l’engouement autour de celles-ci, en offrant des images impressionnantes aux spectateurs du monde entier qui suivront ces cérémonies de Rio de Janeiro, les plus importantes au monde. ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502) (“Takeda”) today announced the acquisition of a biologics manufacturing facility located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S., from Baxalta US Inc (NYSE:BXLT). Takeda intends to use the facility primarily for the manufacture of Entyvio® (vedolizumab) and other biologic products, allowing the company to maximize global efficiencies and further enhance the product’s supply chain flexibility. “Takeda’s focus is providing patients access to quality therapies,” said Thomas Wozniewski, Global Manufacturing and Supply Officer at Takeda. “Acquiring the state of the art Brooklyn Park facility and gaining access to a highly experienced and dedicated team is a very important strategic benefit for Takeda that reinforces and expands upon our global operations for Entyvio and future biologic products.” The acquisition will also provide long-term strategic benefits for Takeda ... Read more »

New flagship device features the world’s most advanced smartphone technology ever: a new benchmark for amazing performance and long battery life LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today at CES 2016, the Huawei Consumer Business Group globally launched the Huawei Mate 8 smartphone, a productivity-driven device with significantly enhanced power, efficiency and battery life. The Mate 8 continues Huawei’s track record of delivering high-end devices that reflect global consumer demand and inspire loyalty in their users. Featuring the most powerful chipset, a high-capacity battery and stylish design – including a unique mocha brown color option – the Huawei Mate 8 is the ideal smartphone for today’s on-the-go professional. The Mate 8 is designed from the ground-up for productivity and its hardware and software have been fine-tuned to provide an elegant, efficient experience. “With the Mate 8, we have delivered a device that meets the needs of a new st ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has signed an agreement to become an “Official Ceremony Partner” with the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Rio 2016) and provide turnkey visual operations for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ceremonies. Panasonic will provide more than 100 high brightness compact 20,000 lumen projectors (PT-DZ21K2), multiple Broadcast Grade 2-M/E Live Switchers (AV-HS6000 Series), and other visual equipment. Panasonic, the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category, will help to enhance the quality and excitement of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies by delivering impressive images to the audiences around the globe watching the world's greatest ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro. Under the partnership, and utilizing Panasonic's state-of-art technologies and long term extensive Olympic Games experience ... Read more »

Smartphones, tablets and wearables showcase the best of technology and fashion LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of its announcements at CES 2016, the Huawei Consumer Business Group shared the details of a slate of partnerships that will create a new consumer ecosystem in mobile, bringing together the best in technology, payment, sound and fashion in its newly launched consumer electronic devices. At its press conference today, Huawei showed that through partnerships with the leading companies of certain industries, premium devices and experiences can be created for consumers that extend beyond technology. These partnerships represent Huawei’s commitment to working together to create the high-quality devices that reflect the wants and desires of an increasingly savvy and selective consumer market. Together. We Create A Premium Audio Experience With Harman/Kardon: People using Huawei’s M2 Tablet will have an opportunity to enjoy the ric ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Business Wire will be making breaking exhibitor news releases available through the official show site and thru Business Wire’s CES 2016 news archive at www.tradeshownews.com. The following companies are making Online Press Kits Available: 3Dprintler Aleph Objects, Inc. / LulzBot Ashley Chloe Inc. Bang & Olufsen BioTrak Health CES 2016 Press Kit Coldwell Banker Real Estate Crazybaby Deeper E.Sensory Ecovacs Robotics Enlaps Essence FENOTEK Fibrux Oy First Alert Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd. Gary's Book Club at CES 2016 GoTech, LLC GreenPeak Technologies Humanscale IC Real Tech Insensi Intrinsic-ID Jasco Products JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization Leti Letv Levels3D LUUV Forward GmbH M-Edge Meazon Micro Kickboard Miniwing Technology Co. Morpx Inc NAGRA NinjaTek, a division of Fenner Drives NUU Mobile P3 International PetChatz Philips PicoCluster LLC Quanerg ... Read more »