EVS offers high definition voice, audio, and music services at reduced bandwidth DENVER - Thursday, January 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- MPEG LA announced today that in response to market demand, a number of companies responsible for developing the Enhanced Voice Services (EVS) codec for the 3GPP’s 4G LTE standard have been meeting, with MPEG LA’s assistance, to decide the terms of a worldwide license offering one-stop access to coverage under their essential EVS patents as a convenient alternative to negotiating separate licenses with individual patent owners. Designed to operate ubiquitously over 3G and 4G mobile and fixed-line communications networks, EVS enables vastly improved high definition voice quality at reduced bandwidth, increased network capacity and advanced features for music, audio and voice services. The participating companies have made progress toward reaching agreement on terms of a joint patent license giving implementers the opportunity to reduce ... Read more »

La nouvelle filiale accélère la vente des ingrédients fonctionnels de Morinaga sur le marché en pleine expansion de l'Asie Pacifique TOKYO - Jeudi 21 Janvier 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2264), société numéro un de produits laitiers au Japon, a annoncé aujourd'hui l'établissement de sa nouvelle filiale, Morinaga Nutritional Foods (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. à Singapour. Cette nouvelle filiale représente pour Morinaga Milk une autre étape dans le renforcement de son activité de vente d'ingrédients sur le marché à croissance rapide d'Asie-Pacifique et l'accélération de sa mondialisation. La demande pour des produits laitiers a fortement augmenté récemment dans les pays d'Asie du Sud-Est. Le besoin qui existe pour une meilleure nutrition infantile, notamment dans les économies émergentes d'Asie, entraine une forte demande pour des ingrédients de plus haute qualité. Morinaga Milk a commencé son expansion à l'échelle mondiale il y a plus de 40 ... Read more »

New Subsidiary Accelerates Morinaga’s Functional Ingredient Sales in the Growing Asia Pacific Market TOKYO - Wednesday, January 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2264), the leading dairy product company in Japan, today announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, Morinaga Nutritional Foods (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. located in Singapore. The new subsidiary company represents another step by Morinaga Milk to strengthen its ingredient sales operation in the fast-growing Asia Pacific market and to accelerate its globalization. A vigorous demand for dairy products has been developing in Southeast Asian countries recently. Particularly in the emerging economies of Asia, the need for better infant nutrition is driving a strong demand for ingredients with higher quality. Morinaga Milk began to expand globally over 40 years ago with the establishment in 1972 of its German subsidiary, Milei GmbH, and has been actively expanding exports of ... Read more »

SÃO PAULO, Brésil - Jeudi 21 Janvier 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Brazil a installé dans l'Arena da Baixada le premier* système de signalisation numérique du pays appelé Digital Media Centre, constitué de 220 téléviseurs Viera et d'un serveur de signalisation, et donnant aux fans une visibilité complète de ce qui se passe sur le terrain. Le stade a accueilli certains des matchs de la Coupe du monde de la FIFA de 2014. [Vidéo Flash] Le système de signalisation numérique du stade Arena da Baixada au Brésil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF5ClFcrlyI Le Digital Media Center constitue une plaque tournante pour la distribution de contenu intégré, permettant le contrôle de ce qui est montré sur chaque téléviseur dispersé à travers le stade. Le système permet aux visiteurs de voir les images ou les vidéos de matchs ou de concerts, même lorsqu'ils ne se trouvent pas sur les gradins. Ce système, qui fonctionne en plein contrôle IP et qui a été développé spécifiquement pour ... Read more »

GSMA Announces New Keynotes and Shares New Details on Initiatives including The MMIX, 4YFN, Connected Women, Partner Programmes and MWC Tours BARCELONA - Thursday, January 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today provided further updates on the 2016 GSMA Mobile World Congress, including new keynote speakers, events and partner programmes. Mobile World Congress will be held 22-25 February 2016 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, with events also taking place at Fira Montjuïc. “We’re just a month away from Mobile World Congress and our 2016 edition is set to be our broadest, most exciting event yet,” said Michael O’Hara. “We have an outstanding conference programme, with leaders from across the ecosystem, as well as adjacent industry sectors, showcasing how mobile is transforming everyday life for billions of people around the world. Beyond the conference, Mobile World Congress attendees will have the opportunity to experience the impact of mobile through the exhibition, pa ... Read more »

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Thursday, January 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Brazil installed the first* digital signage system called Digital Media Center consisting of 220 sets of Viera TV and signage server in the country at Arena da Baixada, giving fans full visibility of what happens on the field. The stadium hosted some of the games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. [Flash Video] Digital Signage System at the Arena da Baixada in Brazil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF5ClFcrlyI The Digital Media Center is a hub for integrated content distribution enabling control of what is shown on every TV set spread across the stadium. The system ensures that visitors see the images or videos of games or concerts even when they are not on the bleachers. The system by full IP control, developed especially for the Arena, offers good cost-benefit, with high-quality image and durability. "The Digital Media Center has several uses and may be adapted to client needs. Hence, it adds value ... Read more »

To Support Innovation and Promote Safety and Security for Families and Children ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, January 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) launched the trial phase for “Hemayati” project which reflects the efforts of the Ministry to support innovation; especially smart technologies and devices that promote creativity in providing smart governmental services. Hemayati Bracelet is considered one of the technologies that offer excellent governmental services, leading to increased customer satisfaction. In this phase the bracelet is targeting families as the MoI recently received 50 smart bracelets that were designed according to specific technical and functions by specialists at the Smart Government Program at the MoI. The most prominent feature includes a tracking chipset which enables the child wearing the bracelet to call for help with a push of a button. Lt. Colonel Faisal Mohammed Al Shimmari, Executive ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Mindshare, which is part of WPP, is a global media agency network helping clients to make collaborative and adaptive decisions across their paid, owned, and earned marketing in real-time. “Content Decoded,” the agency’s themed annual media summit, came to a close on January 19th after a day of exciting panels led by celebrity speakers. The event took place at The Annex – Burj Khalifa, one of Dubai’s most innovative venues. “Content Decoded" wowed the crowds with exciting panelists who shared their insight on addressing the need for highly-targeted and thoughtfully-created content in an increasingly crowded digital space. Mindshare MENA CEO Samir Ayoub gave the floor to the conference moderator Greg Brooks, Global Marketing Director of Mindshare Worldwide, who guided attendees through the day of thought-provoking discussion and panels. “Adapting to a content landscape that is constantly evolving is critical for ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Mindshare, which is part of WPP, is a global media agency network helping clients to make collaborative and adaptive decisions across their paid, owned, and earned marketing in real-time. “Content Decoded,” the agency’s themed annual media summit, came to a close on January 19th after a day of exciting panels led by celebrity speakers. The event took place at The Annex – Burj Khalifa, one of Dubai’s most innovative venues. “Content Decoded" wowed the crowds with exciting panelists who shared their insight on addressing the need for highly-targeted and thoughtfully-created content in an increasingly crowded digital space. Mindshare MENA CEO Samir Ayoub gave the floor to the conference moderator Greg Brooks, Global Marketing Director of Mindshare Worldwide, who guided attendees through the day of thought-provoking discussion and panels. “Adapting to a content landscape that is constantly evolving is critical for ... Read more »

SULZEMOOS, Germany - Wednesday, January 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire] New joint project with strategic partner Asunim Construction work to commence this month (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and its partner Asunim Yenilenebilir Enerji Teknolojileri İnş. Müh. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., a member of the Asunim group, have been jointly awarded an order by a Turkish governmental enterprise to build an array of four photovoltaic power plants with a total capacity of 4.9 MWp in the Incesu Industrial Zone in Kayseri in central Anatolia. Phoenix Solar will carry out all engineering and procurement tasks. Asunim was already in charge of the earlier project development and will take on the actual construction which includes mounting Jinko poly crystalline solar modules and SMA inverters. The electricity will be sold to the grid. The revenues generated will be used ... Read more »