INGELHEIM, Germany - Thursday, June 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire] First time the effect of OFEV® is being explored on change of biomarkers reflecting the fibrotic process in the lungs INMARK™ will assess whether temporal changes in these biomarkers can predict the clinical course of IPF earlier Identifying biomarkers to predict the clinical course of IPF early in individual patients remains one of the most important challenges to improve overall patient management (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim today announces that the first patient has been enrolled in a new study, INMARK™, investigating the effect of OFEV® (nintedanib) on changes in specific blood biomarkers. These changes in biomarkers indicate the excessive scarring (fibrosis) in the lungs of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Biomarkers are measurable indicators of the presence or severity of a condition and used to monitor and predict the disease course of patients so that appropriate treatment can be pla ... Read more »

The empire of spices eyes an annual turnover of AED 1 billion starting from 2016 with the expansion of its production facility, which now spans over 400,000 square feet, at an investment of AED 350 million. Ajman, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Arab & India Spices (AIS), one of the largest importer of food products in the Middle East and the second largest processor of pulses and spices in the world, has unveiled the regions’ largest food production facility built in Ajman at an investment of AED 350 million. HE Mohammed Al Muallam, Managing Director and Senior Vice President of DP World, inaugurated the facility in the presence of Arab & India Spices Managing Director Mr. Harish Tahiliani, Director Mrs. Vidhya Harish and other senior dignitaries. The entire factory premises of AIS now covers an area of over 400,000 square feet, where the production plant has the capacity to process additional 36,000 tons of lentils annually. With the expansion of it ... Read more »

PORTLAND, Ore. - Wednesday, June 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire] News Highlights: DLNA 4.0 solves the “media format not supported” problem between PCs, TVs and mobile devices while supporting Ultra HD TV content streaming. DLNA 4.0 is the first to enable energy efficiency for connected devices. Addition of a new DLNA 4.0 logo will make it easier to find and buy products that offer the most seamless and enjoyable viewing experience possible. (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) today announced that the organization’s latest Guidelines for streaming personal content in the home are now available for download. DLNA 4.0 enables consumer product manufacturers to deliver a more satisfying and energy-efficient connected home experience, including viewing high-definition TV content on the broadest possible choice of interoperable TVs, PCs and mobile devices. “DLNA 4.0 is designed to raise the bar for enjoyment, energy efficiency and a seamless viewing experience across ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire] ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and CA ANZ, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, have today announced a strategic alliance which will add value to members locally and globally. The Alliance brings together the resources of the largest global professional accountancy body with one of the world’s pre-eminent CA bodies, enabling both organisations to strengthen their reach, relevance and resources for members. By sharing expertise across geographies and sectors the Alliance will ultimately create a stronger voice on behalf of its 788,000 current and next generation professional accountants, comprising of 308,000 members and 480,000 students across 181 countries. Alexandra Chin, ACCA’s President said: ‘As the largest global professional accountancy body we represent the interests of members from around the world, and how we can deliver value to and for them. A significant part ... Read more »

Un système de détection des menaces unique basé sur l’analyse continue de données réelles des cinq continents DALLAS et DUBLIN - Mercredi 29 Juin 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--AdaptiveMobile, leader mondial en sécurité de réseaux mobiles, a révélé aujourd’hui ses capacités de détection avancées SS7 « Cat 3 » comprenant la Mémoire du Réseau, la Plausibilité de localisation et l’Interception à distance dans le cadre de ses produits de pointe en Protection de Signaux. En exclusivité pour AdaptiveMobile, le système de détection avancé des menaces de la compagnie est basé sur des données continues et l’analyse par l’Unité du renseignement sur la menace d’AdaptiveMobile, basée sur des règles validées par des informations émanant des cinq continents. “Les clients choisissent l’expertise d’AdaptiveMobile car l’industrie des télécommunications commence à comprendre l’ensemble des menaces du SS7", commente Brian Collins, Directeur Général d’AdaptiveMobile. “Nous restons à l’avant-garde ... Read more »

Unique threat detection based on continuous real-world data analysis from across five continents DALLAS & DUBLIN - Wednesday, June 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile network security, today announced advanced SS7 “Cat 3” detection capabilities including Network Memory, Location Plausibility, and Remote Intercept as part of its industry-leading Signalling Protection. Unique to AdaptiveMobile, the Company’s advanced threat detection is based on continuous data and analysis from AdaptiveMobile’s Threat Intelligence Unit, with all rules validated with information from across five continents. “Customers are selecting AdaptiveMobile’s expertise as the telecoms industry begins to understand the SS7 threat landscape,” said Brian Collins, chief executive officer, AdaptiveMobile. “We remain at the forefront of SS7 Research, and this, combined with our unique experience of protecting global Tier 1 carrier core networks for over 10 years, means ... Read more »

Fenergo solution aims to reduce complexity and operational burden of CRS and FATCA requirements DUBLIN & NEW YORK - Thursday, June 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fenergo, the leading provider of Client Lifecycle Management solutions, has today announced the launch of an enhanced version of its Fenergo Tax Compliance solutions with richer rules content, remediation and reporting functionality to reduce operational overheads and improve global compliance with tax regulations. Fenergo’s Tax Compliance suite provides a rules-driven process to identify reportable accounts and perform due diligence for every client and account, providing data capture and classification obligations for CRS and FATCA. Currently being implemented by a number of clients, the enhanced solution addresses a number of specific challenges posed by CRS for financial institutions. Fenergo’s Regulatory Rules Engine has been updated to incorporate intricate jurisdictional-specific rules that ensure comple ... Read more »

La solution de Fenergo vise à réduire la complexité et la charge opérationnelle des exigences des normes CRS et FATCA DUBLIN & NEW YORK - Jeudi 30 Juin 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Fenergo, fournisseur leader de solutions de gestion du cycle de vie client (Client Lifecycle Management), a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement d'une version optimisée de ses solutions de conformité fiscale Tax Compliance grâce à du contenu réglementaire plus riche, des fonctionnalités de restauration et de reporting permettant de réduire les surcoûts opérationnels et d'améliorer la conformité avec la législation fiscale. La suite de solutions de conformité fiscale de Fenergo fournit un processus axé sur la législation pour identifier les comptes à déclarer et pour garantir une diligence raisonnable pour chaque client et chaque compte, fournissant des saisies de données et des obligations de classification pour les normes CRS et FATCA. Déjà utilisée par un certain nombres de clients, la version optim ... Read more »

HONG KONG - Mercredi 29 Juin 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--BBPOS, chef de file novateur et fabricant de produits mPOS, a récemment annoncé le lancement de Chipper™2X, son nouveau terminal mPOS de qualité supérieure. Le produit peut traiter une variété de formats de carte, en particulier les cartes à puce EMV, les cartes magnétiques et les cartes NFC, ainsi que les technologies Apple Pay et Samsung Pay. Il est entièrement certifié, y compris EMV L1 et L2, EMV Contactless L1 EMV, PBOC 3.0 L1 et L2, VISA PayWave, MasterCard PayPass, AMEX ExpressPay et Discover Contactless. La prise audio intégrée de 3,5 mm et les connexions USB de Chipper™ 2X permettent le maximum de souplesse et de commodité pour la connexion aux ordinateurs portables, tablettes et téléphones mobiles. Grâce à ses dimensions compactes (62,9 x 59,1 x 18,6 mm ; 2,48 x 2,33 x 0,73 po), et son poids d’environ de 2,7 oz (76 g), sa conception portable garantit un transport facile pour les commerçants et une utilisation ... Read more »

PARIS - Mercredi 29 Juin 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Camusat, un des leaders du marché en matière du développement des infrastructures de télécommunications, est heureux de dévoiler les résultats du premier site mis en œuvre au Madagascar utilisant sa solution rurale. Installé et mis en service en 5 jours, ce site de télécommunications construit sans béton et alimenté à 100% par l’énergie solaire, permet à un opérateur de téléphonie mobile, clients de Camusat, de relier aux réseaux mobiles un village non connecté de 5000 habitants. Grâce à cette solution éprouvée et clé en main, Camusat relève le défi des opérateurs de téléphonie mobile à rendre le réseau accessible à tous, partout et à tout moment, en fournissant des services fiables à large bande avec un minimum de dépenses, tirant parti de sa présence locale ainsi que sa grande expérience. Cette solution à faible coût peut inclure les fonctions suivantes : voix, SMS, connexion Wi-Fi et des données, ainsi qu’un contrôle ... Read more »

Empirix Customer Care delivers insight into customer service quality to accelerate problem resolution while optimizing the customer experience SHANGHAI - Wednesday, June 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mobile World Congress - Empirix, Inc., the recognized leader in end-to-end network performance visibility with the unique ability to analyze customer behaviors by application in real time, today announced the launch of its Customer Care solution, a new addition to its Customer Experience Assurance (CEA) portfolio. The solution is designed for use by a service provider’s technical support staff, providing a simplified historical view of individual service experience for the entire customer base. The solution is actively in operation in a number of tier-1 mobile service providers today. Within most service provider environments, the vast majority of customer care issues find their way to tier-2 or -3 network operations and engineering teams for resolution. But, with the volum ... Read more »

Luxury Brand Adds Exclusive Golf Itineraries to Collection of Brand-Wide, Guest-Focused Initiatives MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, June 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts today announced the launch of Waldorf Astoria Golf Experiences, a collection of once-in-a-lifetime packages that pair the most elite golf experiences with luxury accommodations at select Waldorf Astoria hotels beginning in August. The annual program will visit new destinations each year, with the inaugural year debuting at four properties: Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, Waldorf Astoria New York, and Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Waldorf Astoria Golf Experiences are curated exclusively for the most distinguished golf enthusiasts by Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in partnership with Golf Digest. Each package offers access to one of the world’s most discriminating fairways named in Golf Digest’s “100 Greatest Golf Courses,” access to the magazine’s top pro-golf edit ... Read more »

HONG KONG - Wednesday, June 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leading mPOS product innovator and manufacturer BBPOS recently announced its new superior ChipperTM2X mPOS device. The product can process a variety of card formats including EMV chip cards, magnetic stripe cards and NFC cards as well as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. It is fully certified including EMV L1 & L2, EMV Contactless L1, PBOC 3.0 L1 & L2, VISA PayWave, MasterCard PayPass, AMEX ExpressPay and Discover Contactless. ChipperTM2X’s integrated 3.5mm audio jack and USB connections allow maximum flexibility and convenience for plugin to laptops, tablets and mobile phones. With compact dimensions (62.9 x 59.1 x 18.6mm/2.48 x 2.33 x .73”) and an approximate weight of 2.7oz (76g), its portable design ensures it can be easily carried by merchants and utilized for varying requirements such as pay at the table delivery, fast food or popup store environments. The product also has an extended battery life with the capabili ... Read more »

Low Power, Wide Area Connections Driving Huge Market Growth in China; GSMA’s Mobile IoT Initiative Helping Mobile Operators to Accelerate Commercial Solutions SHANGHAI - Wednesday, June 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- China’s machine-to-machine (M2M) market will reach one billion connections by 2020, with the majority coming from the developing Low Power, Wide Area (LPWA) market, according to a new report released today by GSMA Intelligence and The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). The report, ‘Mobile Operators and Digital Transformation’, highlights that China is currently the world’s largest M2M market with approximately 100 million cellular M2M connections, a figure that is expected to increase to 350 million by 2020. However, an additional 730 million connections will be enabled by LPWA technology, taking the total figure to just over one billion. By 2025, it is expected that 50 per cent of the world’s 28 billion connected devices will ... Read more »