Global brands can now publish content to LINE Business Connect, the API platform for Japan’s Largest Global Messenger and Smartphone Portal, LINE TOKYO & NEW YORK - Wednesday, September 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sprinklr, the world’s most complete enterprise social technology, today announced an integration with the largest and most widely-used smartphone portal in Japan, LINE. Brands now have access to LINE Business Connect -- an API platform that allows businesses to reach consumers on LINE -- through the only enterprise software platform that helps brands manage owned, earned, and paid social media all in one place: Sprinklr. Sprinklr allows previously siloed teams -- from marketing to customer care to sales -- to better collaborate to gain a holistic view of each customer and serve them across channels. “Customer experience is elevated when brands use a single, unified social engagement platform that enables them to know customers better, in a richer context,” sa ... Read more »

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Tuesday, September 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess a range of potentially reduced-risk alternatives to cigarettes. The report is available at http://www.pmi.com/eng/media_center/press_releases/Documents/PMI%20Scientific%20Update%20Sept%202016.pdf. The Update is meant to provide scientists, regulators and others a summary of PMI’s product development and assessment approach as well an overview of the latest studies, key peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences. It is an important complement to PMI’s ongoing efforts to share its latest science, which include a dedicated website (www.pmiscience.com). Prof. Manuel Peitsch, PMI’s Chief Scientific Officer, explains: “We are making significant efforts to develop and scientifically ass ... Read more »

SAN ANTONIO - Tuesday, September 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acelity L.P. Inc. (“Acelity”), a global advanced wound care and regenerative medicine company, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (“KCI”) and KCI USA, Inc. (together with KCI, the “Issuers”), intend, subject to market and other customary conditions, to offer $1,750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of second lien senior secured notes due 2021 (the “Notes”) in a private offering. The Issuers intend to use the gross proceeds from the Notes offering, together with proceeds of a $100.0 million equity contribution by Acelity's sponsors (the “Equity Contribution”) and cash on hand (including borrowings under the Issuers’ revolving credit facility), to redeem $1,750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of their outstanding 10.5% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2018 and to pay the fees and expenses related to such offering, redemption, the Equity Contribution and ot ... Read more »

LONDRES - Mardi 6 Septembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Michael Kors (NYSE:KORS), une marque mondiale de style de vie de luxe, est heureuse de vous présenter la smartwatch MICHAEL KORS ACCESS , qui fait partie de sa nouvelle gamme d’accessoires de technologie portable. La gamme est conçue pour le consommateur axé sur la mode et associe une technologie novatrice avec le style exceptionnel d’un chef de file de la mode de luxe. La technologie de pointe au cœur de la smartwatch MICHAEL KORS ACCESS , qui est compatible à la fois avec les téléphones iPhone® et Android™, est rendue possible grâce à un partenariat avec Google, à travers sa plateforme pour smartwatch Android Wear™. Conçue pour démontrer que la technologie et la connectivité sociale devraient être homogène, la gamme MICHAEL KORS ACCESS , qui comprend également des moniteurs d’activité, démontre que l’accès peut être à la fois facile et glamour. « Nos clients adorent la mode et ils sont connectés à toute heure et tous ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, September 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Michael Kors (NYSE:KORS), a global luxury lifestyle brand, is excited to introduce the MICHAEL KORS ACCESS display smartwatch, part of its new wearable technology accessories line. The line is geared towards the fashion-focused consumer and combines innovative technology with exceptional style from a leader in luxury fashion. The cutting-edge technology at the heart of the MICHAEL KORS ACCESS smartwatch, which is compatible with both iPhone® and Android™ phones, is made possible through a partnership with Google, using their Android Wear™ smartwatch platform. Designed to show that technology and social connectivity should be seamless, the MICHAEL KORS ACCESS line, which also includes activity trackers, proves that access can be both glamorous and effortless. “Our customers love fashion and they’re plugged in 24/7,” says Michael Kors. “I think they’ll appreciate having social connectivity and health and fitness trac ... Read more »

SAN ANTONIO - Tuesday, September 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acelity L.P. Inc. (“Acelity”), a global advanced wound care and regenerative medicine company, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (“KCI”) and KCI USA, Inc. (together with KCI, the “Issuers”), intend, subject to market and other customary conditions, to offer $1,750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of second lien senior secured notes due 2021 (the “Notes”) in a private offering. The Issuers intend to use the gross proceeds from the Notes offering, together with proceeds of a $100.0 million equity contribution by Acelity's sponsors (the “Equity Contribution”) and cash on hand (including borrowings under the Issuers’ revolving credit facility), to redeem $1,750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of their outstanding 10.5% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2018 and to pay the fees and expenses related to such offering, redemption, the Equity Contribution and ot ... Read more »

LONDON & INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, September 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Tiotropium+olodaterol Respimat® with exercise training and behaviour modification significantly increased exercise capacity compared to placebo1,2 PHYSACTO® trial data also showed improvements in shortness of breath associated with physical activity for people taking tiotropium+olodaterol Respimat® compared to placebo1 Even in early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stages, decreasing activity is a strong predictor of disease worsening and increases the risk of disability and death3,4 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim today announced the first results from the Phase III PHYSACTO® trial that shows Spiolto® (tiotropium+olodaterol) Respimat®, combined with exercise training, helps people with COPD walk for longer periods of time compared to those receiving placebo.1,2 All participants of the trial were enrolled in a self-management behaviour modification programme, which provided health education a ... Read more »

BERLIN - Friday, September 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- TCL Corporation (SZSE: 000100), a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics and provider of Internet application services, will exhibit its 8K UHD Curved TV and a full range of other latest TVs and technologies at Booth 102 - Hall 21 of the 56th Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) in Berlin from September 2nd to 7th, 2016. TCL has brought a lineup of its latest LCD TVs including the new flagship QUHD TV Xclusive X1 and the TCL “Cityline” Series, to cater for the diversified demands of customers. Among them, the 65” 8K UHD Curved TV is definitely another eye-catcher, featuring a panel produced by China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) which offers eight times the pixel count of full HD resolution and active 3D function. This 8K prototype will seriously blast the eyeballs of visitors because it displays an extra level of razor sharp detail that is way better than a 4K screen. TCL will be demonstrating its ef ... Read more »