New high-performance eSBCs redefine the future of small-office All-IP communications. With 2-8 telephony ports, Patton eSBCs do the job of multiple devices—at half the cost of alternatives. GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Tuesday, September 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire] SmartNode™ VoIP... more than just talk! (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Patton Electronics—US manufacturer of UC, cloud, and IoT enabling solutions for carrier, enterprise and industrial networks—is now shipping a new line of cost-effective, high-performance SmartNode enterprise session border controllers (eSBC) that offer two to eight integrated telephony interfaces. A typical eSBC provides All-IP, SIP-to-SIP communication only, whereas conversion from traditional analog or ISDN to IP telephony remains the job of a separate VoIP Media gateway. By merging media gateway functions with high-end eSBC capabilities in a single, low-cost, customer-premise device, Patton’s innovation accelerates obsolesce of the traditional Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA ... Read more »

Certification des meilleures pratiques professionnelles basée sur la Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®), norme internationale pour l'amélioration des performances et la maturité accomplie PITTSBURGH - Mercredi 14 Septembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Le CMMI® Institute annonce une nouvelle certification pour les professionnels souhaitant faire progresser leur expertise en matière d'amélioration de la performance. Dans le monde entier, des milliers de sociétés telles que GE Aviation, Hewlett Packard, Honeywell, IBM, Infosys, Raytheon, Samsung et l'US Air Force ont utilisé la norme CMMI pour optimiser les capacités de leurs processus, de leur personnel et de leurs technologies. En reconnaissant que les plus grands employeurs sont à la recherche de candidats possédant les connaissances, l'expérience et les compétences nécessaires pour stimuler leur performance organisationnelle et leur rentabilité, le programme Certified CMMI Professional est la réponse pour conserver ... Read more »

Best-in-class certification now available for practitioners based on the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)®, the global standard for performance improvement and high maturity PITTSBURGH - Wednesday, September 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- CMMI® Institute announces a new certification for professionals seeking to advance their performance improvement expertise. Thousands of organizations around the world like GE Aviation, Hewlett Packard, Honeywell, IBM, Infosys, Raytheon, Samsung and the US Air Force have utilized CMMI to build capability in their processes, people, and technology to deliver results. Recognizing that top employers look for candidates who possess the advanced knowledge, experience, and abilities necessary to drive organizational performance and profitability, the Certified CMMI Professional program gives individuals a way to maintain their competitive edge. Based on the globally-adopted capability improvement framework, Capability Maturity Mode ... Read more »

SUWANEE, Ga. - Wednesday, September 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Meggitt Training Systems recently completed the System Verification Test (SVT) and Site Operational Test (SOT) for the US Army’s next-generation small-arms trainers, obtaining certification as the Program of Record for Army small-arms training. Completion of these tests confirms that Meggitt has met all requirements set forth by the Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to deliver the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) II system to active US Army, National Guard and Reserve units worldwide. “The completion of EST II testing marks a significant milestone in a long-standing relationship between the US Army and Meggitt,” said Jeff Murphy, president, Meggitt Training Systems. “This summer, Meggitt will commence delivery of the first EST II systems, which are fully compatible with the Army’s existing arsenal of simulated weapons and current training doctrine.” Megg ... Read more »

WASHINGTON - Wednesday, September 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Klas Telecom announced today that the TRX Connected Transportation Platform is an open architecture, comprehensive service enablement platform built upon a modular design principle that creates unparalleled flexibility and lower cost of system ownership for railway operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). TRX comprises a range of rail-certified onboard communications gateways/servers and Cisco-based switches, and runs on a powerful Klas-designed operating system and hypervisor software. Through extending the power of Cisco IOS network technology to the edge of the rail architecture, TRX turns rolling stock into rolling data centers and enables trusted, enterprise-grade security at the network edge. The company will showcase TRX at one of the world’s largest railway trade fairs, InnoTrans, taking place next week, September 20 - 23, 2016. You can view the company’s online profile via the InnoTrans ... Read more »

Maritime customers to enjoy seamless global roaming through new fully-customisable and scalable managed service LUXEMBOURG - Wednesday, September 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES S.A. (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) today announced the launch of its global SES Maritime+ service that will deliver high-speed connectivity to vessels traversing oceans. SES Maritime+ will enable maritime customers to have easy access to customisable bandwidth and coverage packages, ensuring satellite capacity is effectively utilised. Vessels traversing the oceans will be offered seamless roaming, leveraging SES’s global fleet of over 50 satellites, extensive ground infrastructure of over 20 teleports and more than 6,000 points of presence. The managed connectivity service combines SES’s global network infrastructure and hybrid satellite capacity with the latest technology from VT iDirect, enabling SES customers to deliver a complete platform solution to maritime users on a worldwide basis ... Read more »

SAN ANTONIO - Wednesday, September 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acelity L.P. Inc. (“Acelity”), a global advanced wound care and regenerative medicine company, announced today the pricing of the private offering by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (“KCI”) and KCI USA, Inc. (together with KCI, the “Issuers”), of $1,750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.625% second lien senior secured notes due 2021 (the “Notes”). 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 other financing transactions. The consummati ... Read more »