New product line extends Company’s product support coverage across more of clients’ Oracle landscape LAS VEGAS - Friday, September 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rimini Street, Inc., the leading global provider of independent enterprise software support services for SAP SE’s (NYSE:SAP) Business Suite, BusinessObjects and HANA Database software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE:ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite,Oracle Database, Oracle Middleware, Hyperion, Oracle Retail and Oracle Agile PLM software, today announced the availability of maintenance and support for Oracle ATG Web Commerce products. Oracle ATG Web Commerce is one of the primary frameworks for constructing and deploying business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) commerce websites across some of the largest organizations in the world across many industries, including the retail, telecommunications and public sector industries. As the 10th Oracle product line supported by Rimini S ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Friday, September 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rimini Street, Inc., the leading global provider of independent enterprise software support services for SAP SE’s (NYSE:SAP) Business Suite, BusinessObjects and HANA Database software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE:ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite,Oracle Database, Oracle Middleware, Hyperion, Oracle Retail, Oracle Agile PLM and Oracle ATG Web Commerce software, today issued the following statement on Oracle v. Rimini Street: Customers and Free Market Choice Win After Rimini Street’s more than 11 years of successfully providing independent maintenance services to nearly 1,500 signed clients around the world, including more than 135 Fortune 500 and Global 100 companies, and six years of litigation and a trial that concluded in 2015, the Court has now ruled on all the remaining post-trial motions in Oracle vs Rimini Street. Oracle software licensees are the ultimate winners with free market c ... Read more »

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - Friday, September 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- RF IDeas, Inc., the leading innovator and manufacturer of in-building identification and access control readers, today announced a partnership with BridgeSol, one of the leading Enterprise Content Management (ECM) value added distributors, to provide in-region distribution across Middle East and North East African countries. In addition to BridgeSol's intimate knowledge of the Multi-Function Printing (MFP) market through its PaperCut print management software, RF IDeas’ contactless and proximity readers complement BridgeSol's expertise and product lines to provide an end-to-end solution for resellers. "This partnership reaffirms our commitment to our Middle East and African MFP partners, resellers, system integrators and customers with in-region distribution including logistics, training and technical expertise,” said Ian Bayly, Director of Sales, EMEA. "As a leader in the MFP space, BridgeSol offers ... Read more »

More than 1,500 Alexion employees in 30 communities take part in community service projects focused on improving health, wellness, and education NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Friday, September 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) announced today that more than 1,500 employees around the world are volunteering in their respective communities as part of the Company’s first Global Day of Service. For this inaugural event, Alexion employees are partnering with local non-profit organizations to participate in service projects focused on improving health, wellness, and education in 30 of the Company’s local communities across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. “At Alexion, one of our core values is to change the world for patients suffering from devastating and rare diseases by discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing therapies,” said David Hallal, Chief Executive Officer of Alexion. “Today’s Global Day of Service ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japon - Vendredi 23 Septembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation a fourni la Power Supply Station (centrale d'alimentation), un bloc d'alimentation photovoltaïque autonome, au village de Yin Ma Chaung, dans la région de Magway de la République de l'Union du Myanmar. La Power Supply Station a été installée dans le cadre des efforts de RSE engagés par le Sustainable Alternative Livelihood Development Project (Projet de développement des modes de subsistance alternatifs et durables) soutenus par la Fondation Mae Fah Luang sous patronage royal (Fondation MFL) du Royaume de Thaïlande. Ce projet a été déployé en collaboration avec Mitsui & Co., Ltd dans le cadre de l'une de leurs activités de RSE, et financé par des dons en faveur de la mission des activités de la Fondation MFL. La Power Supply Station de Panasonic renferme des modules solaires et des batteries de stockage qui favorisent la production, le stockage et la gestion efficaces d'énergie. Le système ... Read more »

La transaction mise sur les compétences clés de la société pour accélérer la croissance, stimuler l'innovation et l'expansion du marché SANTA CLARA, Californie et PÉKIN - Vendredi 23 Septembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. et Beijing Shanhai Capital Management Co, Ltd (Shanhai Capital), ont annoncé conjointement aujourd'hui la conclusion d'un accord de fusion définitif en vertu duquel un consortium dirigé par Shanhai Capital va acquérir toutes les actions en circulation d'Analogix pour la somme de 500 millions USD. China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Co., Ltd. (China IC Fund) a également rejoint le fonds de Shanhai Capital en tant que l'un des associés commanditaires. La transaction est soumise aux approbations réglementaires et devrait être clôturée fin 2016. Les circuits intégrés (CI) semi-conducteurs à signal mixte et grande vitesse d'Analogix pour applications d'affichage haute performance sont utilisés dans les appareils mobiles, ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Friday, September 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation provided the Power Supply Station; a stand-alone photovoltaic power package, to the village of Yin Ma Chaung, a Magway Region of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The Power Supply Station is installed as part of a CSR effort by the Sustainable Alternative Livelihood Development Project, supported by the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage (MFL Foundation) of the Kingdom of Thailand. This project was rolled out in partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd as one of their CSR activities, and funded by donations to support the mission of the MFL Foundation's activities. Panasonic’s power supply station consists of solar modules and storage batteries, which enables energy to be created, stored and managed efficiently. The whole system is able to supply electricity to the entire village, relieving approximately 140 households in the non-electrified mountainous village by powering up el ... Read more »

Shanhai Capital to Acquire Analogix Semiconductor Transaction Builds upon Company’s Core Competencies to Accelerate Growth, Fuel Innovation and Market Expansion SANTA CLARA, Calif. & BEIJING - Friday, September 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. and Beijing Shanhai Capital Management Co, Ltd. (Shanhai Capital), today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which a consortium led by Shanhai Capital will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Analogix for over $500 million. China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Co., Ltd. (China IC Fund) also joined Shanhai Capital’s fund as one of the limited partners. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in late 2016. Analogix’s high-speed, mixed-signal semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) for high-performance display applications are used in mobile devices, virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), and other high-performanc ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Friday, September 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Following The Estée Lauder Companies’ acquisition of GLAMGLOW in January 2015, the Company announced today several leadership updates, resulting from the brand’s strong success. Effective October 15, 2016, Beth DiNardo will add oversight of GLAMGLOW to her responsibilities, assuming the title of Global Brand President, Smashbox and GLAMGLOW. She will continue to report directly to John Demsey, Executive Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies. Ms. DiNardo is an outstanding leader who is highly-regarded for her expertise across merchandising, digital and trend leadership. She has led Smashbox since the Company’s acquisition in 2010, and has expanded the brand’s global footprint to more than 40 markets. Smashbox’s continued growth, supported by its strong global team, has enabled Ms. DiNardo to take on the added responsibility of leading GLAMGLOW. Additionally, Paula Pontes will re-join the Company in the role ... Read more »