Company is one of the first certified solely for the metal Additive Manufacturing process DAVIE, Fla - Wednesday, November 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sintavia, LLC, the global leader for independent metal Additive Manufacturing (“AM”), announced today that it had received AS9100 Revision C certification. With the announcement, Sintavia becomes one of a very few number of companies to receive the prestigious quality certification solely for the metal AM process within the Aerospace & Defense industry. “AS9100 is recognized as the global standard for quality systems, even beyond the Aerospace & Defense industry,” said Doug Hedges, Sintavia’s President and COO. “For Sintavia to achieve this certification strictly for the metal AM process is quite an achievement and a recognition of the company’s outstanding quality system.” Certification to the AS9100 standard further demonstrates Sintavia’s ability to meet customer specifications and ensures consistency in precision man ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM & IRVINE, Calif. - Monday, November 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Multi-year business partnership combines Masimo’s expertise in non-invasive sensor and signal processing technologies and Philips’ expertise in integrated patient monitoring and therapy solutions Business partnership involves technology integration and marketing and sales cooperation in North America and certain markets in Asia and Europe Agreement ends all pending lawsuits between the two companies and, in addition to marketing and integration commitments, includes a cash payment of USD 300 million by Philips to Masimo (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) and Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ: MASI) today announced a wide-ranging, multi-year business partnership involving both companies’ innovations in patient monitoring and therapy solutions. The partnership includes joint marketing and sales programs in North America and certain markets in Asia and Europe for Masimo’s non-invasive sensor technologie ... Read more »

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Tuesday, November 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire] Francisco Partners and Elliott Management complete acquisition of Dell Software Group; spin out SonicWall as dedicated independent security company SonicWall launches major channel initiatives for its global partner network Company to accelerate security product innovation to protect customers against the newest cyber threats (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Francisco Partners, a leading technology-focused private equity firm, and Elliott Management today announced the completion of the acquisition of Dell Software Group and the spin out of SonicWall as an independent company. SonicWall, known for its 25 years of innovation in the cybersecurity industry, protects more than a million customer networks worldwide. “SonicWall is a trusted partner to its customers and channel partners in 40 countries worldwide and is laser focused on innovating next-generation network security,” said Dipanjan “DJ” Deb, Francisco Partners’ co-founder and ... Read more »

BEIJING - Thursday, November 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] Revenue was US$11.2 billion, down eight percent year-over-year; up 12 percent quarter-over-quarter Pre-tax income was US$168 million, compared to US$842 million loss in second quarter last year Net income was US$157 million, compared to US$714 million loss in second quarter last year Market conditions remain challenging and Lenovo is strongly executing its strategy Three new industry leaders, experts in their fields, join the company Basic EPS of 1.42 US cents, or 11.01 HK cents (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lenovo Group (HKSE: 0992) (PINK SHEETS: LNVGY) today announced results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. Revenue was US$11.2 billion, an eight percent decrease year-over-year, yet a 12 percent increase over the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016. Pre-tax income for the second quarter was US$168 million, a significant turnaround from last year’s second quarter loss of US$842 million. Similarly, net income tu ... Read more »

La conférence du CMMI Institute met l’accent sur les moyens de tirer parti de la capacité organisationnellepour bâtir la culture d’agilité et d’innovation PITTSBURGH - Mardi 1 Novembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Selon un sondage de PwC auprès des PDG en 2016, ceux-ci cherchent à mieux mesurer l’impact et la valeur de l’innovation pour leurs principales parties prenantes. Les entreprises font face à ces défis en acquérant plus de connaissances sur les processus d’affaires. Le CMMI Institute a entrepris d’examiner la façon dont l’investissement dans l’amélioration des processus d’affaires renforce les capacités au Capability Counts Conference qui se tiendra les 16 et 17 mai 2017 à Alexandria, dans l’État de Virginie, juste près de Washington, DC. La conférence présentera les dernières tendances du marché et des études de cas sur la façon de rationaliser les processus et de créer une culture d’amélioration continue. Elle offrira également une série d’ateliers de collaboration ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, November 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Dubai’s new luxury kids high fashion retail destination, Level Kids, hosted its Grand launch event on October 29th, with the Middle East’s first ever children’s fashion show in partnership with Vogue Bambini and an exclusive performance by the world renowned Cirque du Soleil. The Grand launch, which was attended by hundreds of families, provided the platform for many of the world’s leading designers to showcase their kids FW 16 collections on the catwalk. The show saw inspiring and unique collections presented by international brands, including: Armani, Bonpoint, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Chloe, Il Gufo, Mimisol, Missoni, Moschino, Simonetta and La Stupenderia. Fall Winter styles for 2016 are going to firmly feature chic and smart designs, with chromatic and monochrome colours to the fore. Everyone’s favourite wintery shades – black, navy blue and soft grey, were all prominent, however, playful bursts of colour ... Read more »

The CMMI Institute’s conference focuses on how to leverage organizational capability to build cultures of agility and innovation PITTSBURGH - Tuesday, November 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- According to a 2016 PwC CEO Survey, CEOs are seeking to better measure the impact and value of innovation for their key stakeholders. Companies are addressing these challenges by gaining better insight into business processes. The CMMI Institute is addressing how investing in business and process improvement builds capability at their annual Capability Counts Conference on 16 & 17 May 2017 in Alexandria, VA, just outside of Washington, DC. The conference will feature the latest market trends and success stories on how to streamline business processes and create a culture of continuous improvement. The conference will offer a series of collaborative workshops, engaging keynotes, and interactive panel discussions focused on delivering actionable insights on what it means to be a capable ... Read more »