DNS ShieldTM Network Reduces Latency, Enhances Security, and Increases Reliability for Neustar UltraDNS; A Private Network of DNS Connections that Re-engineers the Internet to Reduce Dependency on Public Networks STERLING, Va. - Thursday, November 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Neustar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR), a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information services, today announced the public launch of its DNS ShieldTM, a worldwide network of secure private domain name system (DNS) connections between Neustar and its partners. Neustar’s DNS ShieldTM network is independent of public internet networks and embodies an industry-first approach to eliminating latency and security vulnerabilities for DNS traffic within its partner network. “DNS is the backbone of the Internet, but the original protocol design was slightly flawed and failed to take in to account some of the potential security issues, which now make it an attractive target for attacks,” said Rodney Joffe, SVP and ... Read more »

TOKYO - Thursday, November 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- "DFT," a music production team from Tokyo, has released their first album, “STORY TO TELL” from new label DAT SLICK (Operated by ADX inc., location: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Akira Fujita). DFT, consisting of mimi and vivi, is responsible for all of the production, song writing, track making, and arranging on the album. In conjunction with the distribution launch of their album, they have also released a sensational new short film that includes all of the songs on the album. The short film was produced by filmmaker Sayaka Nakane. Along with the release of the album "STORY TO TELL," they also announced a short film featuring all of the songs recorded on the album. The entire 15 minute video was shot on film. It was produced by Sayaka Nakane, a filmmaker with a worldwide reputation who has received awards at numerous international film festivals. This is a new form of promotional video from DFT, and the lip-syncing pe ... Read more »

TOKYO - Jeudi 17 Novembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--« DFT », une équipe de production musicale basée à Tokyo, vient de sortir son premier album, « STORY TO TELL », chez le nouveau label DAT SLICK (exploité par ADX inc, société basée à : Minato-ku, Tokyo, PDG : Akira Fujita). Composée de mimi et vivi, DFT est responsable de la totalité de la production, ainsi que de l'écriture des chansons, de l'enregistrement et de l'arrangement de l'album. Dans le cadre du lancement de leur album, ils ont également sorti un nouveau court-métrage sensationnel qui inclut toutes les chansons de l'album. Ce court-métrage a été produit par le cinéaste Sayaka Nakane. En conjonction avec la sortie de l'album « STORY TO TELL », ils ont également annoncé un court-métrage où figurent toutes les chansons enregistrées sur l'album. L'intégralité de la vidéo de 15 minutes a été filmée sur pellicule. Cette dernière a été produite par Sayaka Nakane, un cinéaste de renommée mondiale qui a reçu des prix ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Defying gravity, the vertical ascent up a city tower has literally taken the world by storm. Originating in the late 70s, the sport of ‘Vertical Marathons’ (also called ‘Tower Running’) has now spread to every continent, with the Abu Dhabi debut confirmed for January 2017. Under the initiative of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and hosted at the Etihad Towers, The Climb to Abu Dhabi will see the world's best professionals and amateurs climb up 82 floors / 1,617 steps in a time trial format competing for a prize pool of USD 25,000. The inaugural event to be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 will also see another first in the vertical world with family, school and community categories competing in a 32-floor / 720-step challenge in the adjacent Tower 3. Speaking at the launch, H.E Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, commented “Abu Dhabi’s growing list of international events w ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Idarucizumab immediately reversed the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran in 100 percent of patients1 Updated results of 494 patients from largest study investigating a reversal agent for a novel oral anticoagulant in real-world emergency settings1,2 Data presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 20161 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim announced updated results from data for 494 patients participating in the ongoing phase III RE-VERSE AD™ study, which showed that administration of 5g of idarucizumab immediately reversed the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran, the active ingredient in Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate).1 Idarucizumab, marketed as Praxbind®, is the first and only approved specific reversal agent for a non vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) and RE-VERSE AD™ is the largest patient study investigating a reversal agent for a NOAC.2-4 The updated results were presented at the American Heart Associat ... Read more »

CHICAGO - Mercredi 16 Novembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NYSE:GE) - Le géant sud-africain de la logistique et du fret, Transnet, s'est associé à GE Transportation, le leader mondial de l'industrie numérique, pour créer une solution numérique qui permettra de connecter en toute transparence les expéditeurs et les opérateurs de transport, permettant ainsi une circulation efficace des marchandises. Transnet est le gardien des réseaux ferroviaires, portuaires et pipeliniers sud-africains. La société exploite huit ports commerciaux sur les 3300 km du littoral sud-africain, 30300 km de réseau ferroviaire et quelque 3800 km de gazoduc transportant du gaz et des combustibles liquides. Le commerce intracontinental de l'Afrique a presque doublé depuis 1995, et le volume croissant de marchandises transitant par la chaîne d'approvisionnement crée des difficultés de transport et de logistique qui ralentissent les expéditions. Pour assurer que les marchandises atteignent plus efficace ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Only 26% ‘never’ use their mobile phones while driving 74% use their phone for incoming calls, 43% for outgoing calls 19% use their phone for incoming messages, 14% for outgoing messages Mobile calling & texting is so dangerous, because it combines the 4 elements of distracted driving. RoadSafetyUAE and QIC Insured release the findings of their most recent YouGov research wave, shedding light on one of the most dangerous behaviours behind the wheel: the use of the mobile phone while driving. Thomas Edelmann, Founder & Managing Director of RoadSafetyUAE states: “It is alarming to see, that only 26% of motorists ‘never’ use their mobile while driving. Distracted driving is among the top causes of accidents, injuries and death on UAE’s roads and the use of mobile phones behind the wheel is one of the major sources of distraction.” Most vulnerable are the 25-29 year olds and Sharjah residents. Westerners have ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire] China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC) and National Geographic Channel (NGC) jointly screened the highlights of China Revealed, a one-hour TV block focusing on China story, at the MyContent event held at Dubai International Exhibition Centre today. In Middle Eastern countries, China Revealed is the first block with China content developed and promoted by an international network. The Block will broadcast worldwide on National Geographic Channel on 70 countries and regions, covering 300 million households. China Revealed is the result of a three-year partnership agreement between CICC and NGC which will see the launch of an hour-long China-related documentary every week for the next year in Asia. UAE audiences can watch the documentaries on National Geographic Abu Dhabi every Saturday. China Revealed focuses on disseminating information and educating global audiences about China, a land of immense scale ... Read more »

New Manufacturing Facility Opened Today in Zhenjiang, China TROY, Mich. - Thursday, November 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Inteva Products, LLC, a leading global Tier One automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, commemorated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Zhenjiang, China today. Inteva has been growing rapidly around the globe. This new site manufactures closure systems and motors & electronics for Inteva’s customers. The facility currently employs more than 600 people, with plans for additional growth. President, CEO and Founder Lon Offenbacher and members of Inteva’s executive leadership team celebrated the event with employees, customers, suppliers, and government dignitaries. The day included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, plant tour, lunch, as well as tree plantings. “The opening of the new Zhenjiang manufacturing facility is made possible by our customers who have provided us with the new business that requires this growth, th ... Read more »

Ce livre blanc décrit comment la technologie de points quantiques étend la gamme chromatique des téléviseurs et optimise la HDR NORWALK, Connecticut - Mardi 15 Novembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Insight Media a annoncé aujourd'hui la publication d'un nouveau livre blanc qui se penche sur la science derrière la technologie de points quantiques relativement aux affichages. Chris Chinnock d'Insight Media est l'auteur du livre blanc, « Quantum Dots will Power Display Products to the Next Level » (les points quantiques vont porter les produits d'affichage au prochain niveau), qui couvre une gamme de thèmes allant des options à gamme de couleurs étendue et de la Grande gamme dynamique (High Dynamic Range, HDR) aux complexités de la technologie de points quantiques. Le livre blanc donne un aperçu des trois technologies typiquement utilisées pour créer un affichage à gamme de couleurs étendue (wide color gamut, WCG) : OLED, LCD et point quantique. Dans le cas de la technologie OL ... Read more »

Results from an analysis of the landmark EMPA-REG OUTCOME® trial were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2016 INGELHEIM, Germany & INDIANAPOLIS, US - Monday, November 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- New data presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2016 showed that Jardiance® (empagliflozin) consistently reduced the risk for cardiovascular death, regardless of the type of cardiovascular disease at baseline, compared with placebo when added to standard of care in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease. The findings are part of the landmark EMPA-REG OUTCOME® trial, which is the first trial of a diabetes medication to show a reduction in cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease. This study is supported by Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY). “Cardiovascular disease is two to four times more common in people with type 2 diabet ... Read more »

White paper details how quantum dot technology expands TV’s color range and enhances HDR NORWALK, Conn. - Tuesday, November 15th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Insight Media announced today the release of a new white paper that delves into the science behind quantum dot technology as it pertains to displays. Insight Media’s Chris Chinnock authored the white paper, Quantum Dots will Power Display Products to the Next Level, which details a range of topics from wide color gamut options, High Dynamic Range (HDR) to the intricacies of quantum dot technology. The white paper provides an overview of three technologies typically utilized to create a wide color gamut (WCG) display: OLED, LCD and quantum dot. In the case of OLED TV, for example, although it can produce most of the full DCI-P3 color gamut at low luminance levels, the limitations in the peak emission and brightness affect the color rendering capacities of the display. This causes images to look washed out and at high l ... Read more »

A third key pan-EMEA signing for Nuvias Group since June 2016 LONDON - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nuvias Group, the pan-EMEA high value IT distributor, today announced it has become a member of the HID Advantage Partner Program. The Program is a loyalty-based program which provides partners with the ability to evolve their relationship with HID Global for scalability and overall growth. Nuvias Group provides a wide range of value-added services for reseller partners, including sales, marketing and technical support. As a member of the HID Advantage Partner Program, Nuvias works closely with HID Global to enhance end user value. Nuvias will distribute the full range of IAM Solutions (Identity and Access Management), including HID Global’s ActivID® Authentication Solutions and ActivID® Credential Management System. Ian Kilpatrick, EVP cyber security, Nuvias Group, commented: “HID Global has a uniquely valuable brand in the IAM Solutions market, whi ... Read more »

Day one included five keynote speeches, 22 track sessions and over 35 companies showcasing their latest capabilities. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- RSA® Conference (http://www.rsaconference.com/), the world’s leading information security conference and exposition, in partnership with the UAE National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) today concluded the first day of the conference at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Prominent speakers from global organizations and regional government entities attended the event, which served as a platform for discussion around the cybersecurity landscape in the region, knowledge sharing and best practices for mitigating both current threats and ones expected to emerge in the future. The opening keynote session was delivered by Deputy Director General, Information & eGov Sector of TRA, Mohammed Al Zarooni. This was followed by Amit Yoran, President of RSA, who gave a presentation title ... Read more »

Les visiteurs, tout comme les Chicagoans, peuvent dorénavant profiter de la toute dernière évasion luxueuse de la ville du vent et située à quelques pas seulement du Magnificent Mile CHICAGO - Mercredi 16 Novembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Le Conrad Chicago, un hôtel de luxe de 20 étages situé à quelques pas du Magnificent Mile, invite aujourd’hui ses clients à une évasion stylée et contemporaine dans la ville du vent. Le réaménagement de l’ancien immeuble de bureaux Draft FCB en un élégant hôtel de luxe représente la vision dynamique de l’hôtelier Laurence Geller, du cabinet de conception international Pierre-Yves Rochon et du cabinet de conception hôtelière Puccini Group. L’établissement offre 287 chambres, dont 24 suites dont deux vastes suites de réception. L’atmosphère de l’hôtel exsude une esthétique moderne et réfléchie, des installations d’une surface de 930 mètres carrés pour des conférences et événements équipées d’une technologie de pointe et trois restaurants u ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Tuesday, November 15th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of BECCA, a high-growth makeup brand offering complexion and color products that flatter a wide range of skin tones and enhance women’s features. Launched in 2001, BECCA has experienced exceptional growth over the last several years, with a curated product line that includes primers, concealers, foundations, blushes and highlighters that use the beauty of light to enhance the complexion. Most of the brand’s foundations are available in up to twenty shades, with half designed for medium to deep tones and half designed for light to medium tones. This commitment to developing premium, luxurious products in a balanced range of wearable shades for all skin tones makes BECCA a highly coveted brand for women of all ages and ethnicities. About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Following the recent international conference held in Canada, Priority Management is repositioning itself within the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market. According to Regional Director Wanda Bronkhorst, the demands on companies and individuals have changed drastically. Companies and teams need to do more work with the same or fewer resources. Instead of reducing stress by streamlining work, technology has increased the pace of work, resulting in longer working hours and deteriorated work-life balance. Therefore, we saw the need to alter our strategy from selling individual productivity training solutions, to becoming a productivity partner. It is interesting to note that Harvard Business Review considers TIME to be our scarcest resource. Companies diligently budget for all their resources, yet strangely enough, not for their time. As per their article, “some forward-thinking companies have taken a different approa ... Read more »

Leading mid-segment hotel brand deploys IDeaS solutions for its Middle East hotels DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software solutions and advisory services, announced an agreement with Premier Inn Hotels LLC, to implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS), IDeaS Revenue Performance Insights™ (RPI) and IDeaS Advisory Services for select hotels across the Middle East. The combination of solutions and, specifically, IDeaS G3 RMS forecasting and pricing functionality, is expected to significantly raise the overall optimisation of revenue management efforts, which in turn will maximise actual revenues for those Premier Inn Hotels across the Middle East. Director of Revenue Robert Jeans at Premier Inn International said: “We’re delighted to partner with IDeaS Revenue Solutions on this initiative. It’s absolutely essential to stay ahead in a constantly dem ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] • Pharmacologic treatment recommendations are tailored to patients' needs based on symptoms and exacerbation history1 • LAMA/LABA therapy now an essential cornerstone for COPD treatment across the spectrum of people with COPD in GOLD groups B-D1 • Clearer guidance for physicians on which subset of patients may benefit from the addition of ICS1 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim welcomes the updated 2017 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Strategy which now positions a combination of a LAMA (long-acting anticholinergic) and a LABA (long-acting beta2-agonist), as a mainstay treatment for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in GOLD groups B-D.1 This represents a significant change versus previous GOLD guidelines.1 The new Strategy classifies people with COPD by symptoms and history of exacerbations only. It still uses the A, B, C, D system, with each category having it ... Read more »

PARIS - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- As a leading e-commerce bank1 in France, Societe Generale's priority is to continuously strengthen the security of online payments while making its customers' everyday lives easier. Following successful testing among more than 500 people, Societe Generale is one of the first global banks to offer its retail customers in France these next-generation cards featuring a dynamic security code. This innovative solution, OT MOTION CODETM, developed by Oberthur Technologies2, consists in replacing the 3-digit security code usually printed on the back of the card with a mini-screen displaying a new "dynamic" code which is refreshed automatically and randomly every hour3. Thus, if the card data gets stolen, the 3-digit security code becomes useless within an hour, preventing fraudsters from re-using the information on e-commerce sites. Designed to help fight cyber crime, this solution is also very simple as it changes nothing ... Read more »

Visitors, and locals, can now enjoy the windy city’s newest luxury escape located steps from Magnificent Mile CHICAGO - Wednesday, November 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Conrad Chicago, the 20-story luxury hotel located steps from Magnificent Mile, today welcomes guests to a stylish and contemporary escape in the Windy City. The redesign of former Draft FCB corporate office building into a smart, luxury hotel represents the dynamic vision of hotelier Laurence Geller, international design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon, and hospitality design firm Puccini Group. The property features 287 guest rooms, including 24 suites with two expansive hospitality suites. The hotel’s atmosphere exudes a modern and purposeful aesthetic, 10,000 square feet of conference and event facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and three unique restaurants conceptualized by world-renowned chef Richard Sandoval: Baptiste & Bottle, Noyane, and Il Tavolino. “The team at Conrad Chicago has w ... Read more »