DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia-Tuesday, June 27th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Savage Saudi Arabia (Savage) has entered into an agreement with Saudi Aramco, the world’s top exporter of crude oil and natural gas liquids, to operate one of the first industrial rail switching facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The rail operations will support Saudi Aramco’s Wasit and Berri natural gas plants, located near the Jubail area in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. “We’re excited to bring our unique capabilities and expertise to provide world-class service for our Customer, Saudi Aramco, at one of the first industrial rail switching operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Kirk Aubry, Savage President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our commitment to ensure safe and efficient operations at this critical link in our Customer’s supply chain will provide significant long-term value for this part of their business.” Savage will perform rail switching services at the two Saudi Aramco ... Read more »

Le fonds d’innovation des services publique Mobile pour Développement lance un nouvel appel à l’inscription LONDRES-Vendredi 30 Juin 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- La GSMA a annoncé aujourd'hui d'autres conférenciers participant à la conférence 2017 Mobile 360 - Afrique, qui aura lieu du 11 au 13 juillet 2017 au Centre International de Congrès de Julius Nyerere, à Dar es-Salaam, en Tanzanie. En outre, la GSMA a annoncé que son programme de services publique Mobile Pour Développent a lancé un nouvel appel à l’inscription pour son Fonds d'Innovation. De plus, Vodacom a également été confirmé comme Sponsor hôte pour Mobile 360-Afrique. « Mobile 360 - Afrique aura lieu d’ici seulement deux semaines et nous sommes impatients de recevoir des acteurs de l'écosystème de la téléphonie mobile et des industries adjacentes pour discuter de l'opportunité sans précédent que la téléphonie mobile offre pour progresser et améliorer le développement social et économique dans la région », a ... Read more »

Mobile for Development Utilities Innovation Fund Launches New Call for Applications LONDON -Thursday, June 29th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced additional speakers participating in the 2017 Mobile 360 – Africa conference, which will take place 11 – 13 July 2017 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Additionally, the GSMA announced that its Mobile for Development Utilities programme has launched a new call for applications for its Innovation Fund. Further, Vodacom has also been confirmed as Host Sponsor for Mobile 360-Africa. “Mobile 360 – Africa is now only two weeks away and we are looking forward to convening players from across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries to discuss the unprecedented opportunity that mobile provides to improve and enhance social and economic development in the region,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. At Mobile 360 – Africa, CEOs and senior executives ... Read more »

Tous les autres services FedEx fonctionnent normalement MEMPHIS, Tennessee-Vendredi 30 Juin 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--FedEx Corporation (NYSE : FDX) a annoncé aujourd'hui que les opérations internationales de sa filiale TNT Express avaient été considérablement affectées par l'infiltration d'un virus dans le système d'information. En dépit de ces perturbations ayant touché les opérations et les systèmes de communications de TNT Express, aucune violation de données ne semble pas avoir eu lieu. Les opérations de toutes les autres sociétés FedEx restent inchangées et les services continuent d'être fournis dans des conditions normales. Des étapes de correction et des plans d'urgence sont en train d'être mis en place le plus rapidement possible. Les services du réseau TNT Express à l'échelle du territoire national et au niveau régional sont dans une large mesure opérationnels, mais ralentis. Nous constatons également en ce moment des retards dans les services intercontinent ... Read more »

All Other FedEx Services Operating Normally MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Thursday, June 29th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) today announced that the worldwide operations of its TNT Express subsidiary have been significantly affected due to the infiltration of an information system virus. While TNT Express operations and communications systems have been disrupted, no data breach is known to have occurred. The operations of all other FedEx companies are unaffected and services are being provided under normal terms and conditions. Remediation steps and contingency plans are being implemented as quickly as possible. TNT Express domestic country and regional network services are largely operational, but slowed. We are also experiencing delays in TNT Express inter-continental services at this time. We are offering a full range of FedEx Express services as alternatives. Updates on service availability will be provided periodically as systems are remediated. Cust ... Read more »

Cable industry’s live Ultra HD broadcast of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts, produced by Bellator NYC, marks milestone for MVPDs in the US LUXEMBOURG -Thursday, June 29th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) today announced the successful delivery of iN DEMAND and cable’s first 4K live Pay-Per-View (PPV) sports event broadcast, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs Silva Mixed Martial Arts, over the SES Ultra HD distribution platform. On June 24, bouts from the action-packed blockbuster event were transmitted live from New York’s Madison Square Garden to cable and IPTV subscribers in select markets on PPV, offering them a compelling 4K experience. The broadcast also marked a milestone in network trials for MVPDs (Multichannel Video Programming Distributors) nationwide. “Live sports offer up some of the most immersive Ultra HD experiences on television today, and there’s no better way to deliver high quality, live 4K programming to subscriber homes than by s ... Read more »