20,000 Students and Educators From Catalonia and Spain to Attend Spain’s Largest STEAM Event BARCELONA, Spain -Friday, September 15th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA and the Mobile World Capital Barcelona today announced that The Youth Mobile Festival Barcelona (YoMo Barcelona) will return to Mobile World Congress 2018 after its hugely successful launch in 2017. YoMo Barcelona will once again inspire future generations to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, art/design, and math (STEAM) disciplines. YoMo Barcelona will be held 26 February – 1 March 2018 at Fira Montjuïc. “After an incredibly successful launch in 2017, where more than 11,000 young people and 3,000 educators from across Catalonia and Spain attended YoMo, we are delighted to host YoMo again as part of Mobile World Congress 2018,” said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. “YoMo showcases the passion, energy and excitement around science and technology and demonstrates how people ac ... Read more »

New GSMA Data Sees Smartphones Accounting For 60 Per Cent of Market; Brazil, Mexico and Argentina Driving 4G Adoption SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2017 -- (BUSINESS WIRE/AETOS Wire) -- Smartphones now account for six out of ten mobile connections in Latin America, helping to fuel a surge in social media usage and other mobile-based services across the region. According to new data from the GSMA’s ‘Mobile Trends Report’, published at Mobile World Congress Americas this week, there were 690 million mobile connections in Latin America in the current quarter, with smartphones accounting for 60 per cent of these connections. The new report also highlights the region’s accelerating migration to 4G, which now accounts for almost a quarter of connections. “Smartphones accounted for fewer than one in ten connections as recently as 2012, so we have seen extremely strong growth over the last few years, which has helped migrate Latin American mobile subscribers over to faster 4G networks,” said Sebas ... Read more »

SES Video to feed TV signals to Uzbekistan’s first digital terrestrial multiplex LUXEMBOURG -Friday, September 15th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- State Unitary Enterprise “Centre of Radio Communication, Broadcasting and Television” (SUE CRRT) of the Republic of Uzbekistan will rely on SES Video for the upcoming launch of its first DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) multiplex, using NSS-12 at 57 degrees East to transmit TV signals to all head-ends of its DTT network. Under the multi-year agreement announced by SES, SUE CRRT, which is Uzbekistan’s sole operator of analogue and terrestrial TV distribution, has contracted satellite capacity to deliver a minimum of 12 free-to-air TV channels in standard definition and four radio channels from the Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan to all DTT head-ends throughout the country. “The launch of our first digital terrestrial multiplex is a significant step forward for the analog switchover process in Uzbekistan,” said Mr. Turgun ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany-Friday, September 15th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion for Cyltezo® (adalimumab biosimilar) for the treatment of multiple chronic inflammatory diseases Recommendation based on extensive analytical, pharmacological, non –clinical & clinical data, which demonstrated similarity of Cyltezo® /BI 695501 to Humira® Positive opinion follows the recent FDA approval of Cyltezo®1 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion for the Marketing Authorisation Application of Cyltezo® (adalimumab biosimilar), to treat multiple chronic inflammatory diseases in adults and children. The decision of the European Commission on the approval is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017. “The recommendation by the CHMP for Cyltezo® is an ... Read more »

LONDON -Friday, September 15th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Palmarium, through their subsidiary VIEO B.V. today announces the acquisition of Lebara Group B.V. and the Lebara Trademark Companies. Since its inception in 2001, Lebara is recognised as one of the fastest growing pan-European mobile companies. As the value brand for the world’s travelers, students and migrant community, Lebara offers inclusive and accessible products and services. Through its 275 thousand outlets, Lebara has a unique reach to its growing customer base of over 3.5 million. Lebara’s culture is driven by innovation and business successes and has a diverse workforce and best-in-class customer service with numerous industry awards. Palmarium gives Lebara strong backing and expertise to grow and drive the digitalisation of the business. The founders of Lebara are leaving the company. The new leadership team is led by Graeme Oxby as CEO. Graeme Oxby is a highly experienced CEO for innovative telecom ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO & BARCELONA, Spain-Saturday, September 16th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- At Mobile World Congress Americas, the GSMA and FC Barcelona today announced that they have signed a three-year agreement through which the two organisations will collaborate on a range of technology initiatives in Barcelona and around the world, in areas such as big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile identity and authentication, and next-generation networks, among others. Additionally, as part of the partnership, FC Barcelona will highlight these and other initiatives at GSMA events including Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and Mobile World Congress Americas. “Clearly, FC Barcelona is recognised globally for excellence in the world of football and they are extending this leadership through the use of innovative mobile technologies and services,” said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. “The GSMA is thrilled to be undertaking this wide-ranging partnersh ... Read more »

Now shipping the newly expanded add-on / retrofit solution, TS4-R-X-Duo, in customized functions: O (Optimization), S (Safety), and M (Monitoring) LOS GATOS, Calif.-Tuesday, September 12th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tigo®, pioneer of the smart modular Flex MLPE platform, today announced the launch of three new "Duo" covers to its TS4 add-on / retrofit solution: TS4-R-O-Duo (Optimization), TS4-R-S-Duo (Safety), and TS4-R-M-Duo (Monitoring). The TS4-R-X-Duo brings smart module functionality to standard PV modules, adds smart features to new PV installations, and upgrades underperforming PV assets. With UHD-Core technology and expanded specifications, the Duo supports two PV modules connected in series with a combined power of up to 700W and a combined voltage of up to 90V. With a universal base and a range of covers containing flexible module-level power electronics (Flex MLPE), Tigo's Duo increases freedom of choice when selecting features for any project and budget. All ... Read more »

Unique face-to-face model empowers consumers with more information about their health and helps speed the development of new drugs to market AUSTIN, Texas-Wednesday, September 13th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Life Line Screening, a leader in community-based preventive healthcare, is deepening its delivery model of face-to-face patient care to provide access to advanced precision medicine through DNA testing and clinical trials. This expansion is a natural outcome of the company’s already rigorous research arm, which has resulted in dozens of papers and presentations that analyze the company’s eight million record database. Research partners include faculty at NYU-Langone Medical Center, Oxford University, and University of California, San Francisco. Life Line Screening pioneered the community-based screening market when it started more than twenty years ago, and helped set the standard for mobile vascular and laboratory testing. The company’s unique in-person consulta ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France -Saturday, September 16th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- OT-Morpho, a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions, today announced that it will present its first semester 2017 financial results to investors on Friday October 6th, 2017. Didier Lamouche (CEO) and Frédéric Beylier (COO) will be presenting these financial results and taking questions the same day at 1pm Paris Time (12am London Time/7am New York Time). In order to access the conference call dial-in details, please refer to our website: http://investors.oberthur.com About OT-Morpho OT-Morpho is a world leader in digital security & identification technologies with the ambition to empower citizens and consumers alike to interact, pay, connect, commute, and travel in ways that are now possible in a connected world. As our physical and digital, civil and commercial lifestyles converge, OT-Morpho stands precisely at that crossroads to leverage the best in se ... Read more »

BRUSSELS -Saturday, September 16th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today urged the European Commission to keep the European market unrestricted for cellular technologies for use in connected vehicles. The EU plans to roll out a Cooperative Intelligent Transport System (C-ITS) in 2019 and intends to make 802.11p, a short-range vehicular communication system, the standard for safety-related messages between vehicles, restricting the more advanced cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) solution which is slated to enter the market in 2019. As the European Union develops the complex C-ITS, both the European Commission and a group of EU Member States tend to favour 802.11p, a short-range vehicular communication system that has been in development for the past 15 years and is not compatible with other technologies. In its new position paper entitled “Safe and Smarter Driving: the Rollout of Cellular V2X Services in Europe” the GSMA has urged the Commission to adopt a technol ... Read more »

Nike and NBA Introduce New Statement Edition Uniform, First On-Court Hooded Jacket and the First NBA Connected Jersey, the Future of Fan Apparel Using New NikeConnect Technology, Retail Jerseys Will Unlock Exclusive Experiences and Customized Content for Fans’ Favorite Teams and Players LOS ANGELES -Saturday, September 16th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ushering in a radical evolution of the fan experience, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and the NBA today unveiled three new innovations: the Nike NBA Connected Jersey, the first NBA jersey that gives the wearer an all-access pass into the world of their favorite team and players; Statement Edition uniforms; and the Nike Therma Flex Showtime Warm-up Jacket, the first hooded jacket to be worn on the court during gametime. The official announcements took place at an event in Los Angeles attended by players from all 30 NBA teams. “When you think about basketball, you think of Nike and the NBA,” said Mark Parker, Chairman, CEO and Pres ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Dimanche 17 Septembre 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] l'Autorité de l'électricité et de l'eau de Dubaï (DEWA) a réalisé un autre record mondial en attribuant la quatrième phase 700 MW de 14.2 milliards de AED au Parc Solaire de Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. C’est le plus grand projet d'énergie solaire concentrée (CSP) à site unique au monde, basé sur le modèle de Producteur Indépendant d'Electricité. Le contrat est attribué à un consortium composé de l'ACWA Power de l'Arabie saoudite et de Shanghai Electric de la Chine. Le consortium offre le Coût Nivelé d'électricité le plus bas (LCOE) de USD 7.3 cents par kilowattheure (kW / h). Le projet aura la tour solaire la plus haute du monde, mesurant 260 mètres. L'accord d'achat d'électricité et la conclusion du contrat de financement devraient être terminés sous peu. Le projet sera commandé par étapes, à partir du quatrième trimestre de 2020. « L'attribution de ce projet stratégique soutient la vision de Son Altesse cheik ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Saturday, September 16th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved another world record by awarding the 700MW AED14.2 billion fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This is the largest single-site Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in the world, based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. The contract is awarded to a consortium comprising Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and China’s Shanghai Electric. The consortium bid the lowest Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of USD 7.3 cents per kilowatt hour (kW/h). The project will have the world’s tallest solar tower, measuring 260 metres.The power purchase agreement and the financial close are due to be finished shortly. The project will be commissioned in stages, starting from Q4 of 2020. “Awarding this strategic project supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ... Read more »

LONDON -Saturday, September 16th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- One of the leading firearms and weapon systems manufacturer FN Herstal and defence solutions provider Milrem Robotics are introducing their first joint product, a weaponized unmanned warfare system, at DSEI 2017. This system features the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle by Milrem and the deFNder® remote weapon station by FN Herstal. The joint product has strong advantages in providing fire support and acting as a force multiplier for warfighters. The system has already been deployed with positive results at the largest Estonian military exercise Spring Storm 2017. The two companies will continue their R&D efforts later this year. “Weaponized robotic systems are the next generation of warfare that will provide a new level of fire power and most importantly keep our soldiers in a safe distance,” said Kuldar Väärsi, the CEO of Milrem Robotics. “And I am not talking about AI driven systems but remotely controlled solu ... Read more »