PARIS - Friday, April 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 12, 2013 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2013.

About Schlumberger

Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing approximately 120,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in more than 85 countries, Schlumberger provides the industry’s widest range of products and services from exploration through production.

Schlumberger Limited has principal offices in Paris, Houston and The Hague, and reported revenues of $42.15 billion in 2012. For more information, visit www.slb.com.

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PARIS - Dimanche 21 Avril 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le conseil d’administration de Schlumberger Limited (NYSE : SLB) a déclaré aujourd’hui un dividende trimestriel de 0,3125 dollar par action ordinaire en circulation. Ce dividende est payable le 12 juillet 2013 aux actionnaires inscrits à la fermeture des bureaux le 5 juin 2013.

À propos de Schlumberger

Schlumberger est le plus grand fournisseur au monde de solutions de technologie, de gestion de projet intégrée et d’information à des clients internationaux exerçant leurs activités dans l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole. Employant environ 120 000 personnes représentant plus de 140 nationalités et exerçant ses activités dans plus de 85 pays, Schlumberger offre la plus vaste gamme de produits et de services du secteur, de l’exploration à la production.

Schlumberger Limited, dont les bureaux principaux sont basés à Paris, Houston et ... Read more »

PARIS - Dimanche 21 Avril 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le conseil d’administration de Schlumberger Limited (NYSE : SLB) a déclaré aujourd’hui un dividende trimestriel de 0,3125 dollar par action ordinaire en circulation. Ce dividende est payable le 12 juillet 2013 aux actionnaires inscrits à la fermeture des bureaux le 5 juin 2013.

À propos de Schlumberger

Schlumberger est le plus grand fournisseur au monde de solutions de technologie, de gestion de projet intégrée et d’information à des clients internationaux exerçant leurs activités dans l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole. Employant environ 120 000 personnes représentant plus de 140 nationalités et exerçant ses activités dans plus de 85 pays, Schlumberger offre la plus vaste gamme de produits et de services du secteur, de l’exploration à la production.

Schlumberger Limited, dont les bureaux principaux sont basés à Paris, Houston et ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Cosmeceutical supplier Velvet International’s products are increasingly popular as staple items in households becoming a part of the consumers’ routine personal care regimen for their ability to protect, beautify, and rejuvenate the skin and face.

"Skin protection and treatment for the body and face is an ever-lasting consideration in the country and region-at-large. Eyelashes are also not spared as damage to the face effects more than just the skin; especially over the harsh summer months, the increased exposure to environmental elements such has direct sunlight, heat, humidity, rough sea water, have a negative impact on the skin and eyelashes. We are reputed for bringing the most sought-after products to the UAE market- our Vi Derm professional skincare line and the eyelash regrowth serum, Soliel Lash evidence the caliber and quality of products we offer the Middle Eastern market,” remarked Mr. Bashar ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, Chine - Dimanche 21 Avril 2013 [ME NewsWire]

C'est la première marque chinoise de téléphones mobiles à franchir ce cap

ZTE va se focaliser sur les produits vendus en boutique et sur la valorisation de sa marque pour assurer sa croissance

(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZTE a fêté aujourd'hui le 15e anniversaire de sa division Terminaux en produisant son 500 millionième appareil. La société devient ainsi la première marque d'appareils mobiles à franchir ce cap.

«La société fera en sorte que l'activité Appareils mobiles ait toutes les ressources et le support nécessaires pour se développer et grandir.»

Lors d'une cérémonie d'anniversaire organisée à Pékin, le président de ZTE Corporation, M. Hou Weigui, et son vice-président exécutif, M. He Shiyou, ont exposé les stratégies de la division Terminaux pour poursuivre sa croissance ... Read more »

DENVER - Dimanche 21 Avril 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Group, Inc. (OTCBB : ASPU), propriétaire d'Aspen University Inc., une société d'enseignement post-secondaire en ligne accréditée à l'échelle nationale, a annoncé aujourd'hui la clôture de son placement privé de 4.6 mm $ auprès de 51 investisseurs accrédités et institutions. L'investisseur principal dans l'émission était Sophrosyne Capital LLC basé à New York.

Laidlaw & Company (UK), Ltd., a fait office d'agent de placement principal dans l'émission menée aux États-Unis et en Europe.

« Ce financement marque la validation par le secteur des placements du modèle économique unique d'Aspen ; il (1) cible les étudiants de deuxième cycle, il (2) met en œuvre l'ensemble de la commercialisation sur Internet en interne en réalisant par conséquent des coûts d'inscrip ... Read more »

Harris Salam Launch Event - Saturday, April 20th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Harris CapRock Communications (NYSE: HRS) and Salam Technology LLC:

When: Tuesday, 23 April, 2013 10.00am – 1.00pm (AST)

What: The launch of Harris Salam - a strategic joint venture with Harris Systems Limited and Salam Technology LLC, offering a broad range of communications and information technology solutions to the Qatari market. The event will welcome clients and industry contacts in meeting our local team and learning about how communications and information technology solutions available to improve customer performance.

Who: Senior management from Harris CapRock Communications and Salam Technology.

Where: Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, Al Corniche Street, Doha, +974 485 4444

Salam questions: Dana Hamad, +974 4487 4966 d.hamad@salamtechnology.com

Harris questions: Claire Garden, +44 07825 531576 claire.garden@harris.com

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DENVER - Friday, April 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aspen Group, Inc. (OTCBB: ASPU), owner of Aspen University Inc., a nationally accredited online postsecondary education company, announced today the closing of its private placement for $4.6mm to 51 institutional and accredited investors. The lead investor in the offering was Sophrosyne Capital LLC, based in New York.

Laidlaw & Company (UK), Ltd., acted as the lead Placement Agent in the offering conducted in the United States and Europe.

"This financing provides validation by the investment community of Aspen’s unique business model; (1) focusing on graduate students, (2) implementing all Internet marketing in-house thereby achieving sub-$1,000 enrollment costs, and (3) transferring that marketing efficiency to our students in the form of $350/credit hour tuition rates,” said Michael Mathews, Chairman & CEO of Aspen Group, Inc.

Mathews continued, "This model is not only the first of it ... Read more »

Cegedim Integrates Compliance Offerings with Concur’s Market-Leading Travel and Expense Management Solution to the Global Market

PARIS - Friday, April 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cegedim Relationship Management today announced a strategic partnership with Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR). The partnership will integrate Cegedim’s OneKey database with Concur’s travel and expense (T&E) management solution to expand both companies’ offerings for the global Life Sciences market. Concur is a leading provider of integrated, next generation T&E management solutions that are trusted by more than 20 million users worldwide.

Partnership Brings Enhanced Compliance Capabilities to Global Market The onset of the U.S. Sunshine Act set a global trend in motion. Now, from across the globe, countries are adopting disclosure and reporting requirements that mirror the stringency and breadth of the U.S. provision.

Cegedim Relationship Management and Concur have devel ... Read more »

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Friday, April 19th 2013

Recognition speaks to Quintiles’ Contribution to Vaccines Drug Development

World Vaccine Congress & Expo Washington 2013

For the second consecutive year, Quintiles has been named Best Clinical Research Organization (CRO) in the Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Awards. Presented at the World Vaccine Congress now under way in Washington, D.C., the awards recognize and celebrate individuals, organizations and initiatives which have made significant contributions over the past 12 months.

The Best CRO award is presented to the honored CRO following two rounds of evaluation. First, customers vote for their preferred CRO online prior to the World Vaccine Congress to arrive at a list of five companies per category. Then, a judging panel makes its selection based on information provided in the following criteria:

    Range of services provided in nich ... Read more »