Device intelligence from dotMobi's DeviceAtlas is now available to Webtrends customers

DUBLIN - Wednesday, December 12th 2012

(BUSINESS WIRE/ ME Newswire)-- Mobile Web technology provider dotMobiand Webtrends, a leader in digital intelligence, today announced an agreement to embed device intelligence from dotMobi’s DeviceAtlas®product into Webtrends analytics solutions. That means Webtrends analytics can now include detailed data from DeviceAtlas on which mobile phones and devices — like game consoles and media players — are being used to interact with a customer’s online presence.

"As the leader in multi-channel analytics, we are constantly looking to improve the depth and breadth of insight across all digital channels,” said Bruce Kenny, EVP of Technology and Hosted Operations, Webtrends. "The mobile and social channels are no longer peripheral — they are core to any digital marketing effort.”

Eileen O’Sullivan, dotMobi COO and CFO, said, "Understand ... Read more »

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Wednesday, December 12th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Patients want to play an active role in managing their healthcare—and online access to medical records is an important first step.

Houston Medical Imaging (HMI)operates a chain of three outpatient imaging centers in Houston, Texas. The company recently testedCarestream Health’s new MyVue patient portal,which equips patients with secure online access to their medical imaging exams and radiology reports. If patients choose to seek a second opinion, they can quickly and easily share these records with selected physicians or specialists.

"Patients used to be passive recipients of medical care. Now they are becoming consumers who are empowered to act on their own behalf,” said Dr. Randall Stenoien, M.D., Radiologist and CEO of Houston Medical Imaging. "Because this portal equips patients to manage their own imaging studies, we view it as an important service offering.”

The patient por ... Read more »

e-STUDIO 306LP/RD30 lends strong support to conservation and sustainable use of natural ecosystems

TOKYO - Wednesday, December 12th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TOSHIBA TEC (TOKYO:6588) has announced the world's first eco-friendly MFP system that can erase images and text on the prints with integrated scan-to-network function, available in Japan from February 2013 to be followed by a worldwide roll out.

The e-STUDIO 306LP MFP combines with the e-STUDIO RD30 for removing the toner color from the printed documents. The instantly erasable toner is a special toner whose color is removed by passing the paper through the RD30 at high temperature.

If the same paper is used five times, this constitutes some 57% reduction in the system's total CO2 emissions.

The key features of the RD30 are its ability to sort paper into reusable and un-reusable sheets at the same time as removing the toner color, and to digitize the documents prior to erasing. Normall ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, December 12th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Following on from the web edition, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC)(TOKYO:6752) present the tablet PC edition of their calendar in five languages. http://panasonic.net/UNESCO_worldheritage_calendar

By installing the application on your tablet PC, you can view a calendar containing beautiful photographs of world heritage sites whenever you like. The calendar also includes "trivia" about the world heritage sites in English, Japanese, French, Chinese, and Spanish, and the pictures can be presented as a slideshow like an electronic photo frame. The content is aimed towards youth education, with a particular focus on the Associated Schools Network of UNESCO (9,000 schools in 180 countries around the world). We plan to create even more enriching content in the future.

UNESCO and Panasonic have been creating wall calendars since 1995 and a web version since 201 ... Read more »

LONDON - Wednesday, December 12th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

    Q4 sees improved activity in US and Europe but 2012 activity down 30% on 2011
    Real estate, oil and gas, infrastructure and healthcare to become more active in 2013
    US stock exchanges ahead of Greater China this year

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- After a slow start to 2012, momentum lifted in the second quarter, but significant macroeconomic volatility and changes in political leadership in many parts of the world, weighed on global IPO activity for the remainder of the year. In the year to date, the amount of capital raised globally is down by 30% at US$118.5b. The number of deals is also down by 37% (768 IPOs), compared to full year 2011 (1,225 deals, US$170b). However, another 50 companies, with a combined deal value of around US$6.0b are expected to list by the end of December, according to Ernst & Young’sYear-end Global IPO update.

Maria Pinelli, Ernst &a ... Read more »

BLOOMFIELD - Wednesday, December 12th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Global Health Benefits business unit of Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Saudi Arabian Insurance Company B.S.C (C) (SAICO)today announced they signed a joint-venture agreement to enhance their current partnership in developing their portfolio of health, wellness and insurance products targeted to regional and multi-national employers and organizations across the Middle East, expanding the 11-year business relationship between these two companies.

"The Middle East is an important part of Cigna’s global growth strategy, and the new joint venture demonstrates our deepening commitment to investing in the region. We want to deepen our commitment to serving the local population as well as the globally mobile workforce on assignment in the region,” said Andrew Kielty, President of Cigna Global Health Benefits. "SAICO is a well-regarded general insurance company in the region and in partnership together, we have de ... Read more »

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LONDON - Tuesday, December 11th 2012

Following the release of a new storage location in Toronto, Canada earlier this year, GoldMoney – the leading online provider of physical bullion – is further expanding its precious metal storage options: customers can now store their gold and silver at a high-security vault in Singapore, operated by Brink’s Singapore Pte Limited.

To celebrate the Singapore expansion, GoldMoney is offering discounted fees on buy orders at or over US$10,000 (or equivalent in other currencies) at the new vault until 11 January 2013. The fee for gold is 0.98%, and 1.99% for silver. Customers wishing to exchange metal from one or more of GoldMoney’s other vaults to the Singapore facility will also benefit from discounted rates during this period.

Commenting on the new vault, CEO Geoff Turk said: "A customer survey we ran earlier this year cited Singapore as a very desirable storage location, on account of its commo ... Read more »

YANGON, Myanmar - Mardi 11 Décembre 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le passage de la nouvelle loi de Myanmar sur les investissements étrangers a enflammé la quête des investisseurs internationaux et des groupes d'affaires régionaux visant à être les précurseurs sur le marché le plus dynamique au monde.

La série Invest Myanmar de CMT lancée en mars 2012, offre des renseignements commerciales cruciales sur le nouveau Myanmar. À ce jour, CMT a organisé neuf sommets à Yangon, attirant plus de 2 000 délégués venus de plus de 42 pays, qui ont obtenu des informations vitales sur les perspectives commerciales de secteurs clés, tels que le pétrole, le gaz et l'énergie, l'exploitation minière, le ciment, l'agriculture, les télécommunications et l'immobilier.

En janvier 2013, CMT hébergera trois forums opportuns sur ce que les investisseurs potenti ... Read more »

Supports 5V systems in a small package especially suitable for mobile devices

TOKYO - Tuesday, December 11th 2012

(BUSINESS WIRE/ ME Newswire)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has launched a new series of CMOS multi-function gate logic devices that support 5V systems and that are housed in small packages suitable for mobile devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, tablet PCs, digital cameras and digital video cameras.

Multifunction gate logic ICs allows users to select one from multiple gate functions, depending on the processing status of input signals. The new SZ series, based on Toshiba's existing low voltage drive multi-function gate logic SP series, extends support to 5V systems. Also added to the line-up is the SZT Series, a TTL-input-type device that secures level translation from low-voltage systems. A Schmitt trigger circuit is used for all input. The new products are in small MP6 packages (1.0mm x 1.45mm x 0.55mm) that support the requirements of sm ... Read more »

YANGON, Myanmar - Tuesday, December 11th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The passing of Myanmar’s new foreign investment law has ignited global investors and regional business groups’ quest to gain first-mover advantage in the hottest market in the world.

CMT’sInvest Myanmar Series launched in March 2012, offers vital business intelligence on New Myanmar. To date CMT has organized 9 summits in Yangonattracting over 2000 delegates from over 42 countries who gained vital information on business prospects in key sectors like Oil, Gas & Power, Mining, Cement, Agriculture, Telecoms and Real Estate.

In January 2013, CMT will host 3 timely forums outlining what would-be investors need to know, latest policy guidelines, authoritative speaker line up & networking sessions with decision-makers. These summits aim to help align expectations between investors and the government, thereby accelerating the country’s economic reforms. They are:

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