DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 14th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Statement from the Internet Society CEO and President, Lynn St. Amour:

The Internet Society, like other participants at the World Conference on International Telecommunications, came to this conference looking for a successful outcome. We were hopeful that it would result in a treaty that would enable growth, further innovation, and advance interoperability in international telecommunications. It was extremely important that this treaty not extend to content, or implicitly or explicitly undermine the principles that have made the Internet so beneficial.

While progress was made in some areas such as transparency in international roaming fees, fundamental divides were exposed leaving a significant number of countries unable to sign the ITRs. Statements made by a host of delegations today made it very clear that Internet issues did not belong in the ITRs and that they would not su ... Read more »

High voltage and high current product for use in semiconductor testers and measuring devices

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TOKYO - Thursday, December 13th 2012

Toshiba Corporation(TOKYO: 6502) has launched an addition to its line-up of ultra-small USOP package photorelays, the high voltage, high current TLP3306. In addition for application in a range of high voltage semiconductor testers, especially SoC testers, which require particularly high voltage characteristics, the new photorelay is also a candidate for other applications that include battery and power supply control.

Applications 1. Semiconductor testers 2. Measuring devices

Key Features 1. Ultra-small USOP4 package (3.25 x 2.20 x 1.65 mm) 2. Can be driven with 400mA at 75V

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 13th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

The 13th Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT) was inaugurated today by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at the Jumeirah Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

More than 800 specialists attended the first day of the organ transplantation conference which is being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairperson of General Women's Union, Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood.

"Leading specialists will share their insights on organ transplantation practice, offering delegates up-to-date information on the latest trends and challenges in organ donation and transplantation. We are privileged to host this significant international event that will enhance the standard o ... Read more »

GENEVA - Thursday, December 13th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A CARESTREAM DRX-Transportable System is on its way to Antarctica as part of the latest expedition led by veteran polar explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. One of the last remaining polar challenges, the expedition will attempt to cross Antarctica in winter—the coldest journey on earth—an astounding passage of nearly 4,000 kilometres, mostly in complete darkness and in temperatures as low as -90°C.

The company’s medical imaging system will be on hand to provide fast and easy diagnosis in case of medical emergencies. Part of the DRX family of digital radiography solutions that share the same DRX-1 wireless detector, the DRX-Transportable is a rugged, all-in-one solution specifically designed for use in the field. The system includes the wireless detector, electronics, wireless access point and a tablet PC—all securely packed in a sturdy, portable carrying case. To complete the package, Carestream Health’s dis ... Read more »