-Suit names Taiwan’s Powerchip Technology Corporation and three other companies-

TOKYO - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has filed a suit in the Intellectual Property Court in Taiwan against Taiwan’s Powerchip Technology Corporation and three companies, Powerflash Technology Corporation, Zentel Electronics Corporation, and C.T.C. Co., Ltd., together, for infringement of Toshiba’s Taiwan patents for NAND flash memory Nos. 154717 and I238412. Toshiba is asking the court to enjoin the manufacture and sale of infringing NAND flash memory products, including part No. A5U2GA31BTS-BC, etc., and for compensation for damages.
Powerchip Technology and three other companies offer NAND flash memories without a license to use technologies covered by Toshiba patents. Toshiba has issued notices to Powerchip Technology, all of which have been ignored, leaving no recourse other than ... Read more »

— Lionic Antivirus Software to Safeguard Today’s Connected Home From Online Threats —

HSINCHU, Taiwan. - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE) Lionic Corporation, a worldwide supplier of innovative network security solutions, today announced an intelligent anti-virus solution for gateways in the connected home.

Hackers consistently pose a threat, developing viruses that can compromise systems and identities. The threat of viruses can come from anywhere from bogus anti-virus software that contains a hidden virus to websites that pose as respected institutions requesting users’ personal information as part of an identity theft scam. In short, the Internet is not a secure place by any means, and even those that consider themselves to be tech savvy have unknowingly allowed viruses to access the devices they use on-the-go as well as the home.

The Lionic Anti-Virus Solution will now be offe ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, congratulated Lieutenant Saif Salim Al Mansouri, a member of Abu Dhabi Police, for winning the Poetry crimson flag and being crowned the winner of the sixth series of Million’s Poet, 2013-2014.

In a meeting held in his office, today Monday, HH Sheikh Saif commended Al Mansouri, Supply and Mobility Branch Manager at the Emergency and Public Safety Section, Western Region, for his efforts, performance and unique talent that earned him one of the top positions in the poetry competition.

For his part, Al Mansouri, winner of the Crimson Poetry Flag and the Million’s Poet  title, expressed his gratitude to HH Sheikh Saif for his continuous support for all staff members at the Ministry of Interior and his efforts to encourage them to further achieve excellence in all fields, including p ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior organized an awareness lecture for female inmates at the Women's Prison Department affiliated to the General Directorate of Punitive Establishments at Dubai Police. The lecture tackled the concept of the law respect culture and the family's role in instilling this concept in children.

During the lecture, Milan Sharif, researcher at the Law Respect Culture Bureau, indicated that linking education to many modern concepts, such as law, morality, security and others, reflects the efficient and pivotal role of educational institutions in delivering society’s message to individuals, who are being  qualified and prepared to positively integrate and interact with society.

She also noted that the modern education process requires parents to have thorough ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior met today “Sunday” at the Ministry of Interior, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Dang Van Hieu of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and his accompanying delegation. The Deputy Minister who is currently on a two days visit to the UAE will meet a number of officials in police departments and facilities at the Ministry of Interiors.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of common interest, and ways to promote cooperation and collaboration in all security fields between the UAE’s Ministry of Interior and its counterpart at the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The meeting was attended by Brigadier Mohammed Ghadir Al Ketbi, Deputy Director General of the Federal Criminal Police; Colonel Abdul Wahid Al Hammadi, Acting Head of the Interpol Department at ... Read more »

ENFIELD, Conn. - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eppendorf is proud to announce a new addition to the BioBLU Single-use Vessel Adaptor Kit portfolio. The BioBLU 5c and 14c Adaptor Kits allow BioBLU 5c and 14c Single-use vessels to be used on and controlled by Sartorius® BioStat® B-DCU-II controllers (Heat Blanket configuration only).

The BioBLU adaptor kit portfolio continues to provide an unparalleled level of flexibility for users looking to maximize existing processes while employing all the benefits of single-use technology. BioBLU 5c and 14c Single-use vessel adaptor kits are available for Applikon®, Sartorius, and the Eppendorf line of New Brunswick™ autoclavable cell culture systems.

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SAN DIEGO - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers genetic testing services globally, today announced it has launched BRCATrueTM, a next-generation sequencing and deletion/duplication analysis that can detect mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genes linked to breast, ovarian and other types of cancer. BRCATrue has a sensitivity of >99.99% and the broadest coverage across BRCA1/2 in the industry.

To enhance the accessibility of this important genetic test, Pathway Genomics has developed the BRCA One for OneTM program – for every qualified BRCATrue test ordered, one test is donated to a person in need through patient advocacy organizations, up to $10 million of free testing.

“Pathway’s mission is to ensure that people in need receive genetic testing regardless of their economic or insurance status,” said Jim Plante, P ... Read more »

Upgraded rating underscores the continued improvement in the financial strength of the Stewart family of companies

HOUSTON - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE-STC) announced today that A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to "a-" from "bbb+" for the member companies of Stewart Title Group (Stewart). A.M. Best also has upgraded the ICR to "bbb-" from "bb+" for the parent holding company, Stewart Information Services Corporation. The outlook for all ratings has been revised to stable from positive.

The FSR has been upgraded to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the ICRs to "a-" from "bbb+" for the following members of Stewart Title Group:

    Stewart Title Guaranty Company
    Stewart Title Insurance Company ... Read more »

Starting Sunday and for Three Months

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police and the Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi announced that traffic fines and the DoT’s violations, “Mawaqif” on expired vehicles licenses can be paid in installments, starting tomorrow, Sunday June 1st and up to August 31st. This initiative is part of the efforts aimed at easing the burdens on community members, citizens and residents alike, and granting them the opportunity to avoid failure-to-pay penalties accumulated against their vehicles through the Federal Traffic and Licensing System.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, informed that all fines payment branches at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate and Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Re ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Finance and Support Services at the Ministry of Interior organized the annual 2014 meeting with suppliers and services providers in the auditorium at the ministry’s Headquarters.

Brigadier Saeed Salim Al Henki, Director General of Finance and Support Services, stressed the Ministry of Interior’s keenness to honor distinguished suppliers and communicate with different categories of partners and customers. He also noted that the initiative embodies the keenness to interact and communicate with distinguished suppliers; identifying and fulfilling their needs and addressing any problems or deficiency within the law.

Moreover, Brigadier Al Henki praised the suppliers’ effective contribution in achieving the Ministry of Interior’s objectives and enhancing the level of services. He also commended the efforts exerted by the Support and Rehabilitatio ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, has approved the assessment and periodic review plan at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector. This aims to periodically include improvement plans; so as to promote and spread the organizational excellence culture, improve and upgrade performance at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector to become one of the most distinguished sectors at the Ministry of Interior.

Major General Al Khaili said that the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector has launched a self-evaluation initiative in accordance with the Organizational Excellence Standards at the countrywide level, so as to achieve the MoI’s strategy 2014-2016 and to apply its methodologies.

He also indicated that the Strategy and Performance De ... Read more »

La cote améliorée reflète la progression continue des activités financières du groupe de sociétés Stewart

HOUSTON - Mercredi 4 Juin 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE-STC) a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'A.M. Best a rehaussé les notations des sociétés membres du Stewart Title Group (Stewart). Leur cote de solidité financière (FSR) est passée de B++ (bonne) à A (excellente) et leur cote de solvabilité d'émetteur (ICR) est passée de « bbb+ » à « a- ». A.M. Best a également rehaussé, de « bb+ » à « bbb- », la cote de solvabilité d'émetteur (ICR) de la société de portefeuille mère, Stewart Information Services Corporation. Les perspectives pour toutes les notations ont été révisées de positives à stables.

La notation FSR a été rehaussée de B++ (bonne) à A- (excellente) et la notation ICR de « bbb+ » à « a- » pour les membres suivants du Stewa ... Read more »

Modular PCs can connect to any screen using SlimPort

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014

COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2014

ICE Computer and Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. are announcing ICE’s xPC™ series of smartphone-sized, modular pocket PCs featuring a built-in SlimPort® interface solution from Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. during this week’s 2014 Computex show in Taipei, Taiwan.

The ultraportable xPC™ computer platform offers two versions, both of them using the Analogix SlimPort transmitter IC ANX7808: xPC™ PRO based on Intel Haswell/ Broadwell and xPC™ based on Intel Bay Trail platform.

“Today’s consumers are expecting smaller, cost-effective and more flexible computer platforms, as they are managing more and more content on the go,” said Scott Ma of ICE Computer. “Our xPC™ is compatible with the majority of displays, meaning that users can c ... Read more »

DUBAI, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mercredi 4 Juin 2014 [ME NewsWire]

- La société Thuraya télécommunications, un opérateur pionnier en matière de services mobiles par satellite (MSS) a étendu sa gamme de produits maritimes par  le lancement d'Atlas IP, un terminal par satellite haut débit riche en fonctionnalités.

Thuraya Atlas IP est le deuxième produit maritime spécifique lancé par Thuraya en 2014 conçu pour compléter le terminal à large bande Orion IP de  Thuraya, offrant des services de téléphonie  riches en fonctionnalités et des produits de transfert de données avec des fonctionnalités supplémentaires. Conçu et fabriqué pour Thuraya par Addvalue de Singapour, Thuraya IP Atlas offre des performances supérieures à celle des terminaux concurrents les plus coûteux, avec des caractéristiques supérieures et un coût inférieur. Capable du transfert des données IP standards  à des taux  allant jusqu'à 444kbps avec une  capacité de diffus ... Read more »

Les PC modulaires peuvent se connecter à n’importe quel écran à l’aide de SlimPort

ME NewsWire/Business Wire

SANTA CLARA, Californie - Mercredi 4 Juin 2014

COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2014

ICE Computer et Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. annoncent la série xPC™ de PC de poche modulaires de la taille d’un smartphone d’ICE munis de la solution interface SlimPort® intégrée d’Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. dans le cadre du salon 2014 Computex qui se tient cette semaine à Taipei, Taïwan.

La plateforme d’ordinateurs xPC™ ultraportables offre deux versions utilisant toutes les deux l’émetteur Analogix SlimPort IC ANX7808 : xPC™ PRO basé sur Intel Haswell/ Broadwell et xPC™ basé sur la plateforme Intel Bay Trail.

« Les consommateurs d’aujourd’hui demandent des plateformes informatiques plus compactes, rentables et plus flexibles car ils gèrent de plus en plus de contenu en d ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

H.E Mohammed Ould Ahmed Salem, Mauritania’s Minister of Interior and Decentralization praised the advanced levels that Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has achieved across its various facilities. He also expressed his and the accompanying delegation’s happiness for the opportunity to visit a number of police departments that have achieved significant developmental levels, to further advance the security and stability enjoyed by the United Arab Emirates.

The guest Minister and the accompanying delegation also reviewed the development efforts achieved at the Forensic Evidence Department of Abu Dhabi Police, the Police College, and the Security Support Section. Additionally, Major General  Misgharou Ould Sidi Ould Ghoueizy, Head of Groupement Général de la Sécurité des Routes (GGSR) at the Mauritania Ministry of Interior visited the Traffic and Patrols Directorate in Abu Dhabi Po ... Read more »