PARIS - Thursday, December 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - LFB S.A. announced today the achievement of patient enrollment target for PERSEPT 1, a multinational Phase 3 clinical trial of LR769, a novel recombinant form of human Factor VIIa, in adolescent and adult congenital hemophilia A or B patients with inhibitors. This Phase 3 trial study is being sponsored by LFB S.A.’s US subsidiary.

“We are very pleased to have reached our patient enrollment target so quickly,” said Christian Béchon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, LFB S.A. “This timely enrollment further establishes the support of the healthcare community and patients for an alternative to existing therapies. If ultimately approved by health authorities, LR769 will be the first new therapeutic option in more than 15 years for these very special hemophilia patients and the broader hemophilia community.”

PERSEPT 1 is an open-label, multicenter study designed ... Read more »

DUBLIN, Ireland - Thursday, December 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In a landmark study evaluating the addition of stent thrombectomy clot removal to pharmaceutical treatment for patients suffering an acute ischemic stroke (AIS), stent thrombectomy provided a significant clinical benefit when compared to pharmaceutical treatment alone. Results from the Multi center Randomized Clinical trial of Endovascular treatment for Acute ischemic stroke in the Netherlands (MR CLEAN) have been published online and will appear in the January 1 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine ("NEJM"). Findings were also presented at the World Stroke Congress, confirming the effectiveness of stent thrombectomy.

The MR CLEAN study evaluated 500 patients suffering from moderate to severe strokes and demonstrated that the addition of stent thrombectomy during early treatment doubled the likelihood of a good neurological outcome. The study also confirmed that there was ... Read more »

ZTE Star 2 Offers Superior Hands-Free Experience with Smarter Voice Control

GUANGZHOU, China. - Thursday, December 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

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(BUSINESS WIRE) ZTE, a global manufacturer of smartphones and mobile devices, held an official launch today in Guangzhou, China for the ZTE Star 2, its latest 4G LTE flagship voice controlled device. Key highlights of the ZTE Star 2 include intelligent system-level voice control, an enhanced mobile entertainment experience, and a brand new customizable UI.

“ZTE is pleased to announce the launch of the ZTE Star 2, which offers superior voice control functions that redefine the smartphone experience,” said Shi Lirong, Executive Director and President of ZTE Corporation. “Building on the success of Star 1, Star 2 represents the latest product from our biometrics voice integration strategy. ZTE is committed to changing people’s lives and how they interact with mobile devic ... Read more »

Thuraya XT-LITE addresses demand for an entry-level satellite phone making satellite connectivity more economical than ever before

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 15th 2014

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, today launched the industry’s best-value satellite phone, Thuraya XT-LITE. The entry-level satellite phone provides users with instant satellite connectivity at an unbeatable value. The Thuraya XT-LITE is built to make phone calls and send SMS messages in satellite mode anywhere under Thuraya’s comprehensive satellite network.

Rashid Baba, Director of Products at Thuraya, said: “Thuraya XT-LITE addresses the demands of users who need a simple satellite phone for work or travel in areas unserved by terrestrial networks. People need to stay connected no matter where they go and we will provide them with the most reliable and cost-effective way of doing ... Read more »

Tokyo - Jeudi 18 Décembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pendant huit jours, entre le jeudi 11 et le jeudi 18 décembre 2014, la tour Tokyo Skytree gérée par Tobu Tower Skytree (Siège social : Sumida Ward, Tokyo ; Président : Masaaki Ito) sera éclairée par une séquence d'illumination thématique intitulée « Les trois couleurs primaires de la lumière », développée en collaboration avec Panasonic Corporation pour commémorer le prix Nobel de physique, qui a été décerné le mercredi 10 décembre aux trois nobélisés japonais inventeurs de la diode électroluminescente (LED) bleue.

« Projet de promotion des éclaircies forestières de la montagne Shinoi »

L'illumination de la tour Tokyo Skytree, entièrement équipée de lampes LED, tente de restituer l'esthétique du Japon et l'histoire de la région ainsi que les liens communautaires. Elle se veut aussi symbole de son époque. De plus, grâce à sa performance basse consommation, e ... Read more »

A first-of-its-kind in the Middle East

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior hosted a ceremony in his office at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) to announce the launch of the Ministry of Interior’s brand new Innovation Website (www.uaeinnovation.ae). A first-of-its-kind in the Middle East, the website aims to spread the culture of innovation and encourage the participation of creative ideas.

HH Sheikh Saif urged the MoI’s staff members and customers to further endeavor to adopt creative and innovative ideas in a bid to upgrade the standards of police work and provide excellent services to the public. He also reiterated the higher leadership’s commitment to providing care and support for all innovative and distinguished individuals in the UAE.

The new website offers an online learning mater ... Read more »

Thuraya XT-LITE répond à la demande en téléphone satellitaire d'entrée de gamme donnant accès à une connexion par satellite la plus économique

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Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Jeudi 18 Décembre 2014

La société Thuraya Telecommunications,  l'un des leaders mondiaux en matière de services de téléphonie mobile par satellite, a  annoncé  aujourd'hui le  lancement  du meilleur  téléphone par satellite  dans le secteur, Thuraya XT-LITE. Ce téléphone  satellitaire d’entrée de gamme  offre aux utilisateurs une connectivité par satellite instantanée à un prix invincible. Thuraya XT-LITE est conçu pour passer des appels téléphoniques et envoyer des  SMS par satellitaire  à partir de tout endroit   couvert par le réseau satellitaire  de Thuraya.

Rashid Baba, directeur de la  production  chez Thuraya, a déclaré: "Thuraya XT-LITE répond aux demandes des u ... Read more »

STERLING, Virginie - Jeudi 18 Décembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--BringCom Incorporated a annoncé avoir reçu un nouveau contrat de 3,1 millions de dollars pour appuyer l’Operation United Assistance qui soutient les efforts des États-Unis et de la communauté internationale dans la lutte contre l’épidémie de fièvre hémorragique Ebola au Liberia et en Afrique de l’Ouest. Ce circuit a été mis en œuvre pour faciliter le traitement et les soins médicaux aux victimes de l’Ebola. Dans le cadre de ce contrat, BringCom fournira des services par faisceau hertzien et fibre optique pour une période de cinq (5) ans de Monrovia, au Liberia, à Ramstein-Miesenbach, en Allemagne, avec un calendrier de mise en œuvre qui fut très court.

La mise en œuvre du circuit des services d’assistance à la lutte contre l’épidémie de fièvre hémorragique Ebola, achevée dans un délai de deux semaines après l’attribution du contrat, a nécessité l&rsquo ... Read more »

CINCINNATI. - Tuesday, December 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) released its 16th annual sustainability report today, detailing projects and goals that are reducing the environmental footprint of the Company and of those who use its products, while improving social conditions for those with the greatest need.

The report underlines the Company’s commitment to create industry-leading value with brands and products that consumers prefer, while at the same time conserving resources, protecting the environment.

The report highlights P&G reaching its waste reduction goal six years early and its pulp certification goal a year early, and growing to 70 the number of global facilities delivering zero manufacturing waste to landfill (video). In addition, P&G delivered its 7 billionth liter of clean drinking water through The P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW) and delivered disaster ... Read more »

TOKYO - Wednesday, December 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) For 8 days from December 11th (Thurs) to 18th (Thurs), 2014, the Tokyo Skytree run by Tobu Tower Skytree (Headquarters: Sumida Ward, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito) will be lit by a special lighting sequence, the "3 Primary Colors of Light" developed in collaboration with Panasonic Corporation to commemorate the Nobel Prize in Physics, which was awarded on December 10th (Wed) to 3 Japanese Nobel Laureates for the invention of blue LEDs.

The illumination of the Tokyo Skytree, entirely fitted with LEDs, has endeavored to convey the aesthetics of Japan and the history of the area as well as communal ties. It also serves as a symbol of the times. Moreover, with its energy-saving performance, it is contributing to the conservation of the global environment.

The special lighting sequence featuring 3 primary colors (red, green, and blue) has been brought to life by the birth of blue LEDs, w ... Read more »

STERLING, Va. - Wednesday, December 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BringCom Incorporated, a leader in supplying innovative communications technologies, announced it has been awarded a new contract for $3.1 million in support of Operation United Assistance assisting United States and International efforts to combat the Ebola epidemic in Liberia and West Africa. This circuit was implemented to assist in the treatment and medical care of Ebola victims. The award calls for BringCom to provide managed wireless and fiber optic circuit services for five (5) years from Monrovia, Liberia to Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany with a very short implementation schedule

Implementation of the circuit for Ebola epidemic support services within the stringent delivery schedule of two weeks after contract award required the installation of microwave radios and equipment in Liberia as well as installation of equipment and coordination of connectivity and testing in multiple countr ... Read more »

Milestone Reflects Company’s Leadership in Mobile Display Connectivity

SANTA CLARA, Calif - Tuesday, December 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., today announced that it has now shipped more than 1 billion DisplayPort™ devices into the consumer electronics market. This important milestone underscores Analogix’s leadership in DisplayPort technology, which enables smartphones, tablets and notebooks to connect with the latest high-resolution TVs, projectors and monitors.

Analogix supplies a wide variety of DisplayPort digital media chips and IP cores, as well as full custom application-specific chips, to many of the world’s leading electronics brands, which use them primarily in internal display controllers and external connector ports.

Kewei Yang, Analogix Semiconductor’s chairman and CEO said the industry’s growing acceptance of DisplayPort technology has been a major reason for t ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan. - Tuesday, December 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) On December 13, 2014, Gamba Osaka, a J-League football club sponsored by Panasonic, beat Montedio Yamagata at the final match of the Emperor's Cup, a national championship that boasts the longest tradition in the nation's football history.

This year, Gamba Osaka had already claimed the "2014 J-League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup," an 18-team domestic league tournament, as well as the J-League title, prior to achieving the rare 'domestic treble.' Gamba Osaka is the only team to accomplish this feat since Kashima Antlers in 2000.

Last year, Gamba Osaka was relegated to J2. Although the team had managed to rejoin J1 this year, at one point it was once again threatened by relegation, having dropped to 16th place in the rankings. Even amongst the setbacks, the team has made an amazing comeback during the final leg to win the tournament.

At an unofficial ceremony hel ... Read more »

IBC2015

LONDON. - Wednesday, December 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) There is fierce competition for the prestigious IBC Innovation Awards, which represent the best of collaboration to use innovative technology to solve a real challenge. The call for nominations for the IBC2015 Innovation Awards is now open.

There are three categories in the IBC Innovation Awards: for the most innovative projects in Content Creation, Content Management and Content Delivery. Entries are invited from broadcasters and service providers, and from technology companies who are proud of their successful collaborations. The winners of an IBC Innovation Award receive international recognition for their ground breaking achievements. The nomination process is open now, and entries must be submitted by 21 February 2015. Details can be found at www.ibc.org/awards.

Shortlisted projects will be announced in mid-May. This timescale allows the finalists to maximise their mark ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 14th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) discussed the topics of transportation and road safety during a workshop held by the General Directorate of Strategy and Performance Development. The context for this review falls within the process of developing and updating the strategic plan of 2016-2020.

In his opening statements for the workshop, Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Human Resources in Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, said:  “This workshop is held at a very significant time –it is a time where it is necessary for us to review, update, and develop our strategic plans in light of the rapidly developing world and of our constant efforts to ensure that all living within the UAE enjoy a safe and secure life.”

He added: “The higher leadership has paid great attention to the construction of the strategic plan ... Read more »