Soutenue par des opérateurs mobiles, des équipementiers et des sociétés Internet des Objets, la ‘Mobile IoT Initiative’ contribuera à booster le marché des réseaux LPWA grâce à des solutions commerciales attendues en 2016

LONDRES - Dimanche 23 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--La GSMA a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir mis en place un nouveau projet, « Mobile IoT Initiative », soutenu par 26 opérateurs mobiles, équipementiers, fournisseurs de chipset, de modules et d’infrastructures leaders à l’échelle mondiale, une initiative conçue pour favoriser l’utilisation des solutions LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) dans le spectre sous licence. Le nouveau groupe travaillera à accélérer la disponibilité commerciale de la technologie IoT mobile en facilitant les démonstrations, les validations de concept et les essais pour une sélection de technologies LPWA complémentaires sur le spectre sous licence. Elle fournira aussi une analyse e ... Read more »

ZTE s’est vu délivrer plus de 2000 brevets liés aux terminaux en Europe et en Amérique du Nord

SHANGHAI - Jeudi 20 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZTE, un fabricant mondial majeur d’appareils mobiles, a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir déposé plus de 50 nouvelles demandes de brevets essentiels pour son téléphone vedette, l’Axon. Des versions de l’Axon sont actuellement disponibles aux États-Unis et en Chine ; elles ont renforcé la position de ZTE, fabricant chinois le plus performant sur le marché américain.

« L’Axon, le premier smartphone vedette de ZTE à l’échelle mondiale, est notre atout majeur pour devenir un fournisseur de smartphones leader sur nos marchés cibles dans le monde », a déclaré Adam Zeng, le PDG de ZTE Mobile Device.

L’Axon est le résultat de plus de 10 ans d’innovation technologique chez ZTE ; il a été largement salué comme étant l’un des smartphones technolo ... Read more »

RICHMOND, Virginie - Jeudi 20 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Afton Chemical Corporation a reçu l’approbation du conseil d’administration de NewMarket Corporation pour lancer la construction de la deuxième phase de son installation de fabrication d’additifs chimiques sur l’île de Jurong, à Singapour. La construction de la première phase (préalablement annoncée en juillet 2012) devrait se terminer d’ici la fin de 2015. La deuxième phase, qui inclut la construction d’unités de production de composantes additionnelles viendra plus que doubler l’investissement d’Afton à Jurong, pour un total d’environ 400 millions SGD. Il est prévu que cette nouvelle phase sera complétée en 2017.

« Nos clients d’Asie Pacifique apportent de nouveaux défis qui nécessitent des solutions particulières. Cet investissement nous permettra de satisfaire notre vision de solutions personnalisées d’une région à une aut ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Clubs Department of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has concluded the activities of the ‘Friends of the Police’ summer program. A total of 347 sons and daughters of Abu Dhabi Police personnel participated in the program; with 225 students from Abu Dhabi and 122 from Al Ain. The program activities included recreational visits, cruises, a number of police department tours, and archery practice.

Colonel Aref Saif Al Shamesi, Head of the Clubs Department, highlighted that the experience with the Abu Dhabi Police was an overall success and a positive way to keep children occupied during their leisure time throughout the summer vacation. “The activities of the ‘Friends of the Police’ program, which are held at the end of each academic semester, are educational, cultural, and recreational. These activities additionally foster a sense of responsibility, and en ... Read more »

Shabih Ul Hassnain to help SOHO and SMB Networking Vendor Grow its Retail and Wholesale Channel Business

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, August 19th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

TP-LINK Technologies Co Ltd, a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and wireless solutions, has announced the appointment of Shabih Ul Hassnain as the new Channel Manager for UAE.

In this new role, Hassnain will drive and manage TP-LINK’s entire UAE channel business and support the retail and wholesale markets.

According to the company which supplies a broad range of products to consumers and small businesses, including Wireless solution, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters, Hassnain’s appointment as the new channel manager for the UAE will help TP-LINK to cement its footprint in the SMB segment in the country.

Denny Liang, Vice President, TP-LINK Middle East and Africa ... Read more »

Client Confidence and Dedicated Employees Propel SaaS Treasury Management Progress

SAN DIEGO - Wednesday, August 19th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kyriba Corp., the global leader in cloud Proactive Treasury Management, announced that it now has more than 1,000 organizations and 45,000 users worldwide, making it the world’s largest single platform treasury management software solution. Kyriba added nearly 100 new clients in the first half of 2015. More than any other single platform treasury management software, corporations trust Kyriba to optimize their cash, manage their risk, and work their capital.

“The rapid growth of Kyriba would not be possible without the confidence of our world-class clients, staff, and investors,” said Jean-Luc Robert, chairman and CEO of Kyriba. “Treasurers rely on Kyriba to be a strategic business partner to their organizations, and we are proud to be a part of their success. Also, driving Kyriba&rs ... Read more »

Patricia Watson va succéder au directeur de l'information de longue date, Ken Tye, qui avait annoncé son départ à la retraite en début d'année

COLUMBUS, Géorgie - Jeudi 20 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--TSYS (NYSE : TSS) a annoncé aujourd'hui que Patricia A. Watson, vétéran de l'industrie des services financiers avec 17 années d'expérience, a été nommée première vice-présidente exécutive et directrice de l'information, poste qu'elle endossera à compter du 14 septembre.

« Patty est très respectée au sein de l'industrie des services financiers et elle a à son actif une impressionnante liste de compétences et de succès. C'est une femme leader qui a fait ses preuves et qui reflète clairement le cœur-même de TSYS, par sa défense préoccupée et active des personnes au sein de sa communauté et du monde en général », a déclaré M. Troy Woods, directeur général de TSYS. « Je suis ravi de l'accueillir au ... Read more »

Le kabuki arrive à Las Vegas d'une toute nouvelle façon grâce à la technologie numérique

LAS VEGAS - Jeudi 20 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation a réalisé l'une des plus grandes projections sur écran d'eau au monde en fournissant un soutien spécial au spectacle de kabuki qui s'est tenu du 14 au 16 août à l'Hôtel Bellagio, dont MGM Resorts International est propriétaire. Produit par Shochiku Co, Ltd. et intitulé « Panasonic présente un spectacle de kabuki aux fontaines du Bellagio :  Koi-Tsukami » (Lutte avec une carpe), l'évènement a utilisé seize projecteurs Panasonic PT-DZ21K (luminosité :  20 000 lumens), brisant les records précédents de projections sur écran d'eau. Les projecteurs Panasonic ont infusé les fontaines de l'hôtel Bellagio de projections gigantesques atteignant un maximum de 18 mètres (59 pieds) de hauteur et environ 300 mètres (984 pieds) de largeur — pratiquemen ... Read more »

ZTE granted more than 2000 terminal-related patents in Europe and North America

SHANGHAI - Thursday, August 20th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, today announced that it has applied for over 50 new core patents for its global flagship Axon phone. ZTE Axon versions are currently available in the U.S. and China, and have reinforced ZTE’s position as the most successful Chinese manufacturer in the U.S. market.

“Axon is ZTE’s first global flagship smartphone series, and is our key to becoming a top smartphone vendor in our focus markets across the globe,” said Adam Zeng, CEO, ZTE Mobile Device.

Axon is the result of over ten years of technological innovation at ZTE and has been widely acclaimed as one of the most technologically advanced smartphone products from a Chinese manufacturer to date. For the Axon phone, ZTE has filed applications for over 50 new core patents, which inc ... Read more »

Kabuki comes to Las Vegas in a whole new way with digital technology

LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, August 19th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation has achieved one of the world’s largest water screen projections as it provided special support for a Kabuki performance held August 14–16 at the Bellagio Hotel, owned by MGM Resorts International. Produced by Shochiku Co, Ltd. and titled “Panasonic Presents Kabuki Spectacle at Fountains of Bellagio: Koi-Tsukami” (Fight with a Carp), the event used sixteen Panasonic PT-DZ21K projectors (brightness: 20,000 lumens) to break previous records for water screen projections. The Panasonic projectors infused the Bellagio Hotel’s fountains with gigantic projections reaching a maximum of 18 meters (59 feet) in height and about 300 meters (984 feet) in width—almost the size of three U.S. pro football fields.

[VIDEO] KABUKI Spectacle + Panasonic Projector @ Las Vegas https:// ... Read more »

Rob Mee will succeed Paul Maritz as CEO. Paul Maritz will remain on Pivotal’s Board of Directors as Executive Chairman. Pivotal announces record Pivotal Cloud Foundry financial results

SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, August 19th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Summary

    Rob Mee will succeed Paul Maritz as Chief Executive Officer of Pivotal.
    Paul Maritz has been appointed Executive Chairman of Pivotal’s Board of Directors.
    Pivotal Cloud Foundry has crossed $100 million in annual bookings run-rate.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pivotal announced today their board of directors has appointed Rob Mee as Chief Executive Officer. Rob Mee recently served as Pivotal’s Executive Vice President of Products and Research & Development. As CEO, Rob Mee succeeds Paul Maritz, who will remain with Pivotal and serve on Pivotal’s board of directors in the newly created position of Executive Chairman.

Watson to succeed long-time CIO Ken Tye who announced his retirement earlier this year

COLUMBUS, Ga - Tuesday, August 18th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TSYS (NYSE: TSS) today announced that Patricia A. Watson, a 17-year veteran of the financial services industry, has been named senior executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) effective September 14.

“Patty is well respected throughout the financial services industry, brings an impressive roster of skills and successes, is a demonstrated leader and clearly reflects the heart of TSYS as a concerned and active advocate for the people in her community and the world,” said M. Troy Woods, chairman, president and chief executive officer, TSYS. “I am thrilled to welcome her to the TSYS executive leadership team, and I know she will set the enterprise technology agenda to enable and deliver future global growth at TSYS.”

Watson comes to TSYS with more than 17 ... Read more »