ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire] A delegation from Al Ain Traffic Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police visited Tawam Hospital to check on the health condition of the injured in the Al Ain-Dubai Road accident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday and resulted in the death of three individuals and the injury of 23 others. Lieutenant Colonel Matar Abdullah Al Muhairi who headed the delegation, said that the visit aims to check on the health condition of individuals who sustain injuries in traffic accidents. “Such visits fall in line with the humanitarian duty, and aim to enhance communication and interaction with community members at all times and circumstances,” he noted; stressing that the injured are in stable condition and undergoing treatment. The injured praised the kind humanitarian gesture by the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate’s delegation, which touched their souls and brought happin ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japon - Dimanche 4 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation a annoncé aujourd'hui que la société avait conçu un laser bleu-violet à semi-conducteur fonctionnant à une puissance de sortie de 4,5 W, soit une puissance 1,5 fois supérieure à celle du laser conventionnel, même à 60 °C, température de fonctionnement maximum des lasers en général.　 Il peut également osciller grâce à une efficience élevée en termes de conversion énergétique, qui est 1,2 fois supérieure à celle des lasers conventionnels. Ces performances ont été rendues possibles grâce à la technologie unique d'emballage à double flux de chaleur de Panasonic, qui permet d'améliorer la dissipation de la chaleur. Ce nouveau laser permettra aux systèmes d'application laser, tels que l'éclairage des véhicules et l'éclairage industriel, ainsi que les équipements d'usinage lasers, de présenter une taille réduite et de consommer moins d'énergie. D'une manière générale, la puissance de sortie des laser ... Read more »

LONDON - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--ICSA Boardroom Apps announced its continued growth, surpassing 500 clients across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) all using BoardPad, the industry-leading paperless meeting and document collaboration solution to securely distribute board and meeting documents. This milestone comes off the back of a number of significant investments in the EMEA region, including the opening of a new office in Frankfurt, Germany. The office launch was a result of a strong customer base already established in that region and the location being strategically key to BoardPad’s on-going commitment to clients and additional exciting business opportunities. As part of BoardPad’s growth strategy, the latest product update for iPads now supports nine languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.). This development is a response to the continuous global growth. One of BoardP ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] As part of the TPG Group’s strategy to strengthen its corporate client offering throughout the Gulf, TPG Publishing has announced the acquisition of the Dubai based event company; élan productions. Combining the two businesses will provide TPG’s corporate clients with an impeccable ‘turn key’ solution for any major event being considered for award ceremonies, company anniversaries, new product launches or gala dinners, with TPG Managing Director, Eddie Rayner, stating: “We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with élan over many years - in both the UK and Dubai. They are consummate professionals – possessing great vision with stunning attention to detail. The opportunity to bring élan into the TPG group was an opportunity too good to miss. I am delighted with this development.” élan, is an established high profile International event company, with such blue-chip clients as Emaar, Emirates, Christian Di ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has developed a blue-violet semiconductor laser operating at output power of 4.5 W, which is 1.5 times higher than that of the conventional one even at 60ºC, the maximum operating temperature for lasers in general.　 It can also oscillate with the high energy conversion efficiency, which is 1.2 times higher than that of conventional lasers. This has been made possible by Panasonic’s unique double heat flow packaging technology that improves the heat dissipation. This newly-developed laser will help laser application systems, such as vehicle and industrial lighting as well as laser machining equipment, to be made smaller and consume less power. In general, the output power of semiconductor lasers decreases as the laser chip temperature rises. In addition, because the temperature is the determining factor for the laser reliability (because the laser function reliabilit ... Read more »

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee joins building dedication at 1275 Market Street SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) President and CEO Kevin Yeaman and San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee today dedicated Dolby’s new headquarters at 1275 Market Street. Located in the Mid-Market neighborhood, the building is a working lab, a vertical village and a place where art meets science in inspiring ways. “San Francisco has been our home for more than four decades,” said Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. “When we decided to build a new, bigger headquarters to accommodate our growth, we took the opportunity to create a space that embodies who we are and what we do and empowers our staff to do their best work. We’re proud to be a member of the San Francisco community and a part of revitalizing Mid-Market. From this neighborhood, we plan to transform audio, video and voice experiences for the world.” “I’m excited to help ... Read more »

New ready-made automotive development offering enables solution providers to create stunning UIs at the fraction of time HELSINKI - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, The Qt Company, creators of the Qt cross-platform development framework, together with its partners KDAB and Pelagicore announced the Qt Automotive Suite, a new product to support common In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) system development needs of automotive OEMs and Tier1’s. Today’s automakers and suppliers want to deliver an in-car experience that keeps drivers connected and informed. An experience where they can leverage a range of devices, services and where drivers can extend their work and their home into their vehicle through the connected car. Software technology is shaping the future of automotive and the user experience is what is in focus. By combining proven components and tools used in the industry into a single offering, The Qt Automotive Suite meets the needs of automotive sof ... Read more »

Nest Weave Enables Direct Communication Between Devices; Yale Reinvents Door Lock Using Nest Weave PALO ALTO, Calif - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire] New Camera API Lets Developers Work with Nest Cam; August, Mimo, Petnet, Philips hue and Skybell Launch First Nest Cam Integrations (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nest Labs, Inc. (www.nest.com), architect of the thoughtful home, today announced a number of updates to the Works with Nest program, making it the most comprehensive platform for developers building connected home products. Specific updates include: Nest Weave – Developed by Nest and previously used in only Nest products, this communication protocol lets devices talk directly to each other and to Nest products. Nest Weave solves many issues associated with connecting products in the home, including the ability to connect power-constrained devices as well as devices that require low latency and redundancy. The Linus lock by Yale is the first Works with Nest product to use Nest W ... Read more »

« Des voyages qui transforment » Le slogan reflète l'objectif de DFW : inviter les clients à franchir une nouvelle étape dans leur voyage vers la découverte, la rencontre et l'épanouissement AÉROPORT de DFW, Texas - Dimanche 4 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--L'aéroport international de Dallas-Fort Worth a révélé sa nouvelle marque, qui incarne l'esprit accueillant de DFW en tant que plaque tournante internationale et invite les clients à vivre de nouvelles expériences de voyage. La nouvelle marque de DFW et son slogan « Des voyages qui transforment » ont été dévoilés aujourd'hui au siège de l'aéroport devant les employés et les membres de la collectivité. Parmi les participants au lancement de la marque, figuraient le maire de Dallas, Mike Rawlings, le maire de Fort Worth, Betsy Price, le président du conseil de DFW, Lillie Biggins, les membres du conseil d'administration et le président-directeur général, Sean Donohue. La marque actuelle de l'aéroport DFW a été introdu ... Read more »

FRANKFURT, Germany - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- DE-CIX today launches its new Internet exchange in Istanbul, Turkey. DE-CIX Istanbul will be operated by DE-CIX Istanbul Network Connections LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DE-CIX International AG. The new Istanbul exchange will deliver carrier and data center-neutral Internet exchange services in Turkey, the Caucasus region, Persia and the Middle East. DE-CIX Istanbul will locate the first presence of its new platform in the MedNautilus building, a multi-tenant and carrier-neutral facility. The building houses colocation operators across several floors, including MedNautilus (part of the Telecom Italia Sparkle group), Turkcell/Superonline and Verizon. All of the other data center floors will be DE-CIX-enabled. The building is also served with capacity from all of the major national Turkish and a large number of international carriers. This includes being a landing station for the MedNautilus ... Read more »

ReSound Enya™ vient compléter la gamme la plus solide disponible sur le marché des solutions auditives et démontre l'engagement de ReSound à faire une réelle différence dans la vie des personnes atteintes de déficiences auditives COPENHAGUE, Danemark - Dimanche 4 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--ReSound a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement international de sa gamme ReSound Enya de prothèses auditives, rendant ainsi accessibles ses technologies auditives novatrices à la pointe du marché à davantage de personnes atteintes de déficiences auditives. Pour la première fois et alors que celles-ci correspondaient auparavant aux classes de prix les plus élevées, ReSound met à disposition son expertise en matière d'acoustique et ses technologies sans fil novatrices et renommées au travers de solutions à prix moins élevés. ReSound Enya vous apporte une excellente qualité acoustique grâce à des modèles discrets et durables conçus pour répondre aux exigences d'un mode de vie actif et di ... Read more »

“Travel. Transformed.” Reflects DFW’s Aim of Inviting Customers to What’s Next on Their Journey to Discover, Connect and Grow DFW AIRPORT, Texas - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport revealed its new brand, capturing the welcoming spirit of DFW as a global superhub and inviting customers to experience travel in new ways. The new DFW brand and its tagline “Travel. Transformed.” were unveiled today at the Airport Headquarters to employees and community members. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151001006254/en/ Participating in the brand launch were Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, DFW Board Chair Lillie Biggins, members of the Board of Directors and CEO Sean Donohue. DFW Airport's current brand was introduced nearly 15 years ago. Since then, DFW has opened its world-class international Terminal D, Grand Hyatt and Skylin ... Read more »

GENÈVE - Dimanche 4 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Un groupe de 28 présidents-directeurs généraux et de dirigeants d’associations de l’industrie aéronautique a envoyé aujourd'hui une lettre ouverte aux gouvernements qui s’engagent sur des mesures en faveur du climat, les appelant à adopter une approche commune pour mettre en œuvre des réductions maximales d’émissions de CO2 dans le secteur de l’aviation. Ce groupe les exhorte notamment à approuver une mesure pertinente, fondée sur le marché, pour les émissions dans l’aviation, qui devrait être convenue par les gouvernements lors d’une réunion de l’agence des Nations Unies spécialisée dans l’aviation organisée dans un an. Cette lettre est disponible sur le site www.enviro.aero/openletter. L’aéronautique a été le premier secteur des transports à avoir défini des objectifs mondiaux pour gérer de façon proactive son impact sur le changement climatique, en 2008. Le détail des mesures prises est consultable sur le site www.env ... Read more »

PARIS - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- BNP Paribas is running a trial of OT MOTION CODE™ with 1000 French customers. The dynamic security code solution replaces the 3-digit static code located on the back of the card, used to confirm online payments. The dynamic security code is designed to effectively combat payment card fraud, in which hackers obtain the payment information used when consumers make purchases online. The dynamic code changes regularly, meaning that it is impossible to reuse. To carry out the trial, BNP Paribas chose Oberthur Technologies’ OT MOTION CODE™ solution. The payment cards have a screen on their back displaying a security code that is regularly refreshed. This dynamic security code strengthens the security of online payments for BNP Paribas customers, without the slightest change to their customer experience. Marc Espagnon, Head of Payment and Cash Management at BNP Paribas said: “The trial is fully in line with BNP Paribas’ desi ... Read more »

Cinq grands chefs Waldorf Astoria vont collaborer avec des chefs demi-finalistes du concours Rising Star de la James Beard Foundation en vue de créer le prochain plat emblématique MCLEAN, Virginie - Dimanche 4 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Suite au démarrage du programme en 2014, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts annonce aujourd’hui la deuxième saison de Taste of Waldorf Astoria, un programme culinaire mondial organisé en partenariat avec la James Beard Foundation (JBF), la principale organisation d’arts culinaires des États-Unis. Cet automne, la recherche du prochain plat emblématique se poursuit avec un nouveau groupe de cinq chefs demi-finalistes du concours Rising Star de la JBF, soigneusement sélectionnés, envoyés dans cinq nouvelles destinations Waldorf Astoria participantes à travers le monde : Amsterdam, La Nouvelle-Orléans, Pékin, Jérusalem et Orlando. « Nous sommes enthousiasmés de nous associer avec la James Beard Foundation pour une deuxième année dans le ca ... Read more »

ReSound Enya™ Completes Industry’s Strongest Portfolio of Hearing Solutions, Demonstrates Commitment to Making a True Difference for People Living with Hearing Loss COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- ReSound today announced the global launch of the ReSound Enya family of hearing aids, making the company’s industry-leading, innovative hearing technologies accessible to even more people living with hearing loss. For the first time, the company is making its renowned sound expertise and innovative wireless technologies, which were previously reserved to the highest price points, available in lower priced solutions. ReSound Enya delivers excellent sound quality in discreet, durable models designed to meet the challenges of a rich, active lifestyle. With ReSound Enya, users have access to the category’s best available performance without sacrificing comfort and ease of use. ReSound is the first in the industry to build advanced connectivit ... Read more »

GENEVA. - Wednesday, September 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- A group of 28 aviation industry chief executive officers and association leaders has today sent an open letter to governments committing to climate action and calling for a joint approach to help deliver maximum CO2 emissions reductions in the aviation sector. In particular, the industry group urged action to approve a meaningful market-based measure for aviation emissions, expected to be agreed by governments at a meeting of the United Nations specialised aviation agency in one year’s time. The letter is available at www.enviro.aero/openletter. Aviation was the first transport sector which set global goals to proactively manage its climate change impact, in 2008. Details of actions being undertaken can be found at www.enviro.aero/climatesolutions. These goals include capping net CO2 emissions from 2020 through a global market-based measure being developed at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) ... Read more »

LONDON. - Wednesday, September 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SmartStream, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM®) specialist, today announced the release of TLM Reconciliations Premium v.2.5 – this new version provides a new reconciliation package for Short Term Investment Funds (STIF) and provides enriched services for ETD (Exchange Traded Derivatives), OTC (Over the Counter) and NAV (Net Asset Value) reconciliations. This most recent release delivers significant performance increases, above 40%, with highly scalable deployment options across data loading, transformation and matching services. With TLM Reconciliations Premium available in a variety of flexible deployment options, from on-site, cloud based or a fully managed service, organisations are now able to reduce the total-cost-of-ownership in ways that were never before possible. Darryl Twiggs, EVP Product Management, SmartStream, states: “Complexity and the rise in volumes for reconciliations has l ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation today announced that it developed gallium nitride (GaN) diodes that can not only operate at a high current that is four times greater than that tolerated by conventional silicon carbide (SiC) diodes*1, but also operate at low voltages by virtue of their low turn-on voltage. Production of the new diodes was made possible via a newly developed hybrid structure composed of separately embedded structure comprised of a low-voltage unit and a high-current-capable unit, in preparation for high voltage conditions. Conventional silicon (Si) diodes are limited with regard to reducing switching losses. On the other hand, diodes based on SiC, a compound that is considered as a promising next-generation power semiconductor, as well as GaN, require an increased chip area to achieve high-current operations, thus posing limitations on the reduction of switching losses and size owing to increased operating ... Read more »

Five Waldorf Astoria Master Chefs to Collaborate with James Beard Foundation Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chefs to Create Next Iconic Dish MCLEAN, Va. - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the program’s 2014 debut, today Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announces the second year of Taste of Waldorf Astoria, a global culinary program in partnership with the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the United States’ foremost culinary arts organization. This fall, the search for the next iconic dish continues with a fresh group of five hand-selected JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist chefs dispatching to five new participating Waldorf Astoria destinations around the globe, including Amsterdam, New Orleans, Beijing, Jerusalem, and Orlando. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the James Beard Foundation for a second year on Taste of Waldorf Astoria, a program that celebrates and nurtures our culinary heritage,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head, Waldorf Astoria Hote ... Read more »

Emma Bunton, célébrité internationale et ambassadrice de l’UNICEF, se joint à Pampers et à l’UNICEF pour évoquer les 10 ans de partenariat qui ont contribué à protéger la vie de millions de femmes et de leurs bébés NEW YORK - Dimanche 4 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--On estime que 500.000 nouveau-nés ont été sauvés et que 100 millions de femmes et leurs nouveau-nés ont été protégés de la maladie mortelle qu’est le tétanos maternel et néonatal grâce à un partenariat qui dure depuis 10 ans entre Pampers® et l’UNICEF. Les deux partenaires ont marqué aujourd'hui le dixième anniversaire de leur collaboration en célébrant leurs efforts conjoints, qui ont contribué à éliminer le tétanos maternel et néonatal dans 17 pays, grâce au succès de l’initiative ‘1 Paquet = 1 Vaccin’. Emma Bunton, depuis longtemps porte-parole de la campagne 1 Paquet de couches acheté = 1 Vaccin financé, a retrouvé Pampers et l’UNICEF lors d’un sommet mondial organisé à New York pour fêter les progrès ... Read more »