Quintiles Receives Third Technology Security Award from IDG’s CSO Magazine

Quintiles’ Risk Mitigation Strategy Recognized in CSO50

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C - Thursday, February 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quintiles announced today that it has been named to the 2015 CSO50 by IDG's CSO magazine in recognition of the company’s risk mitigation strategy managing Windows XP security challenges.

CSO commended the Quintiles team for its innovative defense-in-depth model which minimized security risks for business-critical applications dependent on Windows XP, delivering secure and segmented platforms while protecting critical company assets.

“This was an innovative solution to a problem that presents significant security concerns for many organizations around the world,” said Quintiles Chief Information Security Officer Patricia Collins Weedon. “Quintiles has launched many innovative customer solutions that require our team to think beyond current cyber security, compliance, and data protection challenges. We are honored to receive this award in recognition for the sterling work our world-class security team undertakes 24 x 7,” Weedon added.

Each year, the CSO50 Awards recognize 50 organizations for security projects and initiatives that demonstrate outstanding business value and thought leadership. Nominations are scored on a uniform set of criteria by a panel of judges including security leaders, industry experts, and academics. The final winning selections are made by CSO's editors based on this scoring process.

“For the third year in a row, outstanding organizations demonstrating innovation, creativity and understanding of business value in security were chosen from a large pool of submissions." said Joan Goodchild, editor, CSO. "We congratulate this year's CSO50 winners and applaud them for setting the bar high for security's role in providing value and ROI in business."

About Quintiles

Quintiles (NYSE: Q), a Fortune 500 company, is the world’s largest provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services. With a network of more than 32,000 employees conducting business in approximately 100 countries, we helped develop or commercialize all of 2013’s top-100 best-selling drugs on the market. Quintiles applies the breadth and depth of our service offerings along with extensive therapeutic, scientific and analytics expertise to help our customers navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment as they seek to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of better healthcare outcomes. To learn more about Quintiles, please visit www.quintiles.com.

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New GSMA Report Examines Gender Diversity in the Telecommunications Sector

LONDON - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today released a new report, “Accelerating the Digital Economy: Gender Diversity in the Telecommunications Sector”, which offers a snapshot of the gender balance within companies across the industry. Developed by A.T. Kearney1, the study aims to provide a baseline for workforce evolution, share best practices and support the industry in shaping workplaces that take full advantage of gender diversity.

“The rapidly evolving mobile industry is at the centre of the digital revolution and has a huge impact on social and economic advancement. To maintain this pace of growth and innovation, we need to match the requirements of our workforce with the opportunities ahead,” said Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA. “This report highlights the benefits of a balanced workforce, but also underscores that a gender gap still exists in our industry. Now is the time for the telecommunications sector to focus on attracting more women to avoid a shortfall in the future talent pipeline and help bridge the gender divide.”

The report highlights that despite some advances in women’s representation and progression in the workplace, there is still significant work needed to bridge the gender gap in the telecommunications industry. Key findings from the research show that:

    Female participation in the telecommunications workforce varies widely, ranging from 10 per cent to 52 per cent amongst companies sampled;
    In three-quarters of telecommunications companies surveyed, women accounted for less than 40 per cent of the workforce; and
    There are notable regional differences among sampled companies, with those in the Americas outperforming their counterparts elsewhere in terms of female representation.

“The research highlights that every company in the telecommunications industry approaches gender diversity from a different starting point and has different country hurdles to overcome,” said Dr Maria Molina, Principal, A.T. Kearney. “The industry needs to be more systematic and relentless in sharing and adopting best practices with a full commitment to a diverse workforce while respecting local cultural norms and legal obligations.”

The report finds that industry-wide collaboration and transparency, through mechanisms such as annual indexing and sharing of best practices, will also be critical to assessing the ongoing state of the sector and maintaining momentum.

Women in Leadership

The research findings also reveal that the gender gap becomes more pronounced with seniority. Among those surveyed in all regions except North America, on average less than 20 per cent of senior leadership positions are held by women. In most regions excluding North America, the proportion of women at senior level is generally half of those at entry level. For the African companies in the study, less than one in 10 of their senior leaders are women.

One potential explanation for the low female representation at senior levels is the education and skills gap around science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). A recent report on member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed that the share of women with science and engineering degrees was only 38 per cent and 25 per cent respectively2.

Benefits of Gender-Diverse Workforces

Over the years, substantial research has shown that companies with a healthy, gender-diverse workforce are better able to innovate and outperform competition. Studies reveal that gender-diverse organisations are 45 per cent more likely to improve market share, achieve 53 per cent higher returns on equity and are 70 per cent more likely to report successfully capturing new markets3.

In addition to the financial benefits, other advantages of a diverse workforce include the impact on the business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) segments of the market. While most companies target women as end users, few effectively leverage female talent to identify what these end users want and need4. However, companies that employ women in the workplace can improve the likelihood of success for new products and services by 144 per cent5.

Addressing the Digital Gender Divide

In order to support the industry in its efforts to move towards a more equitable gender balance, the report highlights best practices across the ‘employee journey’, such as:

    Awareness and outreach programmes to equip young girls and women with the skills and inspiration needed to pursue a career in STEM and relevant qualifications;
    Tailored job descriptions, gender-balanced applicant quotas and balanced recruitment panels;
    Initiatives perceived as added value for both men and women, such as flexible working arrangements;
    Formal succession planning, sponsoring mentor programmes, unconscious-bias training and gender-specific training; and
    Returnships (return-to-work internships) and phase-back programmes to fill the talent pipelines, particularly at management levels.

The report highlights a number of existing initiatives designed to address the gender gap in the ICT sector. For example, through the #InspireHerMind campaign and Girls Who Code camp, the Verizon Foundation is making progress in altering stereotypes and equipping schoolchildren with the inspiration and skills they need to pursue a career in STEM. Intel also recently announced that it plans to invest US $300 million to help build a talent pipeline with a goal to achieve full representation of women and under-represented minorities by 2020.

However, whilst the initiatives and implementation of good practices are crucial, the report finds that a holistic strategy focused on transforming company culture and mindset is essential to workplace evolution. The GSMA’s Connected Women programme6 supports cultivating wider change and promotes the greater inclusion of women across the mobile industry, as consumers, employees and leaders.

“Corporate culture plays an important role in any existing gender imbalance. However, governments and policymakers, alongside industry stakeholders, should also play their part in creating sustainable gender diversity in vibrant sectors such as telecommunications,” continued Bouverot. “Ultimately we need to work together to mobilise more women to recognise the myriad opportunities for their talents in the mobile and ICT industry.”

To access the report please visit: www.gsma.com/gender-diversity.

-ENDS-

Notes to Editors

1 GSMA and A.T. Kearney conducted an international study of 54 companies during October and November 2014, focusing on the telecommunications sector and drawing insights from other best-practice industries. 85 per cent were telecommunications companies and 15 per cent were Internet and hi-tech companies. Telecommunications companies were defined as having fixed or mobile network operations, or both. They averaged 12,900 employees and were regionally distributed as follows: Africa (17 per cent), Asia Pacific (21 per cent), Europe (19 per cent), Latin America (9 per cent), Middle East (19 per cent) and North America (15 per cent). Interviewees included Global Diversity and Inclusion Directors, HR Directors and CEOs of Mobility.

2 Source: OECD, “Society at a Glance”, 24 September 2014. OECD member countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxemburg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovac Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States.

3 Sources: “How Women Drive Innovation and Growth”, Harvard Business Review, 2013. “The Bottom Line: Corporate Performance and Women’s Representation on Boards”, Catalyst 2011.

4 Source: “The Rise of the Female Economy in B2B”, A.T. Kearney in association with the Confederation of British Industry, 2014.

5 Source: “How Women Drive Innovation and Growth”, Harvard Business Review, 2013.

6 The GSMA Connected Women programme works with partners to deliver socio-economic benefits to women and the broader mobile ecosystem through greater inclusion of women across the industry. The programme is focused on increasing women’s access to and use of mobile phones and life-enhancing mobile services in developing markets, as well as closing the digital skills gender gap, attracting and retaining female talent, and encouraging female leadership in technology on a global basis. Find out more at http://www.gsma.com/connectedwomen.

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.

Contacts

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Duff & Phelps Completes Acquisition of American Appraisal

NEW YORK - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Duff & Phelps Corporation, the premier global valuation and corporate finance advisor, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of American Appraisal Associates, Inc., a global full-service valuation and fixed asset management advisor.

Noah Gottdiener, Duff & Phelps' Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are delighted to complete this transaction and to begin realizing the full promise of this acquisition. Through this combination we now have a valuation practice that spans every asset class, offered in dozens of markets around the world. We look forward to ensuring that our clients benefit from our unique positioning within the global valuation market."

The American Appraisal brand will transition to Duff & Phelps over the next year. American Appraisal’s Real Estate Advisory Group (“REAG”), which becomes a division of Duff & Phelps with this transaction, will continue to operate under the REAG brand name.

About Duff & Phelps

Duff & Phelps is the premier global valuation and corporate finance advisor with expertise in complex valuation, dispute and legal management consulting, M&A, restructuring, and governance and regulatory consulting. The firm’s more than 2,000 employees serve a diverse range of clients from offices around the world. For more information, visit www.duffandphelps.com.

M&A advisory and capital raising services in the United States are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Pagemill Partners is a Division of Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC. M&A advisory and capital raising services in the United Kingdom and Germany are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities Ltd., which is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

About American Appraisal

American Appraisal is a leading valuation and related advisory services firm that provides expertise in all classifications of tangible and intangible assets. It comprises 900 employees, operating from cities throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and South America. Its portfolio of services focuses on four key competencies: Valuation, Transaction Consulting, Real Estate Advisory and Fixed Asset Management. For more information, visit www.american-appraisal.com.

Contacts

Duff & Phelps/American Appraisal

Marty Dauer,

+1 212-871-2116

marty.dauer@duffandphelps.com



or

REAG

Paola Ricciardi,

+39 348 320 9023

pricciardi@reag-aa.com

 

Air Wing Rescues an Asian Who Suffered a Fractured Neck onboard of a Ship

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A search and rescue airplane of the Abu Dhabi Police Air Wing Department, rescued a 37-years-old Asian man who suffered a fractured neck in an accident that took place on board of a ship four nautical miles away from the Emirate of Sharjah.

The Operations Room of the Sharjah Air Wing Section received a communication from the Central Operations of Sharjah Police reporting that an Asian man needs help in the open water.

Brigadier Pilot Ali Mohammed Al Mazroui, Director of the Air Wing Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior pointed out that the search and rescue airplane took off immediately from the Air Wing Section in Sharjah to the incident site with a medical crew onboard. “It appeared that the ship does not have an airstrip for landing the aircraft, so the crew members resorted to their skills to rescue the injured man. They properly placed him in a stretcher as per applicable medical methods, and meticulously winched him to the aircraft,” he added.

Brigadier Al Mazroui noted that the Air Wing Department and its various sections countrywide, along with all pilots and airmen, work around the clock in various places in order to maintain security and safety, and provide assistance when they receive any distress call.

For his part, Brigadier Pilot Abdullah Salem Al Theeb, Chief of the Sharjah Air Wing Section noted that the crews on the board the Aircraft and the Ship coordinated together to successfully winch the injured person to the airplane. Once aboard the aircraft, the medical crew provided the necessary medical care to him, before airlifting him to Al Qassimi Hospital for further treatment.

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Lapolla Industries Announces New Distributors in Key European and South American Markets

Secures New Distributors in UK, Portugal, and Brazil; Strengthens Global Supply Chain in Estonia

ME NewsWire/Business Wire

HOUSTON - Wednesday, February 25th 2015

Lapolla Industries, Inc. (“Lapolla”) (OTCQB:LPAD), a Houston-based global supplier and manufacturer of spray polyurethane foam insulation, reflective roof coatings, and equipment designed to reduce energy consumption in the residential, industrial and commercial markets, today announced new distribution deals in key European and South American markets. The Company has secured new distributors in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Brazil, and has strengthened supply chain capabilities in Estonia for service throughout the region.

This announcement follows Lapolla’s successful showings at the International Builder’s Show and Spray Foam Alliance Conference (SPFA), where home improvement expert Ty Pennington joined the Company to promote its FOAM-LOK 2000 4G Spray Foam Insulation product and delivered the keynote address at SPFA. During the trade shows, insulators from around the world tested and praised Lapolla’s new 4G wall insulation product, FOAM-LOK 2000 4G. Lapolla will display and demonstrate its 4G spray foam roofing system during the upcoming International Roofing Expo in New Orleans, LA. The White House recently recognized the potential of FOAM-LOK 2000 4G to significantly lower global greenhouse gas emissions, when it selected Lapolla to become an official private sector partner of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. Lapolla has committed to transition its entire line of foam and coating systems to no longer use high-GWP HFCs by 2016.

“While the core of our business has traditionally been in North America, developers and homeowners all over the world desire the same thing – the highest-quality, innovative products that increase the value and the comfort of their properties,” said Doug Kramer, President and CEO of Lapolla. “We are excited that these new distribution partnerships will allow us to expand our product offerings to new global markets, strengthen our global supply chain, and build lasting relationships with new European and South American customers.”

Lapolla’s foam products include spray foam insulation for residential and commercial perimeter walls, crawl spaces and attic space applications. The company also supplies spray foam and elastomeric coatings for low slope residential and commercial roofing. Lapolla supplies polyurethane as an adhesive for board stock insulation to roofing substrates for commercial and industrial applications as well as sundry items.

About Lapolla Industries, Inc.

Lapolla Industries, Inc. is a global supplier, and manufacturer of spray polyurethane foam insulation, reflective roof coatings, and equipment, designed to reduce energy consumption in residential, industrial and commercial markets, for both new construction and retrofit applications. More information at www.lapolla.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements". Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in context with various disclosures made by Company about its business. All information herein is as of date hereof. Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement.

Contacts

Lapolla Industries, Inc.

Douglas J. Kramer, 281-219-4700

CEO and President



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AdVoice: Finally, a Mobile Advertising Solution That Generates Revenues for Mobile Operators

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Revenues from the rapidly growing Mobile Advertising industry seem exclusively reserved for OTT Publishers, leaving Telco’s perform the role of that of a Carrier only. AdVoice enables Mobile Operators monetize advertising inventory that is truly theirs.

One such channel is the otherwise unutilized ringback tone. By serving Audio Ads to calling parties, Mobile Operators tap into a global market that generates a potential 12 billion ad impressions daily. This is three times the number of internet searches.

AdVoice links advertisers up with a captive audience that listens to ads whilst waiting for the call to be picked up. “Serving ads over the ringback tone has a wider reach than any other medium” says Bassim Haidar, Group CEO of ChannelVAS, adding that “the advertiser benefits include measurability, no wastage and lead generating capabilities as callers can express product interest by pressing an action key.”

Mobile Operators possess more consumer behavioral data than anyone else. Advoice’s Online Booking Portal, its Real Time Bidding, Profiling and Targeting capabilities facilitate MNO’s to capitalize on their consumer insights and be included into the Mobile and Digital Advertising ecosystem.

“AdVoice gives digital advertisers the opportunity to re-target our mobile users via multiple MNO-channels and generates revenues from sources other than our subscribers.” states the Marketing Manager of the first operator to launch this innovative platform, a group with a base of 200 million customers.

Commenting on the subscriber experience she says that: “Ads are relevant to the profile, cease to play the moment the call is answered and don’t, as such, prolong the wait. Furthermore, opt-in subscribers receive airtime rewards for facilitating ads to be served and we reserve 10 percent of the inventory for charity and humanitarian organisations to run awareness campaigns for free.”

AdVoice is offered as an end-to-end service and the company undertakes to handle the advertising sales, invoicing and payment collection. It has developed strong relationships with global and regional media agencies. According to George Saliaris from IPG Mediabrands, advertisers continually look at new ways to engage with their customers and rates AdVoice as an exciting new, one-on-one channel.

AdVoice is brought by ChannelVAS, a leading Mobile VAS company and the largest provider of Airtime Credit Services.

Contacts

AdVoice

Amandine Schuermans,

+32471544316



 

Toshiba Develops 1.9 TOPS Heterogeneous Multicore SoC with Color-Based Object Classification Accelerator for Image-Recognition Applications

– Four types of feature descriptors achieve a night-time detection rate that matches the day-time recognition rate –

TOKYO. - Saturday, February 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

ISSCC 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the development of TMPV7608XBG, an image recognition processor that provides high accuracy recognition and detection of vehicles and pedestrians at night. This sample shipment started in January. This performance is achieved with a device that can carry out 1.9 Tera operations per second (TOPS) and that integrates four new feature descriptors that make use of color-based image information. The development was announced at the 2015 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC 2015) in San Francisco, California, on February 25.

High-performance processing performance, 1.9 TOPS at peak performance with 3.37 Watts power consumption by the image recognition engines (MPEs) and the accelerators, is due to a heterogeneous architecture that integrates eight media processing engines (MPEs) for floating-point arithmetic processing and 14 image processing accelerators, including the new ones mentioned below.

The image recognition accelerators in the TMPV7608XBG supports four sets of feature descriptors based on color-based image information; Color-CoHOG[1], CoHED[2], CoHD[3] and Color Histogram, in addition to CoHOG[1], Toshiba original image recognition descriptors used by earlier products. Integration of these sets of feature descriptors in TMPV7608XBG boosts recognition accuracy, especially at night and locations with low differences in luminance between objects and the background. TMPV7608XBG integrates two new accelerators that make use of color-based information for image recognition and that offer high-speed image recognition at a rate about 4 times faster than earlier accelerators, effectively shortening the recognition time for various objects.

As a result, TMPV7608XBG offers a single-chip solution able to simultaneously perform the following applications: Traffic Light Recognition (TLR), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Vehicle and Pedestrian Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance, High-Beam Assistance, and General Obstacle Collision Warning.

The importance of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is increasing as a solution offering safer driving with less stress, and driverless cars are an object of intense research. Moreover, the new European New Car Assessment Programme, Euro NCAP, will come into force in 2018 and pedestrian collision avoidance during daytime and at night is also scheduled for evaluation of image recognition processors with the high recognition performance are required to meet requirements and targets. It is expected that applications required for the future Advanced Driver Assistance System will continue to increase and require improved processing performance. Toshiba is responding with focused research and development and by increasing the lineup of the TMPV760 series.

[1] CoHOG: Co-occurrence histograms of oriented gradients [2] CoHED: Co-occurrence histograms of pairs of edge orientations and color differences [3] CoHD: Co-occurrence histograms of color differences

About Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations towards securing “Growth Through Creativity and Innovation”, and is contributing to the achievement of a world in which people everywhere live in safe, secure and comfortable society.

Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.5 trillion yen (US$63 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

Contacts

Toshiba Corporation

Semiconductor & Storage Products Company

Megumi Genchi / Kota Yamaji, +81-3-3457-3576

Communication IR Promotion Group

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Everything is Awesome! Merlin Entertainments Announces New 4D Film Based On The LEGO® Movie™ From Warner Bros. to Launch Exclusively To LEGOLAND® Parks And LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers Worldwide

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - Merlin Entertainments announced today it is partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group to bring a new 4D animated film based on the popular characters of The LEGO® Movie™, from Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S, to guests at LEGOLAND® Parks and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers around the world later this year. The new 4D animated film will open exclusively at the six LEGOLAND Parks and 11 LEGOLAND Discovery Centers in North America, Asia and Europe.

Using elements such as wind, water, smoke and special lighting effects, the larger-than-life experience brings the film’s main characters, Emmet and Wyldstyle, back together with their friends for another awesome adventure.

“We’re excited to be partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group on such a, dare I say, awesome, adventure,” says Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Officer Nick Varney. “Emmet and Wyldstyle have become immensely popular at our theme parks and Discovery Centers across the globe and bringing this new 4D movie exclusively to our guests continues our Merlin philosophy of creating memorable family experiences.”

“More than a film, The LEGO Movie became an anthem for creative building, inspiring families around the world to pull their LEGO collections out and piece together their imaginations,” says Jill Wilfert, vice president licensing & entertainment for the LEGO Group. “I know that LEGOLAND guests are going to love seeing these characters in a fun, new adventure.”

For the latest news on this 4D adventure, check the Merlin website at www.MerlinEntertainments.biz

About Merlin Entertainments

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe’s number one and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 106 attractions, 11 hotels/3 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and approximately 25,000 employees.

Among Merlin’s attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children. The company is committed to the development of children's creative and imaginative abilities through its products, which can be purchased in more than 130 countries. Visit www.LEGO.com

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the brick and knob configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2015 The LEGO Group.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

Contacts

Merlin Entertainments

Media Contact: Julie Estrada,760-918-5377

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Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. Releases Regular Weekly Net Asset Value as of 26 February 2015

AMSTERDAM - Friday, February 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (ticker: PSH:NA) today released its regular weekly Net Asset Value (NAV) on its website, www.pershingsquareholdings.com. The NAV was computed as of the close of business on Tuesday, 24 February 2015.

PSH NAV per share as of close of business on 24 February 2015 was USD28.02.

Weekly net asset value is calculated at the close of business on each Tuesday and posted on the following Thursday. In the event that Tuesday is not a business day, PSH will calculate the close-of-business NAV as of the business day immediately preceding that Tuesday. In the event that Thursday is not a business day, any such NAV will be posted the next business day following that Thursday.

About Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd.

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. is a concentrated, research-intensive, fundamental value investor in the public markets.

Contacts

StockWell Communications

Tim Burt, +44 (0)20 7240 2486

Tim.Burt@stockwellgroup.com









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Toshiba Launches 8 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphones and Tablets

 - The world’s smallest class for 8M pixel chip, plus lower power consumption -

TOKYO - Thursday, February 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today started mass production shipments of “T4KA3”, an 8-megapixel BSI[1] CMOS image sensor.

The sensor has a new low power circuit design that cuts power consumption to 46% that of Toshiba’s current 8MP sensors [2] , and a chip size that puts it in the smallest class for 8MP sensors.[3] The small chip size will realize smaller camera modules; 6.5mm square, for example, which is suitable for front-facing camera. In addition, 8MP output at 30fps is possible using MIPI® [4] 2 Lanes.

High speed video recording generally requires a high frame rate with short exposure time, resulting in underexposed images. However, "T4KA3" incorporates "Bright Mode" technology that boosts image brightness up to four times, realizing HD video capture at 240 fps equivalent. It allows smartphones and tablets to record high quality, high speed video, and to offer extended imaging functions, including smooth slow motion playback and high speed continuous shooting.

The new sensor incorporates 8Kbit OTP, which can store lens shading correction data for two conditions, correction data for indoors and for outdoors, for example, which have a different light profiles. These conditions can be separately applied to image correction, and users can switch from one to the other with a simple command.

The product allows smartphones and tablets to record high quality video at high speed, contributing to extended imaging functions such as slow motion replay, while achieving reductions in module size, power consumption and parts in the camera module, opening the way to the design of smaller and thinner mobile devices.

Applications

    Rear- and front-facing camera for smartphones and tablets.

Key Features

    Low power circuit design that reduce power consumption to 46% that of Toshiba current products.
    The world’s smallest class in chip size for 8 megapixel CMOS image sensor
    HD video capture at 240fps.
    “Bright Mode” technology to boost image brightness up to four times.
    Output of 8 megapixel, full-resolution 30fps by MIPI® 2 lanes

To view the main specifications kindly click here


Notes: [1] BSI: Back Side Illumination. [2] Compared with “T4K35” [3] Toshiba survey, as of February 26, 2015. [4] MIPI is registered trademarks of MIPI Alliance, Inc.

For further information about this product, please visit: http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/info/lookup.jsp?pid=T4KA3®ion=apc&lang=en

Customer Inquiries: Image Sensor Sales & Marketing Department Tel: +81-3-3457-3370 http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/contact.html

* Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

About Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations towards securing “Growth Through Creativity and Innovation”, and is contributing to the achievement of a world in which people everywhere live in safe, secure and comfortable society.

Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.5 trillion yen (US$63 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

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Contacts

Media Inquiries:

Toshiba Corporation

Semiconductor & Storage Products Company

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Nokia Selects SIAE MICROELETTRONICA as New Partner to Join the Nokia Microwave Partner Ecosystem with the Aim to Enrich Its End-to-End Mobile Backhaul Solution Portfolio

MILAN - Thursday, February 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - To enrich its mobile backhaul solution portfolio, Nokia has selected SIAE MICROELETTRONICA to join the Nokia Microwave Partner Ecosystem as a technology partner for microwave and millimeter wave radio technologies. This agreement brings value to the operators through a one-stop shop for purchasing an end-to-end transport solution.

As part of the agreement, Nokia will have access to the complete portfolio including the ALFOplus80HD millimeter wave solution, the ALFOplus2 RF Multiocore capable of reaching 2Gbps over a single link and the AGS20 aggregator family. All products run on the SM-OS operating system. Furthermore, the complete catalogue of services will be available for Nokia to liaise on when required.

“We are excited about this partnership agreement with Nokia” says Gianluigi Scola, Global Sales Director in SIAE MICROELETTRONICA, adding “mobile backhaul is our strong suite, we are confident to give Nokia a strong set of cards to play with in this challenging market.”

“Operators are faced with ever-increasing demand for data-intensive services and content. With help of SIAE MICROELETTRONICA’s expertise, Nokia can offer innovative microwave backhaul products that are suited for different implementation scenarios and unique operator needs,” said Vittorio Tagliabue, Head of Microwave Transport Partner Business at Nokia. “Operators also benefit from our certification that guarantees that the partner products included in our solution have the same standards for quality and security as products we develop in-house.”

ABOUT SIAE MICROELETTRONICA

SIAE MICROELETTRONICA, founded in 1952, is a leader in wireless communication technology. Present in over 25 countries it offers to national and multinational operators advanced technological solution for microwave and millimetre wave transport, services and design. With a in-house advances RF knowledge from design to industrialization SIAE MICROELETTRONICA products bring innovation to the market satisfying the ever-changing market requirements and customers need. For more information: www.siaemic.com

Contacts

SIAE MICROELETTRONICA

Fabio Gavioli, T:+390227325340

marketing@siaemic.com









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Harris CapRock® Launches Industry’s Most Advanced Managed Communications Solution

HOUSTON - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Highlights:

    Harris CapRock® One offers widest range of communications choices and highest available uptime in single innovative solution
    Multi-band antenna allows for connectivity to C-, Ku- and Ka-bands
    Intelligent Communications Director automatically selects best satellite, wireless or terrestrial network

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Harris CapRock Communications has launched the industry’s first unified, fully managed satellite, wireless and terrestrial connectivity service designed to reduce customers’ voice, data and equipment management costs.

Harris CapRock One is an intelligent, highly-integrated, end-to-end service that transparently switches between the various transport mediums to optimize communications for customers around the globe.

Customers in the energy and cruise industry, for example, often struggle to obtain reliable, always-on communications when their vessels, drilling sites and ships change their global positions and communications needs. With Harris CapRock One, they can replace current single or dual-band communications support options with a multiple-medium solution that exceeds their needs by providing optimal connectivity at any given time.

“Harris CapRock is going to drastically change the way our clients experience managed communications services,” said Tracey Haslam, president, Harris CapRock. “Harris CapRock One is the first commercial service of its kind to unify satellite, wireless and terrestrial connectivity into one platform. Customers want a solution that is flexible and optimizes their operations no matter where they are located, or how mobile their assets are. Harris CapRock One delivers that and more.”

Harris CapRock’s unique service offering combines a multi-band antenna with an Intelligent Communications Director (ICD). The multi-band antenna allows for C-, Ku- and Ka-band connectivity with no additional moving parts, meaning that any satellite orbiting the Earth can be accessed with no technician intervention required. The ICD is a geographically aware smartbox that recognizes where the multi-band antenna is around the world and carries a database of the network footprints available. The device is aware of the operator’s traffic and can route traffic intelligently over the most appropriate network path based on speed, latency, location and cost. By optimizing the network traffic, the ICD enhances the end-to-end experience, completing an intelligent routing solution with end-to-end application performance management.

Energy and cruise industry businesses can invest in fewer radomes that support any signal and will self-configure for the scenario depending on where the vessel or site is in the world. Ships and oil and gas sites now have multiple communications choices in one technology solution, achieving the highest uptime in the industry at 99.999 percent. Customers can receive this high availability solution for one simple price.

Other telecommunication services supported by Harris CapRock One include fiber, point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radio, WiMax, terrestrial Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), and private and carrier-based Long Term Evolution (LTE). Additionally, Harris CapRock can deploy hybrid networks that leverage multiple transport technologies, providing true “no touch roaming” services across an entire fleet.

The Harris CapRock One solution will be part of the global managed communications company’s exhibitions at SATELLITE 2015 in Washington, D.C. (Booth No. 7001), and Cruise Shipping Miami in Miami Beach, Florida (Booth No. 1511). Both events will be held March 16-19. Harris CapRock will speak at SATELLITE 2015 on Monday, March 16, at 1:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. in room 209AB and Wednesday, March 18, at 3:15 p.m. in room 201.

Harris CapRock Communications is a premier global provider of managed satellite and terrestrial communications solutions specifically for remote and harsh environments including the energy, government and maritime markets. Harris CapRock owns and operates a robust global infrastructure that includes teleports on six continents, five 24/7 customer support centers, a local presence in 23 countries and more than 275 global field service personnel supporting customer locations across North America, Central and South America, Europe, West Africa and Asia Pacific. Harris CapRock Communications blogs about company news and satellite communications trends in the energy, government and maritime markets at http://www.harriscaprock.com/blog/.

About Harris Corporation

Harris (NYSE:HRS) is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 125 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and about 13,000 employees — including 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at harris.com.

Contacts

Harris CapRock

Phillip Parker, 832-668-2377

Phillip.Parker@harris.com



or

Corporate Headquarters

Jim Burke, 321-727-9131

Jim.Burke@harris.com







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Traffic Shifted on Khaleej Al Arabi Street near ADNEC

IDEX Kicks off Tomorrow in Abu Dhabi

BU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police announced that traffic movement will be shifted near Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) area. The road will be closed in both directions on  Khaleej Al Arabi tomorrow, Sunday February 22. Motorists have been urged to find alternative routes for the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2015) being held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, which runs from February 22 to 26 .

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate announced that traffic will temporarily be shifted along Khaleej Al Arabi Street and the routes leading up to ADNEC from 10:00 to midday on Sunday. The road will be closed in both directions on Khaleej Al Arabi Street and stretches as follows: from Saeed bin Tahnoon intersection towards the new bridges heading out of Abu Dhabi; streets leading up to ADNEC to Sheikh Suroor Bridge heading into Abu Dhabi; from Al Noor Hospital roundabout towards Khaleej Al Arabi street; and from Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street towards ADNEC.

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate called upon motorists to find alternative routes, adhere to traffic instructions and regulations, to exercise caution, and reduce speeds to avoid traffic accidents.

It is worth mentioning that the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior has published a map containing details on the closed streets and alternative routes designated for the public. The map can be viewed on the MoI’s social media accounts on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AbuDhabiPolice

Twitter - @AbuDhabiPolice

Instagram - moiuae

Google+ - https://plus.google.com/111953851120413906365

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/theabudhabipolice

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com









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ASQ World Conference to Inspire Attendees, Provide Them with Innovation, Leadership Tools

DonorsChoose.org CEO, popular positive psychology researcher among keynote speakers at annual event

MILWAUKEE - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Max India Limited’s Founder and Chair, Analjit Singh, is one of five keynote speakers who will present at ASQ’s 2015 World Conference on Quality and Improvement.

The ASQ conference — held May 4–6 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. — will provide attendees opportunities for career development, benchmarking, expert advice and tips, strategies, and best practices that can make an immediate business impact in their organizations.

The theme, “Transforming the World Through Innovation, Inspiration, and Leadership,” will focus on, among other areas, the intersection of quality and creativity, creating and sustaining a culture of quality, the risk of change, quality fundamentals, and globalization and the quality industry.

In addition to Singh, other keynote speakers include Shawn Achor, New York Times best-selling author and positive psychology researcher; JoAnn Sternke, Ed.D., superintendent, Pewaukee (Wis.) School District; Margaret Heffernan, entrepreneur, chief executive and author; and Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org.

The World Conference on Quality and Improvement will feature more than 100 educational sessions covering topics critical to a variety of industries including manufacturing, health care, government, financial services and more.

ASQ certification exams also will be offered onsite, and ASQ will present the 2014-2015 International Team Excellence Awards, the only international team recognition process of its kind. Finalists will present their successes at Global Impact Sessions, which offer attendees the opportunity to learn first-hand from organizations that have used quality processes to save millions while delivering value to customers and stakeholders.

To register or learn more about WCQI, visit wcqi.asq.org/index.html.

About ASQ

ASQ is a global community of people dedicated to quality who share the ideas and tools that make our world work better. With millions of individual and organizational members of the community in 150 countries, ASQ has the reputation and reach to bring together the diverse quality champions who are transforming the world’s corporations, organizations and communities to meet tomorrow’s critical challenges. ASQ is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with national service centers in China, India, Mexico and a regional service center in the United Arab Emirates. Learn more about ASQ’s members, mission, technologies and training at asq.org.

Contacts

ASQ

Kevin Braley

(414) 272-8575 ext. 7587

(800) 248-1946

kbraley@asq.org









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Gore Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment Reaches 2,500 Enrolled Patients

Milestone Achievement in Monitoring Patient Outcomes and Device Performance

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) reports that more than 2,500 patients have been enrolled in the Gore Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT). The registry is part of Gore’s dedication to post-market surveillance and monitoring long-term device performance in an effort to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. Since August 2010, GREAT has collected data on patients treated with the minimally invasive GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis, Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis, GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis, GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis featuring C3® Delivery System and most recently, the GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis. A total of 5,000 consecutive patients from up to 300 worldwide sites will be enrolled in the registry and their treatment results will be tracked for 10 years.

“What separates the Gore registry from other medical registries is the minimal exclusion criteria, unprecedented number of patients, and length of follow-up,” said Ross Milner, MD, Professor of Surgery, Co-Director, Center for Aortic Diseases, and Associate Program Director, Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. “The active tracking of long-term device performance and associated patient outcomes will provide key insights into real-world clinical practice, which is vital to advancing the future of endovascular repair and improving patient outcomes.”

GREAT is currently comprised of 2,511 patients at 84 sites in 13 countries and demonstrates the proven performance of the Gore product portfolio. The registry tracks outcomes during patient treatment and post-treatment visits for up to 10 years, providing longer-term follow-up than past prospective registries. In addition to procedural and clinical outcomes, data collected include device used, treatment indication, patient demographics, and medical history.

“GREAT demonstrates the collaborative dedication of physicians around the world to advance patient care,” said Piergiorgio Cao, MD, Chief of Vascular Surgery at San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy. “We want to ensure that patients are receiving optimal treatment through safe therapies.”

To date, 80% of the GREAT procedures have been EVAR, 16% TEVAR, and 4% were other endovascular procedures. The most commonly treated pathologies have been abdominal aortic aneurysm (72%), iliac aneurysms (10%), descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (7%), and Type B dissections (3%).

GREAT investigators have consistently shared registry results through publication and presentations at professional and society meetings. The latest registry findings and outcomes will be presented at the 2015 Charing Cross International Symposium in April and Vascular Annual Meeting in June.

“GREAT exemplifies our dedication to advancing endovascular therapy and providing durable products for patients worldwide. Creating a collaborative environment for physicians to come together is a cornerstone of our commitment at Gore Medical,” said Ryan Takeuchi, Gore Aortic Business Leader.

ABOUT US

At Gore, we have provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for more than 35 years. During that time, more than 35 million innovative Gore Medical Devices have been implanted, saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. Our extensive family of products includes vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical meshes for hernia and soft tissue reconstruction, staple line reinforcement materials, and sutures for use in vascular, cardiac, and general surgery. We are one of a select few companies to appear on all of the US “100 Best Companies to Work For” lists since the rankings debuted in 1984. For more information, visit www.goremedical.com.

GORE®, TAG®, and EXCLUDER® are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates.

Contacts

Chempetitive Group for W. L. Gore & Associates

Kena Hudson or Patrick French,

510-908-0966

GoreMedical@Chempetitive.com









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Saif bin Zayed Inaugurates NAVDEX 2015

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, inaugurated NAVDEX 2015, the international naval defense exhibition, on Sunday. The exhibition, organized on the pier opposite the main platform of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), is part of the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2015).

H.H Sheikh Saif toured the pavilions of the national and international companies participating in this year’s IDEX and NAVDEX, and conversed with the exhibitors.

H.H Sheikh Saif praised the interest and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the ongoing support for the events of the exhibition bestowed by General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. He also indicated that IDEX has succeeded in becoming a world leader in the arena for international exhibitions, and has greatly contributed to the noble reputation of the UAE as one of the favored platforms amongst participating international companies.

He also asserted that IDEX 2015 and NAVDEX 2015, alongside other accompanying events, are prominently positioned on the map of international exhibitions organized by the UAE. IDEX and NAVDEX provide a distinctive platform for many national and international companies to increase their share of the global market through the ability to showcase their products and display their latest innovations to the world.

“Over the recent years, the UAE’s advanced infrastructure and geographical location have consolidated our position as a regional and global leader in the exhibition industry,” H.H Sheikh Saif said. “The UAE enjoys a strategic location that lies at the heart of the Middle East, where we are close to the African and South Asian markets, and strongly tied to the Far Eastern and European regions.”

A number of Navy Forces officers, Ministry of Interior officers, senior officials of interested parties, and guests attended the inauguration ceremony.

It is worth mentioning that the NAVDEX 2015 features the latest and most advanced technologies of naval defenses for warships, vessels, amphibious vehicles, and military equipment in addition to coastal security systems and maritime communication solutions.

Stakeholders have high expectations for NAVDEX 2015, as it represents an international platform that attracts the most contractors specialized in technologies and services of naval security and defense.

NAVDEX 2015 provides attendees with the opportunity to visit naval vessels and ships harbored at the pier in the ADNEC marina- which was specifically built for this purpose. Attendees will also be able to visit visiting naval vessels harbored at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi – a comprehensive platform for showcasing the latest technologies and systems in naval defense. The Zayed Port is also a dedicated venue for networking between manufacturers and operators.

NAVDEX 2015 features a fixed platform in an internal show room, live performances and events, and visits to naval vessels and ships harbored at the pier on Arabian Gulf waters alongside ADNEC.

This year, the exhibition welcomes official delegations from various countries around the world, and hosts key naval vessels from sisterly and friendly countries, including: the United States, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com









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Quintiles Appoints Elgar Peerschke as President of Advisory Services

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quintiles today announced the appointment of Elgar Peerschke to serve as president, Advisory Services. In this role, Peerschke is responsible for leading Quintiles’ Advisory Services organization and the continued development and delivery of its related services.

Bringing more than 25 years of experience to Quintiles, Elgar joins Quintiles from Bain & Company, a global business consulting firm, where he was a senior partner in its Global Healthcare Practice Group and a leading client service partner. Prior to Bain, Elgar spent more than a decade at McKinsey and Company in various leadership roles.

“Throughout his career, Elgar has focused on the healthcare industry, providing cutting-edge insight and guidance in boardrooms of biopharmaceutical customers around the world,” said Tom Pike, chief executive officer, Quintiles. “His deep experience working on and developing innovative solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry combined with his extensive leadership expertise across a number of strategic and operational disciplines is a tremendous addition to an already strong Quintiles team.”

Peerschke said, “I am extremely excited to be joining Quintiles and leading its world-class Advisory Services organization. The biopharmaceutical landscape continues to evolve at an incredible pace that requires innovative thinking, diverse expertise and flawless execution. I believe Quintiles – with its full-range of services – is uniquely positioned to succeed in this environment, enabling the connection of insights and superior delivery that improves our customers’ probability of success.”

Peerschke earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Rutgers University and his MBA from New York University.

About Quintiles

Quintiles (NYSE: Q), a Fortune 500 company, is the world’s largest provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services. With a network of more than 32,000 employees conducting business in approximately 100 countries, we helped develop or commercialize all of 2013’s top- 100 best-selling drugs on the market. Quintiles applies the breadth and depth of our service offerings along with extensive therapeutic, scientific and analytics expertise to help our customers navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment as they seek to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of better healthcare outcomes. To learn more about Quintiles, please visit www.quintiles.com.

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Contacts

Quintiles

Mari Mansfield, Media Relations (mari.mansfield@quintiles.com)

+1-919-998-2639



or

Karl Deonanan, Investor Relations (InvestorRelations@quintiles.com)

+1-919-998-2789







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Yealink’s Launches New Gigabit Speed SIP-T29G VoIP Phone

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Yealink, globally ranked as the world’s second largest SIP phone provider, have taken another firm step Leading the Gigabit-Ethernet technology revolution with the launch futuristic SIP T29G VoIP Phone.  This latest business gadget boast of high-resolution TFT color display for an enriched visual experience while adding Yealink Optima HD voice technology to enable a rich, clear and 3D like voice communication experience through its HD handset and headset.

A successor of the SIP T28P, the SIP T29G builds on the performance of the latter catering to limited budget SME is looking to benefit from the fast speed and convenience of Gigabit Ethernet.

The T29G allows connectivity with multiple devices including EHS headset and USB and encapsulates productivity enhancement features of programmable keys, built-in USB port Bluetooth headset support and accessibility through its USB dongle. SIP T29G also supports expansion modules with a PoE support and enable ease in use by enabling up to 16 VoIP accounts to its users.

Maggie Liu, EMEA Sales Manager of Yealink says, “Yealink’s products are all based on progressive cutting-edge technology that meets rigorous test standards for quality, performance and the lowest-possible power consumption during standby, calls or 3-way conferencing. Our constant strive for excellence drives us to provide a better and refined experience for the end user.”

Sabu Thomas, Director of Channel Development at DVCOM Technology, the distributors of Yealink in the Middle East comments, “Yealink is a world leader in original research and product innovation. While accomplishing the base line solutions and keeping their users interest in the mind, they work their way into becoming the industry’s leading provider in their market space.”

The next generation of VoIP phones are designed for business users looking for rich telephony features, a friendly user-interface and excellent voice quality.

About Yealink

Founded in 2001, Yealink is the Global Top5 SIP Phone Supplier and a leading provider of VoIP Phone and IP communication solutions. Yealink focuses on VoIP products characterized by high cost-performance, easy deployment and affordable price. Based on solid core technology, Yealink benefits customers with its flexibility and broad interoperability with the major IP-PBX, Softswitch and IMS in the market. Chosen by famous carriers, enterprises and clients from over 80 countries, Yealink delivers SMB and diversified customers worldwide with the best choice for extending their value of network communication. More information, please visit: www.yealink.com.

Contacts

Absolute Communications FZE

Marissa Pinto

+971-50-7541420

MarissaP@AbsoluteCommunications.ae









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Management Buy out of Synexus Backed by LDC; the Deal Will Enable It to Further Expand Its Global Network

MANCHESTER, England - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    Synexus has been acquired from Lyceum Capital with the backing of LDC
    The deal will enable Synexus to further expand both its global network of clinical research centres - into the US, Asia and South America - and the range of therapy areas it focuses on.
    Synexus’, the global leader in its field, contracted order book stands today at a record $216 million.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today (Monday 23rd February 2015) Synexus, the world’s largest multi-national company dedicated to the recruitment and running of clinical trials at its own research centres across the globe, completed a management buyout from Lyceum Capital with the backing of LDC.

LDC is the leading private equity company in the UK mid-market and part of the Lloyds Banking Group.

Commenting on the deal Christophe Berthoux, CEO of Synexus said: “We are delighted to be partnering with LDC. This will give us the firepower to continue expanding our international network and to broaden the number of therapy areas we offer to our pharma and CRO clients.

“We also need to continue to invest in our infrastructure and operations so that we carry on providing clients the best solution delivering thousands of patients and providing excellent quality data.

“We are very grateful to Lyceum. They had the business knowledge and expertise that has helped us transform the company into a professional organisation. The partnership with LDC marks the next phase in our ambitious growth plans.”

Synexus recorded revenues of $63m and profits (EBITDA) of $12m for the financial year ending December 2014, representing a 140 per cent increase in turnover since 2011. Further increases are expected in 2015. Synexus’ contracted order book currently stands at a record $216m an increase of $193m since 2011.

This significant growth has been achieved through a targeted buy-and-build strategy which has included launching new sites and acquiring four businesses since 2007.

Since being taken private in 2007 Synexus has expanded its international network from 13 to 25 dedicated research centres across eight countries. At any one time these centres are involved in more than 200 trials with 14,000 patients. Recent expansion has included new site openings in Hexham in the UK (a pioneering partnership with the NHS), Bochum in Germany, Bucharest in Romania, Poznan in Poland and Sofia in Bulgaria. Synexus also acquired a site near Cape Town in South Africa. This expansion has increased its access to more than 68 million potential patients. In addition it has a network of 25 complementary affiliate sites which further extends Synexus’ reach.

The Synexus model uses its scale to deliver cost advantages and improve speed to market for new compounds. Synexus’ scale also allows it to benefit from its investment in best-in-class quality SOPs, dedicated scientific advisory boards for each therapeutic area and a wide network of KOLs to provide valuable insight to customers. Its specialist tailored enrolment and retention strategies address a key challenge in the global clinical trial industry where almost 90 per cent of all trials undertaken are delayed due to slow patient enrolment resulting in lost sales revenue.

LDC is backing the Synexus management team to realise a clear strategy both through organic growth, using its scale and expertise to continue to take share in what is predominantly a highly fragmented market comprising around 80,000 independent GPs/investigators globally and through the acquisition of a number of potential targets.

The deal was led by LDC Director Ged Gould, who was supported by Investment Directors Simon Braham and Chris Wright. Ged Gould will join the board of Synexus.

Ged Gould, Director and Co-Head of LDC in Manchester, said: “We believe this is a particularly good sector as pharma continues to outsource their development activity. Synexus as the world leader in its field will benefit from this trend as well as the continued growth of the healthcare industry.

"Christophe and the management team have done a fantastic job in building an international network in recent years and we are eager to further support the business break into new markets as it targets opportunities in the US, South America and Asia."

ENDS

Notes to editors:

About Synexus

Synexus® is the world’s largest multi-national company dedicated to the recruitment and running of clinical trials at its own research centres across the globe on behalf of its pharmaceutical, biotech and CRO clients. Synexus operates a global network of 25 dedicated research centres (DRCs) in eight countries– UK, Germany, Poland, South Africa, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Ukraine - focusing on cardiovascular, metabolic (diabetes and obesity), musculo skeletal, respiratory and CNS (dementia and pain) trials mainly in phase III.

About LDC

LDC is the leading private equity company in the UK mid-market. LDC is part of the Lloyds Banking Group and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It has completed over 485 investments and has ongoing interests in over 85 businesses in the UK. With a UK regional network, LDC invests up to £100m in MBOs, IBOs and Development Capital transactions in a broad range of sectors including Construction & Property, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Retail & Consumer, TMT, Travel & Leisure and Support Services. Recent transactions include investments with NEC Group, Waterfall Services, Capital Economics, Eley Group, Adler and Allan, Clifford Thames and Anite Travel.

Contacts

Vane Percy & Roberts

Simon Vane Percy



or

Sarah Roberts

+44 (0) 1737 821890

simon@vanepercy.com

sarah@vanepercy.com







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Mavenir Systems Introduces the SDN EPC

 Combined NFV and SDN technology optimized for Real Time services

RICHARDSON, Texas - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mavenir Systems® (NYSE:MVNR), a leading provider of software-based IP networking solutions, today announced its advanced SDN-enabled Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

“The SDN EPC is specifically designed to optimize the deployment of data and voice services for mobile operators transforming their networks to 4G LTE,” said Pardeep Kohli, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mavenir Systems. “As operators respond to the rapid increase in mobile data usage, adding new proprietary EPC hardware to scale networks linearly is cost prohibitive. Our innovative approach of combining NFV and SDN delivers a truly unique solution that addresses this problem statement.”

The Mavenir SDN EPC is based on a unique architecture that combines NFV and SDN technologies into the Evolved Packet Core and is ideally suited to address the challenges of managing the explosive growth in mobile data traffic and real-time communication services that will be driven by Voice over LTE. The Mavenir SDN EPC solution is fully virtualized with independently scalable control and media planes, and has the unique capability of managing distributed GTP-aware forwarding planes from a centralized SDN Controller.

Added Kohli,"Our approach makes the wireless network more efficient by moving data closer to the network edge, thus reducing backhaul and latency, which also prepares the network for the stringent latency requirements of LTE Advanced and 5G.”

Mavenir provides a full suite of standards-defined EPC functions (SGW, PGW, MME and ePDG) on a virtualized software platform that provides the flexibility and efficiency needed to cost effectively scale Evolved Packet Core networks. Mavenir also provides mobile operators a comprehensive suite of virtualized core network functions, including session border controller (SBC), diameter routing agent (DRA), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), and security gateway (SEG), under the powerful mOne® software platform. Through service chaining of multiple Mavenir functions, operators can simplify network operations, secure the network, and reduce costs - quickly realizing the operational benefits of network functions virtualization (NFV).

To learn more, visit us at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Hall 7 Stand 7A21.

About Mavenir:

Mavenir Systems (NYSE: MVNR) provides software-based networking solutions that enable mobile service providers to deliver next generation services over 4G LTE networks. Mavenir™ has a fully virtualized end to end portfolio of Voice/Video, Messaging and Mobile Core products that include IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Session Border Controller (SBC). Mavenir's solutions, based on the award-winning mOne® software platform, leverage NFV and SDN technologies for deployments on cloud-based infrastructure.

© 2014 Mavenir Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Mavenir Systems®, mOne®, AirMessenger®, Mavenir™, mStore™, mCloud™, and Transforming Mobile Networks™ are trademarks of Mavenir Systems, Inc.    

Contacts

Mavenir Systems, Inc.

Media/Press

Maryvonne Tubb,

469-916-4393

pr@mavenir.com

Al Ain Traffic Engineering and Surveillance Relocate Headquarters

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic Engineering and Road Surveillance branches at the Al Ain Traffic Engineering and Road Safety Department of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate have moved to their new headquarters.  The new headquarters are located in Falaj Hazzaa in Al Ain, and are just opposite of the old building. 

Brigadier Khalifa Mohammed Mubarak Al Khaili, Head of the Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Department at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, said: “The decision to move the headquarters to the new location involves the intention to improve both the quality and transactions of all of the services provided to the customers.” 

“The new building enables customers to simply complete all of their procedures in one location- saving them both time and effort,” he said. Brigadier Al Khaili additionally elaborated on the keenness of the UAE government to not only be attentive to the needs of society, but to also provide a good quality of life to its citizens and residents. The relocation to the new headquarters embodies the strategy of the Ministry of Interior by providing excellent services in accordance with the best international standards in order to enhance customer satisfaction and increase public confidence in the services provided.

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Second Sight to Present at the 27th Annual ROTH Conference on March 9, 2015

SYLMAR, Calif - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYES) ("Second Sight" or "the Company"), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable visual prosthetics to provide functional vision to blind patients, today announced that Dr. Robert Greenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 27th Annual ROTH Capital Partners Conference as follows:

Date:
                     

Monday, March 9, 2015

Time:
                     

8:30 a.m. PST (11:30 a.m. EST)

Location:
                     

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Track 2, Salon 2
                       

The Company will also host one-on-one meetings throughout the day.

The presentation will be webcast live at the aforementioned time as well as archived for 90 days thereafter, via the Company’s website at www.secondsight.com, under the Investors Section.

About Second Sight

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. was founded in 1998 to create a retinal prosthesis to provide sight to patients blinded from outer retinal degenerations such as RP. Second Sight's mission is to develop, manufacture, and market innovative implantable visual prosthetics to enable blind individuals to achieve greater independence. The Company’s Argus II retinal prosthesis is approved in the U.S. and Europe. Second Sight is developing the OrionTM cortical prosthesis to restore some vision to individuals who are blind due to causes other than preventable or treatable conditions. The population of people potentially eligible for the future Orion cortical prosthesis in Germany is about 71,000. The company’s headquarters are in Sylmar, California, and its European Headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland. For more information, please visit www.secondsight.com.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “forward looking statements”. While management has based any forward looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including those risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections contained within our final prospectus filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2014. We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Contacts

For Patient Inquiries:

Argus II hotline:

Germany: 0800-184-4321

International: 1 (818) 833-5027

US (toll free): 1 (855) 756-3703

patients@secondsight.com



or

Media Relations:

Pascale Communications, LLC

Audra Friis

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or

Investor Relations:

Retail Investors:

MZ North America

Matt Hayden, Chairman

949-259-4896

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or

Institutional Investors:

In-Site Communications, Inc.

Lisa Wilson, President

212-452-2793

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MoI Pledges Commitment to Boosting Regional and International Cooperation in the Fight against Drugs

At the conclusion of the Conference

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Regional Conference on New Synthetic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances recently concluded its events at the Abu Dhabi Hilton Hotel. The two-day conference was organized by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in collaboration with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

The MoI reiterated its commitment to enhancing regional and international cooperation in the fight against the scourge of drugs, and the need to take part in Arab and international anti-drug conferences, forums and meetings, in order to exchange information and expertise. It also stressed its keenness to strengthening all areas of cooperation among Arab anti-drugs bodies, and activating existing conventions with the aim of countering the spread of new drugs and psychotropic substances in the region.

The closing ceremony was attended by Colonel Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Director General, Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior; Judge Dr. Hatem Aly, UNODC's representative and head of the sub-regional office for the GCC; anti-narcotics general directors, representatives of 10 GCC and Arab countries, and a number of MoI’s officers.

In his speech at the closing event, Colonel Al Suwaidi stressed the MoI’s commitment to accelerate the pace of cooperation with civil society organizations and other anti-drugs entities in the fight against the drug scourge, which targets the youth; the pillar of the UAE and its future. This vision is based on the MoI’s belief in the vital role of the community to reduce demand on new drugs and psychotropic substances.

He also expressed his gratitude for UNODC’s efforts and cooperation with the MoI in the fight against drugs. He also thanked participants in the conference for sharing their expertise and experiences, which contributed to the success of the conference and achieving its objectives, in a way that befits the reputation of the UAE and the status of the Ministry of Interior.

For his part, Judge Dr. Hatem Aly, UNODC's representative and head of the sub-regional office for the GCC, extended his sincere gratitude to the MoI’s officials for the opportunity to organize the conference. He noted that organizing this conference underlines the UAE’s commitment to collaborating with UNODC and supporting prevention efforts, as well as empowering human competencies to utilize them in spreading awareness among community members.

He added: “The MoI has adopted diverse strategies in the fight against drugs. These include, among others, intensifying social awareness programs; enhancing community members’ awareness about the harmful effects  and risks of new drugs and psychotropic substances; establishing strategic partnerships with civil society organizations to curb this scourge; as well as  utilizing best and advanced technologies in the fight against drugs, and boosting staff members’ competencies by adopting quality training programs, based on modern methods, tools, and concepts used in the fight against drugs.

On the second day, the conference reviewed a paper presented by Colonel Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Director General, Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior. In his paper, Colonel Al Suwaidi tackled the UAE experience in the fight against new synthetic drugs and psychotropic substances; stressing the importance of accelerating the pace of local cooperation among anti-drugs bodies, and strengthening regional and international cooperation to enhance drug fighting efforts.

Colonel Al Suwaidi also gave several examples on field operations that resulted in detecting and seizing large amounts of drugs, thanks to regional cooperation between anti-drugs authorities; notably the “Wooden Doors” operation that was conducted in collaboration between anti-narcotics authorities in the UAE, Kuwait, and Lebanon.

Colonel Dr. Khalid Al Sumaiti, from the General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology at Dubai Police, presented another paper pertaining to the various challenges faced by crime labs in detecting and analyzing new drugs and psychotropic substances.

Mohammed Musabeh Ali Dhahi from Dubai Customs submitted a paper on the various techniques and efforts adopted by Dubai Customs in countering drugs. He indicated that the Dubai Customs has adopted an operational reference model for processing transactions according to a risk assessment engine to achieve its mission pertaining to trade facilitation and compliance conformance. The Dubai Customs has also conducted a number of projects and initiatives to qualify staff members, and take part in drug fighting operations on the regional level, by sharing information with other Gulf States.

Lieutenant Assistant Expert Ibrahim Ali Al Hosani, from the Forensic Evidence Department at Abu Dhabi Police, presented a paper about the comprehensive drug screening device (DrugAlyser).

Expert Conner Crane, from the Laboratory and Scientific Branch at the Trends Research and Analysis Section at the UNODC, presented a paper pertaining to the scientific programs and forensic evidence services provided by UNODC on new synthetic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Expert Mary Ho, from the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), tackled in her paper the need to establish an executive tool for cooperation in the fight against new drugs and psychotropic substances.

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Contacts

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Abu Dhabi Police Honor Informants who Reported Emergency Situations as Incentive for Others

One Informant Reported a Fire in a Wilderness Area; another One Gave Accurate Information about an Accident

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 20th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The social initiative implemented by the Operations Department at Abu Dhabi Police, aimed at honoring people who contact the Operations Room (999) to report emergencies, prompted citizens to quickly report incidents and other emergency situations. This has contributed to speed of response and intervention at the time of accidents and an increase in public trust.

First Lieutenant Fahed Al Dahmani, supervisor of the social responsibility program at the Operations Department, explained that the initiative recognizes the efforts of citizen informants who cooperated with the police in protecting lives and property. The initiative also aims at boosting partnership of individuals and community institutions with the police, in the quest to curb accidents and unfavorable phenomena.

He also noted that the Operations Room receives emergency reports on the emergency number 999. He noted: “As a part of the initiative to recognize the social responsibility of the callers and encourage others to follow suit, the Operations Room received two different reports. The first call reported a fire that broke out in a non-residential area. The caller said that he saw smoke in a remote area. When he arrived there, not without a good deal of difficulty, he discovered the fire and alerted the Operations Room operators who immediately responded to the report.”

Adding further, he said: “The prompt reporting of the fire and the accurate description of the location has contributed to the speed of response and timely intervention of the competent police authorities and ultimately helped to contain the fire outbreak and prevent it from spreading to the trees and nearby residential areas.”

The second call reported a traffic accident that occurred on a busy and vital intersection. The caller provided accurate information on the situation, including the accident location, the number of the vehicles involved, and the estimated number of causalities. He also helped the police in moving some of the vehicles off of the accident location, which improved the speed of response and allowed timely arrival of medical teams to provide first-aid to the injured.

First Lieutenant Al Dahmani stressed the commitment of the Operations Department at Abu Dhabi Police to constantly implement such programs, out of its firm belief in the valuable role of the public in supporting police officers to carry out their duties. “The department is keen on establishing the necessary standards to evaluate and classify informants’ reports, and to identify individuals that should be honored,” he continued.

He also noted that the caller's ability to report the incident quickly and accurately, as well as his efforts to manage the accident site pending the arrival of the police was instrumental in achieving prompt response, and contributed to maintaining lives and property.

For his part, Corporal Saif Al Bloushi, the program coordinator, stressed the importance of reporting accurate information to the Operations Room, who in turn, will contact the competent authorities and estimate the required number of staff, equipment, and vehicles to be sent to the accident location. “The information received from citizen informants is vital and essential in managing the incident and allowing the timely intervention of the competent authorities,” he said.

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Saif bin Zayed Meets Sudanese Minister of Defense

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

On Sunday, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met General Engineer Abdul Rahim Mohammed Hussein, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Sudan. The meeting occurred along the sidelines of IDEX 2015, the International Defense Exhibition and Conference.

During the meeting, both parties discussed topics of mutual interest and reviewed the beneficial opportunities that are provided through IDEX 2015. The current edition of IDEX, characterized by its comprehensive, exclusive, and expansive showcase of the latest products and services in the field of defense and security on a global scale, has attracted the attention of myriad senior officials, military commanders and key decision-makers.

During the meeting, the Sudanese Minister praised the high-level of organization and execution for IDEX 2015, alongside its striking presence that draws the attention of international defense equipment manufacture from all over the world.

The meeting was attended by: Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Director General of the Headquarters Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police; and Brigadier Sheikh Mohammad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, the Director of the Peripheral Regions Directorate.

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The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

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Music, Entertainment and Mobile Come Together at the MMIX at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2015

Rudimental & Roger Sanchez to DJ at The MMIX Party on Tuesday 3rd March; i.am+will.i.am, Deezer, Rdio, Rhapsody, Rightster, Shazam, Spotify, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and VimpelCom Speaking in The MMIX Forum

LONDON - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The MMIX (Mobile.Music.Innovation.eXperience) is a brand-new series of events at this year’s Mobile World Congress, bringing together a host of industry-leading CEOs and ecosystem players from the music, entertainment and mobile industries. The MMIX represents a collaboration between global music marketing specialists Popshop, leading brand experience agency Momentum Worldwide and the GSMA, the organisation representing mobile operators worldwide and organiser of the Mobile World Congress.

Designed as a forum for leading figures across mobile, technology, music and content, The MMIX kicks off at Mobile World Congress on Monday, 2nd March with a high-powered CEO panel exploring the topical issues and challenges of driving, distributing, monetising and growing mobile consumption of entertainment content. The panel, which will be held in the main auditorium in the Hall 4 Conference Village at Fira Gran Via, features speakers including:

    Philipp Humm, CEO, Vodafone Europe
    David Hose, CEO Rhapsody
    Rich Riley, CEO Shazam
    will.i.am, Global Music Artist, Entrepreneur and Founder and Chairman of i.am+
    Moderator: Alice Enders, Enders Analysis

The MMIX continues with the official MWC15 Party on the night of Tuesday 3rd March, with performances by platinum-selling artists Rudimental headlining with a DJ set, and international DJ and dance music legend Roger Sanchez, among other artists. The MMIX party will be held at the Italian Pavilion at Fira Montjuïc and tickets, which are in high demand, are available for purchase at www.themmix.com now.

The MMIX debate continues on Wednesday, 4th March with the dedicated four-session MMIX Forum as part of the 4 Years From Now (4YFN) event, which is devoted to innovation in the digital and mobile ecosystem. The MMIX Forum will explore the current landscape for music content, new and disruptive business models and innovation in the recorded and live music sectors, in both mature and emerging markets.

The MMIX Forum speakers include executives and experts from streaming platforms Deezer, Hungama, Psonar, Rdio, Rightster and Spotify; mobile operators Deutsche Telekom, Digicel, Smart Communications and VimpelCom; and others, including music festivals Sonar and The Great Escape, specialist music app developers BioBeats and Eskimo, and label and dance venue owner Ministry of Sound. The MMIX Forum sessions will be chaired by industry leaders including Paul Brindley, co-founder and CEO of renowned music consultancy Music Ally.

Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer of the GSMA noted: “We are delighted to bring an exciting series of high-level speakers to examine the many challenges of content distribution on mobile around the world and to debate the potential of disruptive new business models, new players, new formats and new multi-platform plays from a variety of perspectives.”

Allan Cobb, Managing Director, UK, Momentum Worldwide, said: “The MMIX is a great new discussion platform with a world-class entertainment experience at the core. Smartphones and the desire for content anywhere is driving global Internet access, fan experiences and brand engagement to an unprecedented degree, so there is no better venue for the debate about the future of content than at MWC.”

Bobby Simms, Founder and CEO of Popshop, comments: “We truly believe that mobile innovation has the potential to revolutionise how music is delivered, consumed and created, from both a creative and commercial point of view; it is the future, so where better to unite the two than at Mobile World Congress.”

For more information on The MMIX, including tickets for The MMIX party on Tuesday 3rd March at Mobile World Congress, visit www.themmix.com. For information on Mobile World Congress, including agendas and registration, visit: www.mobileworldcongress.com.

-ENDS-

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA

About Momentum

It's not what brands say, but what they do that matters. People are no longer satisfied with simply "hearing" a brand's message; now it's the actual experiences had with a brand that define its relevance—emotionally, socially and when it's time to buy. Momentum Worldwide builds true meaning and connections by helping the best brands in the world imagine, create, curate and manage their Total Brand Experience. We do this with expertise in business and communications strategy, idea and content creation, and flawless execution across every possible touch point—including events, sponsorships, promotions, advertising, shopper and retail, music, entertainment, social, digital, product and package design and beyond. Part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG), we operate in over 50 countries for partners including American Express, Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Microsoft, Walmart, William Grant & Sons and many more.

www.momentumww.com #momentumww

About Popshop

We build and advise businesses to harness the power of creativity and culture.

Popshop is a multinational media group with homes across the world’s most vibrant cities. We are a family of experienced and innovative, marketing and cultural specialists.

We believe through infectious ideas and passionate people we can progress culture.

We know success in endeavours connected to music, entertainment and the arts, lies in the symbiotic relationship between ART, MEDIA and COMMERCE and in creating ideas that serve this grand purpose.

There is a better way. Help us prove it.

Get in touch: info@popshopagency.com

For Popshop news: @popshopagency

Contacts

Media:

For the GSMA:

Charlie Meredith-Hardy

+44 7917 298428

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or

GSMA Press Office

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or

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Joey Payne

+44 7870 800 663

Joey.Payne@momentumww.com



or

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Lucy Westman

+44 7776 454 946

lucy.westman@limelightpr.co.uk



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