BONN, Germany - Wednesday, November 21st 2012 [ME NewsWire]

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PARIS - Wednesday, November 21st 2012 [ME NewsWire]

With over 19,000 visitors to its 2012 edition, CARTES has reaffirmed the smart technology and digital security market's dynamism as well as once again confirming its position as the sector's leading international event

Cartes 2012

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 27th edition of CARTES has once again confirmed its position as the essential international gathering for all smart technology professionals. During the three days, over 19,000 visitors came to meet 435 French and international exhibitors and discover 2012's trends and innovations in payment, mobility, security and identification. With the SESAMES Awards, topical lectures from experts, new events and demonstrations of innovations, once again this year had everything to satisfy the expectations of professionals in the sector.

Backed by its experience and success, the Show is already preparing for the next edition and invites you to Pari ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Wednesday, November 21st 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stallion Oilfield Holdings, Inc. (the "Company”) announces today that it is seeking commitments for a new senior secured term loan in an aggregate principal amount of up to $500,000,000 (the "Term Loan”) and an increase of commitments under its existing asset-based loan facility ("ABL”) from $50 million to $75 million. The proceeds from the Term Loan are intended to be used to redeem the remaining $134 million of the Company’s senior secured notes due 2015, fund a portion of an approximately $385 million dividend to the Company’s stockholders, and fund transaction costs and for other corporate purposes.

Credit Suisse will act as sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger for the Term Loan and Bank of America, N.A. will continue to act as administrative agent under the ABL.

The Term Loan will be guaranteed by all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and be secured by certain assets of the Company ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM - Wednesday, November 21st 2012

Just the ticket for speedier banking and bus travel

(BUSINESS WIRE/ ME Newswire)-- Regulatory News:

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is providing Standard Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in South Africa, with a multifunction EMV contactless payment card enabling users to pay for transit fares and other goods and services with one digital wallet. Standard Bank customers can now use the new MasterCard® debit card to wave and pay directly at the gates in the public transport stations, without needing to carry cash or a separate travel card. The “Muvo” card initiative will help cardholders gain greater convenience while at the same time provide competitive advantages to Standard Bank and reduce the burden of managing cash on public transportation in the city of Durban.

The partnership has already resulted in the provision of more than 100,0 ... Read more »

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Tuesday, November 20th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

Provides End-to-End Reference Kit for AMI Networks, from Smart Meter to Web Server Software

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EnVerv announced today availability of its complete Power-Line Communication (PLC) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) ecosystem reference kit comprising all aspects of a PLC AMI network. The components of this ecosystem are available in actual form as well as hardware and software reference designs which partners can use to build their own networks.

“We have achieved our goals of not only providing our customers and partners with a complete set of PLC System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions and reference designs that cover the entire AMI network, but also offering complete end-solutions with which they can perform field tests and collect data in an efficient manner,” said Reza Mirkhani, President of EnVerv. He added, “Although we are a chip company, we always strive to deliver to our ... Read more »