SHENZHEN, China - Friday, February 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation ("ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, and major European mobile operator E-Plus are to extend their partnership, with ZTE taking a more substantial role in the operator’s forthcoming LTE network expansion in Germany.

The E-Plus Group has been successfully working together with ZTE in the expansion of its UMTS network, the modernisation of its core network and the current LTE field trials. This cooperation will now continue with the deployment of the first phase of the next generation of E-Plus’s LTE network. In addition to the delivery of LTE base stations (eNodeB) and supporting E-Plus with the LTE network upgrade, ZTE will now implement its Evolved Packet Core (EPC) technologies, to more effectively enable the LTE roll-out across the E-Plus ne ... Read more »

TOKYO - Thursday, February 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

International Solid-State Circuits Conference 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced that it has developed time-domain analog and digital mixed-signal processing circuitry with the potential to replace general digital signal processing in error correction. The technology cuts the gate count of the low-density parity-check (LDPC) decoder used in error correction of NAND flash memory by 38% and will support Toshiba in enhancing cost competitiveness. The circuit was introduced at the International Solid-State Circuit Conference in San Francisco on February 20,2013.

With advances in capacity, error correction is more important than ever in ensuring the reliability of NAND flash memories. Advanced error correction with improved correction rates is also a must in wireless communication. In both areas, LDPC code is one of the most promising error correction codes.

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AMSTERDAM - Thursday, February 21st 2013

Regulatory News:

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that its Cinterion® range of automotive-grade M2M technology is providing 4G connectivity for Audi’s industry-first, embedded LTE infotainment system. Enhanced "Audi connect” services available in the Audi A3 vehicles will enrich mobile lifestyles for both drivers and passengers offering high-speed, low latency connectivity, and a suite of advanced features including mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, Internet radio, Web services and an improved navigation system.

With the Gemalto-enabled, LTE-ready Audi connect, users can enjoy simultaneous voice and data services, advanced navigation with street level imagery streamed to the vehicle, multimedia streaming and downloads, plus a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot for up to eight devices. Connectivity is optimized to leverage high-speed LTE/4G networks first and ... Read more »