LUXEMBOURG & PARIS. - Friday, October 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)  Following the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal constituted under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce of Paris that concluded the first phase of arbitration in September 2013 and a preliminary injunction by the regional civil court of Bonn, SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Paris:ETL) have collaborated in the best interest of customers to ensure a smooth transition of operations on frequencies at 28.5°E under a German filing. As of October 4, SES is operating and Eutelsat has ceased operating on these frequencies. The transfer was successfully completed in the night of 3-4 October.

SES and Eutelsat are in discussions to find a solution regarding the subject matter of the arbitration.

About Eutelsat Communications (www.eutelsat.com)

With capacity commercialised on 31 satellites delivering reach of Europe, the Middle East, Afr ... Read more »

U Mobile to deploy ZTE’s DR technology for improved network robustness and resilience

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SHENZHEN, China - Saturday, October 5th 2013

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, is pleased to be selected by U Mobile Sdn Bhd to provide a disaster recovery (DR) system to strengthen the resilience and robustness of Malaysia’s most dynamic and innovative 3G mobile network.

U Mobile will deploy ZTE’s DR solution in the core network, increasing the backup capabilities of the network infrastructure. The agreement between U Mobile and ZTE was signed today in a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.

"ZTE is committed to helping U Mobile deliver the best and most robust mobile services to subscribers,” said Fred Zhang, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd. "We are pleased to strengthen ... Read more »

New research highlights the negative effect of being overweight on the lifespan of pet dogs

PORTLAND, Ore - Friday, October 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Being overweight shortens a dog’s life expectancy according to new research by the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition. Data on a range of popular dog breeds from across the USA showed that dogs that are overweight in middle age have a shorter life expectancy than ideal weight dogs. Specifically, overweight dogs were found to suffer a reduction in life expectancy of up to 10 months compared to ideal weight dogs. The research shows the far-reaching consequences for dogs of being overweight and highlights the importance of owners keeping their dogs at a healthy weight.

"We examined a broad range of popular breeds of all shapes and sizes and found that overweight dogs tend to have a shorter life expectancy. This was particularly pronounced in five breeds - Labrador, Shih Tzu, American Cocker Spaniel, Golde ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Thursday, October 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) provided the following update in regard to its acquisition by IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE).

IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) and NYSE Euronext (NYSE) are pleased that the Chairmen's Committee of Euronext Regulators have issued a letter to ICE and NYSE Euronext indicating that they are "not minded to object" to the proposed merger between ICE and NYSE Euronext. With this important milestone achieved, ICE and NYSE Euronext now await final approvals to be issued by national authorities and regulatory bodies in each of the relevant European jurisdictions in order to complete the transaction.

About NYSE Euronext

NYSE Euronext (NYX) is a leading global operator of financial markets and provider of innovative trading technologies. The company's exchanges in Europe and the United States trade equities, futures, options, fixed-income and exchange-traded products. Wit ... Read more »

Available for Preorder Oct 5, ZTE’s nubia 5 Features Full HD Display, Dolby Digital Plus, and a 13MP Camera

RICHARDSON, Texas & LONDON - Thursday, October 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) ZTE USA, the fastest-growing smartphone provider in the United States, today announces the U.S. pricing and availability of ZTE nubia 5™, a high-end smartphone packing entertainment and performance into an approachable industrial profile. The ZTE nubia 5 is compatible with GSM/UMTS carriers, and is available for preorder on Saturday, October 5 with an MSRP of $449.99, through Amazon and other channels.

Whether you’re a photo enthusiast looking to capture and edit amazing pictures using a 13 megapixel camera with a Konica-Minolta lens and intelligent stabilization, an always-on road warrior looking to stay connected via countless apps, or an audiophile looking to plug into Digital Dolby Plus audio with specially-designed earbuds, the ZTE nubia 5 packs a punch. With a low ... Read more »