TOKYO - Wednesday, October 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has launched a new series of ARM Cortex™-M4F-core-based TX04 series microcontrollers, "TMPM462F15FG”, "TMPM462F10FG”, "TMPM461F15FG” and "TMPM461F10FG”, for motor control applications in equipment such as multifunction printers (MFP) and printers. Sample shipments will start in November this year, with mass production scheduled to start in spring 2014.

The development of highly sophisticated motor control applications for equipment such as MFPs and printers requires much more software code, and that in turn creates a requirement for microcontrollers with large-capacity memory, multiple communication channels, and interfaces with high-resolution sensors.

The new microcontrollers integrate a maximum of 1.5Mbyte flash ROM, 193Kbyte SRAM, 20 serial interface channels, and a 20-channel high-resolution 12-bit A/D converter. This secures motor contro ... Read more »

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SHENZHEN, China - Wednesday, October 30th 2013

    ZTE unveils the ZTE Blade Q range including the ZTE Blade Q Mini, ZTE Blade Q and ZTE Blade Q Maxi
    The Blade series has been one of most popular smartphone series with millions of devices sold globally
    ZTE Blade III, ZTE Blade III Pro, ZTE Blade V and ZTE Blade G now on sale in 23 countries across Europe

ZTE today reveals the ZTE Blade Q range following the success of its previous Blade products in Europe. The ZTE Blade Q range will join one of the most popular series of smartphones in Europe, with the ZTE Blade III, ZTE Blade III Pro, ZTE Blade V and ZTE Blade G already available in 23 countries in the region.

Mr. AO Wen, General Manager of ZTE Handset European Operation Office, said, "At ZTE we believe that smartphone technology should be accessible for everyone. The popularity of the Blade series across Europe proves t ... Read more »

LOS ANGELES - Wednesday, October 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Multimode computing leader Lenovo (SEHK:0992) (Pink Sheets:LNVGY) today announced a new partnership with Ashton Kutcher at the livestream launch event of the new Yoga Tablet, held at the Youtube Space LA. In his new role as a Lenovo product engineer, Kutcher will work with the company’s engineering teams around the world to develop and market the Yoga line of tablets by providing input and decision-making into design, specifications, software and usage scenarios.

"This partnership with Lenovo brings together my love of technology and design that makes your life better. I can’t wait to dig in and help Lenovo develop future mobile computing products, starting with the Yoga Tablet,” said Ashton Kutcher. "Lenovo is all about innovation and strong leadership. Entrepreneurship is part of their DNA, and I couldn’t ask for a better fit.”

Kutcher currently stars in the CBS comedy, Two and a Half Men, ... Read more »

Unique device that converts an iPhone to a satellite smartphone honored at prestigious maritime awards ceremony

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, October 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, has been named winner of the Innovation Award at the Lloyd’s List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent 2013 Awards.

Thuraya won the award for the Thuraya SatSleeve, its unique satellite adaptor for the iPhone that enables maritime and offshore users to stay connected from remote locations outside of terrestrial networks with their iPhone. The award judges recognized the SatSleeve’s ability to keep seafarers in touch with their loved ones as well as facilitating vital business communications for officers and crew when operating outside coverage of terrestrial networks.

In selecting Thuraya for the award, the judging panel noted: "The winner of this highly competitive award has created what ha ... Read more »

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MILWAUKEE - Tuesday, October 29th 2013

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today announced that it has agreed to purchase vMonitor, a global technology leader for wireless solutions in the oil and gas industry.

vMonitor is a pioneer in Digital Oilfield implementation and remote operations worldwide. It delivers innovative monitoring and control solutions for wellhead and upstream applications that combine cutting-edge wireless instrumentation and communication with visualization software to help customers make more informed decisions and improve production.

vMonitor has the world’s largest installed base of wireless wellhead monitoring systems for natural and artificially lifted wells with more than 6,000 well sites for major oil and gas companies around the world.

"Strategically, vMonitor’s world class digital oilfield technology and services, combined with our comprehensive portfolio of solutions, strengthen our ability ... Read more »

The Global Cities Initiative and Centre for London bring Europe's leaders together to discuss growth strategies for the region's cities

LONDON - Tuesday, October 29th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- New research published today by the Global Cities Initiative and Centre for London to underscore a landmark Conference, finds that despite the impact of recent economic crises, European cities maintain competitive advantages over new megacities in other parts of the world. However, as the world economy continues to evolve, Europe’s cities – those that are already established 'global cities' as well as those that seek to become more global – must come up with new ways to be more globally competitive.

The research in the paper, 'Europe’s Cities in a Global Economy', assesses recent trends in city-related performance, as measured in over 100 quantitative and perception-led studies. It identifies where the continent’s cities remain strong, which cities appear to be ad ... Read more »

BOUDRY, Switzerland - Tuesday, October 29th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

PALACE 4 achieves primary endpoint of ACR 20 at week 16 with nearly 60 percent of patients who completed 52 weeks on apremilast achieving an ACR 20 response

PALACE 4 is the first large randomized controlled study to examine the efficacy and safety of a novel agent in patients naïve to previous DMARD therapy

Long-term, clinically meaningful improvements seen in manifestations of psoriatic arthritis such as physical function (HAQ-DI), skin (PASI-75/50), swollen and tender joints, enthesitis and dactylitis

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celgene International Sàrl, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG), today announced results of its long-term phase III study on apremilast, the Company’s first-in-class oral, targeted inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), in systemic or biologic DMARD-naïve psoriatic arthritis patients at the 2013 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Association of Rh ... Read more »