Move voice calls between LTE and Wi-Fi, seamlessly with Evolved Packet Data Gateway

RICHARDSON, Texas. - Monday, June 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Mavenir Systems (NYSE: MVNR), a leading provider of software-based network solutions for mobile services, today announced the availability of its Evolved Packet Data Gateway (ePDG). For subscribers using Wi-Fi, the ePDG provides a secure connection to the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network and enables seamless mobility between LTE and Wi-Fi.

Mavenir’s ePDG allows subscribers to maintain constant access to high-speed data and voice services whether they are in LTE coverage areas or using Wi-Fi at public hotspots, at the office or in the home. As subscribers arrive in the office, for example, the ePDG ensures that data sessions remain active and voice calls stay up while the device switches from LTE to Wi-Fi access.

The ePDG is an integral part of Mavenir’s IMS converged voice solution t ... Read more »

Ferring’s follicle-stimulating hormone is in development with a companion diagnostic test from Roche to help improve the clinical management of infertility treatment

SAINT-PREX & ROTKREUZ, Switzerland. - Tuesday, June 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Roche have announced a collaboration to combine diagnostic testing technology from Roche with Ferring’s human cell line derived recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (human rFSH), a gonadotrophin currently in phase III development. This combination is intended to make it possible for healthcare professionals to personalise infertility treatment to a woman’s specific needs.

Under the terms of the worldwide agreement, Roche will work with Ferring and its global phase III programme to qualify, validate, document and seek regulatory approval for a companion diagnostic test to be used in combination with Ferring’s human rFSH.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Monday, June 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

‘Holistic Approach to Infiltration and Inflow Exclusion’ Highlights Electro Scan Project of Wessex Water’s In-house Construction Arm, Wessex Engineering and Construction Services

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electro Scan Inc. today announced that Mr. Liam MacFarlane, Critical Sewers Engineer, Wessex Engineering and Construction Services (WECS), Wessex Water’s in-house construction arm, was selected as the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award recipient presented by the UK Society for Trenchless Technologies (UKSTT). The award was based on Liam MacFarlane’s technical paper ‘Holistic Approach to Infiltration and Inflow Exclusion’ highlighting an Electro Scan project.

The prestigious award was presented at UKSTT’s 20th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony held in Birmingham, England in May 2014.

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GENEVA - Monday, June 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global economic performance has been weaker than expected; nevertheless, financial markets were relatively unfazed by these developments, as central banks’ policies remain highly accommodative. “After having seen weak growth in the first quarter, we’re staying positive on the economic outlook and expect more solid activity, buoyed by good news”, says Patrice Gautry, Chief Economist at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP). The trend towards risk assets – especially equities – is still there thanks to recoveries in both growth and earnings. With this in mind, the scenario set out at the end of 2013 remains valid and should crystallise over the coming quarters.

Accelerated world growth The economic recovery is set to firm up; growth is improving in the United States and Europe is out of recession. Beyond the cyclical upturn, the key factors for a durable recovery are being put in ... Read more »