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Stromasys helps customers swap out aging SPARC-based hardware for a new virtualized environment to increase performance, lower operating cost, and reduce risks – all at once, and in a matter of days.

RALEIGH, N.C. - Tuesday, April 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stromasys, the pioneer in cross-platform server virtualization, today launches CHARON-SSP, a seamless solution for virtualizing classic Sun SPARC hardware.

CHARON-SSP brings new life to the classic Sun SPARC systems under a virtualized environment on industry standard x86 computer systems. CHARON-SSP swaps out the end-of-life (EOL) hardware and moves the entire software stack to the new virtualized environment in a matter of days.

“For over 15 years, Stromasys has been keeping thousands of factories, businesses, and governments running when innovation has made their hardware obsolete. We have been delivering continuity to businesses by virtualizing their classic hardware,& ... Read more »

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif - Tuesday, April 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dole Food Company, Inc. announced the appointment of Johan Linden as its new President & Chief Operating Officer. The Company also announced the retirement of C. Michael Carter, the Company’s former President & Chief Operating Officer.

“Over the past decade, Johan has proven his leadership in successively broader management roles with the Company. He has a breadth of global and day-to-day operational experience that will enable us to focus even more on creative initiatives and strategic decision-making. I am confident that this management change with Johan as President will bring great value to the Company as we pursue new opportunities in expanding markets,” said David H. Murdock, Dole’s Chairman and CEO. “I am looking forward to working more closely with him and our long-established dedicated and strong management team as we continue to grow the C ... Read more »

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DENVER - Mardi 7 Avril 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE : NEM) (« Newmont » ou « la Société ») a publié aujourd'hui son rapport de développement durable 2014, intitulé « Beyond the Mine » (Au-delà de la mine), qui détaille la performance sécuritaire, économique, environnementale et sociale de la Société, ainsi que son engagement envers les pratiques commerciales éthiques.

Ce rapport reflète les engagements pris par Newmont en matière de communication en sa qualité de membre fondateur du Conseil international des mines et métaux (ICMM) ainsi que ses engagements pris dans le cadre des Principes volontaires sur la sécurité et les droits de l'homme (VPSHR) et du Pacte mondial des Nations Unies. Newmont évalue sa performance en matière de durabilité au regard des normes de rapports sur la durabilité établies par la Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), un ensemble complet d'indicateurs couvra ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi hosted the “Watheq” campaign launched by the National archives at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs aimed at preserving and archiving personal records.

Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, expressed his pride and appreciation for the national archives for choosing the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi to participate in the campaign. He stressed the importance of this national project in documenting the UAE's cultural heritage, and preserving personal records, and documents.

Saleh Al Shehhi, Educational Programs’ Officer, gave an introductory lecture about the national archives. He noted that the initiative’s strategic vision is based on building a world-class national archive system acc ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Schools Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) secured first place at the second edition of the Pistol Shooting Championship for Officers. The Government and Diplomatic Premises Protection Department placed second, and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) placed third.

A total of 17 departments from the Abu Dhabi Police participated in the competition that was organized by the Sports Activities Section at the Strategy and Performance Development Directorate.  This championship is part of the sport activities program for the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and took place at the Police Officers Club at Abu Dhabi.  

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General, noted that successful police work requires acquiring new knowledge, developing intellect, and cultural and athletic skills. “Police le ... Read more »

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-Opens Hydrogen Energy Research & Development Center at Fuchu Complex-

TOKYO - Monday, April 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the opening of the Toshiba Group Hydrogen Energy Research & Development Center (HRDC) at its Fuchu Complex in western Tokyo. The new Center will concentrate Group-wide initiatives to realize a hydrogen economy, and will drive forward the development and demonstration of solutions integrating hydrogen-related energy technologies. Toshiba Group aims to increase the sales of hydrogen-related business to 100 billion yen by 2020.

Toshiba Group has essential technologies, including photovoltaic, wind, hydro and other renewable generation systems, water electrolysis systems and fuel cells, for achieving a hydrogen economy, a future where hydrogen is utilized as a low carbon clean fuel source. Toshiba Group will integrate these technologies in end-to-end solutions, extending fro ... Read more »

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ZTE's latest affordable premium 5.5-inch phablet hits the global mass-market at just USD $299.99

SHANGHAI. - Monday, April 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, today announced the worldwide debut of the ZTE Blade S6 Plus on eBay. The affordable premium phablet can now be purchased by consumers across the globe via eBay, priced at USD $299.99 (£199.99 and €276.99 for the United Kingdom and Europe respectively).

“We are very excited to announce with eBay the global availability of the ZTE Blade S6 Plus,” said Adam Zeng, CEO of ZTE Mobile Devices. “Following the successful launch of the Blade S6, we are now offering our consumers a larger-screen alternative to a device that combines high-end performance and quality at a very competitive price tag.”

The Blade S6 Plus was first showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona, alongside the 5-inch Blade S6, which ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated today the mosque of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Zakher, Al Ain City. The inauguration ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, and HH Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs.

The Ahmed bin Zayed mosque, spread over 3,248 square meters is one of the architecture landmarks in Al Ain City. Construction work commenced May 11, 2013, in both Moroccan and Andalusian styles, featuring Islamic architecture, under the supervision of a team of professional experts.

The mosque includes a pyramid-shaped dome made of a combination of different and finest wood types (cedar, akaju, and samba wood), which also adorn the mosque&r ... Read more »

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Summit to Identify Solutions to Enable Informed Decision Making for Sustainable Development

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Over 650 delegates from government, UN bodies, the non-governmental sector, private sector, academia and civil society will gather in Abu Dhabi, UAE between 6 and 8 October for the Eye on Earth Summit 2015, to bridge the information gap policy-makers face in designing plans for sustainable development.

The experts gathered will explore solutions and actions necessary for greater access to, and sharing of, environmental, social and economic data to support sustainable development. The Summit will address the profound impact that rapid economic and industrial development is having on natural resources, biodiversity and consumption patterns around the world. These global challenges require international collaborative action to find transformative solutions that span political boundaries and help sec ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The delegations participating in the GCC Security Education and Training Forum were acquainted with the services of the Operations and the Forensic Evidence Departments in Abu Dhabi Police.

The delegations visited the Forensic Evidence Department, and watched a documentary about the services provided by the department and the progress of their efforts in the fields of technology, science, and humanity.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department, provided a short explanation about the development stages of the forensic laboratories and of the interest of the police leadership in developing technical and human potential in order to achieve the best security practices in the application of justice.

The visitors toured the sections of the Forensic Evidence Department and were acquainted with the methods of conducting various tests, and learned about th ... Read more »

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ONTARIO, Calif - Monday, April 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Finally the online tool that protects you from the dangers associated with searching the World Wide Web.

Online searching has become an extension of our thought process, one which answers all of our questions, fosters our imagination, and promotes endless learning. The thing is, though, you never know what you are going to get from a search or when you click on a search result link.

Gofba.com (pronounced gŏf' bah), the first and only family friendly search engine and mega-site, provides users with a safe and protected Internet experience. Gofba currently has over 30 million users and is well positioned to head towards an IPO.

Gofba.com’s lack of pornographic and violent content makes it ideal for those responsible for other people's use of the Internet, meaning families, businesses, schools, colleges, universities, churches, and government offices, in other words, e ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended the “Falcon” Training Wednesday morning. The Headquarters of the Special Security Forces under the Ministry of Interior conducted the training in the area of Seeh Al Mahab in the city of Al Dhaid. The participants of the training included every police and security entity within the Ministry of Interior (MoI) alongside a number of ministries, the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), and other competent authorities in the UAE.

Participants stressed that the security and stability of the UAE are the top priorities of the higher leadership as they strive to keep the UAE at the forefront of the world’s most stable, secure, and safe countries; and to continue on in the quest of development towards more advanced, prosperous, and progressive levels. ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior’s Human Rights Committee discussed the ways in which the strategic objectives and action plans for the year 2015 will increase awareness of the human rights culture. The strategies are to enhance the efforts of the sub-teams, the police general headquarters and general directorates at the Ministry, in the field of human rights.

The committee has held its seventh meeting at the Al Ittihad Hall at the Ministry of Interior. The meeting, headed by Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nehkairah, Head of Human Rights Department in the Ministry of Interior; discussed ways to enhance and activate the efforts of the Ministry’s general headquarters in areas regarding human rights.

For his part, Brigadier Dr. Abdullah Ali Bin Sahoo, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Sharjah, submitted a presentation entitled “Towards a ... Read more »

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The 2015 AIMA Middle East Hedge Fund Summit Convened Key Regional Investors with Global Industry Leaders

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, March 31st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) was the sponsoring host of the global financial industry on March 31st, 2015 when it welcomed 280 delegates to the premier regional conference held by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global hedge fund industry body. The exclusive event convened star portfolio managers, institutional investors and economists who debated macro trends, regional market developments and alternative investment opportunities for the year ahead.

Sohail Jaffer, Deputy CEO of FWU Dubai Services and Middle East regional representative of AIMA, said, “Increased interest in hedge funds and alternatives comes at a time when institutional investors are seeking out investments uncorrelated to their portfolios. Pursuit of such strategies h ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Schools Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) secured first place at the Police Modern Rowing Championship. The Western Region Police Directorate placed second, and the ICT Department at the Directorate General of Central Operations placed third.   A total of 12 departments from the Abu Dhabi Police participated in the competition that was organized by the Sports Activities Section at the Strategy and Performance Development Directorate.  This championship is part of the sport activities program for the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and took place at the Abu Dhabi Sailing & Yacht Club on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.   In his address during the coronation ceremony, Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, stressed the importance of physical and sports activity in developing the sports skills of p ... Read more »

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S-19611A enables highly-accurate current sensing and helps reduce ECUs power consumption

CHIBA, Japan. - Thursday, April 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) announced the release of the S-19611A zero-drift dual op-amp with AEC-Q100 qualification for automotive use, which is optimized for amplification of very small sensor signals. The S-19611A features very low input offset voltage of 17µV (microvolts) at ambient temperature and offset temperature drift of 0.1µV/°C (microvolts/degree-C) that allow the amplification of sensor signals. This is the perfect match for applications that require highly precise signal amplification without compensating the signals as it enables the higher precision of current sensing and smaller resistance value for sensing current, thereby contributing to the reduction of an ECU’s power consumption. Typical applications are high-precision current sensors, highly precise sensor signal amp ... Read more »

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