- Drug discovery, regenerative medicine, personalized medicine, functional foods, bio-energy and imaging -

TOKYO - Friday, August 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BioJapan 2015 will be held for three days from October 14th (Wed) to 16th (Fri), 2015 at Pacifico Yokohama.

Comprised of exhibitions, seminars, and partnering meetings, BioJapan is Asia's largest biotechnology partnering event. This year marks the 17th installment of BioJapan, which has continued to expand in scale, adding exhibitors and steadily increasing the number of one-to-one meetings since first convening in 1986. As an integrated exhibition that embodies regenerative medicine, personalized medicine, diagnostics, functional food, bio-energy and other facets, this event gathers top-level executives as well as experts responsible for R&D, business development, licensing, and alliances all under one roof to share cutting-edge solutions, technology, and important information.

SHENZHEN, China - Thursday, August 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, today signed a global cooperation agreement with Telefónica, one of the world largest operators. The partnership will strengthen ZTE’s position as primary technological partner for Telefónica.

ZTE, which operates in 160 countries, already delivers several cutting-edge network solutions for Telefónica across 2G/3G/LTE radio access networks, fixed access networks, high capacity optical transport networks, internet protocol radio access networks (IPRAN), IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) core network solutions, power systems, and value added services and applications such as voicemail platforms.

This agreement aims to increase ZTE’s involvement in areas where it is already working with Telefónica. Additionally, it aims ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Friday, August 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation announced that Montfort College of Thailand won the Grand Prix for its video "Blind's Diary" in the Panasonic Kid Witness News (KWN) Global Contest 2015. The students from Montfort College were honored at the awards ceremony held in Singapore on August 26. Students from other finalist schools also attended the ceremony, where they were recognized with category awards, including "Best Concept."
[Flash Report] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPPYBZ7rjXQ
The seven finalist videos focused on topics ranging from impact and interactions through social media, earthquake disasters, to interactions with family members and others. The Grand Prix winning video, which is based on a true story, portrays a visually impaired girl who attends a regular school. While worrying about burdening other students, she overcomes her struggles at school and eventually accept ... Read more »

HOUSTON. - Thursday, August 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    Offers new growth opportunities by creating the industry’s first complete drilling and production systems
    Integrates complementary downhole and surface offerings through software optimization and automation
    Total transaction value of $14.8 billion as of August 25, 2015
    Cameron shareholders to receive 0.716 Schlumberger shares and $14.44 in cash for each share of Cameron
    Transaction expected to be accretive to Schlumberger earnings per share in first year after closing
    Combined company expects $300 million and $600 million in synergies in first and second years

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) and Cameron (NYSE: CAM) today jointly announced a definitive merger agreement in which the companies will combine in a stock and cash transaction. The agreement ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Through the “Innovation Lab” initiative, which was launched in mid July, the Ministry of Interior has called on the public to further submit purposeful suggestions and ideas via the ministry’s different social networking sites. This aims at brainstorming and collecting the best solutions and ideas to reduce traffic accidents, which comprises four main themes (speed, run-over accidents, using mobile phones while driving, and sudden swerving).

The “traffic accidents” topic was chosen following thorough analysis of the ideas and proposals submitted by the public through the Innovation Lab over the past two months. The “traffic accidents” topic was the most mentioned by participants, as a major challenge that needs to be addressed in all possible ways, especially through the innovative solutions submitted by the public.

Contributions will be accepted ... Read more »

Technology enabled services from AGCO dealers optimize customer uptime, improve farm efficiency and increase yields and profits

DULUTH, Ga. - Thursday, August 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure, announced today the launch of Fuse Connected Services, a new customer offering through AGCO dealers. Fuse Connected Services combines the right machines, technology, parts, service and support to help customers optimize their operation and maximize uptime through preventative maintenance, machine condition monitoring and year-round consultation. The services will launch at select AGCO dealers in North America and Western Europe in the third and fourth quarters of 2015.

Supported by AGCO Parts, AGCO Service and AGCO Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS), Fuse Connected Services is designed to help growers improve overall farm efficiency by reducing maintenance ... Read more »

TINLEY PARK, Ill - Thursday, August 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panduit Corp., a leading global provider of innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announces the promotion of Tom Donovan to President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Donovan most recently served as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds Gerald W. Caveney, who will focus on other business opportunities.

“As a Panduit veteran of 33 years, Tom has the industry knowledge, leadership ability, and character to provide direction to the company and its 5,000 global employees,” said Caveney. “In his newly-expanded role as President and CEO, Tom will be responsible for the overall direction of the business, developing current and long-range strategy, and leveraging the company’s strengths and capabilities to exceed our customers’ expectations.”

“I am honored to have been chosen to lead the Panduit ... Read more »

 A unique chance to experience all the industry has to offer.

LONDON - Friday, August 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The IBC2015 Rising Stars Programme offers a new generation of students and young professionals the chance to experience the realities of the electronic media and entertainment industry. A free event, it provides a truly unique flavour of the workplace with an unrivalled array of business personalities who have been invited to inspire, educate and challenge those attending. Delegates are part of an amazing event which includes free entry to the fourteen exhibition halls; exclusive conference sessions tackling the topics that really matter to young professionals; exclusive networking opportunities and an invitation to the IBC Hackfest party.

Delegates will get to see and handle the latest technology and learn about how the industry is developing; meeting established, successful and highly influential industry figures, as well as s ... Read more »