NANO∙CONSOLE USB-C Connects Smartphones and Tablets Supporting DisplayPort over USB-C to Your TV

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Tuesday, January 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the SlimPort® NANO∙CONSOLE™ USB-C, a mobile-enabled dock with remote for both Android and Windows-powered mobile devices supporting DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.

A simple, plug-and-play solution for streaming digital media, performing home office computing tasks, and playing mobile games, all from a smartphone or tablet, the SlimPort NANO∙CONSOLE allows users to:

    Connect their mobile devices with DisplayPort audio/video-out to any HDMI-enabled display to share their media and apps, as well as connect external storage devices and accessories such as keyboards and mice;
    Control their smartphone or tablet remotely from anywhere in the room with the user-friendly and eff ... Read more »

 Critical communications capability to more than 14 communities on SES-2 spacecraft

LUXEMBOURG - Tuesday, January 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that the Kativik Regional Government in Canada has awarded SES a contract for the delivery of new satellite services across the northern Quebec region.

Beginning in the second half of 2016, the 12 transponder deal on SES-2 positioned at 87 degrees West – and one of SES’s youngest satellites providing service to the Americas – will deliver critical C-band communications capability to more than 14 communities, and could triple the amount of bandwidth currently available across the Nunavik region by the end of this year. This was the largest government award in Canada in 2015 in terms of number of transponders.

Along with providing faster internet and other services to the Nunavik region, the agreement enables important conne ... Read more »

HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands - Tuesday, January 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bioventus, a leader in orthobiologic solutions, today announced its entry into the patient care market in Taiwan with the launch of DUROLANE®, a single-injection joint-fluid osteoarthritis (OA) treatment based on a natural, safe and proven technology process called NASHA® which yields stabilized hyaluronic acid (HA).

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule that provides the lubrication and cushioning in a normal joint. In Taiwan, DUROLANE is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate (OA) of the knee.

“The combination of a leading OA solution like DUROLANE and Taiwan’s robust economy gives Bioventus a terrific opportunity to establish itself and grow in this market,” said Tony Bihl, CEO, Bioventus. “Orthobiologic solutions from Bioventus are now available in six countries in the Asia Pacific region and we plan to build on this ... Read more »

Brings Deep Operational Experience Leading Customer and Innovation-Focused Global Businesses

WASHINGTON - Tuesday, January 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Director Brian Napack Appointed Vice Chairman

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blackboard Inc., the world’s leading education technology company, today announced that William “Bill” L. Ballhaus, PhD has been named Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Jay Bhatt, who has led Blackboard since 2012. Mr. Bhatt will serve as a special advisor to the chairman and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition.

Dr. Ballhaus joins Blackboard from SRA International, where as CEO he fostered a culture of innovation that emphasized anticipating customer needs, and he enhanced the company’s portfolio in cyber security, cloud computing, mobilization, agile system development, ERP and data analytics. Previously, he served as President and CEO of DynCorp International, a global government serv ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior took part in the Civil Defense workshop in Dubai. The workshop was held upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the close follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

The workshop was held with the aim of reviewing and evaluating performance of the competent teams as they endeavored to control the fire that recently broke out at the Address Downtown Hotel in Dubai; to identify opportunities for improvement and establish a detailed scientific analysis of the incident, in order to come up with the appropriate conclus ... Read more »