EVS offers high definition voice, audio, and music services at reduced bandwidth

DENVER - Thursday, January 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MPEG LA announced today that in response to market demand, a number of companies responsible for developing the Enhanced Voice Services (EVS) codec for the 3GPP’s 4G LTE standard have been meeting, with MPEG LA’s assistance, to decide the terms of a worldwide license offering one-stop access to coverage under their essential EVS patents as a convenient alternative to negotiating separate licenses with individual patent owners.

Designed to operate ubiquitously over 3G and 4G mobile and fixed-line communications networks, EVS enables vastly improved high definition voice quality at reduced bandwidth, increased network capacity and advanced features for music, audio and voice services.

The participating companies have made progress toward reaching agreement on terms of a joint patent licen ... Read more »

 New Subsidiary Accelerates Morinaga’s Functional Ingredient Sales in the Growing Asia Pacific Market

TOKYO - Wednesday, January 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2264), the leading dairy product company in Japan, today announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, Morinaga Nutritional Foods (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. located in Singapore. The new subsidiary company represents another step by Morinaga Milk to strengthen its ingredient sales operation in the fast-growing Asia Pacific market and to accelerate its globalization.

A vigorous demand for dairy products has been developing in Southeast Asian countries recently. Particularly in the emerging economies of Asia, the need for better infant nutrition is driving a strong demand for ingredients with higher quality.

Morinaga Milk began to expand globally over 40 years ago with the establishment in 1972 of its German subsidiary, Milei GmbH, ... Read more »

GSMA Announces New Keynotes and Shares New Details on Initiatives including The MMIX, 4YFN, Connected Women, Partner Programmes and MWC Tours

BARCELONA - Thursday, January 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today provided further updates on the 2016 GSMA Mobile World Congress, including new keynote speakers, events and partner programmes. Mobile World Congress will be held 22-25 February 2016 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, with events also taking place at Fira Montjuïc.

“We’re just a month away from Mobile World Congress and our 2016 edition is set to be our broadest, most exciting event yet,” said Michael O’Hara. “We have an outstanding conference programme, with leaders from across the ecosystem, as well as adjacent industry sectors, showcasing how mobile is transforming everyday life for billions of people around the world. Beyond the conference, Mobile World Congress attendees will have the opportunity to expe ... Read more »

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Thursday, January 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Brazil installed the first* digital signage system called Digital Media Center consisting of 220 sets of Viera TV and signage server in the country at Arena da Baixada, giving fans full visibility of what happens on the field. The stadium hosted some of the games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

[Flash Video] Digital Signage System at the Arena da Baixada in Brazil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF5ClFcrlyI

The Digital Media Center is a hub for integrated content distribution enabling control of what is shown on every TV set spread across the stadium. The system ensures that visitors see the images or videos of games or concerts even when they are not on the bleachers. The system by full IP control, developed especially for the Arena, offers good cost-benefit, with high-quality image and durability.

"The Digital Media Center has several uses and may be ada ... Read more »

To Support Innovation and Promote Safety and Security for Families and Children

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, January 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) launched the trial phase for “Hemayati” project which reflects the efforts of the Ministry to support innovation; especially smart technologies and devices that promote creativity in providing smart governmental services.

Hemayati Bracelet is considered one of the technologies that offer excellent governmental services, leading to increased customer satisfaction. In this phase the bracelet is targeting families as the MoI recently received 50 smart bracelets that were designed according to specific technical and functions by specialists at the Smart Government Program at the MoI. The most prominent feature includes a tracking chipset which enables the child wearing the bracelet to call for help with a push of a button.

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