MORRISVILLE, N.C. - Friday, June 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Q2 Solutions, a global clinical trials laboratory services organization, today announced that the company has received the 2016 Lilly Global Supplier Award. Q2 Solutions was one of 12 companies to receive the award this year, recognizing the company’s ongoing contributions to Lilly’s drug development efforts.

Each year, the Lilly Global Supplier Award recognizes suppliers who have worked collaboratively to deliver a positive and measurable impact on Lilly’s corporate objectives and priorities. Lilly presented the award to Q2 Solutions representatives during a special ceremony in Indianapolis.

“It is a tremendous honor to receive this prestigious recognition from Lilly,” said Costa Panagos, chief executive officer, Q2 Solutions. “To earn this award in our first year as an organization is a testament to our employees’ dedication to scientific exc ... Read more »

Transition to Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform for Crossrail’s Asset Information Management System

LONDON - Thursday, June 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- U.K. Rail Conference — Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that it has successfully upgraded Crossrail’s Common Data Environment (CDE) for asset information through Bentley’s AssetWise managed services to a hybrid cloud-computing platform powered by Microsoft Azure. This provides a single location for storing, sharing, and managing information for approximately 1 million assets.

Europe’s largest construction project, Crossrail has been designed in a virtual environment for 3D, 4D, and 5D BIM, powered by Bentley’s comprehensive modeling software. Bentley’s asset information management solution, AssetWise, based on Bentley’s eB technology, manages the e ... Read more »

New cooperation will result in development and innovation in next-generation satellite technologies, hardware and software tools

LUXEMBOURG & SINGAPORE - Friday, June 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) today inked an agreement with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), marking its inaugural cooperation with EDB’s Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn) to explore greater development and innovation in satellite technologies, hardware and software tools for satellite networks of the future.

SES and EDB will work with Singapore research institutes and industry partners in the design, prototyping and production of technologies for mobility applications in the aeronautical, automotive and maritime sectors.

Other potential areas of collaboration with EDB include the development of software to manage next generation satellite networks, as well as producing innovative, compact component ... Read more »

TOKYO - Friday, June 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PENTAX Medical, a division of HOYA Corporation, announced the appointment of Dr. Hudson Garrett to the position of Global Chief Clinical Officer. In this executive role, Hudson Garrett is responsible for leading all PENTAX Medical clinical related activities globally.

PENTAX Medical has decided to establish this role to accelerate its focus on delivering clinically relevant products to improve quality and standard of patient care. Dr. Garrett’s expertise and experiences in infection control in various medical institutions will enforce its commitment to minimize risk of infection and cross contamination. It will also further develop the scientific community by investing in professional education to raise the bar of patient care.

“Hudson joins PENTAX Medical with valuable expertise gained from various segments of the medical field on the vender and provider side”, said David Woods, ... Read more »