U Mobile to deploy ZTE’s DR technology for improved network robustness and resilience

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SHENZHEN, China - Saturday, October 5th 2013

ZTE Corporation ("ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, is pleased to be selected by U Mobile Sdn Bhd to provide a disaster recovery (DR) system to strengthen the resilience and robustness of Malaysia’s most dynamic and innovative 3G mobile network.

U Mobile will deploy ZTE’s DR solution in the core network, increasing the backup capabilities of the network infrastructure. The agreement between U Mobile and ZTE was signed today in a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.

"ZTE is committed to helping U Mobile deliver the best and most robust mobile services to subscribers,” said Fred Zhang, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd. "We are pleased to strengthen ... Read more »

New research highlights the negative effect of being overweight on the lifespan of pet dogs

PORTLAND, Ore - Friday, October 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Being overweight shortens a dog’s life expectancy according to new research by the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition. Data on a range of popular dog breeds from across the USA showed that dogs that are overweight in middle age have a shorter life expectancy than ideal weight dogs. Specifically, overweight dogs were found to suffer a reduction in life expectancy of up to 10 months compared to ideal weight dogs. The research shows the far-reaching consequences for dogs of being overweight and highlights the importance of owners keeping their dogs at a healthy weight.

"We examined a broad range of popular breeds of all shapes and sizes and found that overweight dogs tend to have a shorter life expectancy. This was particularly pronounced in five breeds - Labrador, Shih Tzu, American Cocker Spaniel, Golde ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Thursday, October 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) provided the following update in regard to its acquisition by IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE).

IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) and NYSE Euronext (NYSE) are pleased that the Chairmen's Committee of Euronext Regulators have issued a letter to ICE and NYSE Euronext indicating that they are "not minded to object" to the proposed merger between ICE and NYSE Euronext. With this important milestone achieved, ICE and NYSE Euronext now await final approvals to be issued by national authorities and regulatory bodies in each of the relevant European jurisdictions in order to complete the transaction.

About NYSE Euronext

NYSE Euronext (NYX) is a leading global operator of financial markets and provider of innovative trading technologies. The company's exchanges in Europe and the United States trade equities, futures, options, fixed-income and exchange-traded products. Wit ... Read more »

Available for Preorder Oct 5, ZTE’s nubia 5 Features Full HD Display, Dolby Digital Plus, and a 13MP Camera

RICHARDSON, Texas & LONDON - Thursday, October 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) ZTE USA, the fastest-growing smartphone provider in the United States, today announces the U.S. pricing and availability of ZTE nubia 5™, a high-end smartphone packing entertainment and performance into an approachable industrial profile. The ZTE nubia 5 is compatible with GSM/UMTS carriers, and is available for preorder on Saturday, October 5 with an MSRP of $449.99, through Amazon and other channels.

Whether you’re a photo enthusiast looking to capture and edit amazing pictures using a 13 megapixel camera with a Konica-Minolta lens and intelligent stabilization, an always-on road warrior looking to stay connected via countless apps, or an audiophile looking to plug into Digital Dolby Plus audio with specially-designed earbuds, the ZTE nubia 5 packs a punch. With a low ... Read more »

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BALZERS, Liechtenstein - Thursday, October 3rd 2013

Oerlikon Advanced Technologies, a leading supplier of PVD deposition

equipment, has today set a new standard with the CLUSTERLINE® 300 as

the first 300mm system worldwide running thin wafer backside

metallization (BSM) for power devices in production.

Following the successful qualification by a leading power device

manufacturer, Oerlikon has received multiple orders for the

CLUSTERLINE® 300 for production of 300mm power devices.

The new developed processes for devices like Metal Oxide

Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) offer the same

behavior as those qualified on 200mm wafers and enable power device

manufacturers to produce devices much more efficiently.

With the CLUSTERLINE® 300, Oerlikon has successfully overcome the

significant challenges associated with transitioning the < ... Read more »

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TOKYO & ESPOO, Finland & PARIS & PITTSBURGH - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- G‐cluster Global is proud to be part of the official release date of Konami’s new title Pro Evolution Soccer 2014. This famous title will be delivered through Orange, the largest IPTV provider in Europe, and other G-cluster platform partners.

G‐cluster offers to the operators the most deployed cloud gaming service that allows users to play across the TV without the need to buy costly equipment.

"G-cluster and Konami push innovation further in Cloud Gaming” said Sevan Kessissian, Senior Vice President of content and strategy at G-cluster.

About G‐cluster Global Corporation

Founded in 2000, G-cluster is the first and largest cloud gaming platform accessible to more than ten million game players worldwide. G-cluster provides a fully-featured white label service offering casual and AAA games playable over broadband ne ... Read more »

Company signs second seven figure subscription deal and expands into new partner ecosystems

SAN MATEO, Calif. - Thursday, October 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Splunk Worldwide Users' Conference

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Enterprise cloud integration company SnapLogic today announced that it achieved record revenue in the third quarter, closing its second seven figure subscription transaction and expanding into new partner ecosystems including Amazon Redshift, ServiceNow, Splunk and Zuora. Company momentum was driven by increased cloud application adoption in the enterprise and the need for organizations to address two primary use cases: real-time application integration, both cloud to cloud and cloud to on-premise; and better business intelligence as organizations of all sizes move away from traditional approaches to data warehousing and adopt more modern analytics and big data strategies.

"CIOs are increasingly looking to modern technologies to address the growing data c ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) The Financial Times and Citi today announce the finalists for the second annual FT/Citi Ingenuity Awards: Urban Ideas in Action programme. The awards aim to recognise individuals, teams, organisations and community groups that have developed groundbreaking solutions to urban challenges that benefit cities, citizens and urban communities.

Submissions were received from 44 countries and judges selected the finalists by region, based on the most innovative solutions enabling urban progress across city administration, transport systems, energy and utilities, education and resource management, housing, health, social services, mobile technologies, community engagement and collaboration platforms.

One winner will be chosen for each region and a global winner will be announced at an awards dinner in New York on December 10, where Edward Glaeser, Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard Un ... Read more »

Edgen Group stockholders to receive US$12.00 per share

NEW YORK & BATON ROUGE, La. - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sumitomo Corporation ("SC”) and Sumitomo Corporation of America, Inc. ("SCOA”), collectively "Sumitomo”, and Edgen Group Inc. (NYSE:EDG) today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Sumitomo will acquire all outstanding shares of Edgen Group Inc. ("Edgen Group”) for US$12.00 per share in cash ("acquisition”). The acquisition, which is expected to close before the end of 2013, is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

"The investment in Edgen Group will represent further expansion of Sumitomo’s distribution presence across the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas markets, and other related energy and infrastructure segments and will complement Sumitomo’s integrated supply solutions to the growing energy market,” said Kazuhiro Takeuchi, President and CEO, SCO ... Read more »

CLARENCE, N.Y - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) 22nd Century Group, Inc. (OTCQB:XXII) today announced that its subsidiary, 22nd Century Limited, LLC, and British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited, a subsidiary of British American Tobacco plc (LSE:BATS; NYSE MKT: BTI), have signed a worldwide research license agreement (the "Agreement”) granting BAT access to 22nd Century’s patented technology which alters levels of nicotinic alkaloids in tobacco plants.

The Agreement grants British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited and all other affiliates of British American Tobacco plc (collectively, "BAT”) rights to three of 22nd Century’s patent families encompassing a cumulative of 28 patents and patent applications in various countries and regions and an option to enter into a worldwide commercial license with 22nd Century. 22nd Century Group and its affiliates retain worldwide rights to the technology and patents licensed to BAT for use worldwide ... Read more »