MIDDLEBURY, Conn. - Wednesday, February 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, ADDIVANT™ announced that it will launch its latest “Customer Formulation Center” in Shandong, China. The new facility will be the company’s first in China and will come on stream on August 1, 2014. The center will be available for the latest in “form-giving technology” including the company’s proprietary non dust blends, NDB® and equipment. The center will complement the company’s existing Customer Formulation Centers in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
“The Addivant strategy is to deliver value to its customers through innovative additive solutions. These solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency, enhance application performance and improve health and safety in the work environment by eliminating dust in operations. To expand our leadership position, we are increasing our investment in the areas of R&D to deliver new chemistries and manufacturing: to build new formulation centers that are close to our customers allowing us to tailor our solutions and deliver them quickly and safely. The expansion into China makes tremendous sense given the region’s position in new polymer production and the fast growth of its downstream processing industries,” said Peter Smith, President and CEO of Addivant.
“The new operations in China will join our network of existing formulation centers and will be supported by our worldwide R&D facilities to ensure the very latest technologies are deployed. The facility will be further supported with an increase in our local technical organization who will work alongside our customers to execute on the Addivant mission of delivering Solutions to Breakthrough.” added Smith.
About Addivant
Addivant is recognized industry-wide for its extensive portfolio of specialty additives including antioxidants, light stabilizers, rubber additives, polymer modifiers, polymerization inhibitors and intermediates. Addivant is an international company, with 11 plants on five continents, as well as research, manufacturing and sales facilities around the globe. Addivant is an innovator in the field of polymer additives developing customized solutions that address customers’ specific requirements for application performance, safe handling and cost reduction. The company offers its blended solutions in both solid form (ANOX® NDB®) and liquids. It is the world leader in specialty liquid phosphites (WESTON®). Addivant maintains its global headquarters in Connecticut, USA, with regional headquarters in: Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia; Basel, Switzerland and Shanghai, China. Addivant is an independent portfolio company of SK Capital. Visit www.addivant.com for more information.
ANOX®, ALKANOX®, LOWILITE®, LOWINOX®, NAUGARD®, NDB®, OCTAMINE®, POLYBOND®, ROYALTUF®, ULTRANOX® and WESTON® are brand names of ADDIVANTTM.
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Contacts
Addivant
Sergio Palumbo
+41 79 607 8112
Sergio.palumbo@addivant.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10151/en
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Thuraya Debuts its First Dedicated Vehicular Broadband Terminal
Thuraya IP Voyager is designed to deliver streaming speeds beyond current market capabilities of 256 kbps
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Thuraya Telecommunications, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, has launched its first dedicated vehicular IP broadband terminal. Designed and manufactured by Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), the global leader in broadband satellite solutions, Thuraya IP Voyager is a cost-effective, high-quality satellite terminal designed for end-users in the government, oil and gas, media, and relief sectors. It is the only terminal available in the market capable of achieving streaming IP rates of up to 384 kbps as well as user-definable asymmetric streaming.
Randy Roberts, Vice President of Innovation at Thuraya said, “Reliable connectivity and mobility are essential for users who need to communicate with their field teams and to file reports while on-the-move. The Thuraya IP Voyager broadens our Land IP portfolio and is part of our strategy to give end-users the power of choice when it comes to having high-quality, reliable connections at competitive prices, no matter where they are.”
Thuraya IP Voyager enables remote users to collaborate reliably and efficiently using video, data and VoIP services to achieve mission-critical tasks in areas that are not served by terrestrial communication networks. It is designed to connect at IP broadband speeds of up to 444 kbps while on-the-move and includes a built-in Wi-Fi access point as well as four Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) ports to connect multiple wired devices.
The Thuraya Voyager IP is available from all Thuraya Service Partners from February 24, 2014.
About Thuraya Telecommunications Company
Thuraya Telecommunications Company is an industry leading MSS operator and a global telecommunication provider. Visit: www.thuraya.com
Contacts
Thuraya
Shereen Hanafi, Director of Communications, +971-4-4488-888
corporatecomms@thuraya.com
Follow Thuraya on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10110/en
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Thuraya Telecommunications, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, has launched its first dedicated vehicular IP broadband terminal. Designed and manufactured by Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), the global leader in broadband satellite solutions, Thuraya IP Voyager is a cost-effective, high-quality satellite terminal designed for end-users in the government, oil and gas, media, and relief sectors. It is the only terminal available in the market capable of achieving streaming IP rates of up to 384 kbps as well as user-definable asymmetric streaming.
Randy Roberts, Vice President of Innovation at Thuraya said, “Reliable connectivity and mobility are essential for users who need to communicate with their field teams and to file reports while on-the-move. The Thuraya IP Voyager broadens our Land IP portfolio and is part of our strategy to give end-users the power of choice when it comes to having high-quality, reliable connections at competitive prices, no matter where they are.”
Thuraya IP Voyager enables remote users to collaborate reliably and efficiently using video, data and VoIP services to achieve mission-critical tasks in areas that are not served by terrestrial communication networks. It is designed to connect at IP broadband speeds of up to 444 kbps while on-the-move and includes a built-in Wi-Fi access point as well as four Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) ports to connect multiple wired devices.
The Thuraya Voyager IP is available from all Thuraya Service Partners from February 24, 2014.
About Thuraya Telecommunications Company
Thuraya Telecommunications Company is an industry leading MSS operator and a global telecommunication provider. Visit: www.thuraya.com
Contacts
Thuraya
Shereen Hanafi, Director of Communications, +971-4-4488-888
corporatecomms@thuraya.com
Follow Thuraya on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10110/en
Oakley Opens Blast Doors to the Future with “Disruptive by Design”
- Future innovation pillars unveiled at RED Studios in Hollywood -
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. - Thursday, February 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Oakley, Inc. today announced details of the company’s Disruptive by Design brand platform and signaled its intent for the future, unveiling three key innovation pillars.
“This is a pivotal moment in the history of our brand,” said Colin Baden, Oakley CEO. “We will open our blast doors for the first time, celebrate our legacy and culture of disruption, and set out our blueprint for future innovation.”
A principle that has been ingrained in the foundation of the brand since 1975, Disruptive by Design will become the brand voice for Oakley’s next chapter of industry revolution - #disruptivebydesign.
“Disruptive by Design is laying the foundation for the future,” continued Baden. “Our total number of design and utility patents issued and applications pending is close to 1000, and 200 of those were amassed over the last two years. We now have our sights set on three key innovation pillars: Enhanced Vision, Digital Eyewear and Customization. This is the beginning of a new era of brave design and disruptive technologies from Oakley.”
The brand platform was unveiled to global media in context of the company’s rich heritage in game-changing product design and development. Voiced by two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey, the Oakley story of disruption was told for the first time at RED Studios in Hollywood, a beacon of disruption in cinematography established by Oakley founder Jim Jannard.
Following the unveiling, global media joined Oakley designers and engineers, as well as athlete legends that used the company’s inventions to redefine the face of sport – from Greg LeMond to Shaun White, Andy Hampsten to Bubba Watson – for an exclusive insight into the future of Oakley design and R&D.
The core brand ideal and spirit of being Disruptive by Design will be expressed externally through a global integrated marketing campaign spanning all consumer touchpoints.
“We will proudly define our place in the wider community of disruptors and explore new ways of expressing our brand philosophy and engaging with global consumers through immersive content, live experiences and brand partnerships,” said Tom Cartmale, Global Brand Communications Director. “By doing this we hope to inspire the next generation of consumers and creators.”
Global advertising begins in March 2014 featuring Oakley founder Jim Jannard, the spectacular Oakley headquarters “One Icon,” and previously unseen and unreleased blueprints and design drawings of the company’s early inventions. The campaign will appear in all key international markets: North America, Europe, Japan, China, South Africa, Brazil and Australia.
Supporting the campaign is a global brand alliance between Oakley and WIRED, the leading technology and future trend media brand. Co-created and sponsored multi-media content will explore the theme of disruption in design, technology, manufacturing and business, and brand advertising will appear in international print editions and across WIRED.com.
Visit us at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Click to Tweet: Celebrating the past, present, and future of @oakley. #disruptivebydesign http://oak.ly/1hmPYBh
Notes to Editors
Multi-discipline creative studio four23 in London is leading the global campaign creative and brand activation, and OMD Worldwide is coordinating international media planning. New media and entertainment studio Moment Factory produced the live launch experience, and event partners included RED Studios, Tesla Motors and culinary disruptors Bompas & Parr.
About Oakley, Inc.
Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading sports brands in the world. The holder of more than 750 patents and approximately 240 patent applications worldwide, Oakley is continually seeking problems, solving them with inventions and wrapping those inventions in art. This philosophy has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands on the market, with innovations that world-class athletes around the globe depend on to compete at the highest level possible. Oakley is famed for its insuperable lens technologies such as High Definition Optics® (HDO®) which is incorporated into all Oakley sunglasses and prescription eyewear, and all premium Oakley goggles. Oakley has extended its leadership position as the world’s leading sports eyewear brand into apparel, footwear and accessories collections. Laser focused on the consumer, Oakley has both men’s and women’s product lines that target Sports Performance, Active and Lifestyle consumers. Oakley is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group. Additional information is available at http://www.oakley.com/.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50812758&lang=en
Contacts
Oakley, Inc.
Diane Thibert, Public Relations
(949) 672-6888
dthibert@oakley.com
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. - Thursday, February 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Oakley, Inc. today announced details of the company’s Disruptive by Design brand platform and signaled its intent for the future, unveiling three key innovation pillars.
“This is a pivotal moment in the history of our brand,” said Colin Baden, Oakley CEO. “We will open our blast doors for the first time, celebrate our legacy and culture of disruption, and set out our blueprint for future innovation.”
A principle that has been ingrained in the foundation of the brand since 1975, Disruptive by Design will become the brand voice for Oakley’s next chapter of industry revolution - #disruptivebydesign.
“Disruptive by Design is laying the foundation for the future,” continued Baden. “Our total number of design and utility patents issued and applications pending is close to 1000, and 200 of those were amassed over the last two years. We now have our sights set on three key innovation pillars: Enhanced Vision, Digital Eyewear and Customization. This is the beginning of a new era of brave design and disruptive technologies from Oakley.”
The brand platform was unveiled to global media in context of the company’s rich heritage in game-changing product design and development. Voiced by two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey, the Oakley story of disruption was told for the first time at RED Studios in Hollywood, a beacon of disruption in cinematography established by Oakley founder Jim Jannard.
Following the unveiling, global media joined Oakley designers and engineers, as well as athlete legends that used the company’s inventions to redefine the face of sport – from Greg LeMond to Shaun White, Andy Hampsten to Bubba Watson – for an exclusive insight into the future of Oakley design and R&D.
The core brand ideal and spirit of being Disruptive by Design will be expressed externally through a global integrated marketing campaign spanning all consumer touchpoints.
“We will proudly define our place in the wider community of disruptors and explore new ways of expressing our brand philosophy and engaging with global consumers through immersive content, live experiences and brand partnerships,” said Tom Cartmale, Global Brand Communications Director. “By doing this we hope to inspire the next generation of consumers and creators.”
Global advertising begins in March 2014 featuring Oakley founder Jim Jannard, the spectacular Oakley headquarters “One Icon,” and previously unseen and unreleased blueprints and design drawings of the company’s early inventions. The campaign will appear in all key international markets: North America, Europe, Japan, China, South Africa, Brazil and Australia.
Supporting the campaign is a global brand alliance between Oakley and WIRED, the leading technology and future trend media brand. Co-created and sponsored multi-media content will explore the theme of disruption in design, technology, manufacturing and business, and brand advertising will appear in international print editions and across WIRED.com.
Visit us at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Click to Tweet: Celebrating the past, present, and future of @oakley. #disruptivebydesign http://oak.ly/1hmPYBh
Notes to Editors
Multi-discipline creative studio four23 in London is leading the global campaign creative and brand activation, and OMD Worldwide is coordinating international media planning. New media and entertainment studio Moment Factory produced the live launch experience, and event partners included RED Studios, Tesla Motors and culinary disruptors Bompas & Parr.
About Oakley, Inc.
Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading sports brands in the world. The holder of more than 750 patents and approximately 240 patent applications worldwide, Oakley is continually seeking problems, solving them with inventions and wrapping those inventions in art. This philosophy has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands on the market, with innovations that world-class athletes around the globe depend on to compete at the highest level possible. Oakley is famed for its insuperable lens technologies such as High Definition Optics® (HDO®) which is incorporated into all Oakley sunglasses and prescription eyewear, and all premium Oakley goggles. Oakley has extended its leadership position as the world’s leading sports eyewear brand into apparel, footwear and accessories collections. Laser focused on the consumer, Oakley has both men’s and women’s product lines that target Sports Performance, Active and Lifestyle consumers. Oakley is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group. Additional information is available at http://www.oakley.com/.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50812758&lang=en
Contacts
Oakley, Inc.
Diane Thibert, Public Relations
(949) 672-6888
dthibert@oakley.com
Comau Member of American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII)
SOUTHFIELD, Mich - Wednesday, February 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Comau, a global leader in the development and implementation of engineering solutions for sustainable automation and production, is to be part of the consortium that will be awarded the new $140 million Department of Defense backed manufacturing institute to be headquartered in southeast Michigan.
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama will announce the partnership of businesses and universities set to speed development of lightweight materials across a number of industries including: defense, aerospace, automotive, energy and consumer products. The effort to boost the manufacturing sector will receive $70 million in federal support, matched by more than $70 million non-federal.
The ALMMII proposal was created in response to President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union pledge to establish new manufacturing innovation institutes with the purpose of serving as regional hubs designed to bridge the gap between basic research and product development, bringing together companies, universities and community colleges as well as federal agencies to co-invest in technology areas that encourage investment and production in the U.S.
ALMMII addresses the requirements of the government’s Lightweight and Modern Metals Manufacturing Innovation (LM3I) project, bringing together a 60 member group that will pair leading aluminum, titanium and high strength steel manufacturers with universities and laboratories pioneering new technology development and research. The White House stated, “The long-term goal of the LM3I Institute will be to expand the market for and create new consumers of products and systems that utilize new, lightweight, high performing metals and alloys by removing technological barriers to their manufacture.”
The White House called it a sort of “teaching factory” and said it will provide an “opportunity for education and training of students and workers at all levels, while providing the shared assets to help companies, most importantly small manufacturers, access the cutting-edge capabilities and equipment to design, test and pilot new products and manufacturing processes.”
Comau has been invited to the White House for the official announcement.
“We are honored to be at the forefront of technology development efforts that will expand the potential for new, lightweight metals by improving the skills and competencies needed for their production” explains Martin Kinsella, Comau’s Director of Advanced Materials and Process Technologies. “Comau has a longstanding history of applying advanced research and innovation to improve manufacturing processes within mission-critical industries, and we are looking forward to combining our experience with that of the extended team to increase access to high-performance, lightweight metals within modern manufacturing.”
Comau, which began in 1973 as the COnsorzio MAcchine Utensili, was founded upon the shared principals of innovation and excellence.
About Comau
Comau is the worldwide leader in manufacturing flexible, automatic systems and integrating products, processes and services that increase efficiency while lowering overall costs. Headquartered in Turin, Italy, with an international network that spans 13 countries, Comau uses the latest technology and processes to deliver advanced turnkey systems that consistently exceed the expectations of its customers. Comau specializes in body welding & assembly, powertrain machining & assembly, robotics and maintenance as well as environmental services for a wide range of industrial sectors. The continuous expansion and improvement of its product range enables Comau to guarantee customized assistance at all phases of a project - from design, implementation and installation, to production start-up and maintenance services.
For further information about Comau’s consolidated experience and its vast portfolio of products and services, visit www.comau.com.
Contacts
Comau
Dick Pacini, 248-276-1970
dpacini@millerschingroup.com
press@comau.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10148/en
(BUSINESS WIRE) Comau, a global leader in the development and implementation of engineering solutions for sustainable automation and production, is to be part of the consortium that will be awarded the new $140 million Department of Defense backed manufacturing institute to be headquartered in southeast Michigan.
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama will announce the partnership of businesses and universities set to speed development of lightweight materials across a number of industries including: defense, aerospace, automotive, energy and consumer products. The effort to boost the manufacturing sector will receive $70 million in federal support, matched by more than $70 million non-federal.
The ALMMII proposal was created in response to President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union pledge to establish new manufacturing innovation institutes with the purpose of serving as regional hubs designed to bridge the gap between basic research and product development, bringing together companies, universities and community colleges as well as federal agencies to co-invest in technology areas that encourage investment and production in the U.S.
ALMMII addresses the requirements of the government’s Lightweight and Modern Metals Manufacturing Innovation (LM3I) project, bringing together a 60 member group that will pair leading aluminum, titanium and high strength steel manufacturers with universities and laboratories pioneering new technology development and research. The White House stated, “The long-term goal of the LM3I Institute will be to expand the market for and create new consumers of products and systems that utilize new, lightweight, high performing metals and alloys by removing technological barriers to their manufacture.”
The White House called it a sort of “teaching factory” and said it will provide an “opportunity for education and training of students and workers at all levels, while providing the shared assets to help companies, most importantly small manufacturers, access the cutting-edge capabilities and equipment to design, test and pilot new products and manufacturing processes.”
Comau has been invited to the White House for the official announcement.
“We are honored to be at the forefront of technology development efforts that will expand the potential for new, lightweight metals by improving the skills and competencies needed for their production” explains Martin Kinsella, Comau’s Director of Advanced Materials and Process Technologies. “Comau has a longstanding history of applying advanced research and innovation to improve manufacturing processes within mission-critical industries, and we are looking forward to combining our experience with that of the extended team to increase access to high-performance, lightweight metals within modern manufacturing.”
Comau, which began in 1973 as the COnsorzio MAcchine Utensili, was founded upon the shared principals of innovation and excellence.
About Comau
Comau is the worldwide leader in manufacturing flexible, automatic systems and integrating products, processes and services that increase efficiency while lowering overall costs. Headquartered in Turin, Italy, with an international network that spans 13 countries, Comau uses the latest technology and processes to deliver advanced turnkey systems that consistently exceed the expectations of its customers. Comau specializes in body welding & assembly, powertrain machining & assembly, robotics and maintenance as well as environmental services for a wide range of industrial sectors. The continuous expansion and improvement of its product range enables Comau to guarantee customized assistance at all phases of a project - from design, implementation and installation, to production start-up and maintenance services.
For further information about Comau’s consolidated experience and its vast portfolio of products and services, visit www.comau.com.
Contacts
Comau
Dick Pacini, 248-276-1970
dpacini@millerschingroup.com
press@comau.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10148/en
Pathway Genomics Acquires FDA-Cleared Illumina MiSeqDx Next-Generation Sequencing Systems
ME Newswire / Businesswire
SAN DIEGO - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers genetic testing services worldwide, today announced it has added the Illumina MiSeqDx to its fleet of next-generation sequencing systems.
Designed and validated for the clinical market, the benchtop sequencing system will optimize the company’s ability to develop and run diagnostic applications. It enables sample multiplexing, maximizing operator efficiency and increasing throughput.
“The acquisition of this vital piece of technology is a necessary step for us to maintain our commitment to clinical innovation,” said Jim Plante, Pathway Genomics’ founder and CEO.
Allowing for a highly efficient workflow with minimal hands-on time, the MiSeqDx prepares DNA for sequencing following a streamlined process that includes ready-to-use reagents.
“Our investment in the first FDA-cleared sequencer is part of our strategic plans to grow our next-generation sequencing capacity on multiple platforms for genetic testing,” said Ardy Arianpour, Pathway Genomics’ chief strategy officer. “We have a full suite of services ready to be launched on the MiSeqDx, which will include both single genes and comprehensive panels.”
About Pathway Genomics Corporation
As a CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory based in San Diego, California, Pathway Genomics provides physicians and their patients with actionable and accurate genetic information to improve or maintain health and wellness. Since its founding in 2008, Pathway Genomics has become known for its dedication to innovation and commitment to medical responsibility – making it a leader in the commercial genetic testing industry. Pathway Genomics’ testing services cover a variety of conditions including cardiac health, cancer risk,inherited diseases, nutrition and exercise response, as well as drug response for specific medications including those used in pain management and mental health. For more aboutPathway Genomics, visit www.pathway.com.
Contacts
Pathway Genomics Corporation
Zak Pugh, 858-217-4358
pr@pathway.com
www.pathway.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10131/en
SAN DIEGO - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers genetic testing services worldwide, today announced it has added the Illumina MiSeqDx to its fleet of next-generation sequencing systems.
Designed and validated for the clinical market, the benchtop sequencing system will optimize the company’s ability to develop and run diagnostic applications. It enables sample multiplexing, maximizing operator efficiency and increasing throughput.
“The acquisition of this vital piece of technology is a necessary step for us to maintain our commitment to clinical innovation,” said Jim Plante, Pathway Genomics’ founder and CEO.
Allowing for a highly efficient workflow with minimal hands-on time, the MiSeqDx prepares DNA for sequencing following a streamlined process that includes ready-to-use reagents.
“Our investment in the first FDA-cleared sequencer is part of our strategic plans to grow our next-generation sequencing capacity on multiple platforms for genetic testing,” said Ardy Arianpour, Pathway Genomics’ chief strategy officer. “We have a full suite of services ready to be launched on the MiSeqDx, which will include both single genes and comprehensive panels.”
About Pathway Genomics Corporation
As a CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory based in San Diego, California, Pathway Genomics provides physicians and their patients with actionable and accurate genetic information to improve or maintain health and wellness. Since its founding in 2008, Pathway Genomics has become known for its dedication to innovation and commitment to medical responsibility – making it a leader in the commercial genetic testing industry. Pathway Genomics’ testing services cover a variety of conditions including cardiac health, cancer risk,inherited diseases, nutrition and exercise response, as well as drug response for specific medications including those used in pain management and mental health. For more aboutPathway Genomics, visit www.pathway.com.
Contacts
Pathway Genomics Corporation
Zak Pugh, 858-217-4358
pr@pathway.com
www.pathway.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10131/en
Philip Morris International Comments on the Tobacco Products Directive Adoption by the European Parliament
LAUSANNE, Switzerland. - Wednesday, February 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Philip Morris International Inc.’s (PMI) (NYSE/ Paris Euronext: PM) EU Region President Drago Azinovic made the following comment regarding the adoption by the European Parliament of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD):
“The Tobacco Products Directive adopted by the European Parliament today represents a worrying departure from the EU’s basic standards of proportionate, evidenced-based policymaking, which will further erode intellectual property rights and undermine the EU Charter where these rights are protected.
“Instead of further harmonizing the internal market, a stated objective of the Directive, measures in the TPD will make the EU less competitive and be a gift for the criminals profiting from the black market in tobacco. This will be a blow to the hundreds of thousands of people working in the legal industry and member state governments now faced with filling budget gaps.”
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About Philip Morris International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world’s top 15 international brands, including Marlboro, the number one cigarette brand worldwide. PMI’s products are sold in more than 180 markets. In 2013, the company held an estimated 15.7% share of the total international cigarette market outside of the U.S., or 28.2% excluding the People’s Republic of China and the U.S. For more information, see www.pmi.com.
Contacts
Philip Morris International media office
T: +41 (0)58 242 4500
E: media@pmi.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10158/en
(BUSINESS WIRE) Philip Morris International Inc.’s (PMI) (NYSE/ Paris Euronext: PM) EU Region President Drago Azinovic made the following comment regarding the adoption by the European Parliament of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD):
“The Tobacco Products Directive adopted by the European Parliament today represents a worrying departure from the EU’s basic standards of proportionate, evidenced-based policymaking, which will further erode intellectual property rights and undermine the EU Charter where these rights are protected.
“Instead of further harmonizing the internal market, a stated objective of the Directive, measures in the TPD will make the EU less competitive and be a gift for the criminals profiting from the black market in tobacco. This will be a blow to the hundreds of thousands of people working in the legal industry and member state governments now faced with filling budget gaps.”
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About Philip Morris International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world’s top 15 international brands, including Marlboro, the number one cigarette brand worldwide. PMI’s products are sold in more than 180 markets. In 2013, the company held an estimated 15.7% share of the total international cigarette market outside of the U.S., or 28.2% excluding the People’s Republic of China and the U.S. For more information, see www.pmi.com.
Contacts
Philip Morris International media office
T: +41 (0)58 242 4500
E: media@pmi.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10158/en
PayPal and Samsung Allow Consumers to Shop and Pay with Fingerprint Authentication on New Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5 users can now easily and securely shop password free while mobile or in-store with millions of merchants that accept PayPal
ME NewsWire / Business Wire
BARCELONA, Spain - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
Mobile World Congress – PayPal and Samsung today announced a collaboration that will make Samsung Galaxy S5 users the first to be able to login and shop at any merchant that accepts PayPal on mobile and in-stores with only their fingerprint. The new secure, biometric feature means Galaxy S5 users will no longer need to remember passwords or login details across millions of PayPal merchants. PayPal will be the first global payments company to support Samsung’s mobile fingerprint authentication technology.
Samsung is one of the world's most trusted handset makers, with a strong presence in more than 150 countries. By using fingerprint authentication instead of a traditional login and password on the new, fifth generation Samsung Galaxy S5, launched today at Mobile World Congress, consumers benefit from an even more secure and seamless mobile and in-store shopping experience across the millions of merchants that accept PayPal.
“We spearheaded the Fast IDentity Online Alliance last year and predicted that the industry would soon move beyond passwords, and this announcement brings us one step closer to that reality,” said Hill Ferguson, Chief Product Officer for PayPal. “By working with Samsung to leverage fingerprint authentication technology on their new Galaxy S5, we are able to demonstrate that consumers don’t need to face a tradeoff between security and convenience. With a simple swipe of a finger, consumers can still securely log into their PayPal account to shop and pay with the convenience that mobile devices afford.”
PayPal provides a secure wallet in the cloud and doesn’t store personal information on the device. Customers can use their finger to pay with PayPal from their new Galaxy S5 because the FIDO Ready™ software on the device securely communicates between the fingerprint sensor on their device and PayPal’s service in the cloud. The only information the device shares with PayPal is a unique encrypted key that allows PayPal to verify the identity of the customer without having to store any biometric information on PayPal’s servers.
"We are very excited about our relationship with PayPal as it will bring one of the most trusted online payment solutions in the world to the broader mobile market," said Hankil Yoon, Senior Vice President of Mobile Product Strategy. "Together with PayPal, we expect to provide our customers with a seamless and secure experience in online shopping and payments on our new Samsung Galaxy S5."
Starting in April, PayPal fingerprint authentication on the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available in 26 markets globally, including Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. To watch a video of the experience, please click here.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
About PayPal
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online, via a mobile device and in store. The service gives people simpler ways to send money without sharing financial information, and with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing. With 143 million active accounts in 193 markets and 26 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global commerce, processing more than 9 million payments every day. Because PayPal helps people transact anytime, anywhere and in any way, the company is a driving force behind the growth of mobile commerce and processed $27 billion in mobile payments in 2013. PayPal is an eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY) company and contributed 41 percent of eBay Inc.'s revenues in 2013. PayPal is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and its international headquarters is located in Singapore. More information about the company can be found at www.paypal-media.com.
Contacts
PayPal
Kathy Chui, 408-967-0807
katchui@paypal.com
MSLGROUP for PayPal
Heather Craft, 415-817-2532
heather.craft@mslgroup.com
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ME NewsWire / Business Wire
BARCELONA, Spain - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
Mobile World Congress – PayPal and Samsung today announced a collaboration that will make Samsung Galaxy S5 users the first to be able to login and shop at any merchant that accepts PayPal on mobile and in-stores with only their fingerprint. The new secure, biometric feature means Galaxy S5 users will no longer need to remember passwords or login details across millions of PayPal merchants. PayPal will be the first global payments company to support Samsung’s mobile fingerprint authentication technology.
Samsung is one of the world's most trusted handset makers, with a strong presence in more than 150 countries. By using fingerprint authentication instead of a traditional login and password on the new, fifth generation Samsung Galaxy S5, launched today at Mobile World Congress, consumers benefit from an even more secure and seamless mobile and in-store shopping experience across the millions of merchants that accept PayPal.
“We spearheaded the Fast IDentity Online Alliance last year and predicted that the industry would soon move beyond passwords, and this announcement brings us one step closer to that reality,” said Hill Ferguson, Chief Product Officer for PayPal. “By working with Samsung to leverage fingerprint authentication technology on their new Galaxy S5, we are able to demonstrate that consumers don’t need to face a tradeoff between security and convenience. With a simple swipe of a finger, consumers can still securely log into their PayPal account to shop and pay with the convenience that mobile devices afford.”
PayPal provides a secure wallet in the cloud and doesn’t store personal information on the device. Customers can use their finger to pay with PayPal from their new Galaxy S5 because the FIDO Ready™ software on the device securely communicates between the fingerprint sensor on their device and PayPal’s service in the cloud. The only information the device shares with PayPal is a unique encrypted key that allows PayPal to verify the identity of the customer without having to store any biometric information on PayPal’s servers.
"We are very excited about our relationship with PayPal as it will bring one of the most trusted online payment solutions in the world to the broader mobile market," said Hankil Yoon, Senior Vice President of Mobile Product Strategy. "Together with PayPal, we expect to provide our customers with a seamless and secure experience in online shopping and payments on our new Samsung Galaxy S5."
Starting in April, PayPal fingerprint authentication on the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available in 26 markets globally, including Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. To watch a video of the experience, please click here.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
About PayPal
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online, via a mobile device and in store. The service gives people simpler ways to send money without sharing financial information, and with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing. With 143 million active accounts in 193 markets and 26 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global commerce, processing more than 9 million payments every day. Because PayPal helps people transact anytime, anywhere and in any way, the company is a driving force behind the growth of mobile commerce and processed $27 billion in mobile payments in 2013. PayPal is an eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY) company and contributed 41 percent of eBay Inc.'s revenues in 2013. PayPal is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and its international headquarters is located in Singapore. More information about the company can be found at www.paypal-media.com.
Contacts
PayPal
Kathy Chui, 408-967-0807
katchui@paypal.com
MSLGROUP for PayPal
Heather Craft, 415-817-2532
heather.craft@mslgroup.com
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Toshiba Develops World's Fastest Device Controller for Embedded NAND Flash Memory Module Compliant with JEDEC UFS Ver.2.0 Standard
2014 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference
TOKYO. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has developed the world’s fastest device controller for embedded NAND flash memory modules compliant with the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver.2.0 and UFS Unified Memory Extension (UME) Ver.1.0 standards defined by JEDEC Solid State Technology Association (JEDEC). An embedded NAND flash memory module integrating the controller achieves a random read performance about 10 times faster than modules compliant with the e•MMCTM [1] standard now widely used in low- to high-end mobile devices. The device controller secures a performance equivalent to that of Solid State Drives (SSDs) for personal computers in a package as small as a fingernail.
Toshiba presented the new device controller at the 2014 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in San Francisco, California, on February 12.
Recent advances in CPU processing power and DRAM capacity in smartphones and tablet PCs allow users to enjoy more powerful applications, including high resolution video players and feature-rich games. Such devices also require embedded NAND flash memory modules as their main non-volatile storage. Going forward, the higher performance of embedded NAND Flash compliant with the UFS standard will secure its widespread use in high-end mobile devices.
Current embedded NAND flash memory modules are increasingly unable to store all the data required to execute commands received from the host in the on-chip RAM of their device controllers, largely because of its increasing size; the device controllers have to execute multiple reads of the command data from NAND flash memory, which slows command execution. The result is growing demand for improved random read performance and a better user experience. However, it is difficult to secure anything more than incremental improvement in random read performance, because it takes 10s of microseconds to read data from NAND flash memory.
Toshiba has developed a new device controller for embedded NAND flash memory module to overcome these issues.
The new device controller stores data for executing a command received from the host in the host-side DRAM, reducing the number of read operations from NAND flash memory. This halves the time required to process a read command. The procedure by which the device controller writes data to the host-side DRAM and reads data from host-side DRAM is compliant with the UFS UME Ver.1.0 standard, published at the same time as UFS Ver.2.0.
Toshiba has also developed a hardware engine that executes read commands received from the host in parallel and integrated it into the new device controller. It achieves more than two times higher random read performance compared with conventional technology.
These two new Toshiba technologies have realized embedded NAND flash memory modules with a device controller that attains over 60 kIOPS[2] in random read performance of 4 KB access[3]. This performance level is about 10 times higher than that of modules compliant with e•MMC Version 5.0.
The new device controller also integrates new, Toshiba-designed, analog circuit technology that enables UFS’s ultra-high-speed serial communication at 5.8Gbps per lane, which avoids any increase in power consumption.
Mobile devices with an embedded NAND flash memory module that uses the new device controller will offer higher random read performances that will improve response time in user interactions and shorter application start-up times, enhancing the overall user experience.
Sample shipping of embedded NAND flash memory modules with the new device controller are scheduled to start in the first half of CY2014.
Notes [1] e•MMCTM is a trademark and a product category for a class of embedded memory products built to the JEDEC e•MMCTM Standard specification. [2] Input / Output Per Second, number of commands to complete in 1 second. [3] Conditions are followings; number of NAND flash memory chips is 8, size of access region is 8 GB, and host latency is 1 microsecond.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
Contacts
Toshiba Corporation
Semiconductor & Storage Products Company
Megumi Genchi / Kota Yamaji, +81-3-3457-3576
Communication IR Promotion Group
Business Planning Division
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp
TOKYO. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has developed the world’s fastest device controller for embedded NAND flash memory modules compliant with the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver.2.0 and UFS Unified Memory Extension (UME) Ver.1.0 standards defined by JEDEC Solid State Technology Association (JEDEC). An embedded NAND flash memory module integrating the controller achieves a random read performance about 10 times faster than modules compliant with the e•MMCTM [1] standard now widely used in low- to high-end mobile devices. The device controller secures a performance equivalent to that of Solid State Drives (SSDs) for personal computers in a package as small as a fingernail.
Toshiba presented the new device controller at the 2014 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in San Francisco, California, on February 12.
Recent advances in CPU processing power and DRAM capacity in smartphones and tablet PCs allow users to enjoy more powerful applications, including high resolution video players and feature-rich games. Such devices also require embedded NAND flash memory modules as their main non-volatile storage. Going forward, the higher performance of embedded NAND Flash compliant with the UFS standard will secure its widespread use in high-end mobile devices.
Current embedded NAND flash memory modules are increasingly unable to store all the data required to execute commands received from the host in the on-chip RAM of their device controllers, largely because of its increasing size; the device controllers have to execute multiple reads of the command data from NAND flash memory, which slows command execution. The result is growing demand for improved random read performance and a better user experience. However, it is difficult to secure anything more than incremental improvement in random read performance, because it takes 10s of microseconds to read data from NAND flash memory.
Toshiba has developed a new device controller for embedded NAND flash memory module to overcome these issues.
The new device controller stores data for executing a command received from the host in the host-side DRAM, reducing the number of read operations from NAND flash memory. This halves the time required to process a read command. The procedure by which the device controller writes data to the host-side DRAM and reads data from host-side DRAM is compliant with the UFS UME Ver.1.0 standard, published at the same time as UFS Ver.2.0.
Toshiba has also developed a hardware engine that executes read commands received from the host in parallel and integrated it into the new device controller. It achieves more than two times higher random read performance compared with conventional technology.
These two new Toshiba technologies have realized embedded NAND flash memory modules with a device controller that attains over 60 kIOPS[2] in random read performance of 4 KB access[3]. This performance level is about 10 times higher than that of modules compliant with e•MMC Version 5.0.
The new device controller also integrates new, Toshiba-designed, analog circuit technology that enables UFS’s ultra-high-speed serial communication at 5.8Gbps per lane, which avoids any increase in power consumption.
Mobile devices with an embedded NAND flash memory module that uses the new device controller will offer higher random read performances that will improve response time in user interactions and shorter application start-up times, enhancing the overall user experience.
Sample shipping of embedded NAND flash memory modules with the new device controller are scheduled to start in the first half of CY2014.
Notes [1] e•MMCTM is a trademark and a product category for a class of embedded memory products built to the JEDEC e•MMCTM Standard specification. [2] Input / Output Per Second, number of commands to complete in 1 second. [3] Conditions are followings; number of NAND flash memory chips is 8, size of access region is 8 GB, and host latency is 1 microsecond.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
Contacts
Toshiba Corporation
Semiconductor & Storage Products Company
Megumi Genchi / Kota Yamaji, +81-3-3457-3576
Communication IR Promotion Group
Business Planning Division
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp
ZTE Announces New High-Speed LTE Advanced CAT6 Mobile Hotspot Device
– ZTE Flare is world’s first announced data device to feature fourth-generation Qualcomm Gobi 9x30 4G LTE modem –
BARCELONA, Spain - Wednesday, February 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Mobile World Congress 2014
(BUSINESS WIRE) Mobile World Congress – ZTE, one of the top five global handset manufacturers, today announced the ZTE Flare, a 4G LTE unified Wi-Fi mobile hotspot device that is the world’s first commercially announced data device to feature Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s fourth-generation Qualcomm® Gobi™ 4G LTE Advanced modem. Qualcomm Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM). The ZTE Flare utilizes the Qualcomm Gobi 9x30 chipset, which is capable of supporting peak LTE Category 6 downlink speeds of up to 300 Mbps, making the device an ideal choice for global users looking for the fastest mobile broadband experience.
“Not only do Qualcomm Technologies’ Gobi chipsets provide the fastest mobile broadband connections worldwide, they’re also easily integrated into our products,” said Mr. Zhao Guang, MBB Product General Manager, ZTE. “This enables us to bring the latest LTE Advanced Category 6 technology to market faster and deliver a superior user experience to customers.”
The ZTE Flare offers several notable improvements over ZTE’s previous generation device, including lower power consumption and lower heat generation – enhancements derived largely from using the latest Qualcomm Gobi and RF360 technologies.
“High-speed mobile broadband connections are increasingly important to today’s users, and we are excited to have Gobi technology enabling 4G LTE Advanced CAT6 connectivity in ZTE’s newest and best mobile hotspot product,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We’re looking forward to seeing many more devices take advantage of the speed, reliability and global connectivity that Gobi chipsets deliver, enabling consumers to access mobile content anywhere, anytime.”
The Qualcomm Gobi 9x30 chipset, the first commercial modem to be manufactured using a 20nm process, is also the world’s first LTE Advanced world mode modem capable of wideband up to 40 MHz carrier aggregation on LTE FDD and TDD. By allowing network operators to combine fragmented spectrum across two RF bands in all possible 3GPP approved combinations of 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, and 20 MHz, Gobi 9x30 enables LTE Advanced CAT6 FDD and TDD deployments at a global scale. In addition to enabling faster data rates and lower latencies for end users, Gobi 9x30 features significant performance improvements including a nearly 15 percent reduction in power consumption from the previous generation and a smaller design footprint.
The Gobi9x30 modem is paired with a Qualcomm® VIVE™ 802.11ac Wi-Fi chip—the QCA6174 dual-band 802.11ac/a/b/g/n 2x2 MIMO solution—which provides significant broadband capacity to distribute the LTE connection at range of up to 32 connected users. The Gobi9x30 modem also supports the full suite of RF360 technologies including envelope tracking, antenna tuning and integrated PAs and Switches.
The ZTE Flare is expected to be available in second half 2014.
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one of the Top 5 mobile handset manufacturers in the world, according to global industry analyst Gartner. The company produces a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
A global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 230 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. In 2012, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other company in the world.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Hotwire PR for ZTE
Becky Stanway, +44 (0) 207 608 4650
zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10141/en
BARCELONA, Spain - Wednesday, February 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Mobile World Congress 2014
(BUSINESS WIRE) Mobile World Congress – ZTE, one of the top five global handset manufacturers, today announced the ZTE Flare, a 4G LTE unified Wi-Fi mobile hotspot device that is the world’s first commercially announced data device to feature Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s fourth-generation Qualcomm® Gobi™ 4G LTE Advanced modem. Qualcomm Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM). The ZTE Flare utilizes the Qualcomm Gobi 9x30 chipset, which is capable of supporting peak LTE Category 6 downlink speeds of up to 300 Mbps, making the device an ideal choice for global users looking for the fastest mobile broadband experience.
“Not only do Qualcomm Technologies’ Gobi chipsets provide the fastest mobile broadband connections worldwide, they’re also easily integrated into our products,” said Mr. Zhao Guang, MBB Product General Manager, ZTE. “This enables us to bring the latest LTE Advanced Category 6 technology to market faster and deliver a superior user experience to customers.”
The ZTE Flare offers several notable improvements over ZTE’s previous generation device, including lower power consumption and lower heat generation – enhancements derived largely from using the latest Qualcomm Gobi and RF360 technologies.
“High-speed mobile broadband connections are increasingly important to today’s users, and we are excited to have Gobi technology enabling 4G LTE Advanced CAT6 connectivity in ZTE’s newest and best mobile hotspot product,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We’re looking forward to seeing many more devices take advantage of the speed, reliability and global connectivity that Gobi chipsets deliver, enabling consumers to access mobile content anywhere, anytime.”
The Qualcomm Gobi 9x30 chipset, the first commercial modem to be manufactured using a 20nm process, is also the world’s first LTE Advanced world mode modem capable of wideband up to 40 MHz carrier aggregation on LTE FDD and TDD. By allowing network operators to combine fragmented spectrum across two RF bands in all possible 3GPP approved combinations of 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, and 20 MHz, Gobi 9x30 enables LTE Advanced CAT6 FDD and TDD deployments at a global scale. In addition to enabling faster data rates and lower latencies for end users, Gobi 9x30 features significant performance improvements including a nearly 15 percent reduction in power consumption from the previous generation and a smaller design footprint.
The Gobi9x30 modem is paired with a Qualcomm® VIVE™ 802.11ac Wi-Fi chip—the QCA6174 dual-band 802.11ac/a/b/g/n 2x2 MIMO solution—which provides significant broadband capacity to distribute the LTE connection at range of up to 32 connected users. The Gobi9x30 modem also supports the full suite of RF360 technologies including envelope tracking, antenna tuning and integrated PAs and Switches.
The ZTE Flare is expected to be available in second half 2014.
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one of the Top 5 mobile handset manufacturers in the world, according to global industry analyst Gartner. The company produces a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
A global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 230 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. In 2012, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other company in the world.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Hotwire PR for ZTE
Becky Stanway, +44 (0) 207 608 4650
zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10141/en
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
ASQ World Conference to Offer Proven Results, Best Practices for Quality
Graffiti artist, naval commander among keynote speakers at event held May 5–7 in Dallas
MILWAUKEE. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) General Motors’ senior vice president of global quality and global customer experience, Alicia Boler-Davis, is one of five keynote speakers who will present at ASQ’s 2014 World Conference on Quality and Improvement.
The ASQ conference — held May 5–7 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas — will offer attendees a forum of ideas and an international network of thought leaders, experts, and peers eager to share the best practices, tested solutions, and proven results.
The theme is “The Global Impact of Quality” and the focus areas of the conference include customer relationships, risk management, building and sustaining a culture of quality, making the case for quality and quality fundamentals.
Boler-Davis will be joined by keynote speakers Erik Wahl, internationally recognized graffiti artist, author and entrepreneur; Robert F. Pence, president and CEO of Freese and Nichols Inc.; Mike Abrashoff, former commander, USS Benfold, and author; and Michelle Rhee, founder and CEO of StudentsFirst.
The World Conference on Quality and Improvement will feature more than 100 sessions that will cover topics critical to a variety of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, government, financial services, and more.
ASQ certification exams also will be offered onsite, and ASQ will present the 2013-2014 International Team Excellence Awards, the only international team recognition process of its kind in the world. Finalists will present their successes at Global Impact Sessions, which offer attendees the opportunity to learn from organizations that have saved millions using quality processes.
To register or learn more about WCQI, visit wcqi.asq.org/index.html.
About ASQ
ASQ is a global community of people dedicated to quality who share the ideas and tools that make our world work better. With millions of individual and organizational members of the community in 150 countries, ASQ has the reputation and reach to bring together the diverse quality champions who are transforming the world’s corporations, organizations and communities to meet tomorrow’s critical challenges. ASQ is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., with national service centers in China, India, Mexico and a regional service center in the United Arab Emirates. Learn more about ASQ’s members, mission, technologies and training at asq.org.
Contacts
ASQ
Kevin Braley
(414) 272-8575 ext. 7587
(800) 248-1946
kbraley@asq.org
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10130/en
MILWAUKEE. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) General Motors’ senior vice president of global quality and global customer experience, Alicia Boler-Davis, is one of five keynote speakers who will present at ASQ’s 2014 World Conference on Quality and Improvement.
The ASQ conference — held May 5–7 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas — will offer attendees a forum of ideas and an international network of thought leaders, experts, and peers eager to share the best practices, tested solutions, and proven results.
The theme is “The Global Impact of Quality” and the focus areas of the conference include customer relationships, risk management, building and sustaining a culture of quality, making the case for quality and quality fundamentals.
Boler-Davis will be joined by keynote speakers Erik Wahl, internationally recognized graffiti artist, author and entrepreneur; Robert F. Pence, president and CEO of Freese and Nichols Inc.; Mike Abrashoff, former commander, USS Benfold, and author; and Michelle Rhee, founder and CEO of StudentsFirst.
The World Conference on Quality and Improvement will feature more than 100 sessions that will cover topics critical to a variety of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, government, financial services, and more.
ASQ certification exams also will be offered onsite, and ASQ will present the 2013-2014 International Team Excellence Awards, the only international team recognition process of its kind in the world. Finalists will present their successes at Global Impact Sessions, which offer attendees the opportunity to learn from organizations that have saved millions using quality processes.
To register or learn more about WCQI, visit wcqi.asq.org/index.html.
About ASQ
ASQ is a global community of people dedicated to quality who share the ideas and tools that make our world work better. With millions of individual and organizational members of the community in 150 countries, ASQ has the reputation and reach to bring together the diverse quality champions who are transforming the world’s corporations, organizations and communities to meet tomorrow’s critical challenges. ASQ is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., with national service centers in China, India, Mexico and a regional service center in the United Arab Emirates. Learn more about ASQ’s members, mission, technologies and training at asq.org.
Contacts
ASQ
Kevin Braley
(414) 272-8575 ext. 7587
(800) 248-1946
kbraley@asq.org
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10130/en
Maritz Travel Company Expands Global Capabilities
ME Newswire / Businesswire
ST. LOUIS - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
In today’s increasingly global economy, organizations are demanding broader global capabilities with local insights to consistently design and deliver meaningful event experiences regardless of location. In response to this need and continued developments involving international interests for meetings, events, conferences and incentive travel programs, Maritz Travel Company – which includes Maritz Travel and Experient – is further evolving their global presence with the addition of three global general managers (GGMs) in key international markets. These GGMs will be focused on identifying and building a Maritz Travel Company Global Meetings Network in Latin America and Mexico; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific regions.
For more than 50 years, Maritz Travel Company has operated meetings, events, conferences and incentive travel programs throughout the world in the corporate, association and tradeshow markets. The addition of these GGMs confirms Maritz Travel Company’s continued commitment to evolving its global efforts based upon current and future client needs and interests. Maritz Travel Company has selected three well recognized and demonstrated global industry leaders to further complement its team with their wealth of experience and extensive expertise:
Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM, CASE – Latin America and Mexico
Ben Goedegebuure, CMP, CMM, CASE – Europe, Middle East and Africa
Ping He, CMP – Asia Pacific
“As current and future client program needs grow beyond geographic borders, how organizations best design, message and deliver experiences can vary based upon global geographies and guest audiences,” said David Peckinpaugh, president of Maritz Travel Company. “Eduardo, Ben and Ping have a deep understanding of the broad industry and their respective regions, providing us with a unique opportunity to present clients with a more balanced and localized approach.”
The GGMs have a number of focused initiatives that each will lead based upon their regional emphasis. These include further helping clients perfect their event experiences, providing enhanced global insights for program strategy and delivery, enriching our market presence, and further supporting a continued and avid Maritz Travel Company Global Meetings Network.
“Maritz Travel Company is always improving the way we go-to-market and enhancing the services we can provide to our clients and their programs’ guests,” Peckinpaugh said. “Growing our capabilities from the inside-out along with the power, quality, industry leading service approaches and relationships of Maritz Travel Company further ensures not only the operational, but also experiential excellence of our clients’ programs.”
About Eduardo Chaillo
As the owner of Global Meetings and Tourism Specialists LLC, Chaillo serves as an extended member of the Maritz Travel Company team. Chaillo is a strong advocate of the meetings and events industry. He spent more than 12 years at the Mexico Tourism Board, where he held a variety of positions, including executive director for the Meetings Industry and North American Regional director. During his tenure with the Mexico Tourism Board, he helped establish respected partnerships with organizations in the meetings industry, created strategic alliances with competing countries, and ran the national travel industry tradeshow “Tianguis Turístico.”
Chaillo currently serves on the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA) Board of Trustees and is the international liaison to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Board. He previously served six years on the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Board of Directors representing North America. Chaillo has been honored with a number of industry awards, including the Joint Meetings Industry Council's Profile and Power Award, Site Global's Kevin Forde Spirit Award for Destination Marketers,IMEX's Academy Award and Successful Meetings' Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry. In 2013, he was inducted into the CIC Hall of Leaders.
About Ben Goedegebuure
Prior to joining Maritz Travel Company, Goedegebuure spent more than eight years at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow (UK), where he most recently served as director of sales. During his time at the SECC, he helped expand the organization’s global business; forged strategic partnerships with industry associations, such as theICCA, Association of Event Venues (AEV), Eventia and PCMA; and launched SSE Hydro, Scotland’s national live event arena. Before his time at the SECC, Goedegebuure served as director of marketing and sales at Congrex Group.
Goedegebuure is known for his collaborative spirit and ability to create meaningful partnerships throughout the meeting, event and incentive travel industry. Currently, he serves on the advisory boards of The Americas Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM) and International Confex, in addition to chairing PCMA’s Global Advisory Group. He led the Glasgow Tourism Service Initiative, “Glasgow Service with Style,” a public-private sector partnership developed to deliver a world-class tourism experience for the city, its visitors and businesses. In 2011, Goedegebuure became PCMA’s first non-North American board member.
About Ping He
With more than 20 years of experience at Experient, Ping He contributed to several global initiatives. She is credited as the architect of Experient’s global service strategy, which led to the establishment of Experient’s Global Sourcing Division representing an average of 400 meetings in 120 cities and 50 countries annually with bookings ranging from 50 to 25,000 attendees.
Ping He is a well-respected leader in the travel and hospitality industry. In 2012, she was honored by IMEX and PCMA as the first-ever Global Meetings Executive of the Year. She is also a member of PCMA’s Global Advisory Group. Ping He is proud to serve as a member of Maritz Travel Company’s Human Trafficking Steering Committee, which leads a company-wide awareness program to inform employees of the important role travel companies have in protecting children.
About Maritz Travel Company
Maritz Travel Company – consisting of Maritz Travel and Experient – is one of the strongest, most diversely positioned leaders in the meeting, event and incentive travel industry within the areas of corporate, association, government and tradeshows. Through experiential design, Maritz Travel Company helps transform organizations and people through the event experience. We are committed to perfecting the guest experience to deliver leading-edge thinking, experience, and technology solutions for meetings, conventions and exhibitions throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.maritztravel.com or www.experient-inc.com, or follow us on Twitter @MaritzTravel or @Experient_Inc.
Contacts
Maritz Travel
Chrissy Hugyez, 314-287-6345
Chrissy.Hugyez@maritz.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10123/en
ST. LOUIS - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
In today’s increasingly global economy, organizations are demanding broader global capabilities with local insights to consistently design and deliver meaningful event experiences regardless of location. In response to this need and continued developments involving international interests for meetings, events, conferences and incentive travel programs, Maritz Travel Company – which includes Maritz Travel and Experient – is further evolving their global presence with the addition of three global general managers (GGMs) in key international markets. These GGMs will be focused on identifying and building a Maritz Travel Company Global Meetings Network in Latin America and Mexico; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific regions.
For more than 50 years, Maritz Travel Company has operated meetings, events, conferences and incentive travel programs throughout the world in the corporate, association and tradeshow markets. The addition of these GGMs confirms Maritz Travel Company’s continued commitment to evolving its global efforts based upon current and future client needs and interests. Maritz Travel Company has selected three well recognized and demonstrated global industry leaders to further complement its team with their wealth of experience and extensive expertise:
Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM, CASE – Latin America and Mexico
Ben Goedegebuure, CMP, CMM, CASE – Europe, Middle East and Africa
Ping He, CMP – Asia Pacific
“As current and future client program needs grow beyond geographic borders, how organizations best design, message and deliver experiences can vary based upon global geographies and guest audiences,” said David Peckinpaugh, president of Maritz Travel Company. “Eduardo, Ben and Ping have a deep understanding of the broad industry and their respective regions, providing us with a unique opportunity to present clients with a more balanced and localized approach.”
The GGMs have a number of focused initiatives that each will lead based upon their regional emphasis. These include further helping clients perfect their event experiences, providing enhanced global insights for program strategy and delivery, enriching our market presence, and further supporting a continued and avid Maritz Travel Company Global Meetings Network.
“Maritz Travel Company is always improving the way we go-to-market and enhancing the services we can provide to our clients and their programs’ guests,” Peckinpaugh said. “Growing our capabilities from the inside-out along with the power, quality, industry leading service approaches and relationships of Maritz Travel Company further ensures not only the operational, but also experiential excellence of our clients’ programs.”
About Eduardo Chaillo
As the owner of Global Meetings and Tourism Specialists LLC, Chaillo serves as an extended member of the Maritz Travel Company team. Chaillo is a strong advocate of the meetings and events industry. He spent more than 12 years at the Mexico Tourism Board, where he held a variety of positions, including executive director for the Meetings Industry and North American Regional director. During his tenure with the Mexico Tourism Board, he helped establish respected partnerships with organizations in the meetings industry, created strategic alliances with competing countries, and ran the national travel industry tradeshow “Tianguis Turístico.”
Chaillo currently serves on the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA) Board of Trustees and is the international liaison to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Board. He previously served six years on the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Board of Directors representing North America. Chaillo has been honored with a number of industry awards, including the Joint Meetings Industry Council's Profile and Power Award, Site Global's Kevin Forde Spirit Award for Destination Marketers,IMEX's Academy Award and Successful Meetings' Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry. In 2013, he was inducted into the CIC Hall of Leaders.
About Ben Goedegebuure
Prior to joining Maritz Travel Company, Goedegebuure spent more than eight years at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow (UK), where he most recently served as director of sales. During his time at the SECC, he helped expand the organization’s global business; forged strategic partnerships with industry associations, such as theICCA, Association of Event Venues (AEV), Eventia and PCMA; and launched SSE Hydro, Scotland’s national live event arena. Before his time at the SECC, Goedegebuure served as director of marketing and sales at Congrex Group.
Goedegebuure is known for his collaborative spirit and ability to create meaningful partnerships throughout the meeting, event and incentive travel industry. Currently, he serves on the advisory boards of The Americas Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM) and International Confex, in addition to chairing PCMA’s Global Advisory Group. He led the Glasgow Tourism Service Initiative, “Glasgow Service with Style,” a public-private sector partnership developed to deliver a world-class tourism experience for the city, its visitors and businesses. In 2011, Goedegebuure became PCMA’s first non-North American board member.
About Ping He
With more than 20 years of experience at Experient, Ping He contributed to several global initiatives. She is credited as the architect of Experient’s global service strategy, which led to the establishment of Experient’s Global Sourcing Division representing an average of 400 meetings in 120 cities and 50 countries annually with bookings ranging from 50 to 25,000 attendees.
Ping He is a well-respected leader in the travel and hospitality industry. In 2012, she was honored by IMEX and PCMA as the first-ever Global Meetings Executive of the Year. She is also a member of PCMA’s Global Advisory Group. Ping He is proud to serve as a member of Maritz Travel Company’s Human Trafficking Steering Committee, which leads a company-wide awareness program to inform employees of the important role travel companies have in protecting children.
About Maritz Travel Company
Maritz Travel Company – consisting of Maritz Travel and Experient – is one of the strongest, most diversely positioned leaders in the meeting, event and incentive travel industry within the areas of corporate, association, government and tradeshows. Through experiential design, Maritz Travel Company helps transform organizations and people through the event experience. We are committed to perfecting the guest experience to deliver leading-edge thinking, experience, and technology solutions for meetings, conventions and exhibitions throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.maritztravel.com or www.experient-inc.com, or follow us on Twitter @MaritzTravel or @Experient_Inc.
Contacts
Maritz Travel
Chrissy Hugyez, 314-287-6345
Chrissy.Hugyez@maritz.com
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ZTE Successfully Takes Over Network Operations for E-Plus Group in Germany
ZTE broadens its Service Portfolio in Europe
ME Newswire / Business Wire
BARCELONA, Spain - Wednesday, February 26th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
ZTE Services Deutschland GmbH, a ZTE Group company, has taken over the responsibility for the roll-out and the network operation of the E-Plus mobile communications network as part of a comprehensive managed services contract signed last year. ZTE completed a smooth and trouble-free transition of the network operations in early January 2014. The managed services contract between ZTE and the E-Plus Group is the largest of its kind in Europe and provides an outstanding opportunity for the future growth of ZTE in Germany and Europe.
After months of careful preparation and coordination by a professional transition management team, ZTE implemented the take-over of E-Plus network operations during just a single night in early January 2014. During that night, ZTE migrated the whole IT infrastructure from the previous service provider, with their support, to a ZTE data centre. In the context of the managed services contract ZTE also implemented a completely new spare parts management system. Additionally, ZTE has already deployed some new software tools including its innovative ZSmart platform. ZSmart was developed by ZTE Soft Technology Co. Ltd. – a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation - to replace former applications such as the field force management programme. E-Plus Group’s mobile customers experienced no interruptions or disruption to service during the transition of the network operations.
"Since 2009, ZTE has supported the expansion of our powerful high-speed network that offers all our customers simple, reliable and rapid access to the mobile internet," said Andreas Pfisterer, CTO of E-Plus. "E-Plus and its customers benefit from the synergies arising from the supply of network technology to the construction and operation of the E-Plus network by one single partner. In its usual professional manner, ZTE managed a smooth takeover of network operations."
In order to enlarge its service capabilities and to expand its portfolio, ZTE Services Deutschland GmbH completed the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent Network Services GmbH (ALNS) with effect from 8 January 2014. All of the 750 employees of the former network service provider of E-Plus have been successfully integrated into the ZTE organisation. In the course of the transaction, ZTE took over hundreds of supplier contracts, ensuring the continued use of the service organisation’s central and regional real estate. With the acquisition of ALNS, ZTE has increased the total number of its employees in Germany to over 900, and now has 15 branches throughout the country and is the largest ZTE organization in Europe.
“We are happy to take so many experienced people on board. The knowledge and expertise of our employees is the most valuable asset for our company,” said Betty Cui, Vice President of ZTE Corporation. “We believe in Germany as a good business location and with this investment ZTE shows its long term commitment to the country and to Europe. We started our business in Germany in 2006 and we have seen continuous growth. Now this investment marks a big step forward and a milestone for the development of ZTE in Europe. It not only helps to ensure seamless continuity in the maintenance of the E-Plus network but is the basis to take on future managed services projects for other German and European network operators.”
ZTE is the fastest growing telecommunications service provider in the world with the experience of more than 100 managed service projects worldwide. In Europe, ZTE has already demonstrated that it is capable of high performance: ZTE’s network for H3 has repeatedly been awarded “best network in Austria”.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
Further information is available at www.zte-deutschland.de, www.twitter.com/zte_deutschland or on the ZTE Deutschland Facebook website.
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
AxiCom
William de la Bedoyere, +44 (0)20 8392 8074
william.delabedoyere@axicom.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10150/en
ME Newswire / Business Wire
BARCELONA, Spain - Wednesday, February 26th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
ZTE Services Deutschland GmbH, a ZTE Group company, has taken over the responsibility for the roll-out and the network operation of the E-Plus mobile communications network as part of a comprehensive managed services contract signed last year. ZTE completed a smooth and trouble-free transition of the network operations in early January 2014. The managed services contract between ZTE and the E-Plus Group is the largest of its kind in Europe and provides an outstanding opportunity for the future growth of ZTE in Germany and Europe.
After months of careful preparation and coordination by a professional transition management team, ZTE implemented the take-over of E-Plus network operations during just a single night in early January 2014. During that night, ZTE migrated the whole IT infrastructure from the previous service provider, with their support, to a ZTE data centre. In the context of the managed services contract ZTE also implemented a completely new spare parts management system. Additionally, ZTE has already deployed some new software tools including its innovative ZSmart platform. ZSmart was developed by ZTE Soft Technology Co. Ltd. – a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation - to replace former applications such as the field force management programme. E-Plus Group’s mobile customers experienced no interruptions or disruption to service during the transition of the network operations.
"Since 2009, ZTE has supported the expansion of our powerful high-speed network that offers all our customers simple, reliable and rapid access to the mobile internet," said Andreas Pfisterer, CTO of E-Plus. "E-Plus and its customers benefit from the synergies arising from the supply of network technology to the construction and operation of the E-Plus network by one single partner. In its usual professional manner, ZTE managed a smooth takeover of network operations."
In order to enlarge its service capabilities and to expand its portfolio, ZTE Services Deutschland GmbH completed the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent Network Services GmbH (ALNS) with effect from 8 January 2014. All of the 750 employees of the former network service provider of E-Plus have been successfully integrated into the ZTE organisation. In the course of the transaction, ZTE took over hundreds of supplier contracts, ensuring the continued use of the service organisation’s central and regional real estate. With the acquisition of ALNS, ZTE has increased the total number of its employees in Germany to over 900, and now has 15 branches throughout the country and is the largest ZTE organization in Europe.
“We are happy to take so many experienced people on board. The knowledge and expertise of our employees is the most valuable asset for our company,” said Betty Cui, Vice President of ZTE Corporation. “We believe in Germany as a good business location and with this investment ZTE shows its long term commitment to the country and to Europe. We started our business in Germany in 2006 and we have seen continuous growth. Now this investment marks a big step forward and a milestone for the development of ZTE in Europe. It not only helps to ensure seamless continuity in the maintenance of the E-Plus network but is the basis to take on future managed services projects for other German and European network operators.”
ZTE is the fastest growing telecommunications service provider in the world with the experience of more than 100 managed service projects worldwide. In Europe, ZTE has already demonstrated that it is capable of high performance: ZTE’s network for H3 has repeatedly been awarded “best network in Austria”.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
Further information is available at www.zte-deutschland.de, www.twitter.com/zte_deutschland or on the ZTE Deutschland Facebook website.
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
AxiCom
William de la Bedoyere, +44 (0)20 8392 8074
william.delabedoyere@axicom.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10150/en
Global Adoption of CMMI Performance Improvement Framework Continues to Rise
CMMI Institute reports record number of appraisals in 2013 and CMMI models rank as “world class” business solutions for the elevation of organizational performance as evaluated by actual users
PITTSBURGH. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) CMMI Institute announced today that a record number of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) appraisals were completed in 2013 as organizations across the globe elevate organizational performance by adopting CMMI. The company also released the findings of a customer satisfaction survey using the Net Promoter® Score (NPS) methodology in which individuals who utilize CMMI rated CMMI as the world class means of improving organizational performance.
CMMI appraisals allow companies to measure their capability maturity against a defined framework of best practices. More than 1,600 appraisals were completed in 2013, the most ever done in one year and an 11% increase over 2012, the previous record year for appraisals. Of the 2013 appraisals nearly 40% were completed in China, where the widespread adoption of CMMI is driving economic growth and development across the region.
“For over twenty years, CMMI has been the gold standard for process improvement in companies and industries that value quality and excellence,” said Kirk Botula, CEO of CMMI Institute. “We are excited to continue to grow with our customers across international borders, where CMMI appraisals help countries to boost competitiveness in the global marketplace and establish international credibility.”
CMMI appraisal ratings are recognized around the world as the mark of capability, allowing suppliers to distinguish themselves from their competition and helping buying firms to hire suppliers that have demonstrated an appropriate level of capability. For buyers looking to work with CMMI appraised organizations, a full overview of results is published in the Public Appraisals Record System (PARS).
The De Facto Standard for Process Improvement
Thousands of companies across multiple industry sectors in 94 countries have adopted CMMI practices to elevate performance and have been appraised for capability and maturity using CMMI models. As part of today’s news, CMMI Institute is releasing the results of its first customer loyalty survey for CMMI using the NPS methodology.
1,841 users of CMMI from around the world were asked to rate how likely they would be to recommend CMMI to elevate organizational performance to a friend or colleague. The results were used to calculate an NPS, which is a measure of customer loyalty used heavily in business markets and verticals. CMMI Institute earned an NPS of 41 with the 2013 survey.
Satmetrix, the company that helped to develop Net Promoter releases benchmark reports annually on NPS score by industry. According to their most recent report, the average NPS for B2B companies is 22 NPS, and the top quartile is 39 and above.
Deborah Eastman, Chief Customer Officer at Satmetrix, states, “NPS has proven to be a leading indicator of future growth for companies because it measures the customer’s likelihood to continue to buy and refer their friends.”
Highlights from the survey include:
50% of individuals responded with a 9 or 10 while less than 9% provided a 6 or below resulting in a 41 NPS. This places CMMI in the “world class” category of business solutions as evaluated by actual users.
When asked why they would recommend CMMI, 45% of respondents cited proven performance results, while another 54% described CMMI as the de facto standard for process improvement.
“CMMI makes the world work better,” added Botula. “We are very encouraged to see the reliability, predictability, and improved performance that CMMI brings to our customers’ business.”
About CMMI Institute
CMMI Institute, a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, provides models, training, consulting services and appraisal methods developed through collaboration of industry, government, and academia. The company’s models are used by organizations around the world to develop products, to deliver services, and to manage data, people, and sourcing. To learn more about how CMMI can help your organization elevate performance, visit cmmiinstitute.com or plan to attend The CMMI Conference: SEPG North America 2014, details available at sepgconference.org.
Contacts
CMMI Institute
Katie Tarara, 412-282-4042
ktarara@cmmiinstitute.com
Lois Paul & Partners
Brandi Ellerbee, 512-638-5327
Brandi_Ellerbee@lpp.com
PITTSBURGH. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) CMMI Institute announced today that a record number of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) appraisals were completed in 2013 as organizations across the globe elevate organizational performance by adopting CMMI. The company also released the findings of a customer satisfaction survey using the Net Promoter® Score (NPS) methodology in which individuals who utilize CMMI rated CMMI as the world class means of improving organizational performance.
CMMI appraisals allow companies to measure their capability maturity against a defined framework of best practices. More than 1,600 appraisals were completed in 2013, the most ever done in one year and an 11% increase over 2012, the previous record year for appraisals. Of the 2013 appraisals nearly 40% were completed in China, where the widespread adoption of CMMI is driving economic growth and development across the region.
“For over twenty years, CMMI has been the gold standard for process improvement in companies and industries that value quality and excellence,” said Kirk Botula, CEO of CMMI Institute. “We are excited to continue to grow with our customers across international borders, where CMMI appraisals help countries to boost competitiveness in the global marketplace and establish international credibility.”
CMMI appraisal ratings are recognized around the world as the mark of capability, allowing suppliers to distinguish themselves from their competition and helping buying firms to hire suppliers that have demonstrated an appropriate level of capability. For buyers looking to work with CMMI appraised organizations, a full overview of results is published in the Public Appraisals Record System (PARS).
The De Facto Standard for Process Improvement
Thousands of companies across multiple industry sectors in 94 countries have adopted CMMI practices to elevate performance and have been appraised for capability and maturity using CMMI models. As part of today’s news, CMMI Institute is releasing the results of its first customer loyalty survey for CMMI using the NPS methodology.
1,841 users of CMMI from around the world were asked to rate how likely they would be to recommend CMMI to elevate organizational performance to a friend or colleague. The results were used to calculate an NPS, which is a measure of customer loyalty used heavily in business markets and verticals. CMMI Institute earned an NPS of 41 with the 2013 survey.
Satmetrix, the company that helped to develop Net Promoter releases benchmark reports annually on NPS score by industry. According to their most recent report, the average NPS for B2B companies is 22 NPS, and the top quartile is 39 and above.
Deborah Eastman, Chief Customer Officer at Satmetrix, states, “NPS has proven to be a leading indicator of future growth for companies because it measures the customer’s likelihood to continue to buy and refer their friends.”
Highlights from the survey include:
50% of individuals responded with a 9 or 10 while less than 9% provided a 6 or below resulting in a 41 NPS. This places CMMI in the “world class” category of business solutions as evaluated by actual users.
When asked why they would recommend CMMI, 45% of respondents cited proven performance results, while another 54% described CMMI as the de facto standard for process improvement.
“CMMI makes the world work better,” added Botula. “We are very encouraged to see the reliability, predictability, and improved performance that CMMI brings to our customers’ business.”
About CMMI Institute
CMMI Institute, a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, provides models, training, consulting services and appraisal methods developed through collaboration of industry, government, and academia. The company’s models are used by organizations around the world to develop products, to deliver services, and to manage data, people, and sourcing. To learn more about how CMMI can help your organization elevate performance, visit cmmiinstitute.com or plan to attend The CMMI Conference: SEPG North America 2014, details available at sepgconference.org.
Contacts
CMMI Institute
Katie Tarara, 412-282-4042
ktarara@cmmiinstitute.com
Lois Paul & Partners
Brandi Ellerbee, 512-638-5327
Brandi_Ellerbee@lpp.com
OT and Ficosa Reveal an Emergency Call System for the Russian Automotive Market at MWC 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
ME Newswire / Business Wire
COLOMBES, France. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, and Ficosa an automotive parts and systems supplier, will demonstrate at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, a complete emergency call system for the automotive Russian market (ERA GLONASS¹).
The ERA GLONASS system is the Russian equivalent of the European eCall system. The ERA GLONASS regulation is planned to be implemented in Russia from January 2015.
According to studies of the National Entity of Russian Navigation (NISS) it is intended to reduce emergency services’ time-to-arrival by up to 30%, saving up to 4,000 additional lives every year.
The emergency system inside the vehicle consists of a telematic unit (iVTU, in Vehicle Telematic Unit) that incorporates a special SIM card (DIM® ERA GLONASS) as well as a user interface module (HMI).
The system allows, with the DIM® ERA GLONASS installed in the telematic module made by FICOSA, to have a GLONASS profile for the emergency call and a commercial profile for telematic services. The swap of the profile is made in few seconds in accordance with local regulations.
FICOSA, as a top-tier provider in the automotive industry, and Oberthur Technologies a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space will show this innovation on the CLARA platform (HMI and telematic systems) with DIM® ERA GLONASS.
“The safety systems and emergency services are fundamental to save lives on the road. As suppliers of components for automotive, all the technology that makes reference to move forward in this field is our focus. The governments have the last word for the systems implementation as ERA GLONASS or eCALL. Our work is to anticipate of their regulations, giving support to the entities that define them and taking part actively in the configuration of the solutions. CLARA is the result not only of the definition of the system, but the demonstration of its functionalities. This work is possible thanks to the good position of FICOSA in the M2M (Machine to Machine) market with its technological patents and the collaboration with other strategic industrial partners such Oberthur Technologies”, in words of Mr. Josep Maria Forcadell, Director of the Advanced Communications Unit of FICOSA.
“Car telematic services and emergency systems will offer majors benefits to drivers around the world and in Russia in particular. OT provides innovation matching worldwide regulations. The DIM® ERA GLONASS has been specifically designed to facilitate the implementation of these innovative services by mobile networks operators, car makers and telematic service providers. The DIM®ERA GLONASS combined with the CLARA platform from Ficosa is helping the entire industry moving forward” said Edward Simonet, M2M Business Director at OT. “
ERA GLONASS¹: Government accident emergency response system in Russia with GLONASS technology for enhancing transportation safety
ABOUT OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES
OT is a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space. OT has always been at the heart of mobility, from the first smart cards to the latest contactless payment technologies which equip millions of smartphones. Present in the Payment, Telecommunications and Identity markets, OT offers end-to-end solutions in the Smart Transactions, Mobile Financial Services, Machine-to-Machine, Digital Identity and Transport & Access Control fields. OT employs over 6 000 employees worldwide, including 600 R&D people. With more than 50 sales offices across 5 continents and 10 facilities, OT’s international network serves clients in 140 countries. For more information: www.oberthur.com
ABOUT FICOSA
FICOSA is an industrial group based in Spain and a global leader in research, development, production and marketing of automotive systems and parts. Founded in 1949, the company, with headquarters in Barcelona (Spain), holds a team close to 8,500 employees and manufacturing plants, technological centres and offices located throughout 19 countries in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. The Group invests 4% of its income in R&D, and operates one of the top technology development centres in Spain addressed to the automotive, electronics, energy and communications industries. FICOSA has positioned itself for the future as a world leader in electronic systems with a global and more diversified business agenda and an expanded added value product line.
Contacts
MEDIA CONTACTS
Oberthur Technologies
Audrey Besnardeau, Tel : +33 1 78 14 76 75
a.besnardeau@oberthur.com
Ficosa
David Guerrero, Tel. 93 700 82 00
david.guerrero@ficosa.com
FTI Consulting Strategic Communication
Yannick Duvergék, Tel : +33 1 47 03 68 65 / +33 6 74 91 48 05
yannick.duverge@fticonsulting.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10140/en
ME Newswire / Business Wire
COLOMBES, France. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, and Ficosa an automotive parts and systems supplier, will demonstrate at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, a complete emergency call system for the automotive Russian market (ERA GLONASS¹).
The ERA GLONASS system is the Russian equivalent of the European eCall system. The ERA GLONASS regulation is planned to be implemented in Russia from January 2015.
According to studies of the National Entity of Russian Navigation (NISS) it is intended to reduce emergency services’ time-to-arrival by up to 30%, saving up to 4,000 additional lives every year.
The emergency system inside the vehicle consists of a telematic unit (iVTU, in Vehicle Telematic Unit) that incorporates a special SIM card (DIM® ERA GLONASS) as well as a user interface module (HMI).
The system allows, with the DIM® ERA GLONASS installed in the telematic module made by FICOSA, to have a GLONASS profile for the emergency call and a commercial profile for telematic services. The swap of the profile is made in few seconds in accordance with local regulations.
FICOSA, as a top-tier provider in the automotive industry, and Oberthur Technologies a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space will show this innovation on the CLARA platform (HMI and telematic systems) with DIM® ERA GLONASS.
“The safety systems and emergency services are fundamental to save lives on the road. As suppliers of components for automotive, all the technology that makes reference to move forward in this field is our focus. The governments have the last word for the systems implementation as ERA GLONASS or eCALL. Our work is to anticipate of their regulations, giving support to the entities that define them and taking part actively in the configuration of the solutions. CLARA is the result not only of the definition of the system, but the demonstration of its functionalities. This work is possible thanks to the good position of FICOSA in the M2M (Machine to Machine) market with its technological patents and the collaboration with other strategic industrial partners such Oberthur Technologies”, in words of Mr. Josep Maria Forcadell, Director of the Advanced Communications Unit of FICOSA.
“Car telematic services and emergency systems will offer majors benefits to drivers around the world and in Russia in particular. OT provides innovation matching worldwide regulations. The DIM® ERA GLONASS has been specifically designed to facilitate the implementation of these innovative services by mobile networks operators, car makers and telematic service providers. The DIM®ERA GLONASS combined with the CLARA platform from Ficosa is helping the entire industry moving forward” said Edward Simonet, M2M Business Director at OT. “
ERA GLONASS¹: Government accident emergency response system in Russia with GLONASS technology for enhancing transportation safety
ABOUT OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES
OT is a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space. OT has always been at the heart of mobility, from the first smart cards to the latest contactless payment technologies which equip millions of smartphones. Present in the Payment, Telecommunications and Identity markets, OT offers end-to-end solutions in the Smart Transactions, Mobile Financial Services, Machine-to-Machine, Digital Identity and Transport & Access Control fields. OT employs over 6 000 employees worldwide, including 600 R&D people. With more than 50 sales offices across 5 continents and 10 facilities, OT’s international network serves clients in 140 countries. For more information: www.oberthur.com
ABOUT FICOSA
FICOSA is an industrial group based in Spain and a global leader in research, development, production and marketing of automotive systems and parts. Founded in 1949, the company, with headquarters in Barcelona (Spain), holds a team close to 8,500 employees and manufacturing plants, technological centres and offices located throughout 19 countries in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. The Group invests 4% of its income in R&D, and operates one of the top technology development centres in Spain addressed to the automotive, electronics, energy and communications industries. FICOSA has positioned itself for the future as a world leader in electronic systems with a global and more diversified business agenda and an expanded added value product line.
Contacts
MEDIA CONTACTS
Oberthur Technologies
Audrey Besnardeau, Tel : +33 1 78 14 76 75
a.besnardeau@oberthur.com
Ficosa
David Guerrero, Tel. 93 700 82 00
david.guerrero@ficosa.com
FTI Consulting Strategic Communication
Yannick Duvergék, Tel : +33 1 47 03 68 65 / +33 6 74 91 48 05
yannick.duverge@fticonsulting.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10140/en
Moody's Analytics Broadens CLO Solutions, Launches Structured Finance Portal
NEW YORK - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moody’s Analytics, a leader in risk measurement and management, has launched a new Structured Finance Portal, aimed at providing asset managers, traders, underwriters, and portfolio and risk managers with enhanced content, increased data transparency and innovative analytics.
Initially focusing on collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), the Moody’s Analytics Structured Finance Portal serves real-time enhanced content in an easy-to-use web-based format and delivers greater operational efficiency by removing the manual process typically associated with normalizing and aggregating data.
“Moody’s Analytics is dedicated to investing in its CLO analytical capabilities to provide the market with the most cutting-edge solutions available. With our new Structured Finance Portal, users will have a clear view into the relative value of any given tranche, deal, manager, or loan,” said Andrew Jacobs, Director at Moody’s Analytics.
The web portal offers users easy access to market data. It also features manager-style and performance metrics; benchmarking and market color; loan-level content; and portfolio-level reporting and analytics. Additionally, batch cashflow analysis models help users to value their portfolios simultaneously.
Moody’s Analytics Structured Finance Portal provides a complete picture of a tranche's value with a suite of analytics and comparative metrics. The comparability algorithm helps users to find similar tranches and view the latest associated third-party market color. Portfolio managers can benchmark a tranche with a scatter plot against its cohorts across any given performance metric. Portal users can also project cashflows and view pre-run results based on market-standard assumptions.
The portal’s loan-level data, including default probabilities (EDF measures) and financial ratios, show which deals and managers are most exposed to a loan and who has been trading it recently. Also included are hundreds of metrics on manager style and performance. Users can compare managers and look at a manager’s trade behavior, loss mitigation, market perception and concentration choices.
The portal also provides access to up-to-date estimated SSFA capital charge calculations for each tranche, along with the underlying factors.
For more information, please visit www.moodysanalytics.com/SFportal.
About Moody’s Analytics
Moody’s Analytics helps capital markets and risk management professionals worldwide respond to an evolving marketplace with confidence. The company offers unique tools and best practices for measuring and managing risk through expertise and experience in credit analysis, economic research and financial risk management. By providing leading-edge software, advisory services and research, including proprietary analyses from Moody’s Investors Service, Moody’s Analytics integrates and customizes its offerings to address specific business challenges. Moody's Analytics is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $3.0 billion in 2013, employs approximately 8,400 people worldwide and has a presence in 31 countries. Further information is available at www.moodysanalytics.com.
Contacts
Moody’s Analytics
JESSICA SCHAEFER, 212-553-4494
Assistant Vice President, Communications
jessica.schaefer@moodys.com
KERSTIN VOELKEL, +44 20 7772 5207
Communications Strategist
Kerstin.voelkel@moodys.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10125/en
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moody’s Analytics, a leader in risk measurement and management, has launched a new Structured Finance Portal, aimed at providing asset managers, traders, underwriters, and portfolio and risk managers with enhanced content, increased data transparency and innovative analytics.
Initially focusing on collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), the Moody’s Analytics Structured Finance Portal serves real-time enhanced content in an easy-to-use web-based format and delivers greater operational efficiency by removing the manual process typically associated with normalizing and aggregating data.
“Moody’s Analytics is dedicated to investing in its CLO analytical capabilities to provide the market with the most cutting-edge solutions available. With our new Structured Finance Portal, users will have a clear view into the relative value of any given tranche, deal, manager, or loan,” said Andrew Jacobs, Director at Moody’s Analytics.
The web portal offers users easy access to market data. It also features manager-style and performance metrics; benchmarking and market color; loan-level content; and portfolio-level reporting and analytics. Additionally, batch cashflow analysis models help users to value their portfolios simultaneously.
Moody’s Analytics Structured Finance Portal provides a complete picture of a tranche's value with a suite of analytics and comparative metrics. The comparability algorithm helps users to find similar tranches and view the latest associated third-party market color. Portfolio managers can benchmark a tranche with a scatter plot against its cohorts across any given performance metric. Portal users can also project cashflows and view pre-run results based on market-standard assumptions.
The portal’s loan-level data, including default probabilities (EDF measures) and financial ratios, show which deals and managers are most exposed to a loan and who has been trading it recently. Also included are hundreds of metrics on manager style and performance. Users can compare managers and look at a manager’s trade behavior, loss mitigation, market perception and concentration choices.
The portal also provides access to up-to-date estimated SSFA capital charge calculations for each tranche, along with the underlying factors.
For more information, please visit www.moodysanalytics.com/SFportal.
About Moody’s Analytics
Moody’s Analytics helps capital markets and risk management professionals worldwide respond to an evolving marketplace with confidence. The company offers unique tools and best practices for measuring and managing risk through expertise and experience in credit analysis, economic research and financial risk management. By providing leading-edge software, advisory services and research, including proprietary analyses from Moody’s Investors Service, Moody’s Analytics integrates and customizes its offerings to address specific business challenges. Moody's Analytics is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $3.0 billion in 2013, employs approximately 8,400 people worldwide and has a presence in 31 countries. Further information is available at www.moodysanalytics.com.
Contacts
Moody’s Analytics
JESSICA SCHAEFER, 212-553-4494
Assistant Vice President, Communications
jessica.schaefer@moodys.com
KERSTIN VOELKEL, +44 20 7772 5207
Communications Strategist
Kerstin.voelkel@moodys.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10125/en
ZTE launches 4K p60 Ultra HD STB
Delivers industry’s best image quality
ME NewsWire/ Business Wire
SHENZHEN, China - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
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, has launched its 4K p60 Ultra HD set top box (STB), the ZXV10 B803, at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona.
The ZXV10 B803 is designed based on the Broadcom BCM 7252 chip, and supports the 4Kx2KP60 decoding capability, which can decode Ultra HD video with the maximum resolution of 3840x2160. In comparison to traditional HD Internet STBs, the 4K UHD STB can display more vivid and precise images to significantly enhance the user experience.
4K video technology (also named as 2160p) is a new type of resolution standard. Its UHDTV specification can deliver a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, and the maximum Full Aperture 4K specification reaches 4096x3112. In comparison to the current mainstream 1080p resolution of 1920x1080, 4K can provide over four times the image definition quality. In the future, 4K HD TV sets will be very popular, and the 4K HD and HEVC decoding technologies will help raise the HD market tide. However, in the current market, 4K chips are mainly 4KP30 - only a few chips can support 4KP60. The ZTE ZXV10 B803 STB uses a 4KP60 chip, making it one of the first HD STBs to support 4KP60.
Fang Hui, Deputy President of ZTE, said: “As a global leader in the IPTV market, ZTE offers a complete series of Internet STB products across the range of available resolutions, and is focusing strongly on the development of high-end STB products. This 4KP60 HD STB product will help build our presence in the high end market.”
The ZTE ZXV10 B803 also supports the H.265 format. H.265 is the next generation super HD code transmission specification, which delivers encoded video using half the bandwidth of the previous generation (H.264), with the same quality. The H.265 standard will gradually replace H.264 to become the mainstream standard of the next generation of video transmission.
The ZTE ZXV10 B803 also has a powerful CPU with a processing capability of 10k DMIPS (Dhrystone million instructions per second), enabling faster processing and a better user experience in comparison to current mainstream HD Internet STBs.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
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Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
AxiCom PR
William de la Bedoyere, +44 (0)20 8392 8074
william.delabedoyere@axicom.co.uk
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10137/en
ME NewsWire/ Business Wire
SHENZHEN, China - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
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, has launched its 4K p60 Ultra HD set top box (STB), the ZXV10 B803, at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona.
The ZXV10 B803 is designed based on the Broadcom BCM 7252 chip, and supports the 4Kx2KP60 decoding capability, which can decode Ultra HD video with the maximum resolution of 3840x2160. In comparison to traditional HD Internet STBs, the 4K UHD STB can display more vivid and precise images to significantly enhance the user experience.
4K video technology (also named as 2160p) is a new type of resolution standard. Its UHDTV specification can deliver a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, and the maximum Full Aperture 4K specification reaches 4096x3112. In comparison to the current mainstream 1080p resolution of 1920x1080, 4K can provide over four times the image definition quality. In the future, 4K HD TV sets will be very popular, and the 4K HD and HEVC decoding technologies will help raise the HD market tide. However, in the current market, 4K chips are mainly 4KP30 - only a few chips can support 4KP60. The ZTE ZXV10 B803 STB uses a 4KP60 chip, making it one of the first HD STBs to support 4KP60.
Fang Hui, Deputy President of ZTE, said: “As a global leader in the IPTV market, ZTE offers a complete series of Internet STB products across the range of available resolutions, and is focusing strongly on the development of high-end STB products. This 4KP60 HD STB product will help build our presence in the high end market.”
The ZTE ZXV10 B803 also supports the H.265 format. H.265 is the next generation super HD code transmission specification, which delivers encoded video using half the bandwidth of the previous generation (H.264), with the same quality. The H.265 standard will gradually replace H.264 to become the mainstream standard of the next generation of video transmission.
The ZTE ZXV10 B803 also has a powerful CPU with a processing capability of 10k DMIPS (Dhrystone million instructions per second), enabling faster processing and a better user experience in comparison to current mainstream HD Internet STBs.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50811218&lang=en
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
AxiCom PR
William de la Bedoyere, +44 (0)20 8392 8074
william.delabedoyere@axicom.co.uk
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10137/en
Toshiba Introduces New Healthcare Business Strategy
TOKYO. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has introduced the strategy that it will promote to establish its healthcare business as a third main pillar of operations, along with its energy and storage businesses. The core of the strategy is to develop four business areas, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, prognosis and nursing care and health promotion, with the aim of achieving 600 billion yen in sales in fiscal year 2015.
Diagnosis and treatment is an already tried and tested business that includes such diagnostic imaging equipment as computed tomography systems. Toshiba will now cultivate prevention, which includes reducing the risk of ill by monitoring and predicting individual health; prognosis and nursing care, which will offer services that reduce burdens on families and other caregivers, and help patients to continue to live at home; and health promotion, which will seek to develop safer living environments and support for mental and physical health, so as to help people to continue to lead happy lives.
Toshiba will promote the healthcare business globally and combine and integrate diverse, wide-ranging technologies, towards building a society where people lead healthier, happier lives.
Presentation material URL: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/ir/en/pr/pdf/tpr20140220e.pdf
About Toshiba Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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Contacts
Toshiba Corporation
Corporate Communications Division
Atsushi Ido, +81-3-3457-2105
media.relations@toshiba.co.jp
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10128/en
(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has introduced the strategy that it will promote to establish its healthcare business as a third main pillar of operations, along with its energy and storage businesses. The core of the strategy is to develop four business areas, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, prognosis and nursing care and health promotion, with the aim of achieving 600 billion yen in sales in fiscal year 2015.
Diagnosis and treatment is an already tried and tested business that includes such diagnostic imaging equipment as computed tomography systems. Toshiba will now cultivate prevention, which includes reducing the risk of ill by monitoring and predicting individual health; prognosis and nursing care, which will offer services that reduce burdens on families and other caregivers, and help patients to continue to live at home; and health promotion, which will seek to develop safer living environments and support for mental and physical health, so as to help people to continue to lead happy lives.
Toshiba will promote the healthcare business globally and combine and integrate diverse, wide-ranging technologies, towards building a society where people lead healthier, happier lives.
Presentation material URL: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/ir/en/pr/pdf/tpr20140220e.pdf
About Toshiba Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50811173&lang=en
Contacts
Toshiba Corporation
Corporate Communications Division
Atsushi Ido, +81-3-3457-2105
media.relations@toshiba.co.jp
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10128/en
WIN Consortium Appoints Winston and Strawn LLP as Official Legal Counsel
PARIS. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) The Worldwide Innovative Network (WIN) Consortium in personalized cancer medicine, www.winconsortium.org is proud to announce Winston and Strawn LLP (www.winston.com) has been appointed as their official legal advisor. WIN is a global network of leading academic, industry, payors and patient advocacy organizations working to make precision cancer care a reality for patients worldwide. WIN’s goal is to significantly improve survival and quality of life of cancer patients in the next three years. Today WIN counts 32 members in 5 continents :
1. 19 academic cancer centers across the globe, representing a diversity of populations of which: MDAnderson Cancer Center, Houston (MDACC); University of California San Diego (UCSD); New York University Langone Medical Cancer Centre (NYUCC), USA; McGill University Segal Cancer Center, Canada; Barretos, Brazil; Institut Gustave Roussy, France; DKFZ German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Germany; Instituto Nazionale dei Tumori (INT) & Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, (IEO) Italy; Vall d’Hebron (VHIO) Spain; Hadassah University, Chaim Sheba Medical Center & Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel; University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMF) and Oncology Institute Ion Chiricuta (IOCN), Romania; King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Jordan; Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, China; Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) India; National Cancer Center (NCC) Singapore and Semmelweis University, Hungary. 2. Pharmaceutical companies and technology: Pfizer Inc., AstraZeneca & Millennium Takeda, Foundation Medicine, Oracle, GE Healthcare, Agilent and Life Technologies 3. Healthplan: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, USA 4. Patient advocacy: National Breast Cancer Foundation, USA 5. Non-profit research organization: Sage Bionetworks, EORTC
Dr. Vladimir Lazar, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of WIN Consortium stated: ‘’WIN was formed on the premise that WIN members can accomplish together what no single Institution or group of patients can do alone. To achieve this strategic goal, Winston & Strawn LLP Paris partner Jérôme Herbet and associate Rim Khirddine provided invaluable assistance in setting up a consortium agreement ratified by the 32 member institutions worldwide”.
“We are thrilled that all members adhered to the consortium agreement” stated Gilles Bigot, Managing Partner of the Paris office of Winston and Strawn LLP. ‘’The agreement should help the WIN Consortium achieve its ambitious projects. We are proud to become the official legal advisors of WIN, a unique model of worldwide cooperation between all stakeholders of cancer care’’ added Gilles Bigot.
For further information about WIN Consortium and Winston and Strawn LLP, please visit www.winconsortium.org and www.winston.com
Contacts
WIN Consortium
Catherine Bresson, +33(0) 142114020
Director, Operations
Catherine.bresson@winconsortium.org
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10124/en
(BUSINESS WIRE) The Worldwide Innovative Network (WIN) Consortium in personalized cancer medicine, www.winconsortium.org is proud to announce Winston and Strawn LLP (www.winston.com) has been appointed as their official legal advisor. WIN is a global network of leading academic, industry, payors and patient advocacy organizations working to make precision cancer care a reality for patients worldwide. WIN’s goal is to significantly improve survival and quality of life of cancer patients in the next three years. Today WIN counts 32 members in 5 continents :
1. 19 academic cancer centers across the globe, representing a diversity of populations of which: MDAnderson Cancer Center, Houston (MDACC); University of California San Diego (UCSD); New York University Langone Medical Cancer Centre (NYUCC), USA; McGill University Segal Cancer Center, Canada; Barretos, Brazil; Institut Gustave Roussy, France; DKFZ German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Germany; Instituto Nazionale dei Tumori (INT) & Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, (IEO) Italy; Vall d’Hebron (VHIO) Spain; Hadassah University, Chaim Sheba Medical Center & Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel; University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMF) and Oncology Institute Ion Chiricuta (IOCN), Romania; King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Jordan; Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, China; Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) India; National Cancer Center (NCC) Singapore and Semmelweis University, Hungary. 2. Pharmaceutical companies and technology: Pfizer Inc., AstraZeneca & Millennium Takeda, Foundation Medicine, Oracle, GE Healthcare, Agilent and Life Technologies 3. Healthplan: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, USA 4. Patient advocacy: National Breast Cancer Foundation, USA 5. Non-profit research organization: Sage Bionetworks, EORTC
Dr. Vladimir Lazar, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of WIN Consortium stated: ‘’WIN was formed on the premise that WIN members can accomplish together what no single Institution or group of patients can do alone. To achieve this strategic goal, Winston & Strawn LLP Paris partner Jérôme Herbet and associate Rim Khirddine provided invaluable assistance in setting up a consortium agreement ratified by the 32 member institutions worldwide”.
“We are thrilled that all members adhered to the consortium agreement” stated Gilles Bigot, Managing Partner of the Paris office of Winston and Strawn LLP. ‘’The agreement should help the WIN Consortium achieve its ambitious projects. We are proud to become the official legal advisors of WIN, a unique model of worldwide cooperation between all stakeholders of cancer care’’ added Gilles Bigot.
For further information about WIN Consortium and Winston and Strawn LLP, please visit www.winconsortium.org and www.winston.com
Contacts
WIN Consortium
Catherine Bresson, +33(0) 142114020
Director, Operations
Catherine.bresson@winconsortium.org
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10124/en
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Jazztel and ZTE Ready for 10G PON Commercial Launch
ME Newswire / Businesswire
Mobile World Congress 2014
MADRID - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
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, has completed the first commercial 10G PON full-service test for Spanish operator Jazztel. The GPON and 10G PON co-existence test demonstrated that ZTE's 10G PON solution is both backward and forward compatible and capable of supporting any service under all foreseeable scenarios.
The 10G PON network was commercially tested using ITU-T G.987-compliant test schemes, which testify to GPON's clear superiority in various scenarios especially for cloud-based enterprise services, video services and VoIP Centrex services.
"Jazztel needs to constantly innovate in order to provide our customers with the best possible service and ensure our competitiveness. The ZTE xGPON solution enables the expansion of our FTTH network capabilities in an effective manner," said José Miguel Garcia Fernández, Chief Executive Officer of Jazztel.
"We are delighted to have collaborated with Jazztel in completing the first 10G PON full-service commercial network test in Spain. Our 10G PON solution will enable carriers to simplify their networks, improve broadband efficiency and meet the ever increasing demand for ultra-high broadband to pave the way for revenue generation with tiered service categories. We are committed to working with carriers and other stakeholders to advance the proliferation of 10G PON applications," said Xiao Ming, vice president of ZTE Corporation.
Jazztel selected ZTE to build a national high-speed broadband FTTH network in November 2012 and the network began commercial operation in October, 2013. ZTE provided Jazztel with an end-to-end turnkey solution that includes a full range of services including equipment, engineering and maintenance.
ZTE's FTTx products and solutions, which offer end users new high-speed Internet and fixed-mobile convergence services, while catering to various scenarios with the same platform, effectively protect carrier investments and shorten time to market at the same time.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com
AxiCom
William de la Bedoyere, +44 (0)20 8392 8074
william.delabedoyere@axicom.co.uk
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10134/en
Mobile World Congress 2014
MADRID - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
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, has completed the first commercial 10G PON full-service test for Spanish operator Jazztel. The GPON and 10G PON co-existence test demonstrated that ZTE's 10G PON solution is both backward and forward compatible and capable of supporting any service under all foreseeable scenarios.
The 10G PON network was commercially tested using ITU-T G.987-compliant test schemes, which testify to GPON's clear superiority in various scenarios especially for cloud-based enterprise services, video services and VoIP Centrex services.
"Jazztel needs to constantly innovate in order to provide our customers with the best possible service and ensure our competitiveness. The ZTE xGPON solution enables the expansion of our FTTH network capabilities in an effective manner," said José Miguel Garcia Fernández, Chief Executive Officer of Jazztel.
"We are delighted to have collaborated with Jazztel in completing the first 10G PON full-service commercial network test in Spain. Our 10G PON solution will enable carriers to simplify their networks, improve broadband efficiency and meet the ever increasing demand for ultra-high broadband to pave the way for revenue generation with tiered service categories. We are committed to working with carriers and other stakeholders to advance the proliferation of 10G PON applications," said Xiao Ming, vice president of ZTE Corporation.
Jazztel selected ZTE to build a national high-speed broadband FTTH network in November 2012 and the network began commercial operation in October, 2013. ZTE provided Jazztel with an end-to-end turnkey solution that includes a full range of services including equipment, engineering and maintenance.
ZTE's FTTx products and solutions, which offer end users new high-speed Internet and fixed-mobile convergence services, while catering to various scenarios with the same platform, effectively protect carrier investments and shorten time to market at the same time.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com
AxiCom
William de la Bedoyere, +44 (0)20 8392 8074
william.delabedoyere@axicom.co.uk
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10134/en
ZTE Zing Series Including ZTE Blade Q Mini Wins Coveted 2014 iF International Design Award
BARCELONA, Spain - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Mobile World Congress 2014
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, one of the top five global handset manufacturers, today announced that the ZTE Zing series, which includes the ZTE Blade Q Mini, has been honoured with the 2014 iF International Design Award. With a product design focused on an eastern philosophy of harmony, elegance and peace, the ZTE Zing series stood out from the 4,615 products from 55 countries entered to be recognised with the award from 49 international design experts. Receiving such a highly regarded award highlights the emphasis that ZTE puts on product design and this year’s award follows on from the ZTE Grand S’s iF International Design Award in 2013.
Mr. Hagen Fendler, Global Chief Design Director at ZTE, commented: “With the ZTE Zing series we have brought together the latest technologies in a clear design, inspired by our oriental heritage, to make the products easy and beautiful for people to touch and use. We’re delighted that our elegant and harmonious approach has been recognized with the 2014 iF International Design Award.”
The ZTE Blade Q Mini recently went on sale in the UK with Virgin Media and is sold at major retail outlets including Argos and Sainsbury’s.
ZTE’s design heritage
ZTE has a strong heritage on creating award-winning product design and has won more than 20 international design awards to date. With a 400-strong design team headed up Mr. Hagen Fendler, ZTE has a clear vision bringing dynamic product design to life to ensure that consumers worldwide can have innovative products, at an affordable price point, that are fit for their needs. With the ZTE Blade Q Mini retailing at just £60 in the UK, it is notable that this award proves that ZTE’s vision is a reality. ZTE will continue to focus on beautiful and practical product design and expects to continue to be recognized for this in the future.
To get hands-on with the ZTE Zing series, including the ZTE Blade Q Mini, please visit ZTE’s booth at Mobile World Congress 2014, located in Hall 3, Stand 3G30 & 3F30. More information is also available at www.mobileworldcongress.com/zte-press-con
Key specifications of the ZTE Blade Q series
ZTE Blade Q Mini specifications:
Operating system:
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Size:
125.5x63.9x8.9mm
Display:
4’ WVGA (480x800Pixel)
Camera:
5 megapixel camera with AF/ Flash
Network:
GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS 900/2100 MHz
Battery:
1500 mAh
Processor:
1.3 GHz dual core MTK processor
Memory:
1GB RAM, 4GB ROM intern memory
Other:
GPS, WiFi 802.11 abgn, Bluetooth 4.0
Mobile Hotspot, HD voice, dual microphone for noise reduction, FM radio
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one of the Top 5 mobile handset manufacturers in the world, according to global industry analyst Gartner. The company produces a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
A global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 230 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. In 2012, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other company in the world.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
About iF International Design Award
With a 60-year history, the iF International Design Award is recognized as one of the most important design contests and is considered the “Design Oscar.” Along with the German Red Dot Award and US IDEA Award, it is regarded as one of the three best design awards. The contest attracts entries from many countries every year and is known for its strict judgment. The jury is composed of top international designers, who lay emphasis on product design and innovation, practicality, security, and environmental friendliness. The contest has set clear standards on user experience-related security and durability. Previous award winners have included international brands such as BMW, Audi and Apple.
For more information:
zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com
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Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Hotwire PR for ZTE
Becky Stanway, +44 (0) 207 608 4650
zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com
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Mobile World Congress 2014
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, one of the top five global handset manufacturers, today announced that the ZTE Zing series, which includes the ZTE Blade Q Mini, has been honoured with the 2014 iF International Design Award. With a product design focused on an eastern philosophy of harmony, elegance and peace, the ZTE Zing series stood out from the 4,615 products from 55 countries entered to be recognised with the award from 49 international design experts. Receiving such a highly regarded award highlights the emphasis that ZTE puts on product design and this year’s award follows on from the ZTE Grand S’s iF International Design Award in 2013.
Mr. Hagen Fendler, Global Chief Design Director at ZTE, commented: “With the ZTE Zing series we have brought together the latest technologies in a clear design, inspired by our oriental heritage, to make the products easy and beautiful for people to touch and use. We’re delighted that our elegant and harmonious approach has been recognized with the 2014 iF International Design Award.”
The ZTE Blade Q Mini recently went on sale in the UK with Virgin Media and is sold at major retail outlets including Argos and Sainsbury’s.
ZTE’s design heritage
ZTE has a strong heritage on creating award-winning product design and has won more than 20 international design awards to date. With a 400-strong design team headed up Mr. Hagen Fendler, ZTE has a clear vision bringing dynamic product design to life to ensure that consumers worldwide can have innovative products, at an affordable price point, that are fit for their needs. With the ZTE Blade Q Mini retailing at just £60 in the UK, it is notable that this award proves that ZTE’s vision is a reality. ZTE will continue to focus on beautiful and practical product design and expects to continue to be recognized for this in the future.
To get hands-on with the ZTE Zing series, including the ZTE Blade Q Mini, please visit ZTE’s booth at Mobile World Congress 2014, located in Hall 3, Stand 3G30 & 3F30. More information is also available at www.mobileworldcongress.com/zte-press-con
Key specifications of the ZTE Blade Q series
ZTE Blade Q Mini specifications:
Operating system:
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Size:
125.5x63.9x8.9mm
Display:
4’ WVGA (480x800Pixel)
Camera:
5 megapixel camera with AF/ Flash
Network:
GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS 900/2100 MHz
Battery:
1500 mAh
Processor:
1.3 GHz dual core MTK processor
Memory:
1GB RAM, 4GB ROM intern memory
Other:
GPS, WiFi 802.11 abgn, Bluetooth 4.0
Mobile Hotspot, HD voice, dual microphone for noise reduction, FM radio
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one of the Top 5 mobile handset manufacturers in the world, according to global industry analyst Gartner. The company produces a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
A global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 230 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. In 2012, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other company in the world.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
About iF International Design Award
With a 60-year history, the iF International Design Award is recognized as one of the most important design contests and is considered the “Design Oscar.” Along with the German Red Dot Award and US IDEA Award, it is regarded as one of the three best design awards. The contest attracts entries from many countries every year and is known for its strict judgment. The jury is composed of top international designers, who lay emphasis on product design and innovation, practicality, security, and environmental friendliness. The contest has set clear standards on user experience-related security and durability. Previous award winners have included international brands such as BMW, Audi and Apple.
For more information:
zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20140225005825/en/
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Hotwire PR for ZTE
Becky Stanway, +44 (0) 207 608 4650
zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10139/en
ZTE Launches Two New Firefox OS Phones in the ZTE Open Series
ZTE Open C and Open II are among the first Firefox OS phones to offer improved performance and better value
ME Newswire / Business Wire
BARCELONA, Spain. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
ZTE, one of the top five global handset manufacturers, today launches two new innovative Firefox OS phones in the ZTE Open series with the Open C and Open II, and expects to ship over one million Firefox OS phones before the end of 2014. This furthers ZTE’s strong relationship with Mozilla that started with the first ZTE Open which was launched at Mobile World Congress in 2013.
The Open C is one of the first devices to operate on the latest version of Firefox OS and is designed to deliver a better user experience and a higher cost-performance ratio. As part of Telefónica’s long-term cooperation with ZTE, the Open C will be initially launched with Telefónica in Venezuela and Uruguay during the second quarter of 2014.
Also running the latest version of Firefox OS, the Open II is the evolution of the popular ZTE Open, which was launched in 2013 in six countries by Telefónica as well as being sold through eBay in the US and UK markets. Marrying exquisite design with the open-source, Web-based Firefox OS, the Open II provides users with a fantastic experience and a highly affordable price.
Mr. Kan Yulun, CEO of EMEA & LATAM, ZTE Mobile Devices, and Vice President of ZTE Corporation, commented, “ZTE’s strong relationship with Mozilla is in line with our focus on developing a range of devices that fit the consumer’s needs. Consumers want innovative devices that are also cost-effective and by delivering not just one, but two of the first devices with the latest version of Firefox OS, ZTE is continuing to push the boundaries and bring its customers the very latest that mobile technology can offer.”
“ZTE was one of Mozilla’s first partners to launch a Firefox OS phone, the ZTE Open, and we have worked closely together to continue advancing the new platform. The ZTE Open C and Open II are the latest examples of how Firefox OS has evolved to bring powerful open Web technologies to the smartphone,” said Dr. Li Gong, Mozilla’s Senior Vice President of Mobile Devices and President of Asia Operations.
Powerful open Web performance
Firefox OS is an open-source, Web-based operating system and offers a fresh and simple UI with a full range of features and apps, including camera, dialer, SMS and games created using HTML5 technologies. Web apps are not resource intensive, so users can enjoy higher performance at a more affordable price. The Open C supports bi-directional contact sync and linking as well as Firefox OS’s unique adaptive apps search function which allows users to search for content faster by using the search box at the top of the main home screen.
The Open C delivers superior performance with integrated connectivity as it is powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 200 processor with dual-core CPUs at speeds of up to 1.2 GHz per core from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. As Firefox OS consumes fewer resources, the 1400 mAh battery on the Open C lasts for at least six to eight hours, even when watching videos or listening to music for a long time. The Open C allows people to express their personalities in six colours: dark blue, light blue, turquoise, red, white and orange.
“Qualcomm Technologies has been collaborating with ZTE and Mozilla since the beginning of Firefox OS development, and we’re excited to be a part of the 2nd generation of Firefox device launches from ZTE,” said Jason Bremner, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Firefox OS is an exciting platform that brings the power and ubiquity of HTML5-based applications to mobile devices. Coupled with the powerful Snapdragon 200 processor, for optimal multimedia and performance for superior battery life, the ZTE Open C and Open II truly deliver compelling performance to highly affordable mobile devices.”
Future of ZTE Firefox OS phones
ZTE has great confidence in the prospect of Firefox OS mobile phones. As part of ZTE’s long-term consumer-centric strategy, ZTE plans to update all series of Firefox OS phones from the low to high end. Following the launches of the Open C and dual-core Open II, ZTE also plans to release a 4.5-inch Firefox OS smartphone by 2015.
Firefox OS smartphones are key to ZTE’s growth in Europe and Latin America, as they enable it to better target the entry-level smartphone market, providing an alternative for consumers who have few proven and affordable options. The ZTE Open, launched at Mobile World Congress in 2013, was brought to market with Telefónica in Spain, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Uruguay. It was later sold in the US and UK via eBay, initially selling out in just three days. In addition to eBay, ZTE will also cooperate with additional e-commerce platforms for both the Open C and Open II.
“Our first Firefox OS phone, the ZTE Open, proved hugely popular and we are excited to bring even more innovative Firefox OS products to market, starting with the ZTE Open C and Open II. We have huge confidence in the Firefox OS platform and expect to deliver more than one million Firefox OS phones this year alone,” ended Mr. Kan Yulun.
To get hands-on experience with the ZTE Open C and Open II, please visit ZTE’s booth at Mobile World Congress 2014, located in Hall 3, Stand 3G30 & 3F30. More information is also available at www.mobileworldcongress.com/zte-press-con
ZTE Open C specifications:
OS: Firefox OS
Network: GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA+
Camera: 3 MP
Screen: 4-inch WVGA (800 × 480 pixels), multitouch
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with dual-core CPU at speeds of up to 1.2 GHz per core
Memory: 512 MB RAM + 4 GB ROM
Battery: 1400 mAh
Size: 126 × 64.7 × 10.8 mm
ZTE Open II specifications:
OS: Firefox OS
Network: GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA+
Camera: 2 MP
Screen: 3.5-inch HVGA (480 × 320 pixels), multitouch
CPU: MSM8210 dual core 1.2 GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM + 2 GB ROM
Battery: 1150 mAh
Size: 118 × 61 × 10.5mm
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one of the Top 5 mobile handset manufacturers in the world, according to global industry analyst Gartner. The company produces a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
A global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 230 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. In 2012, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other company in the world.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
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Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Hotwire PR for ZTE
Becky Stanway, +44 (0) 207 608 4650
zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10117/en
ME Newswire / Business Wire
BARCELONA, Spain. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
ZTE, one of the top five global handset manufacturers, today launches two new innovative Firefox OS phones in the ZTE Open series with the Open C and Open II, and expects to ship over one million Firefox OS phones before the end of 2014. This furthers ZTE’s strong relationship with Mozilla that started with the first ZTE Open which was launched at Mobile World Congress in 2013.
The Open C is one of the first devices to operate on the latest version of Firefox OS and is designed to deliver a better user experience and a higher cost-performance ratio. As part of Telefónica’s long-term cooperation with ZTE, the Open C will be initially launched with Telefónica in Venezuela and Uruguay during the second quarter of 2014.
Also running the latest version of Firefox OS, the Open II is the evolution of the popular ZTE Open, which was launched in 2013 in six countries by Telefónica as well as being sold through eBay in the US and UK markets. Marrying exquisite design with the open-source, Web-based Firefox OS, the Open II provides users with a fantastic experience and a highly affordable price.
Mr. Kan Yulun, CEO of EMEA & LATAM, ZTE Mobile Devices, and Vice President of ZTE Corporation, commented, “ZTE’s strong relationship with Mozilla is in line with our focus on developing a range of devices that fit the consumer’s needs. Consumers want innovative devices that are also cost-effective and by delivering not just one, but two of the first devices with the latest version of Firefox OS, ZTE is continuing to push the boundaries and bring its customers the very latest that mobile technology can offer.”
“ZTE was one of Mozilla’s first partners to launch a Firefox OS phone, the ZTE Open, and we have worked closely together to continue advancing the new platform. The ZTE Open C and Open II are the latest examples of how Firefox OS has evolved to bring powerful open Web technologies to the smartphone,” said Dr. Li Gong, Mozilla’s Senior Vice President of Mobile Devices and President of Asia Operations.
Powerful open Web performance
Firefox OS is an open-source, Web-based operating system and offers a fresh and simple UI with a full range of features and apps, including camera, dialer, SMS and games created using HTML5 technologies. Web apps are not resource intensive, so users can enjoy higher performance at a more affordable price. The Open C supports bi-directional contact sync and linking as well as Firefox OS’s unique adaptive apps search function which allows users to search for content faster by using the search box at the top of the main home screen.
The Open C delivers superior performance with integrated connectivity as it is powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 200 processor with dual-core CPUs at speeds of up to 1.2 GHz per core from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. As Firefox OS consumes fewer resources, the 1400 mAh battery on the Open C lasts for at least six to eight hours, even when watching videos or listening to music for a long time. The Open C allows people to express their personalities in six colours: dark blue, light blue, turquoise, red, white and orange.
“Qualcomm Technologies has been collaborating with ZTE and Mozilla since the beginning of Firefox OS development, and we’re excited to be a part of the 2nd generation of Firefox device launches from ZTE,” said Jason Bremner, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Firefox OS is an exciting platform that brings the power and ubiquity of HTML5-based applications to mobile devices. Coupled with the powerful Snapdragon 200 processor, for optimal multimedia and performance for superior battery life, the ZTE Open C and Open II truly deliver compelling performance to highly affordable mobile devices.”
Future of ZTE Firefox OS phones
ZTE has great confidence in the prospect of Firefox OS mobile phones. As part of ZTE’s long-term consumer-centric strategy, ZTE plans to update all series of Firefox OS phones from the low to high end. Following the launches of the Open C and dual-core Open II, ZTE also plans to release a 4.5-inch Firefox OS smartphone by 2015.
Firefox OS smartphones are key to ZTE’s growth in Europe and Latin America, as they enable it to better target the entry-level smartphone market, providing an alternative for consumers who have few proven and affordable options. The ZTE Open, launched at Mobile World Congress in 2013, was brought to market with Telefónica in Spain, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Uruguay. It was later sold in the US and UK via eBay, initially selling out in just three days. In addition to eBay, ZTE will also cooperate with additional e-commerce platforms for both the Open C and Open II.
“Our first Firefox OS phone, the ZTE Open, proved hugely popular and we are excited to bring even more innovative Firefox OS products to market, starting with the ZTE Open C and Open II. We have huge confidence in the Firefox OS platform and expect to deliver more than one million Firefox OS phones this year alone,” ended Mr. Kan Yulun.
To get hands-on experience with the ZTE Open C and Open II, please visit ZTE’s booth at Mobile World Congress 2014, located in Hall 3, Stand 3G30 & 3F30. More information is also available at www.mobileworldcongress.com/zte-press-con
ZTE Open C specifications:
OS: Firefox OS
Network: GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA+
Camera: 3 MP
Screen: 4-inch WVGA (800 × 480 pixels), multitouch
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with dual-core CPU at speeds of up to 1.2 GHz per core
Memory: 512 MB RAM + 4 GB ROM
Battery: 1400 mAh
Size: 126 × 64.7 × 10.8 mm
ZTE Open II specifications:
OS: Firefox OS
Network: GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA+
Camera: 2 MP
Screen: 3.5-inch HVGA (480 × 320 pixels), multitouch
CPU: MSM8210 dual core 1.2 GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM + 2 GB ROM
Battery: 1150 mAh
Size: 118 × 61 × 10.5mm
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one of the Top 5 mobile handset manufacturers in the world, according to global industry analyst Gartner. The company produces a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
A global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 230 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. In 2012, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other company in the world.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
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Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Hotwire PR for ZTE
Becky Stanway, +44 (0) 207 608 4650
zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10117/en
Smartmatic Technology Delivers Official Results in Record Breaking Time in Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador - Monday, February 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the first time in the democratic history of Ecuador, official results were announced in one hour after polls closed. This was only possible in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, the province in which electronic voting solution was implemented using Smartmatic technology.
“The elections in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas proved that electronic voting –when implemented nationally- will provide all Ecuadorians with a secure, fast and trustworthy vote,” said Antonio Mugica, CEO for Smartmatic.
In order to test different technologies available, the Consejo Nacional Electoral de Ecuador (CNE) used Smartmatic technology to automate the elections of the Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas province.
“The electronic voting implemented in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, on top of being secure, is particularly voter friendly. This technology has been successfully deployed in hundreds of elections worldwide. That was one of the reasons this e-voting pilot was a success,” explained Alfredo Paredes, Project Manager for the CNE.
Key facts about the election
At 8:27 am, voting had started in 100% of precincts.
Only 60 minutes after polls closed, the CNE was able to announce the official results with 99% of transmission.
Besides providing the technology, Smartmatic offered a suite of integrated services to guarantee the success of the pilot. Services included: operating a support center; configuring the voting machines; defining, planning and executing the training plan for both the electorate and the staff; preparing, deploying and collecting the electronic electoral kits; among other services.
During the days preceding the elections, authorities organized three simulations in 10 poll centers in Santo Domingo de Tsáchilas. These tests encompassed voting and data transmission, and involved the participation of actual voters, political parties, CNE technicians and Smartmatic personnel.
About Smartmatic
By helping governments become more transparent and more efficient, our technology benefits societies around the world. Our automated elections make it easier for nations to let people decide their leaders securely. With over 2.3 billion ballots cast and counted, no other company has more experience helping democracies vote easily, securely and accurately. So far we’ve run verifiable and auditable elections in the United States, Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean – and there’s more to come.
We employ over 600 professionals in the US, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico, Barbados, Haiti, Brazil, Panama, Venezuela, Philippines, India and Taiwan.
Contacts
Smartmatic
Mrs. Samira Saba, +1-561-862-0747
Marketing and Communications Director
communications@smartmatic.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10109/en
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the first time in the democratic history of Ecuador, official results were announced in one hour after polls closed. This was only possible in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, the province in which electronic voting solution was implemented using Smartmatic technology.
“The elections in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas proved that electronic voting –when implemented nationally- will provide all Ecuadorians with a secure, fast and trustworthy vote,” said Antonio Mugica, CEO for Smartmatic.
In order to test different technologies available, the Consejo Nacional Electoral de Ecuador (CNE) used Smartmatic technology to automate the elections of the Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas province.
“The electronic voting implemented in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, on top of being secure, is particularly voter friendly. This technology has been successfully deployed in hundreds of elections worldwide. That was one of the reasons this e-voting pilot was a success,” explained Alfredo Paredes, Project Manager for the CNE.
Key facts about the election
At 8:27 am, voting had started in 100% of precincts.
Only 60 minutes after polls closed, the CNE was able to announce the official results with 99% of transmission.
Besides providing the technology, Smartmatic offered a suite of integrated services to guarantee the success of the pilot. Services included: operating a support center; configuring the voting machines; defining, planning and executing the training plan for both the electorate and the staff; preparing, deploying and collecting the electronic electoral kits; among other services.
During the days preceding the elections, authorities organized three simulations in 10 poll centers in Santo Domingo de Tsáchilas. These tests encompassed voting and data transmission, and involved the participation of actual voters, political parties, CNE technicians and Smartmatic personnel.
About Smartmatic
By helping governments become more transparent and more efficient, our technology benefits societies around the world. Our automated elections make it easier for nations to let people decide their leaders securely. With over 2.3 billion ballots cast and counted, no other company has more experience helping democracies vote easily, securely and accurately. So far we’ve run verifiable and auditable elections in the United States, Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean – and there’s more to come.
We employ over 600 professionals in the US, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico, Barbados, Haiti, Brazil, Panama, Venezuela, Philippines, India and Taiwan.
Contacts
Smartmatic
Mrs. Samira Saba, +1-561-862-0747
Marketing and Communications Director
communications@smartmatic.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/10109/en
CSL Switches On Hong Kong's First LTE Advanced 300 Mbps Network
HONG KONG - Tuesday, February 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Mobile World Congress 2014
(BUSINESS WIRE) CSL, the first operator to launch dual band 4G LTE/DC-HSPA+ network in Asia, today joins hands with ZTE to announce the deployment of first LTE Advanced 300 Mbps1 cell site in a commercial network at the Mobile World Congress 2014, Barcelona. CSL is also collaborating with Qualcomm and ZTE on testing a new LTE Advanced CAT6 modem using the Qualcomm Gobi 9x35 chipset, which is expected to be available commercially by the second half of this year.
This is an important milestone in the evolution of LTE and the mobile industry since it signals the initial rollout of LTE Advanced 300 Mbps on the CSL commercial network, which will continue throughout the year and beyond. CSL has combined its existing licensed 20 MHz LTE carrier at 2600 MHz with another licensed 20 MHz LTE carrier at 1800 MHz, to achieve a maximum theoretical speed of 300 Mbps. ZTE’s industry-leading carrier aggregation (CA) technology helps CSL leverage its unmatched spectrum to deliver game-changing 4G connectivity for consumers and corporations in Hong Kong. CSL is the only operator in Hong Kong today with sufficient FD-LTE spectrum to achieve the optimal theoretical speed of 300 Mbps with LTE-A.
Phil Mottram, Chief Executive Officer of CSL, said, “Our focus is to always deliver the best network experience in Hong Kong to ensure that we are leading the way to greater speeds, stability and coverage for our customers by building out the network capacity and leading-edge 4G LTE capabilities. Hong Kong broadband networks are among the fastest in the world, and therefore Hong Kong customers are accustomed to the highest speeds and are demanding even more. We are creating a future ready network for Hong Kong, a network that will support the growing data needs of business and consumers in this highly mobile city.”
Christian Daigneault, Chief Technology Officer of CSL, noted “The activation of LTE Advanced at 300 Mbps in our network can be done quickly since we already have deployed dual-band LTE Software Definable Radio (SDR) hardware at both 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz at our cell sites, and the upgrade requires a software change in most cases. This makes us one step closer to the introduction of full commercial service in the second half of 2014 when devices are expected to be available.
“ZTE is pleased to support CSL in bringing next-generation mobile services to customers in Hong Kong,” said Mr. Zhang Renjun, Senior Vice President of ZTE Corporation. “The deployment of CA technology greatly strengthens CSL’s position as Hong Kong’s leading operator.”
“We’re pleased to be working with CSL in Hong Kong to deliver customers a significantly faster and better mobile user experience,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Qualcomm Technologies’ fourth-generation 3G/LTE multimode modem, the Gobi 9x35 chipset, is the first to offer Category 6 download speeds up to 300 Mbps, while also offering improved power efficiency and requiring less printed circuit board area than previous generations.”
In 2014, CSL will continue its commitment in providing the best mobile network services in Hong Kong, and LTE-A300 is only one of the technology initiatives CSL will be rolling out this year. After announcing the network launch of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) in December 2013 in its network, CSL also intends to proceed with full commercial launch in the first half of 2014 when device and service are mature.
About CSL
CSL, established in 1983, is Hong Kong’s first mobile network operator and is also the first mobile company in Hong Kong to employ a distinctive market segmentation strategy to provide customer-focused services through its brands 1O1O, one2free, New World Mobility.
It operates a world-class GSM / WCDMA/ UMTS 900 network in Hong Kong and launched the world’s first dual band 4G LTE with DC-HSPA+ network in 2010, through which it offers comprehensive mobile and broadband services to both local and international customers. As a leading roaming operator in Hong Kong, CSL also provides customers with comprehensive international multi-media connectivity with over 590 mobile operator partners around the world. For more information, please visit www.hkcsl.com.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
1 300Mbps is theoretical limits that can be achieved in optimum conditions as conducted in a controlled test environment. Actual speeds experienced will be considerably lower due to a variety of factors that affects performance including the number of users, server loading, internet conditions, server speeds, network conditions, coverage, locations, the computer and device used, hardware, software, usage levels and other factors.
Contacts
CSL Limited
Lavin Chan, +852 2883 2742
lavin.ch.chan@hkcsl.com
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Waggener Edstrom Communications
Angel Cheng, +852 2907 8812 / 9736 4321
acheng@waggeneredstrom.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/10120/en
Mobile World Congress 2014
(BUSINESS WIRE) CSL, the first operator to launch dual band 4G LTE/DC-HSPA+ network in Asia, today joins hands with ZTE to announce the deployment of first LTE Advanced 300 Mbps1 cell site in a commercial network at the Mobile World Congress 2014, Barcelona. CSL is also collaborating with Qualcomm and ZTE on testing a new LTE Advanced CAT6 modem using the Qualcomm Gobi 9x35 chipset, which is expected to be available commercially by the second half of this year.
This is an important milestone in the evolution of LTE and the mobile industry since it signals the initial rollout of LTE Advanced 300 Mbps on the CSL commercial network, which will continue throughout the year and beyond. CSL has combined its existing licensed 20 MHz LTE carrier at 2600 MHz with another licensed 20 MHz LTE carrier at 1800 MHz, to achieve a maximum theoretical speed of 300 Mbps. ZTE’s industry-leading carrier aggregation (CA) technology helps CSL leverage its unmatched spectrum to deliver game-changing 4G connectivity for consumers and corporations in Hong Kong. CSL is the only operator in Hong Kong today with sufficient FD-LTE spectrum to achieve the optimal theoretical speed of 300 Mbps with LTE-A.
Phil Mottram, Chief Executive Officer of CSL, said, “Our focus is to always deliver the best network experience in Hong Kong to ensure that we are leading the way to greater speeds, stability and coverage for our customers by building out the network capacity and leading-edge 4G LTE capabilities. Hong Kong broadband networks are among the fastest in the world, and therefore Hong Kong customers are accustomed to the highest speeds and are demanding even more. We are creating a future ready network for Hong Kong, a network that will support the growing data needs of business and consumers in this highly mobile city.”
Christian Daigneault, Chief Technology Officer of CSL, noted “The activation of LTE Advanced at 300 Mbps in our network can be done quickly since we already have deployed dual-band LTE Software Definable Radio (SDR) hardware at both 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz at our cell sites, and the upgrade requires a software change in most cases. This makes us one step closer to the introduction of full commercial service in the second half of 2014 when devices are expected to be available.
“ZTE is pleased to support CSL in bringing next-generation mobile services to customers in Hong Kong,” said Mr. Zhang Renjun, Senior Vice President of ZTE Corporation. “The deployment of CA technology greatly strengthens CSL’s position as Hong Kong’s leading operator.”
“We’re pleased to be working with CSL in Hong Kong to deliver customers a significantly faster and better mobile user experience,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Qualcomm Technologies’ fourth-generation 3G/LTE multimode modem, the Gobi 9x35 chipset, is the first to offer Category 6 download speeds up to 300 Mbps, while also offering improved power efficiency and requiring less printed circuit board area than previous generations.”
In 2014, CSL will continue its commitment in providing the best mobile network services in Hong Kong, and LTE-A300 is only one of the technology initiatives CSL will be rolling out this year. After announcing the network launch of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) in December 2013 in its network, CSL also intends to proceed with full commercial launch in the first half of 2014 when device and service are mature.
About CSL
CSL, established in 1983, is Hong Kong’s first mobile network operator and is also the first mobile company in Hong Kong to employ a distinctive market segmentation strategy to provide customer-focused services through its brands 1O1O, one2free, New World Mobility.
It operates a world-class GSM / WCDMA/ UMTS 900 network in Hong Kong and launched the world’s first dual band 4G LTE with DC-HSPA+ network in 2010, through which it offers comprehensive mobile and broadband services to both local and international customers. As a leading roaming operator in Hong Kong, CSL also provides customers with comprehensive international multi-media connectivity with over 590 mobile operator partners around the world. For more information, please visit www.hkcsl.com.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
1 300Mbps is theoretical limits that can be achieved in optimum conditions as conducted in a controlled test environment. Actual speeds experienced will be considerably lower due to a variety of factors that affects performance including the number of users, server loading, internet conditions, server speeds, network conditions, coverage, locations, the computer and device used, hardware, software, usage levels and other factors.
Contacts
CSL Limited
Lavin Chan, +852 2883 2742
lavin.ch.chan@hkcsl.com
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Waggener Edstrom Communications
Angel Cheng, +852 2907 8812 / 9736 4321
acheng@waggeneredstrom.com
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