NEW YORK, Feb 26
(Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ)
today announced the completion of its acquisition of Marketwired, a
leading global provider of news distribution services and analytics for
communications professionals.
Saturday, 27 February 2016
NEARLY 14% OF DEALS COVERED BY M&A INSURANCE RESULTED IN A CLAIM, ACCORDING TO AIG STUDY
NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nearly 14 percent of M&A policies written globally by American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) resulted in a claim, according to a study of the global insurer’s representation and warranties (R&W) insurance claims data between 2011 and 2014. The study suggests a significant number of M&A transactions worldwide may see issues arise from breaches of deal terms discovered after closing.
MITEL REPORTS RECORD DECEMBER QUARTER REVENUES
OTTAWA, Feb 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitel® (Nasdaq:MITL) (TSX:MNW), a global leader in real-time business, cloud and mobile communications, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015.
“Record-setting revenue from our December quarter results came from solid performance across the entire business. Results were particularly impressive in our strategic growth pillars of Cloud and Mobile,” said Richard McBee, Chief Executive Officer. “In our Cloud business, revenues grew 44% and our investments continued to fuel recurring revenue growth, which increased 24% on year-over-year basis. In Mobile, we reported 73% year-over-year growth and expanded gross margins. These results lay the foundation for Mitel’s ongoing transformation as the market migrates to next generation solutions.”
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“Record-setting revenue from our December quarter results came from solid performance across the entire business. Results were particularly impressive in our strategic growth pillars of Cloud and Mobile,” said Richard McBee, Chief Executive Officer. “In our Cloud business, revenues grew 44% and our investments continued to fuel recurring revenue growth, which increased 24% on year-over-year basis. In Mobile, we reported 73% year-over-year growth and expanded gross margins. These results lay the foundation for Mitel’s ongoing transformation as the market migrates to next generation solutions.”
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MITEL REPORTS RECORD DECEMBER QUARTER REVENUES
OTTAWA, Feb 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitel® (Nasdaq:MITL) (TSX:MNW), a global leader in real-time business, cloud and mobile communications, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015.
“Record-setting revenue from our December quarter results came from solid performance across the entire business. Results were particularly impressive in our strategic growth pillars of Cloud and Mobile,” said Richard McBee, Chief Executive Officer. “In our Cloud business, revenues grew 44% and our investments continued to fuel recurring revenue growth, which increased 24% on year-over-year basis. In Mobile, we reported 73% year-over-year growth and expanded gross margins. These results lay the foundation for Mitel’s ongoing transformation as the market migrates to next generation solutions.”
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“Record-setting revenue from our December quarter results came from solid performance across the entire business. Results were particularly impressive in our strategic growth pillars of Cloud and Mobile,” said Richard McBee, Chief Executive Officer. “In our Cloud business, revenues grew 44% and our investments continued to fuel recurring revenue growth, which increased 24% on year-over-year basis. In Mobile, we reported 73% year-over-year growth and expanded gross margins. These results lay the foundation for Mitel’s ongoing transformation as the market migrates to next generation solutions.”
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Friday, 26 February 2016
UNIONPAY INTERNATIONAL WORKS WITH THE TOP FOUR BANKS IN THAILAND TO BUILD THE LOCAL BANKCARD SWITCHING SYSTEM
SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 25, 2016 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On February 24, UnionPay International, together with Thailand's top four commercial banks, announced that TPN (Thai Payment Network), Thailand's local switching network based on UnionPay technical standards, officially went live. Previously UnionPay IC card standard became Thailand's banking industry
standard. Through the incorporation of a joint venture, UnionPay now offers the technical standard for building the bankcard switching system. China UnionPay Chairman Ge Huayong, UnionPay International CEO Cai Jianbo and TPN Chairman Shoke Na Ranong attended the launching ceremony. Buncha Manoonkunchai, Payment Systems Policy and Oversight Office Director of Bank of Thailand, was present with congratulations.
In 2012, the central bank of Thailand stipulated that all local interbank transactions made with local debit cards must be processed locally. Thereafter,the joint venture called TPN was founded in September 2014. Thailand has also planned to create an independent debit card brand TPN and issue UnionPay TPN cards, which will be conveniently used at the global UnionPay network.
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On February 24, UnionPay International, together with Thailand's top four commercial banks, announced that TPN (Thai Payment Network), Thailand's local switching network based on UnionPay technical standards, officially went live. Previously UnionPay IC card standard became Thailand's banking industry
standard. Through the incorporation of a joint venture, UnionPay now offers the technical standard for building the bankcard switching system. China UnionPay Chairman Ge Huayong, UnionPay International CEO Cai Jianbo and TPN Chairman Shoke Na Ranong attended the launching ceremony. Buncha Manoonkunchai, Payment Systems Policy and Oversight Office Director of Bank of Thailand, was present with congratulations.
In 2012, the central bank of Thailand stipulated that all local interbank transactions made with local debit cards must be processed locally. Thereafter,the joint venture called TPN was founded in September 2014. Thailand has also planned to create an independent debit card brand TPN and issue UnionPay TPN cards, which will be conveniently used at the global UnionPay network.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Strong 2016 Financial Results
SYDNEY, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:
NCLH) reports results for year ended 31 December 2015, and provides
guidance for 2016.
Highlights:
Fourth Quarter 2015 * Adjusted Net Income of US$117.3 million (US$0.51/share) compared to US$77.6 million in 2014 (US$0.36/share).
* Adjusted EPS increased 42% from 2014, exceeding top-end of Company's guidance range.
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Highlights:
Fourth Quarter 2015 * Adjusted Net Income of US$117.3 million (US$0.51/share) compared to US$77.6 million in 2014 (US$0.36/share).
* Adjusted EPS increased 42% from 2014, exceeding top-end of Company's guidance range.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATING OF GUILD INSURANCE LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Guild Insurance Limited (GIL) (Australia). The outlook for both ratings is positive.
The rating affirmations reflect GIL’s favorable balance sheet strength, prudent reserving practice and established business profile in providing insurance products to Australia’s allied health sector. In addition, GIL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, robust reinsurance program and high quality investment portfolio remain supportive of the current rating level. The positive outlook recognizes the company’s continued initiatives to improve the sustainability of its earnings through remedial underwriting, product rationalization and process improvement.
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The rating affirmations reflect GIL’s favorable balance sheet strength, prudent reserving practice and established business profile in providing insurance products to Australia’s allied health sector. In addition, GIL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, robust reinsurance program and high quality investment portfolio remain supportive of the current rating level. The positive outlook recognizes the company’s continued initiatives to improve the sustainability of its earnings through remedial underwriting, product rationalization and process improvement.
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Thursday, 25 February 2016
IDG CONNECT: RACKSPACE SURVEY FINDS FIRMS IN SINGAPORE FACE ESCALATING IT CHALLENGES AS CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE PROLIFERATES
SINGAPORE, Feb 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Companies
in Singapore expect to use an average of four to five cloud service providers
by 2018, up from around three currently, according to new research released
today by Rackspace®(NYSE:RAX), the #1 managed
cloud company. This growth will escalate the challenges of cloud management.
The research, which was carried out by IDG Connect, based on
a survey of 250 IT professionals from Hong Kong, Singapore and India, found
that businesses in Singapore are enthusiastic about multiple cloud platforms.
Respondents cited risk reduction, support for hybrid cloud environments and
value for money as important benefits of using multiple cloud services. They
also highlighted their top cloud challenges: managing users across multiple
platforms and the monitoring and management of complex workloads.
LEADING UHD TV MANUFACTURER TCL SETS NEW STANDARD FOR UHD TECHNOLOGY
HONG KONG, Feb 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TCL, the world’s third largest television manufacturer, recently announced that after showcasing its latest 65’’ Curved QUHD TV Xclusive (X1) at CES 2016, TCL plans to further expand its presence in emerging markets to provide bigger and smarter UHD products for the consumers. As one of the most significant transformations that took place in the TV market, there has been a growing demand for UHD TVs from the emerging markets like Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Pakistan, Indonesia and Australia. This year, TCL will launch several campaigns like UHD Promotion and New Product Launch to attract more UHD TV consumers and expand their brand influence in the developing countries.
“The emerging markets with low penetration rates hold great potential for UHD TVs,” said Warren Wang, General Manager of TCL Multimedia Overseas Business Center. “And we believe that the superior picture quality powered by our innovative technologies will bring an extraordinary experience to our targeted consumers.”
CONTINEO GRABS 40% OF ASIA'S TOP PRIVATE BANKS WITH JP MORGAN PRIVATE BANK, BSI AND NATIXIS
HONG KONG, Feb 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Contineo, the industry-backed messaging network for equity-linked structured products, today announced that new subscribers JP Morgan Private Bank, BSI, and two other global private banks are joining the network on the buy-side, and Natixis has joined as a new issuer.
Contineo now has four of Asia’s top ten private banks and six of the top 20 as subscribers, as measured by AUM. Current network participants include Julius Baer, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, JP Morgan and Societe Generale.
NASDAQ AND DIGITAL REASONING ESTABLISH EXCLUSIVE ALLIANCE TO DELIVER HOLISTIC NEXT GENERATION SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING TECHNOLOGY
NEW YORK and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Digital Reasoning, a leader in cognitive computing, have announced a strategic alliance to offer next generation, holistic surveillance technology to the global capital markets, including the buy-side, brokers, regulators and exchanges. Digital Reasoning’s eComms monitoring for proactive compliance and Nasdaq’s industry leading and award-winning SMARTS Surveillance solutions will deliver a unified approach through the integration of trade surveillance alerts with natural language processing and machine intelligence-based technology all within a single interface. In addition, Nasdaq has participated in Digital Reasoning’s Series D investment round.
“Digital Reasoning is a true disruptor in the financial technology space,” said Valerie Bannert-Thurner, Head of Risk & Surveillance Solutions, Nasdaq. “Our partnership with Digital Reasoning will not only enable us to strengthen our current surveillance solution but also allow us to utilize the best capabilities and data sourced from each product to deliver monitoring technology that will allow firms to take a truly holistic approach to surveillance across structured and unstructured data and strengthen their monitoring and detection capabilities.”
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“Digital Reasoning is a true disruptor in the financial technology space,” said Valerie Bannert-Thurner, Head of Risk & Surveillance Solutions, Nasdaq. “Our partnership with Digital Reasoning will not only enable us to strengthen our current surveillance solution but also allow us to utilize the best capabilities and data sourced from each product to deliver monitoring technology that will allow firms to take a truly holistic approach to surveillance across structured and unstructured data and strengthen their monitoring and detection capabilities.”
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MITEL攜手SMARTFREN在印尼推出LTE全國語音及視頻服務
快速部署提供了先入優勢，Smartfren加速領先競爭對手
達拉斯, Feb 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 實時業務、雲計算及移動通信的全球領導者Mitel®（納斯達克股票代號：MITL）(TSX:MNW)今天宣佈，利用LTE解決方案部署語音及視頻服務，以支持Smartfren近日宣佈推出的Andromax LTE移動設備。Smartfren將就快速推出2016年開始的新移動服務與Mitel展開緊密合作。印尼是與Mitel合作推出VoLTE的第五個國家，其他地區包括北美（與T-Mobile US合作）及歐洲（與3UK合作）。
Smartfren的4G LTE部署速度已超過其他地區的部署速度，突出亞洲以軟件為基礎的移動解決方案的巨大潜力。移動運營商面對顛覆性市場參與者及言過其實的應用服務，面臨激烈的市場競爭，Mitel的僅供軟件VoLTE解決方案可實現快速部署，助力推動持續服務創新及新收入機會。該解決方案亦支持多設備服務，不論何種接入網絡技術，運營商亦能夠在所有接入點及設備上提供更豐富的一體化IP服務組合。
達拉斯, Feb 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 實時業務、雲計算及移動通信的全球領導者Mitel®（納斯達克股票代號：MITL）(TSX:MNW)今天宣佈，利用LTE解決方案部署語音及視頻服務，以支持Smartfren近日宣佈推出的Andromax LTE移動設備。Smartfren將就快速推出2016年開始的新移動服務與Mitel展開緊密合作。印尼是與Mitel合作推出VoLTE的第五個國家，其他地區包括北美（與T-Mobile US合作）及歐洲（與3UK合作）。
Smartfren的4G LTE部署速度已超過其他地區的部署速度，突出亞洲以軟件為基礎的移動解決方案的巨大潜力。移動運營商面對顛覆性市場參與者及言過其實的應用服務，面臨激烈的市場競爭，Mitel的僅供軟件VoLTE解決方案可實現快速部署，助力推動持續服務創新及新收入機會。該解決方案亦支持多設備服務，不論何種接入網絡技術，運營商亦能夠在所有接入點及設備上提供更豐富的一體化IP服務組合。
Covisint Recognized As Supplier Of The Year By SAIC General Motors
DETROIT and SHANGHAI, China, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Covisint Corporation
(Nasdaq:COVS), the leading Cloud Platform for building Identity and
Internet of Things (IoT) applications, has announced it has been
recognized as a supplier of the year by SAIC General Motors during the
Annual Suppliers' Conference and 2015 Suppliers' Awards Ceremony, held
in Shanghai, January 31, 2016.
SAIC General Motors recognizes suppliers who have made significant contributions to the company in the last year. In the spirit of the conference theme, Lead in Redefining the Future of Innovation and Technology, Covisint was the only IT vendor to receive an award.
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SAIC General Motors recognizes suppliers who have made significant contributions to the company in the last year. In the spirit of the conference theme, Lead in Redefining the Future of Innovation and Technology, Covisint was the only IT vendor to receive an award.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016
XIAOMI SELECTS VIDYO FOR MI VIDEO CALL
BARCELONA, SPAIN, Feb 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xiaomi, a global leader in smartphones, electronics and
services, announced today the availability of the mobile phone industry’s
highest quality, free multipoint video communications app for consumers, based
on technology from Vidyo,
Inc., a leader in high-quality
video collaboration. Leveraging Vidyo’s industry leading video conferencing
technology, the new Mi Video Call app is now available globally for Android and
iOS phones including the new Mi 5 launched today at Mobile
World Congress in Barcelona and
in Beijing.
OPPLE LIGHTING ENTERS LUX REVIEW'S GLOBAL HOTLIST OF LIGHTING COMPANIES 2015
SHANGHAI, Feb 23
(Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lux Review, an independent media
covering energy-efficient lighting, recently unveiled Lux Review’s Global Hotlist of Lighting Companies 2015. As one of the biggest lighting
companies in China, OPPLE Lighting entered the
hotlist for its remarkable achievements in the global lighting market. Lux
Review highlighted OPPLE’s new business models and pointed out that as one of
the greatest brands to emerge from the Chinese LED revolution of the 2000s,
OPPLE Lighting has embarked on a global push that is winning market share from
long-established names. It is a milestone in the history of the OPPLE brand and
will urge the company to provide more professional and accurate lighting
products.
SRI LANKA'S CENTRE FOR PEACE BUILDING AND RECONCILIATION TO GET 33RD NIWANO PEACE PRIZE
TOKYO, Feb. 23, 2016 / Kyodo
JBN-AsiaNet/ --
The Niwano Peace Foundation will award
the 33rd Niwano Peace Prize to the Centre for Peace Building and Reconciliation
(CPBR) in Sri Lanka for its work to build trust and social ties that are key to
reconciliation and peace in a country torn by the long civil war that ended in
2009.
An award presentation ceremony will
take place in Tokyo on May 12 at 10:30 a.m. In addition to an award
certificate, CPBR representatives will receive a medal and a cash prize of 20
million yen.
MITEL ENABLES NATIONWIDE VOICE AND VIDEO OVER LTE IN INDONESIA WITH SMARTFREN
Rapid Deployment Provides First to Market Advantage as Smartfren Accelerates Ahead of the Competition
OTTAWA, Feb 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitel® (Nasdaq:MITL) (TSX:MNW), a global leader in real-time business, cloud and mobile communications, today announced deployment of its voice and video over LTE solution to support Smartfren’s recently announced Andromax LTE mobile device launch. Smartfren will work closely with Mitel on the rapid rollout of new mobile services starting in 2016. Indonesia is the fifth geography to introduce VoLTE from Mitel including major service launches in North America with T-Mobile US and in Europe with 3UK.
The speed of Smartfren’s 4G LTE deployment has eclipsed the rollout in other regions, highlighting the enormous potential for software-based mobile solutions across Asia. As mobile operators face intense competition from disruptive market players and over-the-top application services, Mitel's software-only VoLTE solution allows rapid deployment optimized for driving continuous service innovation and new revenue opportunities. The solution also supports multi-device service delivery giving operators the ability to offer a richer suite of integrated IP services across all access points and devices, regardless of access network technology.
OTTAWA, Feb 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitel® (Nasdaq:MITL) (TSX:MNW), a global leader in real-time business, cloud and mobile communications, today announced deployment of its voice and video over LTE solution to support Smartfren’s recently announced Andromax LTE mobile device launch. Smartfren will work closely with Mitel on the rapid rollout of new mobile services starting in 2016. Indonesia is the fifth geography to introduce VoLTE from Mitel including major service launches in North America with T-Mobile US and in Europe with 3UK.
The speed of Smartfren’s 4G LTE deployment has eclipsed the rollout in other regions, highlighting the enormous potential for software-based mobile solutions across Asia. As mobile operators face intense competition from disruptive market players and over-the-top application services, Mitel's software-only VoLTE solution allows rapid deployment optimized for driving continuous service innovation and new revenue opportunities. The solution also supports multi-device service delivery giving operators the ability to offer a richer suite of integrated IP services across all access points and devices, regardless of access network technology.
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
GLOBAL PAYMENTS ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR APPLE PAY IN CHINA
BEIJING & ATLANTA, Feb 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology services, is pleased to offer merchants in China the ability to accept China UnionPay payments made with Apple Pay™, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay.
Global Payments is fully enabled for Apple Pay acceptance, allowing merchants to offer their customers the convenience of paying quickly and easily with Apple Pay in-store.
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF NEWGT REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
HONG KONG, Feb 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of NEWGT Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (NEWGT) (Bermuda). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect NEWGT’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization and profitable operating performance. Additionally, A.M. Best recognizes the wide range of support NEWGT receives from its parent company, ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU), one of the major Japanese trading companies engaging in a wide range of businesses globally.
Sunday, 21 February 2016
Kesatria 1Malaysia Programme Set To Deliver Economic Impact Of RM1.6 Billion
PETALING JAYA, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Kesatria 1Malaysia Programme introduced in 2012, has generated
85 international convention leads and set to deliver an estimated economic
impact of RM1.6 bilion and attract more than 150,000 delegates to the country.
Tourism and Culture Ministry's secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Ong Hong Peng said
the contribution of Kesatria, a programme under the Malaysia Convention &
Exhibition Bureau(MyCEB), was much appreciated and looked forward by the
nation.
"It is envisaged that conventions will help raise Malaysia's standing on a global scale and contribute to our business tourism target of RM3.9 bilion in gross national income in 2020," he said in his speech at the 'Kesatria Assembly 005' Gala Evening here, Saturday.
Among the highlights of the event was the introduction of five newly appointed Kesatrias for 2016 as well as 12 upcoming world conferences secured for 2016 and right up to 2020.
The Kesatria 1Malaysia Programme is designed to recognise the efforts and contributions of industry leaders and their respective institutions that choose to bid for and host major international conventions and business events.
Ong said these conventions would complement the efforts of the Ministry in achieving 30.5 billion in tourist arrivals and RM103 billion in tourist receipts for this year.
Meanwhile, MyCEB was established in 2009 by the Ministry to further strenghthen Malaysia's business tourism brand and position for the international business events market.
-- BERNAMA
"It is envisaged that conventions will help raise Malaysia's standing on a global scale and contribute to our business tourism target of RM3.9 bilion in gross national income in 2020," he said in his speech at the 'Kesatria Assembly 005' Gala Evening here, Saturday.
Among the highlights of the event was the introduction of five newly appointed Kesatrias for 2016 as well as 12 upcoming world conferences secured for 2016 and right up to 2020.
The Kesatria 1Malaysia Programme is designed to recognise the efforts and contributions of industry leaders and their respective institutions that choose to bid for and host major international conventions and business events.
Ong said these conventions would complement the efforts of the Ministry in achieving 30.5 billion in tourist arrivals and RM103 billion in tourist receipts for this year.
Meanwhile, MyCEB was established in 2009 by the Ministry to further strenghthen Malaysia's business tourism brand and position for the international business events market.
-- BERNAMA
Saturday, 20 February 2016
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, TOKYO, SITUATED NEAR IMPERIAL PALACE, INTRODUCING 20TH-CENTURY JAPANESE ART
TOKYO, Feb. 16, 2016 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, is Japan's first national art museum situated at the Kitanomaru Park adjacent to the Imperial Palace. The museum boasts a collection of over 12,500 art works, and introduces the history of about 100 years of Japanese modern art from the beginning of the 20th century.
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In the spring of 2016, various masterpieces, mainly Japanese paintings, will be displayed. The museum is conveniently located for those who also visit the Imperial Palace, and a must-see place particularly in spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. You can view Japanese paintings acclaimed as masterpieces along with cherry blossoms, thereby enjoying Japan's graceful spring.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, is Japan's first national art museum situated at the Kitanomaru Park adjacent to the Imperial Palace. The museum boasts a collection of over 12,500 art works, and introduces the history of about 100 years of Japanese modern art from the beginning of the 20th century.
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In the spring of 2016, various masterpieces, mainly Japanese paintings, will be displayed. The museum is conveniently located for those who also visit the Imperial Palace, and a must-see place particularly in spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. You can view Japanese paintings acclaimed as masterpieces along with cherry blossoms, thereby enjoying Japan's graceful spring.
TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS AWARDS MAJOR AVIONICS CONTRACT TO ROCKWELL COLLINS
SINGAPORE, Feb 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rockwell Collins today announced that Transportation Partners, an integrated aviation services company based in Singapore and Dublin specializing in tailored leasing solutions, has selected a comprehensive suite of its avionics for 201 Boeing 737 MAX and options for 29 Next-Generation Boeing 737 aircraft. Highlighted Rockwell Collins systems include MultiScan™ ThreatTrack weather radar, GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver, and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance (TCAS II) traffic computer TTR-2100. Deliveries will begin in early 2017.
“As air traffic increases in the Asia Pacific region, having advanced and reliable systems for detecting weather threats, precision navigation, and aircraft avoidance will become even more critical,” said Jim Walker, vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific for Rockwell Collins. “We’re honored by the trust Transportation Partners is putting in Rockwell Collins for another order of this magnitude.”
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“As air traffic increases in the Asia Pacific region, having advanced and reliable systems for detecting weather threats, precision navigation, and aircraft avoidance will become even more critical,” said Jim Walker, vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific for Rockwell Collins. “We’re honored by the trust Transportation Partners is putting in Rockwell Collins for another order of this magnitude.”
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ADULT INCONTINENCE IS THE FASTEST GROWING CATEGORY IN RETAIL TISSUE AND HYGIENE GLOBALLY
CHICAGO, Feb 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Market research company Euromonitor International released today new global tissue and hygiene industry data. According to the latest research, the global market for tissue and hygiene products totalled USD $165 billion dollars.
The Asia-Pacific region is the world’s largest growing retail tissue and hygiene market with USD $56.2 billion in sales. China leads the region with USD $36.2 billion and Japan falls in second with USD $8.1 billion dollars in sales. While store-based retail accounts for majority of the tissue and disposable hygiene sales in the region, online retail is gaining traction. For example, in China, 26 percent of all diapers were sold online in 2015, compared to five percent five years ago.
Friday, 19 February 2016
AUSTRALIAN EXPERT IN SPORTS SCIENCE AND NUTRITION JOINS HERBALIFE NUTRITION ADVISORY BOARD
ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global nutrition company, Herbalife announced today that Dr. Darren Burgess, an expert in sports science and nutrition, has become the first Australian appointed to its Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB).
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A.M. BEST DOWNGRADES RATINGS OF HYUNDAI INSURANCE (CHINA) CO., LTD.; MAINTAINS UNDER REVIEW STATUS
HONG KONG, Feb 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating to “bbb” from “a-” of Hyundai Insurance (China) Co., Ltd. (HIC) (China). Following these actions, the ratings remain under review with negative implications.
The rating actions reflect material deterioration in HIC’s risk-adjusted capitalization following the recent large scale losses caused by the Tianjin Port explosions on Aug. 12, 2015 and the full write-off of the significant reinsurance recoverable related to the loss from the Hynix factory fire in 2013. Although HIC maintains low underwriting leverage and a conservative investment portfolio, the large scale losses in recent years led to the substantial decrease in capital and surplus and widening operating losses. In addition, the ratings also consider the wide range of support HIC receives from its parent company, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (South Korea), which is currently working on a recapitalization plan for HIC.
PSAV® COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF KFP HOLDING GMBH
CHICAGO, Feb 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PSAV has closed the previously announced purchase of KFP Holding GmBH, a leading provider of creative and event technology services based in Frankfurt, Germany.
KFP provides a broad suite of conference and event technology services, including creative event management and content production solutions for over 30,000 annual events in 100+ venues primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary. KFP has been a leading provider in the marketplace for nearly 20 years. They have a celebrated track record of supplying event technology and communications services to hotels, corporations and meeting and event agencies.
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KFP provides a broad suite of conference and event technology services, including creative event management and content production solutions for over 30,000 annual events in 100+ venues primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary. KFP has been a leading provider in the marketplace for nearly 20 years. They have a celebrated track record of supplying event technology and communications services to hotels, corporations and meeting and event agencies.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26217
INTERNET SOCIETY STUDY PROVIDES NEW INSIGHT INTO MOBILE INTERNET USE IN ASIA-PACIFIC
Mobile is the primary means of online access for most, but its use is still largely restricted to basic communications needs
SINGAPORE, Feb 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Internet Society’s Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau today released the findings of a study that explores the behaviors and preferences of mobile Internet users in the region. While the results of the online survey highlight the extent to which the Internet has become a mobile phenomenon ─ with half of those surveyed using mobile as their main means of online access ─ it also highlights that the shift in using the mobile Internet for purposes other than basic communication is yet to happen.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts Strawberry Dessert Buffet Fair
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Keio Plaza Hotel (KPH), one of Japan's most
prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a
special event entitled "Strawberry Dessert Buffet Fair" featuring
various cakes and desserts using luscious strawberries in a buffet style
setting at All Day Dining "Jurin" from February to April, 2016.
The "Jurin" All Day Dining, which was reopened in fall 2014 after renovation, started a dessert buffet service that has been well received. Keio Plaza Hotel patissiers have created more than 30 kinds of brilliant desserts to be provided between 2:30PM to 5:00PM every day. From February to April, the dessert buffet will offer specially prepared desserts featuring fresh strawberries, including the highly popular strawberry short cakes and tarts, fragrant elder flower strawberry tiramisu, strawberry sangria compote, and other delicious desserts. Also our patissiers will create special chocolate desserts in February, Easter themed desserts in March, and cherry blossom "Sakura" desserts in April to help our guests celebrate the arrival of spring.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1216994
The "Jurin" All Day Dining, which was reopened in fall 2014 after renovation, started a dessert buffet service that has been well received. Keio Plaza Hotel patissiers have created more than 30 kinds of brilliant desserts to be provided between 2:30PM to 5:00PM every day. From February to April, the dessert buffet will offer specially prepared desserts featuring fresh strawberries, including the highly popular strawberry short cakes and tarts, fragrant elder flower strawberry tiramisu, strawberry sangria compote, and other delicious desserts. Also our patissiers will create special chocolate desserts in February, Easter themed desserts in March, and cherry blossom "Sakura" desserts in April to help our guests celebrate the arrival of spring.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1216994
Call For Papers For The 23rd World Energy Congress Istanbul, 9-13 October
The top 3 winning prizes will be of 10,000 euros for the winner, 7,500
euros for the second place, and 5,000 euros for the third place.
ISTANBUL, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The World Energy Congress is now accepting academic papers for its 2016 meeting. The deadline to submit papers is 30th April.
Submitting a paper to the World Energy Congress provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of the global energy community. 20 papers will be selected to be presented at the dedicated expert forum and distributed to all delegates on USB flash drives.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1216748
ISTANBUL, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The World Energy Congress is now accepting academic papers for its 2016 meeting. The deadline to submit papers is 30th April.
Submitting a paper to the World Energy Congress provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of the global energy community. 20 papers will be selected to be presented at the dedicated expert forum and distributed to all delegates on USB flash drives.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1216748
Thursday, 18 February 2016
LODGIQ UNVEILS ITS NEXT-GENERATION REVENUE OPTIMIZATION PLATFORM FOR TRAVEL; SECURES $5 MILLION IN SEED FUNDING LED BY HIGHGATE VENTURES
NYC-Based Startup Launches Industry-First Predictive Analytics and True Machine Learning Platform
NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LodgIQ™, which is firmly committed to bringing the discipline of revenue optimization into the 21st century, today announced the official launch of the company and its platform. LodgIQ RM™ is a next-generation revenue optimization platform for the hospitality industry developed by seasoned travel executives and Silicon Valley technologists. The NYC startup has secured $5 million in seed funding led by Highgate Ventures, a venture capital platform focused on early stage technology investments in the hospitality industry, and Trilantic Capital Partners, a global private equity firm. LodgIQ™ has already made a significant investment in advanced machine learning platforms and data science.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26213
NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LodgIQ™, which is firmly committed to bringing the discipline of revenue optimization into the 21st century, today announced the official launch of the company and its platform. LodgIQ RM™ is a next-generation revenue optimization platform for the hospitality industry developed by seasoned travel executives and Silicon Valley technologists. The NYC startup has secured $5 million in seed funding led by Highgate Ventures, a venture capital platform focused on early stage technology investments in the hospitality industry, and Trilantic Capital Partners, a global private equity firm. LodgIQ™ has already made a significant investment in advanced machine learning platforms and data science.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26213
RESEARCH SHOWS OMNICHANNEL ENGAGEMENT SOLUTIONS DELIVER BIG FINANCIAL RETURNS
Independent study
found Genesys customers achieved 158% return on investment across entire
contact center operations
SINGAPORE, Feb 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Genesys (http://www.genesys.com/asia), the market leader in omnichannel customer experience (CX) and contact center solutions, today released the results of the commissioned Total Economic ImpactTM study conducted by Forrester Consulting that examined the return on investment of deploying the Genesys Customer Experience Platform by large companies.
A.M. BEST REMOVES FROM UNDER REVIEW AND AFFIRMS RATINGS OF AIOI NISSAY DOWA INSURANCE (CHINA) COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Feb 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) Company Limited (ADIC) (China). The outlook assigned to both ratings is stable.
The ratings of ADIC were placed under review with negative implications following the expectation of the substantial increase in ADIC’s credit and liquidity risks due to losses caused by explosions at the Tianjin port on Aug. 12, 2015.
NEW SOLID HYDROGEN-ON-DEMAND FUEL CELL FROM HES ENERGY SYSTEMS FLIES ST AEROSPACE UAV FOR RECORD 6 HOURS
-Skyblade 360 UAV and its fuel cell are on display at ongoing Singapore Airshow (ST Engineering booth)
-300km flight represents a new world record for solid chemical hydrogen on demand technology
-300km flight represents a new world record for solid chemical hydrogen on demand technology
SINGAPORE, Feb 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A consortium of Singaporean institutions and private sector companies including HES Energy Systems, ST Aerospace, DSO National Laboratories, and the Future Systems and Technology Directorate of Singapore’s Ministry of Defense, have worked jointly to achieve a record 6 hour endurance, 300km flight on the Skyblade 360 UAV built in Singapore by ST Aerospace. Besides achieving a significant technical and performance milestone for hydrogen-on-demand enabled fuel cells, it is also the first time in the world that a fuel cell moves beyond the prototype stage and enters the standard products list of a UAV manufacturer. The Skyblade 360 UAV and its fuel cell system are currently on display on ST Engineering’s booth at the 2016 Singapore Air Show.
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
CDNETWORKS PUBLISHES 2015 DDOS ATTACK TRENDS AND OUTLOOK FOR 2016
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DDoS Attacks Increase in Size and Frequency
SINGAPORE,
Feb 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the latest report by CDNetworks, a global
CDN service provider, the number of DDoS attacks in 2015 increased 118%
compared to the year before and looks set to increase in 2016.
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack attempts to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. Such attacks can cripple online businesses, negatively impacting an organisation’s revenue, image and operations.
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack attempts to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. Such attacks can cripple online businesses, negatively impacting an organisation’s revenue, image and operations.
MQ-4C TRITON UAS COMPLETES OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Feb 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) built for the U.S. Navy by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has successfully completed Operational Assessment (OA). Pending final data analysis, the completion of this milestone signals the maturity of the system and paves the way for a positive Milestone C decision. Milestone C will transition Triton into low rate initial production.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26212
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26212
66TH BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SELECTS ASPERA FOR FAST, SECURE FILE-BASED FILM DELIVERY FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
ARMONK, N.Y., Feb 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that for the second consecutive year, Aspera has been selected as an Official Supplier for the 66th Berlin International Film Festival, taking place on 11 - 21 February 2016. As one of the most important events for the international film industry, Berlinale attracts more than 300,000 attendees from around the world, and showcases some 400 films of every genre, length and format on more than 60 different screens, totaling over 2500 screenings.
Building on the Aspera workflow deployed in 2015, Berlinale has added Aspera Orchestrator to automate and streamline its internal workflows. Integrated into their existing, highly automated QC and distribution processes, Aspera Orchestrator analyzes, validates, and manages all incoming digital packages and automatically passes them on to the primary storage in the data center.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26209
Building on the Aspera workflow deployed in 2015, Berlinale has added Aspera Orchestrator to automate and streamline its internal workflows. Integrated into their existing, highly automated QC and distribution processes, Aspera Orchestrator analyzes, validates, and manages all incoming digital packages and automatically passes them on to the primary storage in the data center.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26209
TINUBU SQUARE INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING GLOBAL INSURANCE GROUP QBE TO ENHANCE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND ENABLE FAST INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
SINGAPORE, Feb 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tinubu Square, the leader in credit risk software solutions, is celebrating its fifth year in the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Singapore, Tinubu Square Asia Pacific recently relocated its Asia office to Singapore CBD. Jerome Peze, Founder and CEO of Tinubu Square Group says: “Tinubu Square has been growing at a fast pace over the last few years across its three main market segments. Our sustainable expansion in the Asia region further validates the strategy and investments made by Tinubu Square in this region. We are proud that Tinubu Square Asia Pacific’s footprint today spans across Singapore, India, China, Hong Kong and Australia.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26211
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26211
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL MARKS NEW ERA WITH LAUNCH OF REFRESHED LOGO
PITTSBURGH, Feb 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) unveils a brand system that marks a new era for the 166-year-old company. The branding change reflects the evolution of the company, as well as its vision for the future, while fully supporting its strategy to integrate its business segments and functions into a “One Matthews” organization.
This new visual architecture clearly defines the relationships between the corporation and its businesses, as well as provides continuity among them. The unified structure enhances Matthews’ broader go-to-market strategy and clearly demonstrates that it is bonded together as one enterprise.
CHRISTOPHER SEAVER JOINS THE ROHATYN GROUP AS PARTNER
Industry Veteran in Asia-Pacific Markets to Be Based in Hong Kong
NEW YORK, Feb 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Rohatyn Group (“TRG”), a leading emerging markets asset management firm, today announced that Christopher Seaver has joined the firm as a Partner. Mr. Seaver is a 24-year veteran in the asset management industry with extensive experience in Asia-Pacific markets. Based in TRG’s Hong Kong office, Mr. Seaver will be responsible for oversight of the firm’s regional initiatives in Asia including new business development and management of existing and new strategic partnerships. He will also serve on TRG’s Executive Committee.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26206
NEW YORK, Feb 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Rohatyn Group (“TRG”), a leading emerging markets asset management firm, today announced that Christopher Seaver has joined the firm as a Partner. Mr. Seaver is a 24-year veteran in the asset management industry with extensive experience in Asia-Pacific markets. Based in TRG’s Hong Kong office, Mr. Seaver will be responsible for oversight of the firm’s regional initiatives in Asia including new business development and management of existing and new strategic partnerships. He will also serve on TRG’s Executive Committee.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26206
THE INTERNET OF DRONES HAS LANDED: H3 DYNAMICS UNVEILS DRONEBOX
SINGAPORE, Feb 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- H3 Dynamics is unveiling DRONEBOX, a revolutionary system that converges professional drone-enabled service activities with the Industrial Internet of Things. Welcome to the Internet of Drones.
DRONEBOX is an all-inclusive, self-powered system that can be deployed anywhere, including in remote areas where industrial assets, borders, or sensitive installations require constant monitoring. Designed as an evolution over today’s many unattended sensors and CCTV cameras installed in cities, borders, or large industrial estates, DRONEBOX innovates by giving sensors freedom of movement using drones as their vehicles. End-users can now deploy flying sensor systems at different locations, and measure just about anything, anywhere, anytime. They offer 24/7 reactivity, providing critical information to operators - even to those located thousands of miles away.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26204
DRONEBOX is an all-inclusive, self-powered system that can be deployed anywhere, including in remote areas where industrial assets, borders, or sensitive installations require constant monitoring. Designed as an evolution over today’s many unattended sensors and CCTV cameras installed in cities, borders, or large industrial estates, DRONEBOX innovates by giving sensors freedom of movement using drones as their vehicles. End-users can now deploy flying sensor systems at different locations, and measure just about anything, anywhere, anytime. They offer 24/7 reactivity, providing critical information to operators - even to those located thousands of miles away.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26204
Monday, 15 February 2016
DILIGENT TO BE ACQUIRED BY INSIGHT VENTURE PARTNERS FOR $US 4.90 PER SHARE IN CASH
Transaction Values Diligent at $US 624 Million
Purchase Price Represents 31% Premium to Company’s Pre-Announcement Stock Price
WELLINGTON, New Zealand & NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Diligent Corporation (NZX:DIL) (“Diligent” or the “Company”), the leading provider of secure online collaboration and document sharing solutions for boards, committees and leadership teams, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Insight Venture Partners (“Insight”), a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth software, internet and data services companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Diligent stockholders will receive $US 4.90 ($NZ 7.391) in cash for each share of Diligent stock, a consideration which values Diligent at approximately $US 624 Million (approximately $NZ 941 Million1), including cash. The Diligent Board of Directors has unanimously approved the transaction and resolved to recommend that stockholders vote in favor of the agreement. The transaction represents a 31% premium over the closing share price of $NZ 5.64 ($US 3.741) on February 12, 2016.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26200
Purchase Price Represents 31% Premium to Company’s Pre-Announcement Stock Price
WELLINGTON, New Zealand & NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Diligent Corporation (NZX:DIL) (“Diligent” or the “Company”), the leading provider of secure online collaboration and document sharing solutions for boards, committees and leadership teams, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Insight Venture Partners (“Insight”), a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth software, internet and data services companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Diligent stockholders will receive $US 4.90 ($NZ 7.391) in cash for each share of Diligent stock, a consideration which values Diligent at approximately $US 624 Million (approximately $NZ 941 Million1), including cash. The Diligent Board of Directors has unanimously approved the transaction and resolved to recommend that stockholders vote in favor of the agreement. The transaction represents a 31% premium over the closing share price of $NZ 5.64 ($US 3.741) on February 12, 2016.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26200
NASDAQ TO ACQUIRE MARKETWIRED
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marketwired,
a leading global provider of news distribution services and analytics
for communications professionals. Marketwired services over 8,500
clients, including Forbes 2000 companies, private corporations and
public relations agencies. The acquisition is expected to further
bolster Nasdaq's position as a leading, global corporate services
provider. Subject to customary conditions, the deal will be funded
through a mix of debt and cash on hand and is expected to close in the
first quarter of 2016.
Nasdaq’s corporate services clients will benefit from an enhanced experience by gaining access to Marketwired’s market-leading social media targeting tools and analytics. As the media landscape continues to expand globally, including tremendous growth of social media channels, the combined organization will be a leader in global distribution of news releases through Nasdaq’s world-class GlobeNewswire distribution capabilities and work-flow platform, as well as Marketwired’s leading offering of social media targeting and monitoring services.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26199
Nasdaq’s corporate services clients will benefit from an enhanced experience by gaining access to Marketwired’s market-leading social media targeting tools and analytics. As the media landscape continues to expand globally, including tremendous growth of social media channels, the combined organization will be a leader in global distribution of news releases through Nasdaq’s world-class GlobeNewswire distribution capabilities and work-flow platform, as well as Marketwired’s leading offering of social media targeting and monitoring services.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26199
Saturday, 13 February 2016
PASSPORT SYSTEMS INC FEATURED IN BOSTON GLOBE ARTICLE ON NEW RADIATION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Feb 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Passport Systems Inc, one of the world’s leading developers of radiation detection technology, is featured in a Boston Globe article discussing the company’s cutting-edge technology that will scan cargo arriving at the Port of Boston and is available to make other seaports around the world safer.
The recent Globe story can be viewed at http://bit.ly/1me2qtN.
“Our mission at Passport, and our responsibility as engineers and scientists, is to develop advanced products that will improve public safety,” said Dr. Robert Ledoux, President, CEO and Director of Passport Systems Inc . “We take that responsibility very seriously.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26190
The recent Globe story can be viewed at http://bit.ly/1me2qtN.
“Our mission at Passport, and our responsibility as engineers and scientists, is to develop advanced products that will improve public safety,” said Dr. Robert Ledoux, President, CEO and Director of Passport Systems Inc . “We take that responsibility very seriously.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26190
Friday, 12 February 2016
YUPPTV BAGS THE EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL MEDIA RIGHTS FOR THE ASIA CUP 2016
The OTT provider enables live streaming for the T20 tournament via its app on multiple Internet enabled devices
ATLANTA, Feb 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- YuppTV, the world’s largest Over-The-Top (OTT) provider for South Asian content, is happy to announce that it has secured the digital media rights for the Asia Cup T20, 2016 to be held on February 24th - March 6th, 2016. While YuppTV has secured exclusive rights to stream Asia Cup 2016 live in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, cricket fans in Singapore will also be able to view the tournament via YuppTV app on multiple Internet enabled devices such as Smart TVs, Smart Blu-ray players, streaming media players, laptop, gaming console, smartphones and tablets. The Asia Cup 2016 is scheduled to take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh with the Indian T20 team taking on the host nation on the inaugural day. The much awaited match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 27, while India faces the defending champions Sri Lanka on March 1.
YAMAHA MOTOR'S OPERATING INCOME RISES 38%
IWATA, Japan, Feb. 9, 2016 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
| - Even Further Growth Forecast for 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced on February 9 that operating income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, soared 38.0 percent to 120.4 billion yen and net sales rose 6.2 percent to 1,615.4 billion yen. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26194 |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 25th Anniversary Offer: Save Up To 25% On 25 Sailings
SYDNEY, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering
exceptional anniversary savings of up to 25% on 25 select sailings
across itineraries throughout the Mediterranean, Baltic Capitals,
Classic Europe and beyond to celebrate 25 years at the forefront of the
luxury cruise sector.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the leader in all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising - featuring highly personalised service; all-suite accommodation; complimentary fine dining, fine wines and spirits; an exclusive Monte Carlo style on-board casino offering blackjack, roulette and poker; free unlimited shore excursions in every destination; a variety of exceptional entertainment and more.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214909
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the leader in all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising - featuring highly personalised service; all-suite accommodation; complimentary fine dining, fine wines and spirits; an exclusive Monte Carlo style on-board casino offering blackjack, roulette and poker; free unlimited shore excursions in every destination; a variety of exceptional entertainment and more.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214909
Thursday, 11 February 2016
NTT COMMUNICATIONS LAUNCHES NEW ULTRA-LOW-LATENCY CONNECTIVITY SERVICE BETWEEN JPX & SGX
—Unprecedented 63.5 millisecond latency will improve investors’ agility in high-frequency trading—
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), announced today that it has added a new ultra-low-latency connectivity service between the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) and Singapore Exchange (SGX). This new connectivity service will offer the telecom industry’s lowest-latency level for international leased lines that directly connect the colocation facilities of JPX and SGX.
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Spending At Merchants On General Purpose Payment Cards Projected To Reach $48.670 Trillion By 2024 According To The Nilson Report
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Worldwide purchases of goods
and services generated by credit, debit, and prepaid cards is projected
to reach $48.670 trillion by 2024 according to the annual report Global
Card Spending in the current issue of The Nilson Report, the top trade
journal covering the card and mobile payment industries. These
card-present and card-not-present type payments were initiated by
credit, debit, and prepaid cards with American Express, Diners Club,
Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Mir, RuPay, UnionPay, Visa, and PIN-based EFT
system brands.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214304
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214304
Northrop Grumman Highlights Global Security Capabilities At Singapore Airshow
SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC)
will highlight its broad range of global security capabilities at the
Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aerospace and defence event. The
biennial event is Feb. 16-21 at the Changi Exhibition Centre, near
Changi Airport. Northrop Grumman's Chalet is No. CD01.
"The Asia Pacific region is extremely important to Northrop Grumman, particularly as we broaden our global focus," said Brian Kim, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Korea. "We will continue working closely with our partners in the region by providing the most advanced long-term solutions to help meet their defence and security needs."
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214312
"The Asia Pacific region is extremely important to Northrop Grumman, particularly as we broaden our global focus," said Brian Kim, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Korea. "We will continue working closely with our partners in the region by providing the most advanced long-term solutions to help meet their defence and security needs."
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214312
A.M. Best Assigns Ratings To Quest Insurance Group Limited
SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama)-- A.M. Best has assigned a financial
strength rating of B (Fair) and an issuer credit rating of "bb" to Quest
Insurance Group Limited (Quest) (New Zealand). The outlook assigned to
both ratings is stable.
Incorporated in 2004, Quest is a wholly owned subsidiary of GFNZ Group Limited (GFNZ), and a sister company to Geneva Financial Services Limited (Geneva). Geneva is a New Zealand financial company, specializing in car loans and personal loans. Quest provides loan protection and motor vehicle insurances to loan customers of Geneva.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214319
Incorporated in 2004, Quest is a wholly owned subsidiary of GFNZ Group Limited (GFNZ), and a sister company to Geneva Financial Services Limited (Geneva). Geneva is a New Zealand financial company, specializing in car loans and personal loans. Quest provides loan protection and motor vehicle insurances to loan customers of Geneva.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214319
A.M. Best Briefing: Bank Of Japan's Introduction Of Negative Interest Rates Further Challenges Insurers
HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The introduction of the negative interest
rate by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) should put pressure on insurers'
balance sheets and operating performances, according to a new A.M. Best
briefing.
The Best's Briefing, titled, "Bank of Japan's Introduction of Negative Interest Rates Further Challenges Insurers," states that the BOJ's application of a negative interest rate of -0.1% on a portion of the excess reserves it holds will drive Japanese government bond (JGB) yields lower and increase volatility. This should put increasing pressure on insurers' profitability and capital management going forward, especially for life insurers, given their high exposure to JGBs. The JGB balance held by the life insurance sector reached about 43% of total invested assets at the end of November 2015. A.M. Best expects the extent of the impact from a further decrease in rates to be partly offset by insurers' efforts, including diversification of businesses and a reduction of asset risks.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214333
The Best's Briefing, titled, "Bank of Japan's Introduction of Negative Interest Rates Further Challenges Insurers," states that the BOJ's application of a negative interest rate of -0.1% on a portion of the excess reserves it holds will drive Japanese government bond (JGB) yields lower and increase volatility. This should put increasing pressure on insurers' profitability and capital management going forward, especially for life insurers, given their high exposure to JGBs. The JGB balance held by the life insurance sector reached about 43% of total invested assets at the end of November 2015. A.M. Best expects the extent of the impact from a further decrease in rates to be partly offset by insurers' efforts, including diversification of businesses and a reduction of asset risks.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1214333
HOTEL OKURA TO OPEN LUXURY PROPERTY IN PHNOM PENH
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hotel
Okura Co., Ltd. announced today
that it signed a contract with TEHO Development Cambodia Pte Ltd. to develop
and manage The Okura Prestige Phnom Penh, a luxury hotel to be opened in
Cambodia’s capital in 2019. Hotel Okura will be the first Japanese hotelier to
enter the luxury market in Cambodia, a rapidly growing market for both business
and leisure travel.
The new hotel will position Hotel
Okura to better serve this robust market and aid in Hotel Okura’s push to
expand its group portfolio past 100 hotels worldwide. By 2018, the company plans
to open Okura Hotels & Resorts’ hotels in Cappadocia and Manila, as well as
Nikko Hotels International’s hotels in Taizhou and Bangkok.
Sunday, 7 February 2016
SYNCHRONOSS EXPANDS ENTERPRISE OFFERING TO DELIVER NEXT-GENERATION IDENTITY MANAGEMENT
Synchronoss enters into joint venture with Verizon to deliver multifactor solution for managing identities online
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR), today announced it will expand its enterprise offerings to deliver an advanced user-authentication and identity management solution to enterprises and consumers. As part of this expansion, Synchronoss has entered into a joint venture with Verizon to deliver a multifactor solution for managing identities online.
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