AMSTERDAM - Tuesday, September 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that it is equipping the Norwegian National Police Directorate with its Coesys eBorder solution, a self-service border control system leveraging electronic secure travel documents for Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport. Based on sophisticated automatic passport verification and facial recognition technology, the solution offers Norwegian citizens traveling from non-Schengen countries a faster journey through Norway’s busiest airport. The eGate, an expedited border crossing system designed to streamline the immigration clearance process, features a highly secure, two-stage verification. At the first step, the passport is authenticated and if approved, the traveler is allowed to move on to a second gate for automatic facial recognition. The traveler can continue his or her journey when the system confirms that the picture matche
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Boehringer Ingelheim announces new plans to expand body of evidence for Pradaxa® INGELHEIM, Germany - Tuesday, September 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--For media outside of the US, the UK & Canada only Boehringer Ingelheim today announces new milestones for the novel oral anticoagulant Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) with over two million patient-years of experience in all licensed indications globally.1 In addition, the company confirms research currently underway for Pradaxa® in new cardiovascular patient populations, as well as robust plans to gather real-world evidence in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). These plans are the cornerstone of an initiative to expand the scientific knowledge of stroke prevention and interventional cardiology with Pradaxa®, and demonstrate Boehringer Ingelheim’s leadership and commitment to innovative solutions for patients and healthcare providers. Initiating new research wi
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PLEASANTON, Calif. - Tuesday, September 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire] The RapidHIT System is the world’s first rapid DNA technology to complete developmental validation in accordance with SWGDAM guidelines, and achieve full global commercial launch (BUSINESS WIRE)-- IntegenX Inc., the leading developer of rapid human DNA identification technology, today announced that it has completed developmental validation for the RapidHIT™ System, the first fully automated, fully integrated rapid human DNA identification system. Data will be presented at the 25th World Congress of the International Society of Forensic Genetics in Melbourne, Australia, September 2-7, 2013. Completion of SWGDAM (Scientific Working Group for DNA Analysis Methods) developmental validation is a key milestone necessary for the full commercialization of DNA technologies for the purposes of human identification in forensics, law enforcement, defense, homeland security, and intelligence community applications.
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DULUTH, Ga. - Monday, September 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE) AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today appointed Dr. Rob Smith as Senior Vice President & General Manager Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME). "We are very pleased to announce that Rob Smith has joined our executive team,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGCO. "Rob’s international background and extensive experience in the automotive industry make him a great addition to our management team. He will lead our strategic growth plans for EAME and build a strong market position in emerging markets including Eastern Europe and Africa.” Dr. Smith has extensive international management experience and most recently was the Vice President & General Manager of the global Engine Components Division for TRW Automotive – one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers. He also served
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