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IDEX Kicks off Tomorrow in Abu Dhabi

BU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police announced that traffic movement will be shifted near Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) area. The road will be closed in both directions on  Khaleej Al Arabi tomorrow, Sunday February 22. Motorists have been urged to find alternative routes for the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2015) being held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, which runs from February 22 to 26 .

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate announced that traffic will temporarily be shifted along Khaleej Al Arabi Street and the routes leading up to ADNEC from 10:00 to midday on Sunday. The road will be closed in both directions on Khaleej Al Arabi Street and stretches as follows: from Saeed bin Tahnoon intersection towards the new bridges heading out of Abu Dhabi; streets leading up to ADNE ... Read more »

DonorsChoose.org CEO, popular positive psychology researcher among keynote speakers at annual event 

MILWAUKEE - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Max India Limited’s Founder and Chair, Analjit Singh, is one of five keynote speakers who will present at ASQ’s 2015 World Conference on Quality and Improvement.

The ASQ conference — held May 4–6 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. — will provide attendees opportunities for career development, benchmarking, expert advice and tips, strategies, and best practices that can make an immediate business impact in their organizations.

The theme, “Transforming the World Through Innovation, Inspiration, and Leadership,” will focus on, among other areas, the intersection of quality and creativity, creating and sustaining a culture of quality, the risk of change, quality fundamentals, and globalization and the ... Read more »

Milestone Achievement in Monitoring Patient Outcomes and Device Performance

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) reports that more than 2,500 patients have been enrolled in the Gore Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT). The registry is part of Gore’s dedication to post-market surveillance and monitoring long-term device performance in an effort to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. Since August 2010, GREAT has collected data on patients treated with the minimally invasive GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis, Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis, GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis, GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis featuring C3® Delivery System and most recently, the GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis. A total of 5,000 consecutive patients from up to 300 worldwide sites will be enrol ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, inaugurated NAVDEX 2015, the international naval defense exhibition, on Sunday. The exhibition, organized on the pier opposite the main platform of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), is part of the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2015).

H.H Sheikh Saif toured the pavilions of the national and international companies participating in this year’s IDEX and NAVDEX, and conversed with the exhibitors.

H.H Sheikh Saif praised the interest and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the ongoing support for the events of the exhibition bestowed by General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown ... Read more »

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quintiles today announced the appointment of Elgar Peerschke to serve as president, Advisory Services. In this role, Peerschke is responsible for leading Quintiles’ Advisory Services organization and the continued development and delivery of its related services.

Bringing more than 25 years of experience to Quintiles, Elgar joins Quintiles from Bain & Company, a global business consulting firm, where he was a senior partner in its Global Healthcare Practice Group and a leading client service partner. Prior to Bain, Elgar spent more than a decade at McKinsey and Company in various leadership roles.

“Throughout his career, Elgar has focused on the healthcare industry, providing cutting-edge insight and guidance in boardrooms of biopharmaceutical customers around the world,” said Tom Pike, chief executive officer, Quintiles. “His deep experie ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Yealink, globally ranked as the world’s second largest SIP phone provider, have taken another firm step Leading the Gigabit-Ethernet technology revolution with the launch futuristic SIP T29G VoIP Phone.  This latest business gadget boast of high-resolution TFT color display for an enriched visual experience while adding Yealink Optima HD voice technology to enable a rich, clear and 3D like voice communication experience through its HD handset and headset.

A successor of the SIP T28P, the SIP T29G builds on the performance of the latter catering to limited budget SME is looking to benefit from the fast speed and convenience of Gigabit Ethernet.

The T29G allows connectivity with multiple devices including EHS headset and USB and encapsulates productivity enhancement features of programmable keys, built-in USB port Bluetooth headset support and accessibility through its USB dongle. ... Read more »

 Combined NFV and SDN technology optimized for Real Time services

RICHARDSON, Texas - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mavenir Systems® (NYSE:MVNR), a leading provider of software-based IP networking solutions, today announced its advanced SDN-enabled Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

“The SDN EPC is specifically designed to optimize the deployment of data and voice services for mobile operators transforming their networks to 4G LTE,” said Pardeep Kohli, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mavenir Systems. “As operators respond to the rapid increase in mobile data usage, adding new proprietary EPC hardware to scale networks linearly is cost prohibitive. Our innovative approach of combining NFV and SDN delivers a truly unique solution that addresses this problem statement.”

The Mavenir SDN EPC is based on a unique architecture that combines NFV and SDN technologies into the Evolved Packet Core and ... Read more »

MANCHESTER, England - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    Synexus has been acquired from Lyceum Capital with the backing of LDC
    The deal will enable Synexus to further expand both its global network of clinical research centres - into the US, Asia and South America - and the range of therapy areas it focuses on.
    Synexus’, the global leader in its field, contracted order book stands today at a record $216 million.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today (Monday 23rd February 2015) Synexus, the world’s largest multi-national company dedicated to the recruitment and running of clinical trials at its own research centres across the globe, completed a management buyout from Lyceum Capital with the backing of LDC.

LDC is the leading private equity company in the UK mid-market and part of the Lloyds Banking Group.

Commenting on the deal Christophe Berthoux, CEO of Synexus said: “We ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic Engineering and Road Surveillance branches at the Al Ain Traffic Engineering and Road Safety Department of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate have moved to their new headquarters.  The new headquarters are located in Falaj Hazzaa in Al Ain, and are just opposite of the old building.  

Brigadier Khalifa Mohammed Mubarak Al Khaili, Head of the Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Department at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, said: “The decision to move the headquarters to the new location involves the intention to improve both the quality and transactions of all of the services provided to the customers.”  

“The new building enables customers to simply complete all of their procedures in one location- saving them both time and effort,” he said. Brigadier Al Khaili additionally elaborated on the keen ... Read more »

SYLMAR, Calif - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYES) ("Second Sight" or "the Company"), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable visual prosthetics to provide functional vision to blind patients, today announced that Dr. Robert Greenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 27th Annual ROTH Capital Partners Conference as follows:

Date:
                      

Monday, March 9, 2015

Time:
                      

8:30 a.m. PST (11:30 a.m. EST)

Location:
                      

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Track 2, Salon 2
        &nb ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

On Sunday, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met General Engineer Abdul Rahim Mohammed Hussein, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Sudan. The meeting occurred along the sidelines of IDEX 2015, the International Defense Exhibition and Conference.

During the meeting, both parties discussed topics of mutual interest and reviewed the beneficial opportunities that are provided through IDEX 2015. The current edition of IDEX, characterized by its comprehensive, exclusive, and expansive showcase of the latest products and services in the field of defense and security on a global scale, has attracted the attention of myriad senior officials, military commanders and key decision-makers.

During the meeting, the Sudanese Minister praised the high-level of organization and execution for IDEX 2015, alongside its striking presence that ... Read more »

At the conclusion of the Conference

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Regional Conference on New Synthetic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances recently concluded its events at the Abu Dhabi Hilton Hotel. The two-day conference was organized by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in collaboration with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

The MoI reiterated its commitment to enhancing regional and international cooperation in the fight against the scourge of drugs, and the need to take part in Arab and international anti-drug conferences, forums and meetings, in order to exchange information and expertise. It also stressed its keenness to strengthening all areas of cooperation among Arab anti-drugs bodies, and activating existing conventions with the aim of countering the spread of new drugs and psychotropic substances in the region.

The closing ceremony wa ... Read more »