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LAS VEGAS - Friday, January 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CES, one of the world's premier consumer electronics expos, took place in the city of Las Vegas from January 6 to 9, 2016. The expo saw approximately 3,600 exhibitors, including 186 from Taiwan. As the Economist forecast a 2.5% growth for the U.S. economy in the year 2016, approximately the same as 2015 and higher than the majority of developed nations, it is expected that the sales figures at CES will be boosted.

Official CES data show that this year, there was a total of 186 Taiwanese exhibitors at the event, led by star Taiwanese manufacturers including ASUS, ACER, HTC, D-Link, Adata, GOGORO and SERCOMM. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) delegation, led by Deputy Secretary-General Yeh Ming-shui, set up three themed booths at the event: the COMPUTEX d&i awards Booth (in the LVCC Pavilion), the Selected Taiwanese Products Booth (inside the Westgate Pavilion) and the &qu ... Read more »

LONDON - Friday, January 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IBC is delighted to announce that submissions for its prestigious Technical Papers & Posters have now opened!

The rigorously peer-reviewed Technical Papers are one of the most important parts of the IBC Conference and, over the years, have showcased some of the most visionary thinking in the industry. They habitually unveil some of the very latest technological innovations and thinking from the leading broadcasters and research institutes around the world, giving them a platform to speak to the global community of influencers and C-level delegates that comprise the IBC Conference audience.

Proposals for the IBC2016 Technical Papers and Posters should be a written synopsis of roughly 300 words. IBC’s Technical Papers Committee reviews all proposals and, if selected, these are then worked up to full papers suitable for publication and presentation at IBC2016 in September.

Techni ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Friday, January 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO: 4502) ("Takeda") today announced that Christophe Weber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Takeda, will make a formal presentation on January 12, local time, at the 34th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference held in San Francisco, California. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

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About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Located in Osaka, Japan, Takeda (TOKYO: 4502) is a research-based global company with its main focus on pharmaceuticals. As the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and one of the global leaders of the industry, Takeda is committed to strive towards better health for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Additional information about Takeda is available through its corporate website, www.takeda ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Thursday, January 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oberthur Technologies (OT), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions and Daimler AG, one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach, today announce a new partnership to connect Mercedes-Benz passenger cars thanks to OT’s embedded remotely programmable SIM.

This disruptive embedded connectivity solution will be implemented in Daimler’s vehicles starting with the new Mercedes-Benz E-class from March 2016. Reliability and security of the connectivity is critical for the automotive industry, in particular for services related to passenger safety like emergency calls. At OT, we believe that to be effective, security systems need to be incorporated within the connected objects and equipment themselves.

Cars with embedded and secured connectivity ar ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police announced its readiness to ensure traffic safety for students and road users during the second semester of the academic year. This measure falls within the strategic priority of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters aimed at making roads safer, as part of the Directorate’s Traffic Safety Plan, in coordination with partners, namely the Department of Transport, the Abu Dhabi Education Council and Emirates Transport.

 

To this end, the directorate held a meeting to assess the preparations of traffic teams for the start of the second semester, under the chairmanship of Brigadier Khamis Ishaq Mohammed, Director of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate. Brigadier Mohammed stressed the keenness to ensure the safety of students and the smooth flow of traffic on all roads and near schools, through a comprehens ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, January 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Misfit announced Misfit Ray Fitness and Sleep Monitor, the newest product in the Company’s line of design-forward wearables. Ray’s distinct deconstructed and modular design makes it Misfit’s most versatile activity tracker yet.

Only 12mm in diameter and 38mm long, Ray’s sleek form factor and clean lines make it uniquely wearable. Ray features a highly customizable cylindrical aluminum body, able to be worn with Misfit-branded or custom accessories on the wrist or as a necklace. Ray effortlessly complements watches, bracelets, and fine jewelry. Its elemental, interchangeable design makes it easy to personalize. Ray can be elegant or sporty, sensual or bold, striking or subtle.

Ray’s minimalist form conceals powerful engineering. It tracks activity and sleep with a 3-axis accelerometer and, like Misfit Shine 2, incorporates a vibration motor that allows fo ... Read more »

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Thursday, January 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- COMPUTEX TAIPEI, organized by TAITRA, Taiwan External Trade Development Council and TCA, Taipei Computer Association, is set to open from May 31st to June 4th, 2016. For the past few years, the ICT industry has been developing, expanding and transforming. This fast changing industry has advanced from just computer and accessories to IoT and endless innovations.

New Position and Themes

IoT related applications and innovative products are today’s trends. And to keep up with the global trends, COMPUTEX TAIPEI is in transition with a new position featuring Building Partnerships in Internet Computing Ecosystems with main focuses on IoT applications, innovative startups and business solutions. Participation is still soaring from industry leaders such as INTEL, MICROSOFT, ARM, HAIER, HISENSE, SUPERMICRO, MEDIATEK, ACER, ASUS, BENQ, THERMALTEK, COOLERMASTER, E-LEAD and SIEMENS to premie ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Friday, January 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Mobile Devices today announced it was the recipient of four awards from the International Data Group (IDG), the world’s leading technology, media, events, and research company. The “Global Smart Connected Devices Top 10,” “Global Smart Phones Top 10,” “Global Top 50 CE Brands” and “Top 10 Brands from China” awards were presented to ZTE at the Global Top Brands Awards Ceremony during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas.

“It is an honor to once again make IDG’s list of top performers. It is a welcomed confirmation of our user-centric approach to developing new products and unflagging dedication to pioneering new innovations to power our transformation to a consumer-recognized brand,” said Adam Zeng, CEO of ZTE Mobile Devices. “Our flagship products like the AXON series and their new technologies like pr ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Thursday, January 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation will be illustrating its concept of Smart Town at CES 2016, from January 6 to 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with its latest products, solutions and technology that help realize “A Better Life, A Better World” for each customer.

The Smart Town in the Panasonic booth (#9808) consists of four areas of Smart Home, Business/Retail, Mobility and Stadium. Using Panasonic’s Light ID solution, visitors can get information on the exhibits by simply downloading an app onto their iOS smartphones. The information will be shown on their smartphone screens in the language according to their phone settings.

Panasonic will also host Panasonic Live @ CES2016, a live video stream broadcast direct from the Panasonic booth, to share the excitement of the show with enthusiasts around the world.

[Main Exhibits at the Panasonic Booth]

1. Smart Home

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