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Panasonic Corporation showcases its latest technologies at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada

OSAKA, Japan-Tuesday, January 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Panasonic's founding. As well as expressing thanks for the company's success over the past 100 years, this year's booth at CES was focusing on visual content to introduce the company's future vision that will pave the way to the next 100 years. The booth was divided into four zones - Immersive Entertainment, Connected World, Sustainable Energy, and Integrated Supply Chain - to highlight how Panasonic's proprietary technologies are helping make daily life a better experience and reflect solution categories within the repositioning of the Panasonic brand in the North American region.

Videos:
- Panasonic CES 2018 Booth Highlights in 45sec
https://youtu.be/_ACfDOraJgo
- CES 2018 Panasonic Press Conference
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 Showcasing Three Next-generation Cockpit/Cabin System Concepts Incorporating Consumer Electronics and In-vehicle Technologies

OSAKA, Japan-Tuesday, January 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Panasonic Corporation showcased a new SUV that incorporates Panasonic's latest dual display system and head-up display ("HUD"), and three next-generation cockpit/cabin system concepts to meet vehicle advances expected over the next decade at CES 2018 from January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas.

[Video] Smart Design Cockpit and Smart Vision Cockpit
https://youtu.be/biu5n4h0MGw

[Video] Autonomous Living Space Cabin
https://youtu.be/itvfW0U_T5w

Panasonic has delivered its in-vehicle infotainment equipment to major global automakers for more than 65 years. Recently, there have been growing expectations for further evolution of such systems as vehicles undergo a paradigm shift towards a future with autonomous and el ... Read more »

Innovative initiative attracts support from seven key Ethernet industry leaders, with more to follow 

BEAVERTON, Ore.-Tuesday, January 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced the certification of the first 37 Power over Ethernet (PoE) products through its new PoE certification program. Products from multiple Ethernet industry leaders were tested at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in Durham, N.H. Newly certified products range from component level evaluation boards, to power sourcing equipment (PSE) enterprise switches, to midspan PoE power sources. Complete details of certified products are available via the program’s public registry at http://bit.ly/EAPoE-CertifiedProducts.

Participants in the Ethernet Alliance PoE Certification Program are Analog Devices, Inc.; Cisco Syst ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar-Tuesday, January 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2017.

For the year ended 2017, Net Profit reached QAR13.1 billion (USD3.6 billion), up by 6% compared to last year. Total assets increased by 13% from December 2016 to reach QAR811 billion (USD223 billion), the highest ever achieved by the Group.

The Board of Directors have recommended to the General Assembly for the distribution of a cash dividend of 60% of the nominal share value (QAR 6.0 per share). The financial results for 2017 along with the profit distribution are subject to Qatar Central Bank (QCB) approval.

Key driver of total assets growth was from loans and advances which grew by 12% to reach QAR584 billion (USD161 billion). Also QNB Group increased customer deposits by 16% to reach QAR586 billion (USD161 billion) from December 2016. This led to QN ... Read more »

GovSat’s first satellite GovSat-1 will offer highly secure capabilities for governments and institutions

LUXEMBOURG -Thursday, January 11th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GovSat-1 spacecraft has arrived at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. GovSat-1 is the first satellite of GovSat, which is a brand operated by a joint venture between the Government of Luxembourg and the world-leading satellite operator SES. It is scheduled for launch at the end of this month on board a SpaceX flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket.

The multi-mission satellite was built by Orbital ATK and is designed for the exclusive use of governments and institutions. Located at the 21.5 degrees East orbital slot, GovSat-1 will serve Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including substantial maritime coverage over the Mediterranean and Baltic seas, and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Patrick Biewer, CEO of GovSat, said, “We are committed to our missi ... Read more »

Industry pioneers AES Energy Storage & Siemens energy storage team merge and will supply world’s largest storage project

ARLINGTON, Va.-Friday, January 12th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fluence Energy, LLC (“Fluence”), an energy storage technology and services company jointly owned by Siemens and The AES Corporation (“AES”), announced the receipt of all government approvals and authorizations and the launch of business operations on January 1, 2018. Fluence combines the engineering, product development, implementation and services capabilities of AES Energy Storage and Siemens’ energy storage team and embarks on an aggressive expansion of the business backed by the financial support of the two parent organizations.

Fluence is also announcing that it will be the supplier of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery-based storage project, a 100 MW/400 MWh (4-hour duration) installation in Long Beach, ... Read more »

SES’s first GEO satellite with wide beams and high throughput capability will provide connectivity to airlines and help improve GPS

LUXEMBOURG-Monday, January 15th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- SES announced today that the new SES-15 spacecraft has been operational at the 129 degrees West orbital position since 1 January. As planned, the all-electric satellite took six months to reach its orbital position and to successfully complete its testing.

SES-15 carries a hybrid payload, comprising Ku-band wide beams and Ku-band High Throughput Satellite (HTS) capability, with connectivity to gateways in Ka-band. SES’s first hybrid satellite is equipped with 16 Ku-band transponders (36 MHz equivalent) as well as HTS capabilities to serve North America, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

SES-15’s high throughput payload will deliver optimised and flexible coverage for major global inflight connectivity and entertainment ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday, January 15th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

TP-Link, the leading wireless-router brand for seven consecutive years, today announced the C7 under its fledgling mobile phone brand Neffos.

Neffos was created to provide global consumers with high-quality smartphones at affordable price points. Its dedication to uncompromised excellence is echoed by TP-Link, which has a 21-year history of making reliable products and offering superior after-sales service to customers worldwide.

The Neffos C7 is proof of that commitment to excellence. Designed with today's smartphone customer in mind, the C7 offers an ergonomic metallic form and a bright, crisp 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video conferencing on the phone's generous HD display.

Speaking of selfies, a 10-level Real-Time Beautify mode allows for a live preview of many beautification choices, thus letting you capture the most flawless yet still natural-looking image with j ... Read more »

LONDON-Wednesday, January 10th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Zloadr, the crypto publishing platform, has announced the release of a new technology known as DocTailor, which is tailored towards individuals and organisations seeking to produce legally binding smart contracts on the blockchain. This technology is designed to bridge the gap between non-crypto businesses and cryptocurrency holders.

With cryptocurrency heading towards a staggering a trillion in market cap, and predicted to climb further in the next few years, it’s an exciting time for crypto companies around the world. For Zloadr, a company that has already successfully established itself as a cornerstone for providing news to the crypto community, the release of this platform demonstrates a clear commitment to providing pioneering blockchain technologies to the African continent.

The DocTailor platform will be used solely to enable the creation of customisable legal smart contracts. ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS-Wednesday, January 10th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- TCL, top-three global television manufacturer and leading consumer electronics brand, unveiled its 2018 product lineup, including QLED X6, C6 and P5 at CES 2018. The company also announced its latest offerings for the US market, including the 6-Series and 5-Series, and the TCL Roku Smart Soundbar - the first device to be launched under Roku’s new Whole Home Entertainment Licensing Program.

TCL also announced five-year, record high global business growth in 2017 and outlined its 2018 business strategy.

QLED X6, C6 and P5

The 85-inch QLED X6, an Innovation Award Honoree at CES 2018, boasts stunning picture quality and features Dolby Atmos® immersive sound technology. It also comes with a Harman Kardon sound system.

The C6 is a UHD smart TV featuring WCG, HDR Pro and Micro Dimming. It features Harman Kardon soundbar and DTS Premium Sound. Powered by Android TV (lau ... Read more »