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PRAGUE - Thursday, October 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acrobits announces all its retail and corporate products are now integrated with iOS10’s outstanding new CallKit API. Acrobits Softphone, Groundwire and Cloud Softphone users can now make and receive VoIP calls as effortlessly as if they were using the native Phone application.

Acrobits is first out of the gate again, integrating the game-changing CallKit API for iOS10 users. After being the first one to allow 3G calls and developing their industry leading supporting for push notification for incoming events, Acrobits is now proud to announce to all its retail and corporate users that from September 20th they can reap the full benefits of the CallKit API from Apple.

Apple new CallKit API is a true game changer for the Mobile VoiP industry as it gives Mobile Voip users not only a calling experience similar to the native one, but also allows them to choose whichever service they would li ... Read more »

GSMA Report Proposes New Thinking on How Competition Policy Applies to the Digital Economy

BRUSSELS - Thursday, October 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today launched the report “Resetting Competition Policy Frameworks for the Digital Ecosystem”. The global study, prepared for the GSMA by Competition Economists Group, provides a detailed analysis of the current principles and processes that govern today’s digital markets, and argues that policy makers should review and update their competition and regulatory frameworks to create an environment that will facilitate long-term, sustainable competition and encourage innovation.

“The global economy is undergoing a major transformation, and the rapid take-up of technologies including mobile communications, digital platforms, big data, cloud computing and social media are changing the nature of the products and services, and the ways people interact,” said Mats Granry ... Read more »

Learn about the benefits of using the latest innovations in fluid positioning and dispensing technology for applications specific to small, sophisticated devices.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Thursday, October 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, has just released a new guide, “Nordson EFD Solutions: Fluid Positioning & Precision Dispensing in Mobile Device and Wearables Manufacturing.” It features the innovative dispensing solutions available to help manufacturers meet growing consumer demand for thinner, lighter, and more sophisticated, yet durable electronic devices at lower costs.

The guide covers a number of applications common to the industry, including:

    Display applications such as bonding cover glass to LCDs and OLEDs
    Optical bonding and seal bonding with anisotrop ... Read more »

Representatives from du and ITWORX sign an MOU to deliver the intranet of tomorrow, today to improve employee engagement during GITEX Technology Week

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Pioneering the new age of internal communications, du signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITWORX to launch du Business Hub and bring the intranet of tomorrow, to UAE enterprises today. The MoU was signed by Hany Fahmy Aly, Executive Vice President Enterprise Business, du, and Hefez Hamdy, CEO, ITWORX, during GITEX Technology Week 2016, the premier event in the field of information and communication technology in the region.

Powered by ITWORX HUB, the Office 365 intranet as a Service, du Business Hub is intuitive and modern, personalised and mobile to address the needs of employees who are accustomed to new integrated communication. In fact, du Business Hub encourages a community feel; it is intuitive and melds with employee day-t ... Read more »

 World-renowned architect and Tokyo Olympics 2020 designer Kengo Kuma to lead design of immersive coffee and retail experience 

TOKYO - Thursday, October 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

New location in Tokyo’s upscale Nakameguro District will be Starbucks fourth Roastery, globally

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced it will open a Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Japan, in 2018. Located in the Nakameguro district, an upscale neighborhood known for its exclusive boutiques and art galleries, the Roastery will be a one-of-a-kind retail environment. Designed in collaboration with Kengo Kuma, a world-renowned architect and founder of Kuma Lab at the University of Tokyo, this new location will give customers an immersive coffee environment unlike any other in the market.

Starbucks debut of its first Roastery in Seattle in 2014 was the most successful store opening in the company’s history and since then the com ... Read more »

Multi-talented Entertainer and Model is the New Face of Revlon® Color Cosmetics

NEW YORK - Thursday, October 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Revlon announces that Ciara, beloved entertainer, model and fashion icon, is joining the Revlon family as the newest Global Brand Ambassador. Ciara is a Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, dancer and producer with over 23 million records sold and 16 million singles worldwide. Ciara believes that when you choose to love yourself first, you are more open to the love of others, which makes her the ideal match for Revlon’s LOVE IS ON™ positioning.

“As a woman who exemplifies confidence and beauty, Ciara is a perfect Ambassador to represent Revlon,” said Revlon President & CEO Mr. Fabian Garcia. “Ciara is a talented and accomplished artist, loving wife and mother and a model of female empowerment. We are proud to have her represent our brand as she personifies the meaning b ... Read more »

 Limited-edition collection reflects the charming, yet functional essence of the Victoria, Victoria Beckham womenswear line and includes the designer’s first foray into childrenswear

MINNEAPOLIS - Thursday, October 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced its limited-edition spring collaboration with designer Victoria Beckham. Available April 9, 2017, at all Target stores and Target.com, Victoria Beckham for Target reflects the essence of the Victoria, Victoria Beckham line, including original designs and inspiration from iconic silhouettes, with apparel and accessories for women, girls, toddler and baby. The collaboration with Target also marks the designer’s first foray into the kids’ product category. Select pieces from the collection will be available for sale internationally via victoriabeckham.com.

“Working with Target has been a really exciting process, and this partnership all ... Read more »

The Mori Memorial Foundation's Report Unveiling the World's Most Attractive Cities

TOKYO - Tuesday, October 18th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies, a research institute established by Mori Building, unveiled today its Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2016 report. The report was first released in 2008; it evaluates and ranks 42 major cities according to their “magnetism,” or their perceived overall power to attract creative individuals and enterprises from around the world.

The report revealed that Tokyo achieved a top three ranking for the first time, having been ranked fourth for the previous eight consecutive years; positive evaluations in the categories of Cultural Interaction, Livability and Accessibility helped improve its scores. London maintained its top ranking for the fifth year running despite its overall score decreasing slightly. New York experienced no signif ... Read more »

BURLINGAME, CA - Tuesday, October 18th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--  Today Misfit announces Misfit Phase Hybrid Smartwatch, an advanced timepiece that merges the design of an analog watch with the functionality of a smartwatch.  Classically inspired but with cutting-edge connectivity, Misfit Phase leverages a sleek and simple design to conceal technology that is uniquely wearable.

The newest addition to Misfit’s portfolio of design-forward wearables, Misfit Phase tracks steps, distance, and sleep duration and quality using a 3-axis accelerometer and Misfit’s rigorously validated algorithms. The watch face acts as a subtle user interface for notifications and feedback. Users can view activity, alarm and notification data using an interplay of the watch hands, a small color window, and vibration alerts. Texts, calls, app notifications, and movement reminders are discreetly delivered straight to a user’s wrist.

Misfit Phase al ... Read more »

Strengthens its Long-Term Commitment to China by naming Leo Tsoi Chief Operating Officer of Starbucks China

SHANGHAI - Wednesday, October 19th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced the promotion of Belinda Wong from president to chief executive officer of Starbucks China. Wong has been instrumental in Starbucks unprecedented growth in China – from 400 stores in 2011 to over 2,300 stores today – by leading on the foundational values of Starbucks mission and driving meaningful innovation for Starbucks partners (employees) and local customers in China. In this role, Wong will oversee Starbucks plans to double its scale to operate 5,000 stores in China by 2021. She will continue to report to John Culver, group president, Starbucks Global Retail.

“Over the past five years, Belinda’s vision, experience and push for innovation has elevated Starbucks in the hearts and minds of the Chinese ... Read more »