December 6, 2013

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recently played host to the 7th International Electoral Affairs Symposium 2013. Smartmatic, the elections company, was there to share its experience of deploying technology and support services.

During the event, organised by the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), a series of high profile speakers and leading international experts offered their perspectives on electoral administration.

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December 6, 2013

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of "TPD1055FA", a 1-channel high-side switch IPD (intelligent power device) that adopts a small-sized package for use in automotive applications. Mass production is scheduled to start at the end of this month.

The product is fabricated with BiCD process, allowing introduction of a new WSON10 package line-up. This reduces the mounting area to approximately 30% that of equivalent products1 in a SOP-8 package, contributing to the downsizing of equipment.

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December 6, 2013

A number of officers from the Abu Dhabi Police ICT Department gave lectures pertaining to information and communications technology to Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree graduate students of the New York University- Abu Dhabi. This endeavor, which comes upon an invitation from NYUAD to the ICT Department, aims to enhance new graduates’ skills, expertise and knowledge.

Colonel Mohammed Abdullah Al Zaabi, Deputy Director of ICT Department, reiterated the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to bolster cooperation with all scientific bodies and institutions,"...

December 6, 2013

Panasonic Corporation announced the Grand Prix winners of the Kid Witness News (KWN) and Eco Picture Diary (EPD) global contests at the Panasonic Kids School Global Awards Ceremony 2013, held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on December 5, 2013. KWN and EPD are part of the Panasonic Kids School Program, and this is the first time an award ceremony for both the KWN and EPD contests have been held together. In addition to the grand prix, the winners in 10 other categories in both programs were also announced.

At the award ceremony, Mechtild Rossler, the Deputy Director"...

December 6, 2013

1O1O and one2free today launch the first VoLTE (Voice over LTE) network in Hong Kong powered by Hong Kong’s Trusted Network, supported by ZTE Corporation’s industry-leading 4G solutions. The full commercial launch is expected to take place in the first half of 2014, in line with projected device maturity in the market.

CSL’s VoLTE offers clearer voice, instant connection, and better quality video calls enabled by ZTE’s IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) solution. The opportunity for voice calls to be made on 4G means customers will experience a clearer"...

December 5, 2013

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of load switch ICs embedded with reverse current blocking circuits[1] and thermal shutdown circuits[2] that offer an ON resistance of 8.5mΩ[3], the industry’s lowest[4]. The ICs are suited for use as power management switches in smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks™ and other mobile devices. Samples shipment starts from today with mass production scheduled for spring 2014.

December 5, 2013

Gemalto’s new Identity-as-a-Service offer, CloudEntr, enables cost-effective and speedy deployment of advanced web-based strong authentication for businesses looking to manage employees’ access identities. CloudEntr’s scalability and frictionless technology offers companies a self-serve approach that easily interfaces with existing IT systems. CloudEntr introduces users to an optimal balance of convenience and security while being universally compatible with mobile technology for anytime, anywhere access to web-based applications.

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December 5, 2013

Wilo is an all-round provider of pumps and pump systems, not just in the field of heating, cooling and air-conditioning technology, but in the water supply and sewage disposal in domestic and municipal contexts and in agriculture. The pump manufacturer is widely spreading its technology, marking new achievements. Recently, Wilo celebrated the reopening of its offices, showroom and warehouse in Jebal Ali Free zone, Dubai. The company also applied the new corporate design with a new logo and new claim “Pioneering for You” – this is not just the motto written next to the newly redesigned logo on Wilo’s banners as part of its repositioning, it is the maxim by which the long-established German company’s"...

December 4, 2013

• New e-waste recycling hub could serve as model for sustainable e-waste collection and recycling in developing countries
• Groundbreaking regulatory and business models support safe, sustainable e-waste recycling and create green jobs and businesses
• Separate Dell project micro finances women from Nairobi’s Mukuru slums to safely collect and recycle e-waste

Tweet this: Kenya launches first large-scale e-waste hub in E. Africa. New model for developing countries creates green jobs #Kenya #LegacyofGood

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December 4, 2013

Conrad Hotels & Resorts announced today the launch of the Conrad 5/5/5 Tour for which the brand will dispatch five hand-picked, international digital influencers and photographers to visit five select Conrad properties around the world – Conrad Algarve, Conrad Miami, Conrad Dubai, Conrad"......