SYDNEY--9 Nov--AsiaNet/InfoQuest
OCEAN BLUE...
BRISTOL - Digital TV software specialist Ocean Blue Software is pleased to
announce a collaboration with Rovi Corporation to integrate Rovi's Connected
Platform software for Digital Living Network Alliance capabilities into its
mature Sunrise digital video broadcast stack.
www.oceanbluesoftware.co.uk
TILT POKER...
DUBLIN - Full Tilt Poker has announced a rare addition to Team Full Tilt,
the world's greatest poker professionals, welcoming online phenomenon and
high-stakes titan Tom "durrrr" Dwan.
www.fulltiltpoker.com
AIR TRAFFIC...
ABU DHABI - Air traffic control and aviation growth, capacity, plans and
challenges will be explored and debated by regional and international ATC
leaders at the ATC Global Middle East Conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi
this December.
www.unitedbusinessmedia.com
www.atcevents.com
www.atcglobalme.com
INTENDIX BCI...
SCHIEDLBERG - For more than 20 years researchers all over the world have
been working on the development of a Brain-Computer Interface. This is a direct
communication channel between the brain and a computer. Such a system enables
completely paralyzed patients to communicate or to control
devices in their environment just by mental activity.
www.intendiX.com
www.gtec.at
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR...
SEATTLE - ATREG, the semiconductor division of Colliers International,
announced their formal appointment as advisor to Freescale Semiconductor, in
the sale of two of Freescale's operational 150mm semiconductor manufacturing
facilities.
www.ATREG.com
www.freescale.com
WARTSILA PLANT...
HELSINKI - Today, the inauguration of the 200 MW Nishat Power Ltd power
plant, located at Jambar Kalan, near Bhai Pheru in the District of Kasur, takes
place with a ceremony at the plant site.
www.wartsila.com
FRONTIERS NORTH...
WINNIPEG - Frontiers North Adventures, the premiere provider of Authentic
Arctic Experiences in Canada's north, has been awarded the 2009 Skal
International Ecotourism Award in the Tour Operator and Travel Agent category.
www.frontiersnorth.com/blog
NXP SOFTWARE...
EINDHOVEN - NXP Software, a leader in mobile multimedia, participated in the
"Taste 2009, blending design and technology" initiative during the recent Dutch
Design Week, the Netherlands' leading design event.
www.software.nxp.com
VALEO CHINA...
PARIS - Valeo today announced that it has increased to 100% its shareholding
in the entity based in Changchun which develops and manufactures compressors.
Valeo previously held a 60% stake and Fawer 40%.
www.valeo.com
FANNIE MAE...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount of MTN
securities issues on November 16, 17 and 18, 2009 at a redemption price equal
to 100 per cent of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued interest.
http://www.fanniemae.com
PHIL IVEY...
DUBLIN - Joining the ranks of such notable and iconic trailblazers in
Banking, Government, IT, Entertainment and Sports, Phil Ivey - well regarded as
the best poker player in the world - will be featured in the November 23rd
issue of Fortune Magazine.
www.philivey.com
www.fulltiltpoker.com
GILGIT-BALTISTAN SUPPORTERS...
BRUSSELS - A group of Members of the European Parliament, including
Jadiurgen Creutzmann, have decided to form a group called "Friends of
Gilgit-Baltistan."
ADMOB EXPANSION...
SINGAPORE - AdMob, the world's largest and fastest growing mobile
advertising platform, today announced it has expanded its operations in the
Asia Pacific region to capitalize on the company's leadership position in the
rapidly growing mobile advertising market.
EGATE SOLUTIONS...
ZURICH - Having the right technology is a key success factor in managing
onboard retail projects. Airlines, railways and ferry operators worldwide can
now operate more powerful, flexible and secure sales programs by partnering
with gategroup member eGate Solutions.
www.egate-solutions.com
www.gategroup.com
BOLLYWOOD MUSIC...
TORONTO and MUMBAI - Jigsee Inc. and Hungama Digital Media Entertainment
Pvt. today announced that the two companies have entered into a multi-year
content distribution agreement which will for the first time allow Indian
mobile subscribers to download or stream full length music videos on many
popular GPRS and 3G handsets via the Jigsee Video-On-Demand Platform.
www.hungama.org
www.jigsee.com
www.hungama.com
EVERSHEDS CONTRACT...
LONDON - International law firm Eversheds announced today that it has signed
its third groundbreaking contract to advise Tyco on its legal needs across
Europe, Middle East and Africa, extending the relationship for a further two
years.
http://eversheds.com
www.tyco.com
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