Pick a time period -
No more available filters You need to apply a filter before selecting newsroom

Use our filters to get your customized news. Save and subscribe to as many filters as you want, get the news that YOU are interested in right in your mailbox, RSS feed or in your personalized dashboard. Share your stories, news, multimedia and pressreleases and get a wider audience with news.cision.com.

Mott MacDonald appoints new managing director for its programme and commercial management business

Mott MacDonald has appointed Andy Willis as managing director of its programme and commercial management business. He succeeds Chris Spearing who has become managing director of the company’s water and environment division. The consultancy’s programme and commercial management business has grown 15% year on year for the last five years. In 2012 it recruited 230 new staff including 20 graduates and is targeting continued growth to double in size over the next five years. Commenting on his appointment, Andy said: “Mott MacDonald works with some of the world’s most prestigious companies.

Culture Minister Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth to open the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Around 50 Swedish authors and illustrators will be present as Sweden becomes the first Nordic country to be guest of honour at the world’s largest children’s book fair in Bologna, Italy, on March 25–28 2013. The overarching theme is Children’s right to culture and the fair will be opened by Sweden’s Minister for Culture Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth.“It is a great honour to be opening this important event and it will be exciting to see Swedish literature for children and young  adults in an international context,” states Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth.“As well as giving Sweden an opportunity to

Official opening for Bristol extra care

The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Peter Main, officially opened a new extra care scheme for older people in Stockwood yesterday. Bluebell Gardens in Hollway Road is the latest extra care scheme to be delivered by leading Housing 21, a leading provider of housing, care and health services for older people. The Lord Mayor was joined for the celebration by residents and members of Housing 21, Bristol City Council, Leadbitters and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). After presenting the scheme with a commemorative plaque, Cllr Main enjoyed a tour of the scheme, which provides 61 one

Ericsson's must-sees at MWC 2013

·Ericsson's must-see demos at the Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona focus on superior performance  ·First-time showcases include Service Provider software-defined networking (SDN) and the latest developments in LTE, voice over LTE (VoLTE) and HSPA  ·All Ericsson demos will take place in Ericsson Experience in Hall 2  The telecommunications industry's most important trade show, the Mobile World Congress in Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain, starts on Monday, February 25 and will run until February 28. The latest in ICT development is showcased here, and in Ericsson (

Ericsson mobile order management solution slashes service launch time

· Ericsson's new Mobile Order Management lets operators launch services in days rather than months, providing faster time to revenue   · Operators can provide their customers with a self-service portal through which they can create value-added bundles and personalization   · Extending its offering in Operations and Business Support Systems (OSS and BSS), Ericsson is adding Order Care to its Mobile Order Management solution via the ConceptWave acquisition  Time is money, especially when it comes to quickly responding to changing market conditions and opportunities. Ericsson's (

Iveco wins first major Euro VI order for Crossway Low Entry with De Lijn, in Belgium

Turin, 13 February 2013Iveco has received a record tender with Belgian Flemish public transport operator, De Lijn. The delivery of 160 Crossway Low Entry Euro VI will begin in early 2014. The Belgian Flemish operator quoted Iveco’s Crossway Low Entry Euro VI offer as the best in terms of economic and technical value. The Crossway Low Entry buses ordered by De Lijn will feature Euro VI, Cursor 9 engines with High Efficiency SCR (HI-eSCR), a fully patented advanced catalytic reduction system by FPT Industrial, which functions without the use of EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) and

Ericsson re-defines the operator CDN

· Unites key Ericsson technologies and leadership in mobility to maximize efficient content delivery across all networks  · New video optimized Media Delivery Network solution addresses increasing demand for high quality content experience anywhere · Provides operators with commercial opportunities for collaboration, differentiated services, and new revenue streams  Mobile World Congress, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will launch a new unified content delivery network (CDN) solution that leverages its leadership position in video delivery, optimization and networks, to address the

Q4 & Full Year 2012 Report

13 February 2013 – Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ.) (“MTG” or “the Group”) (Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Large Cap Market: MTGA, MTGB) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2012.Increased Dividend & Ongoing Investments to Drive Growth Fourth Quarter Highlights · Net sales of SEK 3,620 (3,711) million – stable year on year at constant exchange rates · Operating income of SEK 514 (551) million when excluding associated company income and Q4 2011 non-recurring items · Total operating income of SEK 476 (-2,515) million when including

'Near-miss' asteroid is tracked by Hertfordshire astronomers

An asteroid the size of a small office block is due to pass by Earth on Friday 15 February in one of the closest ‘near-misses’ in recent history. Although there is no chance of the asteroid hitting Earth, the huge rock is being closely monitored by astronomers at the University of Hertfordshire’s Bayfordbury Observatory, as part of an on-going programme to monitor ‘Near Earth Objects’ (NEO).Weighing 130,000 tonnes and travelling at over 28,000 miles per hour, the asteroid, officially named 2012DA14, will pass in-between Earth and its communication satellites such as Sky’s Astra satellite.

Try- mendous rugby offer with Stena Line

Ireland fans can travel from only £39 per adult for Six Nations clash against Scotland LEADING ferry company Stena line is putting all its weight behind Ireland’s bid for a Six Nations Championship win by offering rugby fans a fantastic travel deal for the game against Scotland at Murrayfield later this month.  After Ireland’s narrow loss in Dublin, the boys in green have will have to beat a newly-confident Scotland side on February 24 in Edinburgh. Declan Kidney’s men will need all the support they can muster and so Stena Line is offering fans the chance to travel to the game in

Vendors can now test launch readiness of apps and devices

· Ericsson launches Device and Application Verification service to help device and application vendors guarantee the quality of their offerings before launching them   · Ericsson's automated verification tools help to accelerate the quality-control process, ensuring that devices comply with regulatory, international and specific network requirements  · Ensures that users enjoy a high-quality experience of seamless, hassle-free services, and reduces lead times and verification costs for vendors     With the boom in connected devices came the boost of new services and users are

GPT - The Waste Solution wins total waste management contract for the MoD

GPT Waste win total waste management contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). GPT Waste, the largest UK independent provider of waste management solutions and sustainable waste services has won a three year, total waste management contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The project is for the provision of total waste management services across approximately 40 MoD sites of varying sizes ranging from Army Careers Information offices to barracks. The three year contract is started in February 2013 and will see waste streams including recyclate, hazardous,

Experience Centric Managed Services puts the user in focus

· Ericsson unveils its new Experience Centric Managed Services model with an increased focus on the user experience  · Model aligns the management and operation of the network and IT environment to consumers' expectations and operators' business objectives  · Creates opportunities for business differentiation, specialization and innovation  As a result of the rapid development of data services and the proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices, consumers take connectivity for granted and tolerance for service disruptions or dropped calls is very low. If users aren't

Viessmann demonstrates efficiency boosting systems at PHEX

Viessmann is presenting its domestic boiler and renewable ranges at all six PHEX plumbing and heating exhibitions this year (Wembley, April 30; Doncaster, May 8; Silverstone, May 21; Bristol, June 18; Manchester, October 16/17; Chelsea, November 13/14). In addition to a series of graphic displays, a fully piped up demonstration will showcase the leading heating manufacturer’s proprietary four-pipe system. A Vitodens 100-W gas condensing boiler will be connected to a radiator and Vitocell 200-V cylinder to indicate how the four pipe system uses separate heating and DHW flow and returns to

Announcement of the 4th quarter 2012 interim results

The Agasti Group will announce its 4th quarter interim results on Wednesday 20th of February 2013 at 08:30 (Oslo time).The Agasti Group's management would like to invite shareholders, analysts, brokers and financial press to the presentation, which will be hosted by the Agasti Group's management. It takes place at Felix Konferansesenter, Bryggetorget 3, Vika, Oslo, Norway. The presentation is open to everyone. The presentation will be held in Norwegian and can also be seen live or on demand via internet. Please use the link provided on Agasti`s Investor Relations internet pages http://

Key Event Experience supports networks at big events

· Ericsson launches its Key Event Experience offering to support operator networks during events that typically lead to dramatic increases in mobile traffic  · Key Event Experience enhances operators' brands by improving user experience during high-profile events  · The service will be highlighted during Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona  The growing availability of smart mobile devices and mobile broadband has raised user expectations with regard to network quality. Expectations are even higher during major events, when large numbers of users wish to share their

First prototype of LightLab’s fully-integrated mercury-free lamp ready on schedule

LightLab, which is developing a technical platform for lighting based on field emission, has made important progress in the development of a fully-integrated mercury-free light bulb, producing its first prototype in A19 format with a traditional E27 base. In August 2012 LightLab signalled its intention to modify its aims. The new objective was set to complete a fully-integrated prototype, taking development of the technical platform one stage further than previously announced. This was expected to take approx. 4-6 months and to require augmented resources, including financing and expertise.

LIAM DEAN IS SCOTTISH CRAFT APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

13 February 2013 – Liam Dean was named Scottish Craft Apprentice of the Year during presentation of the HVACR Awards for Outstanding Achievement, in a ceremony held at the headquarters of B&ES Scotland (the Building & Engineering Services Association, formerly HVCA). Liam, who is employed by Glasgow based KB Refrigeration Ltd and a student at North Glasgow College, received his trophy – the David Kettles Cup – from B&ES president Sue Sharp. In her address to the gathering, Mrs Sharp noted that it was particularly pleasing that, in spite of the continuing recession, firms in Scotland

Selvaag Bolig - Capital markets day 21 March 2013

body { font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 13px;} table { border-color:black;} td { padding: 3px; border-color:black;} Selvaag Bolig is pleased to invite to capital markets day at The Thief hotel, Tjuvholmen in Oslo, 21 March 2013.Preliminary agenda:09:00 - 11:30 Site visit at selected modular housing projects in the Oslo-area12:00 - 12.45 Lunch, The Thief hotel12:50 - 16: 30 Corporate presentations, The Thief hotelAttendance for transportation to the site visit will be at The Thief hotel at Tjuvholmen at 09:00, returning to the same place at 11:30.Please register

AIR 32 launched to boost mobile broadband coverage and capacity

· Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR) addresses operators' coverage challenge through its superior radio performance and compact integration of the antenna into the radio unit  · AIR enables the smooth and cost-efficient introduction of LTE and HSPA without the need to add additional antennas or remote radio units to sites  · Compared with existing AIR products, AIR 32 enables up to 70 percent higher throughput and up to 25 percent increased indoor coverage, substantially improving the user experience of mobile-broadband services  · AIR 32 allows multiple active frequencies in a

Ericsson defines the cloud evolution

· Ericsson Cloud System: a comprehensive solution for the distribution and orchestration of cloud capabilities horizontally across the network, enabling new vertical exposure opportunities. Builds on industry-leading concepts of Network-enabled Cloud and Service Provider SDN  · The solution includes the Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment - an open, distributed platform based on OpenStack and KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and the Ericsson Cloud Manager for end-to-end orchestration  · The solution leverages the Ericsson Blade System (EBS) and the Ericsson Smart Services

Jouni Pitko appointed Managing Director of Tulikivi Corporation

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 13 February 2013, 11.30 amMr. Jouni Pitko (b. 1959) has been appointed Managing Director of Tulikivi Corporation with effect from 16 April 2013. He comes to Tulikivi Corporation from the position of Vice President, Electromechanical Lock Cases at Abloy Oy, and he has a wide range of experience in successfully managing business activities. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanics. Mr. Pitko has international experience in managerial positions in the United Kingdom and in France. He has also managed export operations at Abloy Oy. “In Jouni Pitko,

GET CRACKING WITH WALLACE & GROMIT’S BIG BREAKFAST AND FORESTERS UK

With research suggesting that people who eat breakfast have lower stress levels and better concentration than breakfast skippers, people nationwide are invited to both look after their health and take part in raising vital funds for sick children across the UK by hosting a ‘Wallace & Gromit BIG Breakfast’.The fun and fund-raising event – which runs from the 22nd to 28th April – is a great way for the nation to wake up to a BIG Breakfast which sets them up for a brighter day, as well as making a difference to the lives of ill children in hospices and hospitals. Wallace & Gromit’s BIG

There are no items matching the current filter
There are no more items matching the current filter
Back to top