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NEC Enhances Communications Interface for North East Line Upgrade New Communications System in the 12 New trains due to be Delivered by 2016.

Dec 11th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

NEC Asia Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation (HQ: Japan).
Has been appointed by the Land Transport Authority (“LTA”) as the system integrator to enhance the communications system for the existing North East Line (“NEL”).
Including the NEL Depot, NEL Overrun Extension at HarbourFront.
The entire system is due to be completed by 2016.
This enhancement is part of [...]



The 2011 Early Bird at G&D sponsored Mobile Financial Services & NFC Summit 2012.

Dec 9th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

Informa Telecoms & Media is delighted to announce that Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) a leading global supplier of smartcards.
Banknotes and security products, now leading the way with NFC products and solutions.
Will be joining us in London in January 2012 as an associate sponsor of the Mobile Financial Services & NFC Summit.
The 2012 dedicated event bringing together the operators, [...]



NEC Provides PASOLINK to TELKOMSEL. The Largest Mobile Telecom Operator in Indonesia.

Dec 8th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today the conclusion of a comprehensive three year supply agreement for PASOLINK, NEC’s ultra-compact microwave communications system.
With TELKOMSEL (Headquarters: Jakarta; CEO: Sarwoto Atmosutarno), Indonesia’s largest mobile telecom operator.
The PASOLINK system will mainly contribute to the expansion of TELKOMSEL’S suburban Internet infrastructure.
TELKOMSEL boasts approximately 105 million subscribers among [...]



Asia Gears Up for DEMO Asia 2012. Showcase of Asia’s Best Innovations Set for February 2012.

Dec 7th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd and IDG Enterprise, the US-based technology, media, events and research company, have agreed to move DEMO Asia  to February 2012 from November 2011 based on the interest and increased enquiries received from potential participants, exhibitors and sponsors over the last few months.
This extension gives promising start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators more time to gear up and [...]



Etisalat Afghanistan has commercially launched mHawala its new Mobile Money Services platform.

Dec 2nd, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

Telepin Software, a leading provider of mobile money transaction platforms, today announced that Etisalat Afghanistan has commercially launched mHawala its new Mobile Money Services platform.
Telepin’s Cayman Transaction platform will be used by Etisalat Afghanistan for a full mobile financial services (MFS) offering that includes central bank cooperation.
Banking ecosystem participation, utility merchant involvement, and salary disbursement which [...]



FlyHajj.com is a new Pakistan based website that aims to gather together all travel details that pilgrims might need for their annual travels to Hajj and Umrah.

Nov 25th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: Pakistan, press release

The site is designed to gather together flight, hotel and car rental deals into one portal where pilgrims from any country can look to start booking their pilgrimages.
“With nearly 25 million Muslims worldwide traveling to Mecca for pilgrimage each year, revenue estimates from Hajj and Umrah easily reach tens of billions of dollars.
Despite being such [...]



Smart Network Solutions joins TelcoBridges VoIP Gateway Partner Program. Another step in the continued pursuit of LATAM.

Nov 24th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

TelcoBridges Inc., the preferred hardware and software supplier for telecom resellers, system integrators, and solution developers, has partnered with Smart Network Solutions integrator and a value-added distributor for the United States and Latin America.
With the liberalisation of the telecom market within LATAM, its vast geography and an ever growing population make it a lucrative market [...]



Today we take a big step by officially ending the beta and unlocking the client for all Linux gamers.

Nov 18th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

For our Linux users out there who have helped us with our beta over the past 2 months, thanks.
We have recieved thousand of emails of support, many willing to goto great lengths to help us harden Desura on Linux.
Whilst we have a long way to go, today we take a big step by officially ending [...]



Microsoft is encouraging artistic creativity through the launch of an international art project called “The Art of Touch.”

Nov 16th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

Microsoft Corp. is encouraging artistic creativity through the launch of an international art project called “The Art of Touch,” at http://www.artoftouch.com.
Inspired by the Microsoft family of Touch mice consisting of the Microsoft Touch Mouse, Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse.
These three unique mice raise the bar on innovation and customer experience.
Visitors to the [...]



Microsoft Corp announced new and continuing collaborations with the U.S. Department of Education the British Council and the Smithsonian Institution to engage educators.

Nov 10th, 2011 | By omar shaikh | Category: press release

At the Microsoft 2011 Partners in Learning Global Forum, the Microsoft Corp.
Announced new and continuing collaborations with the U.S. Department of Education, the British Council and the Smithsonian Institution to engage educators from their initial desire to enter the profession to successfully inspiring students in their classrooms.
Microsoft believes that well-prepared educators can help today’s youth overcome [...]