SES and GEE Sign Breakthrough Connectivity Deal to Drive Mobility

 Leading content and connectivity provider acquires satellite communications payload to accelerate next-generation connectivity on the move

LUXEMBOURG - Friday, January 13th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES S.A. (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) today announced that GEE (NASDAQ: ENT) has acquired a Ku-band payload on SES’s AMC-3 satellite to boost capacity for its customers in North America, the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.

GEE will rebrand the acquired satellite communications payload as Eagle 1. SES will operate the non-station-kept satellite and will support GEE’s strategic plan to optimize the quality of experience for its mobility customers on air land and sea.

The breakthrough agreement between SES and GEE aims to open up exciting growth opportunities across the mobility sector, with a unique approach that leverages healthy, reliable non-station-kept satellites.

SES has a diverse global network of more than 50 GEO and 12 MEO satellites, along with intelligent ground infrastructure, which offers a broad and complementary range of Ku-band, Ka-band, C-band and Ku-band HTS (High Throughput Satellite) capacity.

“GEE’s asset purchase aboard Eagle 1 demonstrates a new and unique approach capable of delivering next generation connectivity services – in the air, on land or at sea,” explained Elias Zaccack, SVP of SES’s Global Mobility Team and the Americas region. “It’s a great example of SES’s overall strategy, as we build a robust, global and multilayered network of traditional and high throughput capacity to meet the specific needs and requirements of high growth sectors. AMC-3 is well positioned to play a vital role in GEE’s delivery of connectivity solutions.”

“This satellite is a key element in the strategic expansion of our global satellite network,” said Abel Avellan President of GEE. “Our vision is to reach hundreds of millions of people on the move around the world with a reasonably priced, high-speed Wi-Fi experience that’s equivalent to what they get at their homes or offices. To that end, GEE is increasing satellite capacity and upgrading our robust ground infrastructure of owned teleports. We are also bringing to market a portfolio of exclusive solutions, such as our patented SpeedNet™ high-speed browsing technology. For users, that means the best value and experience for entertainment and internet mobility services wherever they travel.”

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About SES

SES is the world-leading satellite operator and the first to deliver a differentiated and scalable GEO-MEO offering worldwide, with more than 50 satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and 12 in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). SES focuses on value-added, end-to-end solutions in four key market verticals (Video, Enterprise, Mobility and Government). It provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and institutions, and businesses worldwide. SES’s portfolio includes the ASTRA satellite system, which has the largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) television reach in Europe, and O3b Networks, a global managed data communications service provider. Another SES subsidiary, MX1, is a leading media service provider and offers a full suite of innovative digital video and media services. Further information available at: www.ses.com

About GEE

Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: ENT) is a leading provider of satellite-based connectivity and media to fast-growing, global mobility markets across air, sea and land. Supported by proprietary and best-in-class technologies, GEE offers a fully integrated suite of rich media content and seamless connectivity solutions that cover the globe. With approximately 1,500 employees and 50 offices on six continents, GEE delivers exceptional service and rapid support to a diverse base of customers around the world. Find out more at: www.geemedia.com.    

Contacts

SES

Markus Payer

Corporate Communications

Tel. +352 710 725 500

Markus.Payer@ses.com









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Toshiba Tec Enhances Business with Digital Signage Solutions

TOKYO - Thursday, January 12th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Tec Corporation (TOKYO:6588) today announced the availability of digital signage to its customer base with a focus on serving organizations in the sports and entertainment and retail industries especially in the United States and Europe. Toshiba Tec equips clients with all of the hardware, software and services required to implement best-in-class digital signage ranging from a single screen to large stadium displays.

Through Toshiba America Business Solutions' strong partnership with AEG, the leading sports and entertainment company in the world, Toshiba Tec currently implements digital signage in several stadiums and arenas. The company's digital signage has been introduced in the following sports and entertainment venues throughout the United States and Europe: STAPLES Center and L.A. Live in Los Angeles, T-Mobile Arena and Toshiba Plaza in Las Vegas, Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin.

The retail industry represents a significant portion of the digital signage market. As the global market share leader in POS technology, Toshiba Tec is well-positioned to offer comprehensive digital signage solutions to the worldwide customers of another group company, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. Toshiba’s digital signage is now in use within such diverse retail environments as specialty and grocery stores.

Toshiba will showcase its digital signage at two of the world’s largest retail tradeshows taking place in the United States and Europe: NRF (National Retail Federation) Retail’s BIG Show and EuroShop.

    Please visit Booth No. 2563 at NRF Retail’s BIG Show (January 15-17, 2017 / Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York)
    Please visit Hall 6 / C41 at EuroShop (March 5-9, 2017 / Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre, Dusseldorf, Germany)

Toshiba's digital signage line is designed and developed with “Together Information” – Toshiba Tec Printing Solutions’ vision of how people and organizations create, record, share, manage and display ideas and data – in mind.

About Toshiba Tec
Toshiba Tec Corporation is a Toshiba’s group company, a leading provider of technology solutions, operating across multiple industries – ranging from retail, education and business services to hospitality and manufacturing. With headquarters in Japan and over 80 subsidiaries worldwide, Toshiba Tec Corporation helps organizations transform the way they create, record, share, manage and display information.

Please visit http://www.toshibatec.co.jp/en/
For Global site please visit http://www.toshibatec.com/global/

Unless otherwise specified and/or credited all images, artwork, text and graphics, logos and logotypes are the copyright and/or trademark of the respective owners. All rights reserved.    

Contacts

Media Contact

Toshiba Tec Corporation

Toshihiko “Tommy” Minato, +81-(0)50-3681-5528

Marketing Department

Products, Marketing & Service Division

Printing Solutions Business Group

Toshihiko_Minato@toshibatec.co.jp









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King Faisal International Prize 2017 Awarded across Five Categories in Saudi Arabia

Winners Named for Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Wednesday, January 11th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

The King Faisal Foundation, an international philanthropic organization based in Saudi Arabia since 1976 with the mission of preserving and perpetuating the legacy of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has announced the winners of its much-anticipated King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) 2017.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, won the award in the Service to Islam category for his unfaltering commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques of Makkah and Madina. Professor Ridwan Al-Sayyid of the Lebanese University, bagged the distinction in the Islamic Studies category for his research publications in the field of Islamic jurisprudential and political heritage.

Meanwhile, the Arabic Language Academy of Jordan was unanimously declared the winner in the Arabic Language and Literature category for its distinguished efforts in the transfer of science and technology knowledge through translation into Arabic. Emeritus Professor Tadamitsu Kishimoto of Immunology Frontier Research Center at Osaka University in Japan took home the prize in the Medicine category for his prominent role in developing a novel biological treatment for autoimmune diseases.

The co-winners of the Science category were Professor Daniel Loss of the Department of Physics at the University of Basel in Switzerland and Professor Laurens Molenkamp, Head of the MBE Unit at the University of Würzburg in Germany, for their pioneering work in the experimental field of spintronics.

Awarded annually, KFIP recognizes the outstanding efforts of individuals and institutions across five categories. In a gripping run-down to the finale, selection committee members from all over the world met in Riyadh from January 8 to 10 to select the winners for 2017.

KFIP aims to inspire Muslims to participate in all aspects of civilization, enrich human knowledge and develop mankind. Winners are selected purely on merit, with their works meticulously examined by specialized selection committees for each category. The strict evaluation procedure meets international standards, and many of the laureates have gone on to receive prestigious recognitions including the Nobel Prize. 

Contacts

APCO Worldwide

Elizabeth Sen, Deputy Managing Director, +971-55-954-8673, esen@apcoworldwide.com









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SES Completes Refinancing of O3b Debt

 USD 1.4 billion of debt refinanced at lower rates, generating EUR 60 million of annual financial costs savings from 2017

LUXEMBOURG - Thursday, January 12th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES S.A. (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) today announced the refinancing of the remaining O3b debt.

Since acquiring the remaining shares in O3b, SES has refinanced the entire USD 1.4 billion of gross debt at a materially lower average funding rate. This will deliver a total of approximately EUR 60 million of annual finance cost savings, starting from 2017.

The refinancing was funded using cash that was available at Group level, which included the proceeds of the hybrid bond issued by SES S.A. in November 2016. SES's weighted average cost of funding is around 4%, which is significantly lower than the average cost of the previous O3b debt.

“The early completion of the O3b debt refinancing is an important source of value creation for shareholders and enhances SES’s overall return on its investment in O3b”, commented Padraig McCarthy, CFO of SES. “O3b’s unique global solution represents an important growth accelerator for SES. The annual financing synergies will allow SES to maximize profitability and drive long-term returns.”

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About SES

SES is the world-leading satellite operator and the first to deliver a differentiated and scalable GEO-MEO offering worldwide, with more than 50 satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and 12 in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). SES focuses on value-added, end-to-end solutions in four key market verticals (Video, Enterprise, Mobility and Government). It provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and institutions, and businesses worldwide. SES’s portfolio includes the ASTRA satellite system, which has the largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) television reach in Europe, and O3b Networks, a global managed data communications service provider. Another SES subsidiary, MX1, is a leading media service provider and offers a full suite of innovative digital video and media services. Further information available at: www.ses.com

Contacts

SES

Markus Payer

Corporate Communications

Tel. +352 710 725 500

Markus.Payer@ses.com









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Maverick Therapeutics and Takeda Announce Five-year Collaboration to Advance T-Cell Engagement Therapies

 - Collaboration to Develop a Novel Biologics Platform with the Potential to Improve the Therapeutic Utility of T-cell Redirection Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer -

BRISBANE, Calif. & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, January 11th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

- Takeda Invests $125 Million in Maverick, Including Exclusive Option-to-Acquire -

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Maverick Therapeutics Inc., an MPM Capital portfolio company, and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502) announced today that they have entered a collaboration to develop Maverick’s T-cell engagement platform created specifically to improve the utility of T-cell redirection therapy for the treatment of cancer. The $125 million of funding includes an upfront option, equity and research and development funding payments, and provides Takeda the exclusive right to purchase Maverick after five years for an undisclosed sum. Maverick was founded in 2016.

“We believe that this collaboration validates Maverick’s approach to T-cell engagement in the tumor microenvironment which we believe will allow us to address previously intractable oncology targets,” said Jeanmarie Guenot, Ph.D., Maverick’s co-founder. “Importantly, this strong collaboration should allow us to move rapidly to the clinic and address unmet needs in cancer immunotherapy.”

“We see significant potential in Maverick to develop unique, small and customizable T-cell engagement therapeutics,” said Phil Rowlands, Interim Head, Oncology Therapeutic Area Unit, Takeda. “Collaborations are critical to helping us advance our aspiration of curing cancer. Working together with Maverick will enable us to leverage a potentially groundbreaking biologics platform to support Takeda’s goal of developing innovative, targeted therapies to treat people with cancer.”

MPM’s BioVentures 2014 and the UBS Oncology Impact Fund, managed by MPM Capital, join Takeda in a $23 million Series B Financing as a key element of the financing package. Takeda will add a director to Maverick’s Board. The management team of Maverick will be led by President and Chief Scientific Officer Hans-Peter Gerber, Ph.D., formerly of Pfizer.

Takeda signed agreements with Maverick Therapeutics through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

About Maverick Therapeutics

Maverick Therapeutics is a private start-up biotechnology company that had been solely financed by MPM Capital. Maverick was spun out of its former parent, Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc., during 2016. Maverick’s novel T-cell engagement format has the potential to eliminate the toxicity challenges inherent in the use of T-cell redirection therapy due to expression of the target antigen on normal tissue. Maverick’s therapeutic antibodies are designed to be inactive upon administration but fully active in the tumor microenvironment. Maverick was founded by Jeanmarie Guenot, Ph.D., MPM founder Luke Evnin, Ph.D., and Patrick Baeuerle, Ph.D., an internationally renowned cancer immunologist and an acknowledged leader in the T-cell redirection field.

About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a global, research and development-driven pharmaceutical company committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients by translating science into life-changing medicines. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on oncology, gastroenterology and central nervous system therapeutic areas plus vaccines. Takeda conducts R&D both internally and with partners to stay at the leading edge of innovation. New innovative products, especially in oncology and gastroenterology, as well as our presence in Emerging Markets, fuel the growth of Takeda. More than 30,000 Takeda employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients, working with our partners in health care in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit http://www.takeda.com/news.

Additional information about Takeda is available through its corporate website, www.takeda.com, and additional information about Takeda Oncology, the brand for the global oncology business unit of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, is available through its website, www.takedaoncology.com.

About MPM Capital

MPM Capital (http://www.mpmcapital.com) is an early-stage life sciences venture firm founding and investing in companies that seek to cure major diseases by translating scientific innovations into positive clinical outcomes. MPM’s portfolio of companies aims to revolutionize the face of medicine across multiple areas including cancer, diabetes, obesity, pain, eHealth and more. With its experienced and dedicated team of operating executives and medical and scientific advisory board, MPM is powering novel medical breakthroughs that transform patient lives. MPM is currently investing from two funds ─ the BV2014 and UBS Oncology Impact Fund.    

Contacts

Maverick Contact:

Shari Annes

sannes@annesassociates.com

or

Takeda Contacts:

Japanese Media

Tsuyoshi Tada, +81 (0) 3-3278-2417

tsuyoshi.tada@takeda.com

or

Media outside Japan

Amy Atwood, +1-617-444-2147

amy.atwood@takeda.com









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Leading UAE Cybersecurity Company Launches New Threat Advisory Service to Help Protect Companies’ IT Infrastructure and Reduce Information Overload

New service lets clients receive relevant, customized, and actionable cybersecurity alerts that have been reviewed by Analysts, highlighting the threats and mitigation steps that matter to them

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 10th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

Managed FZ LLC, a leading provider of Brand Risk Monitoring, Cybersecurity, and Managed Security Products and Services, announced today the launch of its new Managed Security Advisory (MSA) Service. The smart threat monitoring and advisory service aims to cut through the noise of threat information overload facing regional IT departments today. The MSA service notifies its clients of threats, vulnerabilities, or security concerns directly impacting their specific infrastructure, with risk mitigation steps to reduce threat impact.

“We have observed that most companies in the GCC region do not benefit from the existing threat advisory services.  Most advisory services are automated and send a very large number of daily alerts, most of which are irrelevant to IT decision makers. Also, a lot of these alerts don’t apply to the GCC region, which has its own set of particular threats and issues.” said Mr. Sameer Hussain, CEO of Managed. “In addition, some managers might be too busy to review any alerts, even important ones, which could lead to those crucial and relevant alerts and feeds being ignored. Our Managed Security Advisory Service uses a proprietary threat intelligence monitoring and classification engine, along with active human analysis and validation, to isolate the important and relevant threats from the inconsequential ones, and show clients the focused data that is needed to avert a dangerous situation, because all it takes is one little item to go unchecked for a potential data catastrophe to happen.”

Managed’s threat intelligence system collects data feeds from hundreds of vendors, developers, researchers, honeypots, and threat feed providers, with a focus on GCC and regional threats. A smart system matches the client’s specific infrastructure setup and threat information requirements to the incoming feeds using proprietary machine learning algorithms and presents to Managed’s Threat Analyst the alerts that are relevant to the clients. The Threat Analyst then reviews the alert to ensure that it is relevant and actionable. Once it is confirmed that the alerts and threats impact the client, an advisory is created that includes information on the threat and recommended mitigation actions. The advisory is sent out immediately, with clients being notified through email, SMS and phone calls depending on the urgency of the situation. All of this is monitored 24x7x365 from Managed’s Dubai-based NOC/SOC.

All clients also get a Daily Cybersecurity Briefing that is sent early in the morning, which allows them to become up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity-related incidents and threats, in less than a minute.

To learn more about MSA, visit https://managedservices.me/cyber-security/msa-managed-security-services/.

ABOUT MANAGED FZ LLC
Managed is a leading provider of innovative solutions in Online Threat Management & Mitigation, Brand Risk Monitoring and Managed Cyber Security Services for high profile Government and private sector organizations. Built around the concept of safeguarding our client’s information and IT infrastructure, we enable our clients to focus on their business growth without worrying about their IT and online security.

Managed’s customer base includes Government organizations, telecom operators and finance, aviation, media and news organizations. Managed’s obsessive focus on customer service is built around its large 24x7x365 NOC SOC and Monitoring Center in Dubai, which provides proactive monitoring and client support services.

Contacts

Ali Adeel

Phone: +971 4 374 6220

Email: pr@managedservices.me









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Connecting People Places and Things Six Million Times! Cambium Networks Connects the Unconnected Around the World with Affordable Wireless Broadband

Cambium ships more than six million wireless broadband modules that provide affordable high-speed connectivity to connect enterprises, schools, industry, and residents

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - Wednesday, January 11th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cambium Networks, a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced that high-speed connectivity is being deployed by network operators, public and private, of all sizes around the world, leading to shipments of more than six million modules. Proven to support education and spur economic development, affordable Internet connectivity can now be rapidly deployed to connect a community.

“Wireless broadband provides affordable connectivity for service providers, industrial network operators, and enterprises,” said Atul Bhatnagar, President and CEO of Cambium Networks. “With high-speed wireless technology, network operators are able to rapidly create connectivity for schools, businesses, hospitals and entire communities. Wireless connectivity makes any operation of any size connected and more efficient.”

Six Million Units Shipped Connects Communities Worldwide

Network operators around the world choose wireless connectivity solutions from Cambium Networks because of their proven field performance, scalability, reliability and affordability. With industry award winning spectral efficiency, operators can achieve the highest throughput in the least amount of scarce spectrum.

WiFi Technology Promotes Education and Childhood Development in New Zealand

In New Zealand, the Otorohanga District Council wanted to provide WiFi to promote education and development, as well as support the growing tourist industry. The council also wished to provide connectivity for young adults and children to assist in their schooling and development, as it had been identified that 30% of these children had no internet connectivity in their homes. “ePMP™ 1000 exceeded our expectations in regard to simplicity, robustness, end user experience and cost- effectiveness.”

Protecting a City Water Supply

In Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Aguakan uses wireless point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) broadband connectivity from Cambium Networks to monitor and control water supply and treatment facilities, and connect remote locations. “We were able to connect the entire system: Narrowband to meters and sensors, and broadband for database and Internet,” said Carlos Mena, Technology Leader, Aguakan. “Communications were running in weeks with equipment and support from Cambium Networks.”

Connecting Schools

A school district in Rome, Italy, needed a WiFi solution that would cover all of the classrooms in the district and the ability to optimize system availability across the district. “The school district needed WiFi connectivity in every classroom and immediate technical support to ensure uptime,” said Emanualle Loi, System Engineer, SICE Telecom. “cnPilot™ E400 and cnMaestro™ management gave us reliable connectivity and centralized real-time management.”

About Cambium Networks

Cambium Networks is a leading global provider of trusted wireless solutions that connect the unconnected – People, Places and Things. Through its extensive portfolio of reliable, scalable and secure wireless narrowband and broadband platforms, Cambium Networks makes it possible for all service providers and industrial, enterprise and government network operators to build affordable, reliable, high-performance connectivity. The company currently has over six million radios deployed in thousands of demanding networks in more than 150 countries. Headquartered outside Chicago and with R&D centers in the U.S., U.K. and India, Cambium Networks sells through a range of trusted global distributors.

For more information, visit www.cambiumnetworks.com and www.connectingtheunconnected.org.

Contacts

for Cambium Networks

Sara Black, 213-618-1501

sara@bospar.com









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