PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up. September 24th 2012
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Posted on September 24, 2012 at 8:42:01 AM
PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up. September 24th 2012
LONDON, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems launch MTC, Roshan awarded Afghan 3G licence and Clinton Global
Initiative takes meetings online
Elbit Systems, a company dealing in digital defence equipment, has announced its
selection as the sole provider of a "Mission Training Centre" for pilots of an unnamed
Latin American Air Force.
The deal is said to be worth $18.5million
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elbit-systems-to-establish-a-mission-training-center-for-fighter-pilots-of-a-latin-american-air-force-170878391.html ]
to the military
electronics company, and will involve training pilots to deal with the more complex
mission scenarios in a simulated environment for the first time in the history of military
aviation. The new technology will allow pilots to go through a comprehensive training
regime, with the company's Aerospace Division Manager stating that its selection "attests
to the trust in Elbit Systems' solutions" capability to deliver.
Roshan, one of Afghanistan's biggest telecoms providers, has been granted a licence to
create and operate a 3G network in the country, with 3G mobile services
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/roshan-se-voit-attribuer-la-licence-3g-en-afghanistan-170904791.html ]
expected to be operational in Afghanistan by the end of the year.
The company has so far been providing its customers with access to mobile internet via
an enhanced version of traditional WAP browsing, although the announcement of a 3G launch
is expected to secure Roshan's position as the market leader for smartphone devices in the
country. Speaking after the announcement, Karim Khoja, CEO of Roshan, expressed his
delight at the Afghanistan Government's decision, indicating that "3G technology is vital
for economic growth and development in Afghanistan".
The Clinton Global Initiative, a group devised by former US President Bill Clinton, is
set to embrace the digital age
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/over-50000-students-worldwide-to-get-front-row-seat-at-annual-new-york-meeting-of-clinton-global-initiative-via-the-first-live-webcast-to-the-laureate-international-universities-network-170889761.html ]
this week, by broadcasting
its annual meeting online to a 50,000 strong audience. Students from the Laureate
International University Network (LIUN), a conglomerate of over 60 education
establishments and 750,000 students, will have access to the webcast as it is broadcast
over the next two days.
Viewers will be able to witness talks from Bill Clinton, President Barack Obama and
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney throughout the meeting, whilst representatives from
LIUN institutions will use social networks to keep those who do not have access to the
live stream up to date. According to LIUN CEO Douglas Becker, the institution is "proud to
be part of this vital mission."
This will be the first time that the Clinton Global Initiative has broadcast its
annual meeting online, with organisers hoping to inspire younger generations to become
involved with their cause.
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LONDON, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems launch MTC, Roshan awarded Afghan 3G licence and Clinton Global
Initiative takes meetings online
Elbit Systems, a company dealing in digital defence equipment, has announced its
selection as the sole provider of a "Mission Training Centre" for pilots of an unnamed
Latin American Air Force.
The deal is said to be worth $18.5million
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elbit-systems-to-establish-a-mission-training-center-for-fighter-pilots-of-a-latin-american-air-force-170878391.html ]
to the military
electronics company, and will involve training pilots to deal with the more complex
mission scenarios in a simulated environment for the first time in the history of military
aviation. The new technology will allow pilots to go through a comprehensive training
regime, with the company's Aerospace Division Manager stating that its selection "attests
to the trust in Elbit Systems' solutions" capability to deliver.
Roshan, one of Afghanistan's biggest telecoms providers, has been granted a licence to
create and operate a 3G network in the country, with 3G mobile services
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/roshan-se-voit-attribuer-la-licence-3g-en-afghanistan-170904791.html ]
expected to be operational in Afghanistan by the end of the year.
The company has so far been providing its customers with access to mobile internet via
an enhanced version of traditional WAP browsing, although the announcement of a 3G launch
is expected to secure Roshan's position as the market leader for smartphone devices in the
country. Speaking after the announcement, Karim Khoja, CEO of Roshan, expressed his
delight at the Afghanistan Government's decision, indicating that "3G technology is vital
for economic growth and development in Afghanistan".
The Clinton Global Initiative, a group devised by former US President Bill Clinton, is
set to embrace the digital age
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/over-50000-students-worldwide-to-get-front-row-seat-at-annual-new-york-meeting-of-clinton-global-initiative-via-the-first-live-webcast-to-the-laureate-international-universities-network-170889761.html ]
this week, by broadcasting
its annual meeting online to a 50,000 strong audience. Students from the Laureate
International University Network (LIUN), a conglomerate of over 60 education
establishments and 750,000 students, will have access to the webcast as it is broadcast
over the next two days.
Viewers will be able to witness talks from Bill Clinton, President Barack Obama and
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney throughout the meeting, whilst representatives from
LIUN institutions will use social networks to keep those who do not have access to the
live stream up to date. According to LIUN CEO Douglas Becker, the institution is "proud to
be part of this vital mission."
This will be the first time that the Clinton Global Initiative has broadcast its
annual meeting online, with organisers hoping to inspire younger generations to become
involved with their cause.
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