Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Photis Photiou announced that his Ministry has undertaken to organise and manage a competition titled “Business Awards for the Environment,” a move welcomed by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEVE).Photiou expressed hope that it would be yet another motive for enterprises to show their interest in

Ericsson is strengthening its leadership in WCDMA/HSPA networks with a new contract in Hungary. Telenor-affiliated operator Pannon has signed an agreement for the expansion of its mobile network, including deployment, integration and support services. Operating since 1994, Pannon, which has more than 3 mln subscribers, is Hungary‘s second-largest mobile operator with a 33% market share.

Nokia Siemens Networks and Telefónica O2 Europe have extended their existing frame agreement on multimedia messaging (MMS) for Telefónica O2’s operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Germany. This solution allows Telefonica O2 Europe to continue its exciting portfolio of MMS services generating new revenues. The users of MMS-capable phones can send messages combining text,

Motorola, Inc. announced a significant step in its commitment to mobile Linux and rich experience creation by introducing MotoMagX, its next generation mobile Linux platform.  Building on the global success of Motorola’s earlier Linux-based platforms, MotoMagX lays the foundation to deliver new levels of openness, flexibility and support for third-party applications on Motorola mobile devices.

Cyprus pumped 70% more greenhouse gases into the air in 2004 than in 1990, according to the latest figures. The Statistical Service reported that Cyprus emitted 10.3 mln (10,281.04 thousand) tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, compared with 6.0 mln (6,010.62 thousand) in 1990. The main polluter is carbon dioxide (CO2), up 78% to 8.2 mln

Building on their existing collaboration around mobile entertainment, Nokia and Microsoft Corp. have extended their cooperation to include support for Microsoft PlayReady technology into the Nokia S60 and Series 40 mobile device platforms. PlayReady is a new content access technology from Microsoft that makes it easy for content owners and service providers to deliver virtually

Panasonic recently launched a new-concept series of projectors in response to a growing market for permanent-installation projectors that are rich in features, easy to use and require minimum maintenance.   Based on the concept ‘one projector per room’, the PT-FW100NT, PT-F100NT and PT-F100 are in line with the company’s continuing program to improve profitability and

Panda Software is now Panda Security. This change of brand reflects many other major changes taking place in Panda, both technologically and in terms of organization. Malware is increasing exponentially. In 2006, PandaLabs detected more malware than in the previous 15 years combined. At the same time, Internet crooks are no longer motivated by notoriety

Commercial Value gets license — on track for EUR 20 mln profit   Aspis Holdings Pcl (MFS) may dispose of its significant stakes in Universal Life (UL) and Universal Bank (USB) with a final decision expected soon if it decides that the offers under consideration are in the best interests of shareholders. Speaking during a