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Instantly online - 17 golden rules to combat online risks and for safer surfing mobile social networks
The EU ‘cyber security’ Agency - ENISA (the European Network and Information Security Agency) today presents a new report on accessing social networks over mobile phones, ‘Online as soon as it happens“. The report points out the risks and threats of mobile social networking services, e.g. identity theft, corporate data leakage and reputation risks of mobile social networks. The report also gives 17 ‘golden rules’ on how to combat these threats.
Changes to international lease accounting standards may impact the cost and availability of finance for Europe’s small businesses
Leaseurope, the European leasing industry's representative body, has today called for businesses and policy makers across Europe to review the latest plans of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that will lead to a drastic change in existing lease accounting requirements.
DANE-ELEC to unveil myDitto in Europe at Mobile World Congress 2010
DANE-ELEC Memory of France, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital products including DRAM, storage and nomad devices, will introduce, in Europe, its innovative myDitto solution for remote data access at the Mobile World Congress exhibition, which will take place in Barcelona from 15 to 18 February 2010.
French design expertise set for outstanding reception at Hotelympia
The French Trade Commission in the UK will present a group of 10 French companies exhibiting on two pavilions at the Hotelympia Show, the leading event for the British hospitality sector. The Hotelympia France pavilion will occupy stands S1446 and S1546 at the trade show, which will take place in London from 28 February to 4 March 2010.
Inter Oc to present sustainable wine research project at Vinisud
Inter Oc, the trade body promoting Pays d’Oc PGI wines, from the southern French region of Languedoc-Roussillon, will hold a conference on the sustainable-development research programme that it is undertaking in partnership with Montpellier 2 University at the Vinisud exhibition on 23 February 2010 at 2.30pm, followed by a tasting on the Inter Oc stand (Hall 1, Stand A 70). Vinisud, the international trade fair for Mediterranean wines and spirits, will take place in Montpellier from 22 to 24 February 2010.
World CTL 2010 goes from Beijing to Inner Mongolia in April
World CTL 2010, the leading international conference on the production of fuels, natural gas and chemical products from coal and biomass, will be held in Beijing from 13 to 15 April 2010. The Conference will be followed by a tour of three conversion plants in Inner Mongolia on 16 April.
LASELEC demonstrates expertise in UV laser wire marking from USA to UAE
LASELEC of France, a specialist in cable-marking equipment, will demonstrate its range of UV laser wire-marking machines at international trade shows in 2010, including Heli Expo in Houston (USA) from 20 to 23 February 2010 and AIME & MRO in Dubai (UAE) from 28 February to 1 March 2010.
Services Directive properly implemented in only one third of member states: EUROCHAMBRES survey
A EUROCHAMBRES survey conducted among Chambers of Commerce throughout the EU shows that only 9 out of the 27 member states complied fully with the Services Directive by the 28 December 2009 deadline. Implementation in the remaining 18 countries is average or unsatisfactory because of problems or delays with legal and/or operational aspects.
EFBS: No force on the SEPA-implementation - Deadline for direct debit transfers totally inapplicable
On the occasion of the hearings at the European Parliament the commissioner designate for the internal market, Michel Barnier, announced the intention of a deadline concerning national direct debit transfers which should be replaced by a European direct debit transfer SEPA- procedure. This proposition does not conform to the European Commission’s commitment to allow stakeholders to introduce the SEPA-procedure voluntarily.
Kapsys launches Kapten for iPhone and Kapten NG for GPS on the move
Kapsys of France, a specialist in portable GPS devices, has launched Kapten for iPhone, a comprehensive navigation application for use with the iPhone, and Kapten NG, the smallest pocket-size multi-transport GPS device on the market. Kapsys will demonstrate these innovative products at Mobile World Congress, which will take place in Barcelona from 15 to 18 February 2010.
France’s aerospace subcontracting thrives on international investment
28 January 2010 – The French aerospace industry leads the way in Europe: in 2008, it recorded a turnover of nearly €37 billion, while employing 134,000 people and generating €2.4 billion in R&D spending. France’s aerospace subcontracting industry is particularly attractive to international investors, owing to the presence of leading companies in the country and its network of innovation clusters.
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for small business after all?
Today, the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament voted in favour of a Commission proposal to exempt micro-entities from certain disproportionately burdensome accounting rules. The vote signals an important step forward for the EU’s overall goal to reduce administrative burden by 25% by 2012.
French Pavilion brings best of marine technology to Oceanology
As part of Oceanology 2010, the French national pavilion organised by UBIFRANCE (the French Agency for International Business Development) will showcase the best of French marine technology. Oceanology 2010, the largest international exhibition for marine science and ocean technologies, will be held at Excel (in London) from 9 to 11 March 2010. The French Pavilion will be located at Stands A300/B300/C300/ B250.
Tetco-Voxpilot becomes Seestream after decade of success
Courbevoie (France), 22 January 2010 – Tetco-Voxpilot, a specialist in interactive video services, has unveiled its new strategy, marked by a new name – Seestream. Today, Seestream celebrates 10 years of technological and business success and unveils its novel positioning, with a new name to accompany the next step in the company’s development.
French Trade Commission unveils French pavilion at Ecobuild 2010
The French Trade Commission in the UK is in charge of the French Pavilion at Ecobuild, which will take place in London from 2 to 4 March 2010. The Pavilion, which will build on the success of the French presence at the 2009 Ecobuild trade show, will showcase innovative companies in the field of environmentally friendly construction.
UBIFRANCE takes 100 French companies to Mobile World Congress 2010
UBIFRANCE, the French export-support agency, will present 100 companies on the French Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress, which is being held in Barcelona from 15 to 18 February 2010. Mobile World Congress is the world’s leading event for the mobile telecommunications, services and content sector. French exhibitors will hold ongoing demonstrations on the Pavilion to present new products. There will also be a cocktail party on the French Pavilion at 1:00 pm on 16 February.
ETHOS brings ethical touch to French fashion at CIFF
ETHOS, a French designer of environmentally friendly clothing, will preview its latest collections at the CIFF trade show, to be held in Copenhagen from 11 to 14 February 2010. The company will exhibit its range of clothing made from organic cotton and alpaca wool, as well as its collection of suits for both men and women and a selection of accessories.
Franchise Expo Paris 2010 defies downturn with enhanced offering
Franchise Expo Paris, the international trade show for the franchise sector, will take place from 14 to 17 March 2010 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris (Pavilion 3). Using a 23,000m2 surface area, Franchise Expo Paris will be hosting French and international franchise brands from across 75 business sectors. The focus will be placed on four particularly innovative and fast growing sectors – fashion/beauty/health, home decoration/equipment, catering/food trade, and business & personal services.
French Pavilion to showcase Pure French design in February
The French Trade Commission in the UK will showcase 10 companies at the Pure London trade show, which will be held from 14 to 16 February 2010. The French Pavilion will present dynamic French companies from across the fashion accessories sector.
Indecisive Council and European Parliament Threaten Credibility of EU Plan to Reduce Administrative Burdens
In January 2007, the European Commission presented a far-reaching Action Programme for the reduction of administrative burden in the European Union, in which it committed itself to reducing red tape on European businesses by 25% by 2012.
