Agfa-Gevaert Discloses Details Regarding the Belgian Part of a Global Cost Savings Program
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As announced on the occasion of the publication of the second quarter results, Agfa-Gevaert is planning an important reduction of its operational costs. The worldwide savings program has now been finalized. Its goal is to reduce the Group's operational costs by 120 million Euro before end of 2010. This savings program mainly concerns a reduction of the sales and general administration costs.
New Concepts and Solutions for Health and Well-being at the 2008 Philips Simplicity Event in Moscow
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Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) will unveil a range of innovative and original concepts for Health and Well-being at the 2008 Philips Simplicity Event, which started yesterday on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The Event highlights areas identified by Philips in which the company has the ability to innovate and make a difference to both people and the environment.
Nottingham City Council Unveils Pioneering Approach to Improving Care for People with Dementia
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Nottingham City Council has announced the launch of an innovative service that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to identify clothing belonging to individual residents, enhancing care provision for people with dementia, maintaining their identity and independence and promoting dignity in care.
Agfa HealthCare at the World of Health IT 2008
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From 4 to 6 November 2008 the third edition of the World of Health IT Conference and Exhibition will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, presenting healthcare visionaries and thought leaders from across Europe. As a Corporate Sponsor of the Convention, Agfa HealthCare herewith invites to visit the Booth 205 in the Bella Center in Copenhagen.
UK Government Action to Fund Gaps in Health Research
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A new £5 million research programme which is intended to lead to an increase in service quality and patient safety through better ways of planning and providing health services was announced today by Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo.
European Conference on Ambient Intelligence - AmI 08
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The overwhelming economic potential of "Ambient Intelligence" can be realized only provided that technologies and applications perfectly meet people's needs. Solutions have to be embedded into services that deliver real value to the customer.
Practical Guide to EU Funding Opportunities for Research and Innovation
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Central to the realisation of the goals of the Lisbon Agenda is the need to promote the knowledge economy, in particular through research, technological development and innovation (RTDI). EU support for RTDI is provided mainly through the Seventh Research Framework Programme, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme and the Structural Funds.
Only Four Weeks Until World of Health IT...
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Now in its third year, The World of Health IT 2008 Conference & Exhibition (WoHIT 2008), which is being held in Copenhagen on November 4-6, will feature an exhibition hall with 60+ leading vendors, 100+ healthcare IT education sessions, numerous networking events and leading industry speakers.
Siemens Presents the Future of Health Care at Medica 2008
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At Medica 2008, which will take place in Düsseldorf from November 19 to 22, 2008, Siemens will present its complete portfolio for the health care sector. Fully integrated medical technology, from a single system to the corporate level - in the health care field this has become the standard requirement. For this reason, Siemens Healthcare has set its sights on being the best integrated healthcare company in the world.
Statement on MEDICA 2008
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Driven by the gradually aging population, increasing health consciousness and an unbroken chain of innovations, the global market for medical products and medical technology has retained its status as a growth market. The experts agree in their forecasts and are predicting a solid annual growth of 10 percent until 2015.