BARCELONA , Mobile World Congress, February 13 /PRNewswire/ -- When used as an LTE protocol tester, the R&S CMW500 delivers multiple benefits to chipset and wireless device manufacturers - in every phase of UMTS LTE-compliant protocol development. Benefits include significant cost reductions for the entire development of UMTS LTE wireless devices because the protocol stack can be checked at an early stage. Furthermore, the protocol tester reduces time to market since hardware and software can be co-developed, tested and fine-tuned simultaneously.

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, February 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Production

In 2007, the production of crude steel (slabs, blooms and billets) totaled 17.9 million tonnes, an increase of 13.6% as compared to 2006. This increase in volume is partially due to the improvement in the operations of the several regions in which Gerdau operates and also the consolidation of new companies acquired during 2007.

The production of rolled products reached 15.2 million tonnes, 18.4% greater than the production in 2006.

Sales

NEW YORK, February 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Awardees Set Example for Innovation in Developing Countries and the Academic Workplace

The Elsevier Foundation has announced today that it has committed a total of US$594,000 in grants to thirteen institutions from around the world in support of initiatives that promote the work of libraries and scholars in science, technology and medicine. The recipient programs were selected from over 150 applicants worldwide for their innovation and potential for impact in the developing world and the academic workplace.

LUGANO, Switzerland, February 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Helsinn Healthcare SA, a Swiss pharmaceutical group, today announced that it has signed a Distribution and License Agreement for Aloxi(R) (Palonosetron hydrochloride) and Gelclair(R) in Germany with Riemser Arzneimittel AG, a medium-sized pharmaceutical group engaging in research, headquartered in the West Pomeranian town of Greifswald - Island of Riems, Germany.

LONDON, February 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- BA renews MedAire medical service contract

British Airways (http://www.ba.com) will continue to offer its passengers an added level of medical safety and security through MedLink, a ground-to-air medical advisory service provided by MedAire (http://www.MedAire.com). Any time an in-flight medical situation arises, British Airways' pilots and flight attendants can use a radio to directly contact MedAire's 24/7 MedLink Global Response Center.

BARCELONA, Spain, February 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Commercially Proven to Drive Uptake and Usage