http://www.siemens.co.za Here you can find our news releases. en Copyright © Siemens AG 2002-2010 contact@siemens.co.za webmaster@publicis-erlangen.de Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:25:00 +0200 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:25:00 +0200 openEngine 2.0 Corporate ASP http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 Siemens News http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/siemens_aids_in_public_workers_strike.htm Siemens has played a critical role in mitigating the dire impacts of the public workers’ strike on patients, by swiftly coming to the aid of the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS). Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_997 South Africa Corporate Communications Corporate Functions CC (Corporate Communications) http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/software_with_faster_data_processing_andgreater_flexibility_for_rmos3_applications2010.htm The Siemens Industry Automation Division has just equipped not one but three of its software packages for the RMOS3 real-time multicore operating system with new functions for fast data processing and greater flexibility. As a result, BSP Simatic IPC V3.0 now offers many different types of networking options for Profinet, as well as additional hardware-related functions for Simatic industrial PCs with multicore processors. RMOS3-TCP/IP V3.0 has new client services to make communication more flexible. With an improved compiler and new plug-ins for the RMOS3-GNU V3.0 development platform, which is now also compatible with Windows 7, user applications are created and tested more easily and quickly than before. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_999 CC (Corporate Communications) Corporate Functions Corporate Communications South Africa http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/perspectives_of_the_heart.htm At the Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2010, Siemens Healthcare presents the company’s innovative solutions for cardiology that provide higher quality of care and contribute at the same time to reducing costs in healthcare. The objective is to diagnose heart diseases more effectively as well as earlier but also to enable new therapies that are more patient-sparing and accelerate treatment. Examples of heart disease include heart failure and coronary heart disease (CHD) - diseases that are increasing among people. In the advanced heart cath lab, innovative Siemens technology is already used today to replace a growing number of heart valves with a minimally invasive catheter procedure. This and other new procedures are applied primarily in hybrid ORs that combine the advantages of a cath lab with those of an operating theater. In addition to medical imaging and lab diagnostics, the complete Siemens portfolio for cardiology includes cardiovascular IT solutions together with customer-specific services. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_998 CC (Corporate Communications) Corporate Functions Corporate Communications South Africa http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/first_example_of_green_hospitals_in_germany.htm The Ethianum in Heidelberg is one of the first clinics in Germany to align itself consistently according to sustainability criteria, thus making it a hospital in keeping with the spirit of Siemens Green+ Hospital Program. Working in partnership with the Ethianum, Siemens has developed and implemented comprehensive solutions: These include energy management, patient care, and the communications infrastructure. In this way Siemens supports its customer in integrating factors like environmental protection, quality of treatment, and efficiency into the day-to-day processes of its organization. The Ethianum opened its doors in July 2010. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_991 CC (Corporate Communications) Corporate Functions Corporate Communications Deutschland http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/frost_sullivan_honors_siemens_for_leadership_in_ct_technology.htm Global growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan has awarded Siemens Healthcare the 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership of the Year in the Computed Tomography (CT) imaging market. The award was based on industry analysis and cited Siemens’ long history in dose reduction solutions, the company’s ongoing commitment to research and development (R&D) in this area, as well as its focus on adding long-term value to its customers’ investments in the company’s CT products. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_990 South Africa Corporate Communications Corporate Functions CC (Corporate Communications) http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/radar_level_transmitter_now_comes_with_foundation_fieldbus.htm Siemens Industry Automation Division has added Foundation Fieldbus certified communications to the Sitrans LR250 radar level transmitter. Sitrans LR250 comes complete with Enhanced EDD (Electronic Device Description) and is equipped with a Quick Start Wizard for fast commissioning. For commissioning via handheld devices, i.e, 375/475, basic EDD is also supported. Sitrans LR250 is also available with either Hart or Profibus PA communications. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_992 CC (Corporate Communications) Corporate Functions Corporate Communications South Africa http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/siemens_receives_major_order_for_wind_farm_in_oklahoma_usa.htm Siemens Energy has secured an order for the supply of 98 wind turbines for the Crossroads wind power plant in Oklahoma, USA. The owner of the project is OG&E (Oklahoma Gas & Electric). Siemens will supply 95 units of the SWT-2.3-101 to the Crossroads project. Furthermore, the contract includes three units of the new SWT-3.0-101, Siemens’ new gearless direct drive wind turbine. The SWT-3.0-101 was launched for sale in America just a few months ago. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_995 Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Corporate Communications Corporate Functions CC (Corporate Communications) http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/siemens_wins_132-million-euro_contract_for_medical_technology_in_spain.htm The Ministry of Health of the Spanish region of Murcia has placed an order worth 132 million Euros to Siemens Healthcare for medical technology, service and financing. Within the framework of a public private partnership, Siemens will provide two hospitals in the region with more than 100 imaging systems, including computed tomography scanners, mammography systems, and ultrasound systems. Siemens ensures that the hospitals work with state-of-the-art technology for the next 15 years. This includes both maintenance and an innovation guarantee: The systems will be replaced in predefined intervals with the newest model of the respective product line. Siemens Financial Services developed the financing solution for the initial equipment and for the regular technological replacements. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_996 CC (Corporate Communications) Corporate Functions Corporate Communications Spanien http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/siemens_demonstrates_improved_efficiency_in_routine_echocardiography_exams_at_esc.htm Siemens Industry Automation Division has added Foundation Fieldbus certified communications to the Sitrans LR250 radar level transmitter. Sitrans LR250 comes complete with Enhanced EDD (Electronic Device Description) and is equipped with a Quick Start Wizard for fast commissioning. For commissioning via handheld devices, i.e, 375/475, basic EDD is also supported. Sitrans LR250 is also available with either Hart or Profibus PA communications. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_993 Schweden Corporate Communications Corporate Functions CC (Corporate Communications) Siemens Healthcare announced the 1.5 release of it Sweden. Featuring a number of innovative workflow the system offers a complete 2D and volume echocar http://www.siemens.co.za/en/news_press/news2010/european_award_for_multimedia_hearing_instrument_display.htm Siemens Audiology has been awarded the POPAI EUROPE silver prize for their point of sale (POS) customer information display system. This prize, which is awarded annually, honors especially successful marketing ideas in retail. The award-winning display system offers retailers the opportunity to present information about the latest Siemens hearing systems and additional multimedia content. At the same time, hearing system models can be displayed on adjustable holders. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 page_989 South Africa Corporate Communications Corporate Functions CC (Corporate Communications)