[NBC-1TV 박승훈 기자]국가보훈처(처장 박승춘)는 6․25전쟁 당시 가평고(가이사 중학원, 1952년) 건립을 지원한 美 제40보병사단 출신 참전용사 5명이 가평고 졸업식에 참석하기 위해 5일에 한국을 방문한다고 밝혔다. 이번 방한에는 美 제40보병사단 부사단장 마크 말랑카(BG. Mark G Malanka) 준장도 동행한다.이들은 가이사 역사관 개관식(2.7, 10시)에 참석한 후, 제59회 가평고 졸업식(2.7, 10시30분)에 참석하여 미 40사단 후배 장병들과 참전용사가 모은 장학금을 전달할 예정이다.미40사단과 가평고의 인연은 62년 전인 1952년부터 시작되었다. 6·25전쟁 중 당시 가평에 주둔하던 미40사단장 조셉 클리랜드(Joseph Cleland) 장군은 천막에서 공부하는 한국의 아이들을 보고, 부대에 돌아가 장병들과 논의했으며, 1만 5천 여명의 40사단 장병들은 기꺼이 돈을 모았다. 당시 이 학교의 이름을 사단장의 이름으로 하자고 논의되었으나 클리랜드 장군은 ‘처음 전사한 내 부하의 이름이 마땅하다’고 하며, 19세로 산화한 케네스 카이저(Kenneth Kaiser Jr.) 하사의 이름으로 하게 된다. 주민들은 '카이저'
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Xaxis, the world's largest programmatic media and technology platform, announced today it has agreed to acquire media trading firm Bannerconnect. Headquartered in Sittard, the Netherlands, Bannerconnect is one of Europe’s top programmatic advertising specialists with a decade-long track record developing proprietary ad technology solutions to power automated campaigns for the world’s most sophisticated marketers. The acquisition will enable Xaxis to fully integrate Bannerconnect’s proprietary technology into the Xaxis audience platform, enhancing the company’s ability to
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook] FOCUS survey of almost 20,000 employees has chosen unitedprint.com SE, based in Radebeul near Dresden, as one of the best employers in Germany. The Internet-based printshop even finished among the top five German employers in its sector. For Unitedprint, the award means a valuable recognition for the many years of commitment to the company’s development, and, in addition confirms its efforts in achieving a high degree of employees’ satisfaction. The company‘s comprehensive health and retirement concept, as well as its optimum working arrangements, are very popular among
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Billions of dollars are being invested by Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR’s Governments in a bid to create the smartest cities in the world. According to IBM smarter cities drive economic growth; smarter buildings decrease maintenance and energy costs, and improve reliability and sustainability. Digital security allows business owners to protect systems and information and streamline operations. Manufacturers of contactless technologies such as NFC (near field communications) and RFID (radio frequency identification) for transportation, access and identification as well
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) will show off an impressive lineup of business-to-business (B2B) display products at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2014 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from February 4?6. The largest tradeshow of its kind in the world, ISE 2014 brings together the latest in system integration solutions, including digital signage, audio systems and image processing equipment. On display at the show will be the company’s newest products, led by large-size ULTRA HD signs, a Video Wall boasting the world’s narrowest bezel-to-bezel width and Smart Hotel TV featuring the new
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Paris:ETL) announced today that the two companies have concluded a series of agreements including a comprehensive settlement of legal proceedings concerning the right to operate at the 28.5 degrees East orbital position and containing long-term commercial as well as frequency coordination elements. The first agreement ends the arbitral procedure between Eutelsat and SES that was initiated in October 2012 under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris. The dispute concerned a right
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, is proud to announce its achievement as the first Accredited Certification Body in Malaysia and worldwide to provide RSPO P&C Certification. Swadesh Bose, Managing Director for Intertek Malaysia, said “Palm oil has always been one of the most valued products in Malaysia. As the first independent quality provider to be fully accredited in Malaysia, we look forward to extending the sustainability solution and economic partnership advantages to our clients.” The RSPO P
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear and hazardous waste management, announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Vista Engineering Technologies, a full-service engineering, design and technology firm based in Richland, Wash. The transaction triples Kurion in size by number of employees, and the combined company has facilities in Richland, Wash., Oak Ridge, Tenn., Houston, Texas, Loveland, Colo., and Irvine, Calif. Kurion is backed by venture capital investors Lux Capital, Firelake Capital Management and Acadia Woods Partners. “Kurion is building tremendous