La Ciotat, France, July 23, 2013 -- The European Business Awards has identified some of Europe’s brightest businesses based on their ability to demonstrate the three core principles at the heart of the Awards program. The esteemed panel of judges was looking for organizations to represent France who exhibited the highest levels of innovation, business excellence and sustainability.

Fayçal Djeridane, CEO: “At Olea Medical® we’re absolutely thrilled to be selected to represent France. We’ve been operating for 5 years now in the field of medical imaging enterprise software solutions for advanced post-processing and visualization and it’s an honor to be recognized as one of the leading organizations in our country and in our field. The European Business Awards is widely recognized as the showcase for Europe’s most dynamic companies. We are looking forward to the next round of the competition."

The European Business Awards is dedicated to raising the visibility and progress of companies who excel in delivering innovation twinned with successful commercial results whilst acting responsibly and positively affecting the social environment they operate in. Last year’s competition saw entries from organizations with a combined turnover greater of over €1 trillion Euros across the 28 EU countries plus emerging nations (8.23% of EU GDP including Turkey, Armenia, Georgia and Kazakhstan). Together these businesses employ over 2.7 million people across the continent.

Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards says, “Over the past seven years we’ve received an incredibly high standard of entries from organizations that are passionate about their business. However, very few get the chance to fly the flag for their country and compete across Europe to be recognized as one of Europe’s finest. It really is an exceptional accolade to be picked as a National Champion and together with our sponsors and supporters we’re looking forward to seeing France in the next round.”

Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM adds, “Olea Medical® and the other 525 National Champions have yet again raised the bar for dynamic, inspiring and quality business across Europe. We wish them every success for the next stage of the competition, which this year includes and exciting two-phase video voting round.”

To advance in the competition this year, all National Champions have to submit a video entry for viewing and assessment by a judging panel. In addition, the public will also be able to vote online for their favourite National Champion from each country, these companies become ‘National Public Champions’ and one will go on to be ‘European Public Champion’. Voting begins in November 2013.

For further information please contact:
Anca Mitulescu, PhD
VP Clinical Affairs & Marketing
+33 (0)4 42 71 64
anca(dot)mitulescu(at)olea-medical(dot)com
http://www.olea-medical.com

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About Olea Medical®:
Olea Medical® designs and markets innovative medical imaging applications that significantly improve diagnostic processes and treatment evaluation. Olea Medical® aims to become the leading provider of safe and accurate medical imaging software. More information at http://www.olea-medical.com

About the European Business Awards 2013/14:
The European Business Awards recognizes and rewards excellence, best practice and innovation in companies across the European Union. The competition is free to enter and open to organizations of all sizes and from any industry sector.

The European Business Awards program serves three purposes for the European business community:

It provides examples for the business community to aspire to
It celebrates and endorses individual’s and organization’s success
It provides case studies and content for learning from these exceptional organizations

An innovative, strong and thriving business community makes a successful and prosperous Europe.

About RSM:
RSM is a worldwide network of independent accounting and consulting firms. RSM and its member firms are separate and independent legal entities. RSM does not provide accounting or consultancy services, all such services are provided by member firms practicing on their own account. The network’s total fee income of US$3.8 billion places it amongst the top six international accounting organizations worldwide. Member firms are driven by a common vision of providing high quality professional services, both in their domestic markets and in serving the international professional service needs of their client base. RSM is a member of the Forum of Firms. The objective of the Forum of Firms is to promote consistent and high quality standards of financial and auditing practices worldwide. http://www.rsmi.com

About Millicom:
Millicom is a leading telecoms and media company dedicated to emerging markets in Latin America and Africa. Millicom sets the pace providing digital lifestyle services to the world’s emerging markets, giving access to the world, primarily through mobile devices. Operating in 15 countries, Millicom offers innovative and customer-centric products. The Millicom Group employs more than 10,000 people and provides mobile services, access to the Internet, content and financial services to over 47 million customers as well as ecommerce across Africa and Latin America. Founded in 1990, Millicom International Cellular SA is headquartered in Luxembourg. In 2012, Millicom generated revenue of USD 4.81 billion and EBITDA of USD 2.07 billion. http://www.millicom.com

About UKTI:
UK Trade & Investment is the Government Department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business. http://www.ukti.gov.uk

About Infosys:
Infosys partners with global enterprises to drive their innovation-led growth. That's why Forbes ranked Infosys 19th among the top 100 most innovative companies. As a leading provider of next-generation consulting technology and outsourcing solutions, Infosys helps clients in more than 30 countries realize their goals. Visit http://www.infosys.com and see how Infosys, with its 153,000 people, is Building Tomorrow's Enterprise® today.

About BP Target Neutral:
BP Target Neutral is BP’s not-for-profit carbon management program. Set up in 2006 as part of BP’s wider commitment to make a positive difference to the world’s energy requirements today and in the changing world of tomorrow, Target Neutral uses a best-in-class “Reduce, Replace and Neutralize" approach to carbon management, working with companies and consumers who want to reduce their carbon impact. http://www.bptargetneutral.com

Contact:
Anca Mitulescu
Olea Medical
La Ciotat, France
+33 4 42712420
[email protected]
http://www.olea-medical.com