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New SOC Research Reveals Security Teams Overconfident in Detecting Cyberthreats, Not Focused on Threat Dwell Time

Exabeam’s ‘2020 State of the SOC Report’ also reveals 40% of companies struggle with staff shortages and a security skills gapFOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#SOC--Exabeam, the Smarter SIEM™ company, today released its annual ‘2020 State of the SOC Report,’ examining the processes and effectiveness of corporate security operations centers (SOCs). This year’s study reveals that 82% of SOCs are confident in the ability to detect cyberthreats, despite just 22% of frontline workers tracking mean time to detection (MTTD), which helps determine hacker dwell time. Compounding this unfounded confidence, 40% of organizations still struggle with SOC staff shortages and finding qualified people to fill the cybersecurity skills gap.

SpeeDx and Roche Partner to Expand Access to Antibiotic Resistance Tests

SpeeDx tests and technology aim to enhance Roche molecular microbiology testing menuSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ResistanceGuidedTherapy--SpeeDx Pty. Ltd., a developer of innovative molecular diagnostic solutions, has partnered with Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, in a non-exclusive agreement to expand global access to SpeeDx infectious disease and antibiotic resistance tests and technology.

Party the night away at PlayCroco with Wild Hog Luau

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PlayCroco is inviting players to a Hawaiian party like no other with the latest pokie release from Real Time Gaming, Wild Hog Luau. While most beach parties boast a hog on a spit, in Wild Hog Luau the tables are literally turned and players join a group of hogs as they dance the night away on a tropical beach.The sweltering hot pokie has 15 independent reels that spin individually, giving players the chance to win up to 50 Free Games when five or more Totem Scatter Symbols land on the reels.

Triton Digital Releases the May 2020 Australian Podcast Ranker

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry, announced today the release of the latest Australian Podcast Ranker, which has been expanded to include popular titles from Audioboom and West Australian Newspapers as well as a Top 10 Publisher listing. The Ranker provides insight into the Top 100 Podcasts as well as the Top 10 Publishers in Australia from 1 May through 31 May, 2020, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.
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Roxgold Announces Additional Proposed Changes to Amended Stock Option Plan

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roxgold Inc. (“Roxgold” or the “Company”) (TSX: ROXG) (OTCQX: ROGFF) today announced additional minor changes to its Amended Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”) which is to be considered by shareholders of the Company at the upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting to be convened on June 26, 2020 (the “Meeting”). These amendments are intended to bring the Option Plan in line with current governance best practices and align the Option Plan with Institutional Shareholder Services requirements.

WorldRemit Launches the Inaugural List of Influential Filipinos in the Diaspora

In celebration of Philippines Independence Day, the list recognises the contributions of Filipinos across the globeLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WorldRemit, the leading international money transfer service, has launched the inaugural List of Influential Filipinos in the Diaspora, in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. The Philippines will celebrate 122 years of independence on 12th June. This year’s celebrations will not include the customary street parades to commemorate the national flag, due to the country emerging from a strict lockdown in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

PFG Partners With Sydney-based Customer Communication Platform Vero

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vero, a marketing automation software business recently closed a funding round from Partners for Growth (PFG), providing the company with capital to continue scaling operations in Australia and globally. PFG is pleased to announce that the transaction with Vero marks a milestone as the first investment from its recently closed 6th global specialty lending fund, focused on providing growth capital solutions for emerging growth companies globally. Australia has long been a focus market for PFG given the strong entrepreneurial activity and depth of talent across the Australian innovation and technology sectors.

Piedmont Lithium Limited Announces Closing of Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Over-Allotment Option

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLL #Lithium--Piedmont Lithium Limited, (Nasdaq, ASX: PLL), today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 2,065,000 American Depositary Shares (“ADS”), which includes the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase 265,000 additional ADSs, each ADS representing 100 of its ordinary shares, at a price per ADS to the public of US$6.30 (“

Antisense Therapeutics Announces a Poster Presentation on the Muscular Dystrophy Association Virtual Conference 2020 website

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Antisense Therapeutics (ASX:ANP | US OTC:ATHJY), an Australian biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing antisense pharmaceuticals for unmet need in rare diseases announces a virtual poster presentation on the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Virtual 2020 Conference website.For 70 years MDA has been committed to transforming the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. As the largest source of funding for neuromuscular disease research outside of the US federal government, MDA has committed more than $1 billion since its inception to accelerate the discovery of therapies and cures.

DIA Virtual Global Annual Meeting Provides Collaborative Forum for Life Sciences Community Worldwide

Four-day event builds on knowledge-sharing momentum established by COVID-19 webcast series and DIA NowWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#DIA2020--DIA, the premier professional global community for healthcare product development, announced its Global Annual Meeting will take place virtually from June 14-18, bringing the life sciences industry together to collaborate, network and advance efforts on its most pressing issues.

Total Economic Impact™ Study Reveals 498% Three-Year ROI for Organizations Using the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform

Independent study finds customers using SnapLogic experience $3.9 million in benefits over three years, including lower cloud costs, improved productivity, new revenue streamsSAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ROI--SnapLogic today announced the findings of a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of SnapLogic that reveals organizations using the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform

Lumen Freedom Licenses WiTricity Technology for Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging

MELBOURNE, Australia & WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, and Lumen Freedom, a leading automotive Tier 1 manufacturer of wireless charging systems for electrified vehicles, today announced they have entered into a technology licensing agreement. The agreement enables Lumen Freedom to develop and commercialize products using WiTricity’s patented magnetic resonance technology for electrified vehicles.

AVITA Medical Limited Proposed Redomiciliation to the United States of America - Scheme Meeting on Monday, 15 June 2020 at 9.00am (AEST)

VALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVITA Medical Limited ACN 058 466 523 (Company) is pleased to confirm that the general meeting to consider a resolution to approve the proposed scheme of arrangement to effect a redomiciliation of the Company and its subsidiaries from Australia to the United States of America (Scheme Meeting) is being held by way of live webcast at 9.00am (AEST) on Monday, 15 June 2020 (being 7.00pm (EDT) on Sunday, 14 June 2020).

Ping Identity Releases Consumer Data Right Sandbox to Fast-Track Open Banking Adoption in Australia

Company Delivers an End to End Software Environment Aligned to the CDR SpecificationMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ping Identity, the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, today announced the release of its Australian Consumer Data Right (CDR) sandbox environment to allow banks and FinTech companies to jumpstart their CDR compliance efforts. Under CDR rules, financial institutions must provide customers with greater access and control of their data. The aim is to make it easier for consumers to switch between products and services and to encourage more competition between service providers.

Nitro Launches Smarter eSigning to Accelerate Digital Workflows and Help Businesses Shift to Remote Work

Nitro Sign is now available for FREE through the end of 2020 to support all individuals and businesses as they transition to a ‘new normal’ of remote and digital work The new standalone eSigning solution follows strong company performance in Q1 and a surge in demand for digital transformation solutions as a result of COVID-19SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#customerexperience--Global document productivity company Nitro

Adani Green Energy Wins the World’s Largest Solar Award; Leapfrogs Towards Goal of 25 GW of Installed Capacity by 2025

DALLAS & BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AGEL--Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL, NSE: ADANIGREEN) has won the first of its kind manufacturing linked solar agreement from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). As a part of the award, AGEL will build 8 GW of solar projects along with a commitment that will see Adani Solar establish 2 GW of additional solar cell and module manufacturing capacity. This award, the largest of its type ever in the world, will entail a single investment of US $6 billion and will create 400,000 direct and indirect jobs. It will also displace 900 million tonnes of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.

Boyden Elects Craig Stevens and Allan Marks as New Board Members

New Directors further boost Global Board’s strong governance and leadership experience NEW YORK & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CEOs--Boyden, a premier global talent and leadership advisory firm with more than 65 offices in over 40 countries, announced today that Craig Stevens and Allan Marks have been elected as new members of its Global Board. Stevens, a Managing Partner in the United States and member of the firm’s CEO & Board Services

Coca-Cola Amatil Vending Machines Accept Bitcoin via Centrapay

Touch less transactions address hygiene concerns AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centrapay, the digital asset integrator, has signed agreements with Coca-Cola Amatil (Amatil) in Australia and New Zealand to give thirsty antipodeans the option to use their Sylo Smart Wallet to pay for items across Amatil’s vending network using cryptocurrency.Centrapay’s world class technology makes it easy for consumers, merchants and machines to leverage digital assets in the physical world. Its platform is designed to help brands connect directly with individuals and increase revenue and operational efficiency for merchants.

Cvent Named Best Event Technology by Meetings & Events Australia

National awards program is the most prestigious in the meetings and events industry in AustraliaMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, was named the national winner in the Event Technology category by Meetings & Events Australia, a highly-regarded awards program that recognises and celebrates event industry achievements in Australia. The distinguished win highlights Cvent’s continued commitment to deliver world-class event marketing and management solutions to industry professionals across Australia.

Wowza! Three Players Win Big at PlayCroco

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Things have gone a bit loco at PlayCroco with three players winning big and pocketing more than $35,000 between them. Boom! The first player to hit pay dirt was Spencer Ridgeway from Dubbo, NSW, nailing a $20,000 jackpot payout while playing popular pokie, Aztec’s treasure.Spencer, who has risen rapidly through the PlayCroco loyalty scheme going from BabyCroco to SuperCroco in just over a month, was speechless when his jackpot win landed.

Australian Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Size and Forecasts 2015-2024 with COVID-19 Update Q2 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast (2015-2024) - Covid-19 Update Q2 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Australia has done well to contain the spread of Covid-19. As a result, the overall spend on gifting and gift card is likely to be less impacted, when compared with other similar economies. Gift cards have grown in popularity, use, and sophistication in Australia since first appearing in the country in the mid-1990s.

AVITA Medical Limited Proposed Redomiciliation to the United States of America – Satisfaction of FIRB Condition

VALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVITA Medical Limited ACN 058 466 523 (Company) is pleased to announce that it has received confirmation from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) that the Commonwealth has no objection in relation to AVITA Therapeutics, Inc. (Avita US) acquiring all of the issued shares of the Company under the proposed scheme of arrangement to effect a redomiciliation of the Company and its subsidiaries from Australia to the United States of America.

Noxopharm Reports Veyonda’s Potential in Late-Stage Cancer at ASCO 2020

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#clinicaltrials--At the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Virtual Annual Meeting, Noxopharm, a clinical-stage Australian oncology drug development company, has reported two sets of clinical data relating to the development of NOX66 (Veyonda®) as a treatment for end-stage cancer. The posters addressed how NOX66 may improve treatment responses in men with mCRPC

A Global RFID Market Client Achieved Savings of Over $7.7 Million in Operating Costs With Industry Mapping Analysis | Get in Touch With Us for Industry Mapping Analysis for Your Business | Infiniti Research

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CompetitiveIntelligence--A well-known market intelligence company, Infiniti Research, has partnered with several global companies across industries to help meet their strategic objectives and implement seamless route-to-market strategies through turnkey solutions. Their latest success story outlines the key business challenges faced by an RFID sensor manufacturing firm and explains how the client leveraged industry mapping analysis to combat these roadblocks.

Nutanix Supports Drakes Supermarkets on the Frontline of COVID-19 Response

Independent Australian Supermarket Chain Retains 100% Availability with Hyperconverged Infrastructure Solution as it Leads Community Efforts to Counter COVID-19SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in enterprise cloud computing, today announced that its technology is supporting Drakes Supermarkets, the largest and first vertically integrated independent retailer grocer in Australia. The organization chose Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure to modernize their IT environment while continuing to support its communities and respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Australian Department of Home Affairs’ New Biometric System Goes Live Using Unisys Stealth(identity)™ and IDEMIA Biometrics

Unisys delivers new Enterprise Biometric Identification Services system to facilitate traveller processing and improve the Department’s ability to identify criminals and persons of national security interest. CANBERRA, Australia & BLUE BELL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) and IDEMIA today announced that the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ new Enterprise Biometric Identification Services (EBIS) system has gone live. EBIS is based on the Unisys Stealth(identity)™

MyWave.AI Intelligent Personalization Platform Now an SAP Endorsed App Available on SAP® App Center

Cultivate customer intimacy and bring the human experience to every digital interactionMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MyWave.AI announced today that its MyWave.AI Intelligent Personalization Platform is now an SAP endorsed app, available for online purchase on SAP® App Center. SAP Endorsed Apps are a new category of solutions from SAP’s partner ecosystem to help customers become best-run, intelligent enterprises. Endorsed apps are meant to deliver value with desired outcomes.

QuadPay and Zip Co (ASX: Z1P) forge $1bn+ fintech alliance, accelerating North American and global expansion

The deal creates a global payments business with more than 3.5 million customers and 26,000 merchant partners.To fuel further rapid growth, the combined entity has raised up to $130m in capital from one of the world’s largest privately-held financial services firmNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--High-growth, US-based payment installment platform, QuadPay, has partnered with Australian publicly traded buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer, Zip Co

Reading International Announces Cinema Re-Openings in New Zealand and Australia and other COVID-19 Updates

CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, today announced that it has begun limited cinema operations in New Zealand and will commence operating certain Reading Cinemas in Australia on June 11, 2020, in line with government and health department regulations following recent easing of certain government mandated COVID-19 closures.

QuintessenceLabs Wins Prestigious Global CyberTech 100 Award

Quantum cybersecurity leader recognised for advanced solutions to protect financial institutions from cyber attacks CANBERRA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuintessenceLabs, the leader in quantum-cyber-security solutions, announced today that it has been selected as a CyberTech 100 award winner, from a field of over 1,000 companies. The recognition underscores the importance of the company’s technologies to the financial sector – addressing some of today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges while providing a pathway to a future quantum-safe posture.

Piedmont Lithium Appointment of Lithium Industry Veteran as Vice President – Sales & Marketing

Mr. Austin Devaney to join Piedmont as Vice President – Sales & MarketingMr. Devaney spent most of the past decade in senior marketing roles with Albemarle Corporation, most recently as Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Customer ExcellenceNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLL #Lithium--Piedmont Lithium Limited (ASX:PLL; NASDAQ:PLL) (“Piedmont” or “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Austin Devaney as Vice President – Sales & Marketing. Mr. Devaney will play a broad strategic role with Piedmont and will drive relationships with the global automotive, battery and cathode companies that are the prospective customers for the battery-grade lithium hydroxide we plan to produce in the United States.

Recapitalisation Led by Sophisticated Life Sciences Investor - Apeiron Investment Group Ltd

Approximately A$20-A$22 million1 total funding to progress BNC210 development for the treatment of PTSD and other anxiety and stress-related disorders (subject to shareholder and FIRB approvals; exact amount depends upon the take up under entitlement offer) Potential entitlement offer for eligible shareholders (including eligible retail shareholders) with opportunity to purchase shares at the same price as Apeiron

Michael Hill Helps Customers Continue to Celebrate Life’s Special Moments

Direct selling and a new payment channel help deliver personalised customer experiences and enable remote work for staff across 300 stores.SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adyen (AMS:ADYEN), the global payments platform, today announced that speciality jewellery retailer, Michael Hill, implemented its Pay by Link technology to support remote sales and facilitate the redeployment of store staff while stores across Australia, New Zealand and Canada were closed due to COVID-19.

AVITA Medical Files RECELL® System Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Treatment of Vitiligo

VALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVITA Medical Limited (ASX: AVH) (NASDAQ: RCEL), a regenerative medicine company with a technology platform positioned to address unmet medical needs in therapeutic skin restoration, today announced that it has submitted an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) supplement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the initiation of a pivotal clinical trial to investigate the RECELL

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