WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Kaytee Animal Foundation is proud to announce a $25,000 contribution to the Wildlife Hospital Bushfire Appeal for disaster relief efforts in Australia due to the recent brushfires that threatened the country’s citizens and wildlife. The funds will be used to send medical supplies to wildlife rescuers on the frontline of the fire-affected areas, for the purchase of commercial food preparation equipment for wildlife care groups, and the purchase and regeneration of crucial habitats of native Australian birds including parakeets, cockatiels, and eclectus.
Business Wire Feb 19, 2020
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CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR--Westwater Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWR), an energy materials development company, announced its results for fiscal year 2019, and provided an outlook on its battery graphite business development for 2020. Christopher M. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We believe that 2019 was a great year for Westwater, as we continued to make real progress in our advanced graphite battery products business. Back in June of 2018, we published our Optimized Business Plan for the Coosa Graphite Project and since then we have made several important improvements to bring forward cash flow to 2022. In 2019, we put into place a long-term purchase agreement to procure high-purity, natural flake graphite concentrate that allows battery graphite production far earlier than originally contemplated. Also in 2019, we partnered with Dorfner Anzaplan for the design of our Pilot Plant, which will enable us to put larger samples of battery graphite into the hands of various large-scale battery manufacturers. And in 2019 we received a request for a one metric tonne sample from a major, well-known battery manufacturer. We believe that these activities with other parties in the advanced graphite market illustrates the value of our Coosa business plan and they advance real and positive changes to the business plan in terms of time and cost.
Business Wire Feb 19, 2020
Clients to benefit from addition of specialised supply chain and business intelligence capabilities which help to lower operational costs and improve performanceSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Icon Integration, a privately held Australian technology consultancy that provides SAP digital supply chain solutions and services as well as specialised business intelligence (BI) solutions to clients across Australia and New Zealand. This acquisition will boost Accenture’s growing technology practice and number of SAP professionals in the region.
Business Wire Feb 18, 2020
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#360CollinsSt--Compass Offices, a leading flexible office space provider in Asia Pacific, announces the opening of its fourth centre in Melbourne as an expansion of its growing network in Australia. Compass Offices expands its network with the addition of 360 Collins Street, located at the popular section of Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD.Right between the ever-lively
Business Wire Feb 18, 2020
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, is pleased to announce, in partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, the launch of the Allison 1000 xFE™ fully automatic transmission in the 2.5 and 3.5-ton Mighty Light Duty Truck. As the leading truck manufacturer in Korea, with an ever growing global footprint, Hyundai Motor Company has selected the Allison 1000 Series™ with xFE technology to provide their customers a superior driving experience, performance, and efficiencies. Prior to the release of the 1000 xFE, the Mighty was available exclusively with a manual transmission. A growing interest by Korean and global fleets in two pedal operation, paired with increasing need for ease of operation, fuel economy, reliability, service availability, and productivity made the Allison Transmission the obvious choice for Hyundai Motor Company.
Business Wire Feb 18, 2020
Recognition Acknowledges Databricks’ Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for Third Year in a Row SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Databricks, the leader in unified data analytics, has been named by Gartner as a Leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms. The complete report was published on February 11, 2020, and is available at: http://databricks.com/p/whitepaper/gartner-magic-quadrant-2020-data-science-machine-learning
Business Wire Feb 18, 2020
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced donations totaling more than $25,000 to two nonprofit organizations working on relief and recovery efforts for the Australian bushfires. The donation is a combination of employee contributions and a company match. Funds will be directed to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service and Australian Red Cross. New South Wales Rural Fire Service is the world’s largest volunteer crew, providing fire and emergency response—including real-time updates, care specialists, and recovery assistance—to approximately 95% of the state. Australian Red Cross is providing 24/7 support, including evacuation, relief centers, and emergency aid, as well as grants for people whose homes were destroyed or structurally damaged and for those hospitalized with injuries from the fires.
Business Wire Feb 18, 2020
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Kay Inc., a long-time leader in global female empowerment, is proud to announce Monique Coleman has been named the brand’s first-ever Pink Changing Lives Honoree. Pink Changing Lives—Mary Kay’s global commitment to celebrate the individuals and organizations that improve women’s and girls’ lives around the world—has supported more than three million women and their families by partnering with over 2,000 organizations and donating over $15 million.
Business Wire Feb 18, 2020
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia, are progressively resuming following the passing of Tropical Cyclone Damien. The cyclone caused infrastructure damage across our entire Pilbara network, including impact to access roads, electrical and communications infrastructure and accommodation. All mine sites experienced some disruption and will take time to return to normal operations.
Business Wire Feb 17, 2020
Today’s expansion, in close collaboration with Rett advocacy community, represents the largest, most comprehensive qualitative study ever to examine the burden of Rett syndrome on individuals and their caregiversMILAN & MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NWRN #RareDisease--Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (“Newron”) (SIX: NWRN, XETRA: NP5), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for patients with diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, as part of its commitment to finding a treatment for the symptoms of Rett syndrome, is partnering with the global Rett patient advocacy community to sponsor the first-ever International Rett syndrome Burden of Illness (BOI) survey, to take place in Europe and Australia.
Business Wire Feb 17, 2020
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has approved a $98 million (100 per cent basis) investment in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a lithium-ion battery energy storage system to help power its entire Pilbara power network. The 34 megawatt solar photovoltaic plant is expected to supply all of Koodaideri’s electricity demand during peak solar power generation times and approximately 65 per cent of the mine’s average electricity demand.
Business Wire Feb 17, 2020
Acquisition would increase distribution in the Asia-Pacific marketPEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arch Reinsurance (Arch Re), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., has announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to obtain a majority stake in Precision Marketing Asia Pacific (PMAP), subject to regulatory and other approvals. PMAP is an Australian company that provides data-driven marketing solutions to banks, insurance companies, retailers and health care organizations across the Asia-Pacific region. This transaction provides both Arch Re and PMAP increased distribution scale for life and accident and health (A&H) products in the Asian market through a combined value proposition.
Business Wire Feb 15, 2020
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#GU20--Noxopharm (ASX: NOX) is pleased to announce positive interim results from its LuPIN Phase 1/2 clinical trial. The data was presented during a poster presentation at the ASCO Genitourinary Cancers (GU) Symposium 2020 in San Francisco by St. Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. The LuPIN study is being conducted by St. Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and is evaluating Noxopharm’s lead drug candidate, Veyonda®
Business Wire Feb 15, 2020
Organics (ORG) and Obesity (SLIM) Exchange Traded Funds to CloseDENVER & DARIEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Janus Henderson Investors today announced plans to close and liquidate The Organics ETF (NASDAQ: ORG) and The Obesity ETF (NASDAQ: SLIM) as a result of a standard review of the firm’s exchange-traded product line-up.TickerETF NameInception DateORGThe Organics ETF6/8/16
Business Wire Feb 14, 2020
The global leader in the pool and wellness equipment business reaches a deal to acquire the Australian based electronics designer and manufacturer FabtronicsThis deal strengthens Fluidra’s position worldwide by expanding its research and development capabilitiesBARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, the global leader in the pool and wellness equipment business, has acquired Australian manufacturer Fabtronics to strengthen its R&D capabilities and to incorporate complete, efficient and cost-effective electronics design and manufacturing solutions.
Business Wire Feb 14, 2020
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In this episode of AMBestTV, AM Best Alex Rafferty, associate director, analytics, said many Australian insurers appear positioned to absorb losses from the recent bushfires, but the fires could affect earnings and reinsurance renewals. Click on http://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=australiabushfire220 to view the entire program. Estimated losses from the ongoing Australian bushfires stands at AUD 2.2 billion (USD 1.5 billion), but is expected to increase.
Business Wire Feb 14, 2020
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. These ratings reflect HIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
Business Wire Feb 14, 2020
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Neurology Procedures Outlook to 2025 - Hydrocephalus Shunting Procedures, Neurovascular Thrombectomy Procedures, ICP Procedures and Others." report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Summary The publisher's new report, Australia Neurology Procedures Outlook to 2025, provides key procedures data on the Australia Neurology Procedures. The report provides procedure volumes within market segments - Hydrocephalus Shunting Procedures, Neurovascular Thrombectomy Procedures, Neurovascular Embolization Procedures, Neurovascular Coiling Assist Procedures, Neurovascular Accessory Procedures, Intracranial Stenting Procedures, ICP Procedures, Dura Substitute Procedures, Neuromodulation Procedures and Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Procedures.
Business Wire Feb 14, 2020
Investment in Australia targets growth in major financial services customersSAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#APJ--WhiteHat Security, an independent subsidiary of NTT Ltd. and a leading application security provider, today announced that it is expanding its presence and product offerings into the Australian market, after already securing substantial business in the region, including a top-four Australian financial services company. This global momentum is further fuelled by the company’s 25 percent year-on-year growth rate.
Business Wire Feb 13, 2020
16-year collaboration connecting Australia to the worldSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, has extended its tenured relationship with Australia Post. Western Union and Australia Post have been working together for over 16 years to provide convenient services for customers and enable them to send and receive money to and from their loved ones around the world. Western Union service is currently available at more than 2,800 Australia Post retail locations.
Business Wire Feb 13, 2020
Galvanize to open new Australian headquarters in SydneyVANCOUVER, British Columbia & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galvanize, the global leader in SaaS governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) software, today announced a significant expansion of its operations and strategic initiatives with the opening of a new regional headquarters in Sydney. According to GRC research firm GRC 20/20, the worldwide GRC technology market continues to grow rapidly with some segments of the market such as third-party management, audit management and analytics, and IT GRC management exhibiting forecast CAGR of 15% and as high as 20%+. Australia and New Zealand alone account for 7% of all worldwide spending on GRC technology.*
Business Wire Feb 13, 2020
ASG to bring Data Intelligence expertise to Sydney, Texas, London and Mumbai events for data and analytics leadersNAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASG Technologies, the only provider of integrated and flexible end-to-end solutions for the information powered enterprise, today announced that it will be exhibiting and presenting at the 2020 Gartner Data & Analytics Summits in Sydney, Texas, London and Mumbai. With a focus on data as one of the most strategic business assets, ASG, alongside its customers from around the world, will provide attendees with the guidance needed to seize the business opportunity data presents, while reducing compliance risks.
Business Wire Feb 13, 2020
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Scarborough Project Panorama - Oil and Gas Upstream Analysis Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report presents a comprehensive overview of the asset. It includes detailed qualitative and quantitative information on the asset, provides a full economic assessment and reflects several parameters including (but not limited to) geological profile, asset development and specific challenges.
Business Wire Feb 12, 2020
VALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVITA Medical (ASX: AVH) (NASDAQ: RCEL), a global regenerative medicine company, announced that management will present at the Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston. The presentation is being made on 4 March 2020 from 9:20 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. EST at the Boston Marriott Copley Place hotel. Interested parties may access a webcast of the presentation on the “Investors” section of the company’s website at: https://www.avitamedical.com/investors
Business Wire Feb 12, 2020
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced it has expanded its relationship with Telstra, providing billing and provisioning capabilities for Telstra’s industry-leading suite of managed IoT connected solutions across Asia-Pacific.Telstra has leveraged its advanced technology innovation and domain expertise in IoT connectivity for connected cars to develop an ecosystem for its customers in the car industry and support a transition for them to successfully navigate the future proliferation of autonomous vehicles.
Business Wire Feb 12, 2020
—Report: “InMoment is a good fit for buyers looking for an innovative and strong partner that focuses on both technology and services”—Achieved 5/5 rating in twelve criteria, including Global Strategy; Customer Success and Support; and Product Vision and Strategy —Clients note how well InMoment listens, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to meet clients where they are while encouraging them to innovate
Business Wire Feb 12, 2020
Total View Time (TVT) rocketed to over 163 million hours watched in December alone – with year-over-year TVT growing by 160% Monthly Active Users (MAU) grew to 25 millionCanada and Australia saw a combined 357% growth in 2019, ahead of planned 2020 launches in Mexico and UKCompany increases headcount by 78% in 2019 and will rapidly grow team in 2020Tubi will accelerate content spending to exceed nine figures in 2020 to further expand current library of over 20,000 movies and television series
Business Wire Feb 12, 2020
Australian tertiary education institution becomes first Ellucian CRM Advance customer to go live in Asia PacificRESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellucian, the leading provider of software and services built to power higher education, today announced that Holmesglen Institute, a leading tertiary education institution in Melbourne, Australia, has added Ellucian CRM Advance to its suite of Ellucian solutions. Now in steady state, CRM Advance supports Holmesglen’s new alumni and philanthropy programs with the goal of empowering transformative education and engagement opportunities.
Business Wire Feb 12, 2020
BELOIT, Wis. & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthStar Medical Technologies, LLC (NorthStar), a global innovator in the production and distribution of radioisotopes used for medical imaging, and Clarity Pharmaceuticals, a radiopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of serious disease, today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent for the commercial supply of copper-67 (Cu-67) as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for Clarity’s pipeline of copper-based radiopharmaceuticals. Under terms of the agreement, NorthStar will provide Clarity Pharmaceuticals with Cu-67, a beta-emitting radioisotope with potential applications as a targeted radiopharmaceutical for treatment of a range of cancers. NorthStar will be a major U.S. supplier of Cu-67 for Clarity.
Business Wire Feb 12, 2020
Funds to support expanding global menu and further U.S. clinical trial activitiesSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#diagnostics--SpeeDx Pty Ltd, the developer of innovative clinical diagnostics to support improved patient outcomes, today announced it has raised $15 million in additional series B equity investment from U.S.-based Northpond Ventures. This investment comes with a company value uptick of 21.22%.
Business Wire Feb 12, 2020
