ADELAIDE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DXC Technology, a Fortune 250 company and the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services provider, and UnitedLex, the leading global enterprise legal services provider, are proud to announce DXC’s award of 2019 ACC Australian Legal Team (Large) of the Year. The award honors excellence by an in-house legal department of at least 10 lawyers and recognizes the team’s overall effectiveness, integration with senior management, innovation, management of legal and commercial objectives, and professional development.
Jaxsta Pro: ‘A Credit to Your Profession’Pioneering Music Database Jaxsta.com Contains More Than 100 Million Music Credits Across 30 Million WebpagesLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Jaxsta--Jaxsta Limited (ASX: JXT) today launched its Jaxsta Pro beta version. An extension of its groundbreaking and free-to-use online official music credits database, Jaxsta.com, Jaxsta Pro is tailored to music industry professionals and offers a one-stop hub to research, discover, and connect worldwide.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neuberger Berman, manager of the NB Global Corporate Income Trust (ASX:NBI), is pleased to announce its plans for a prospective offer of new Units in NBI, targeted for late January 20201.“We continue to see a favourable risk-return profile for global high yield corporate bonds. The fact that NBI has been trading at a premium to its Net Tangible Assets (NTA) since its last offer in June also reflects the ongoing demand from investors seeking to diversify their investment portfolios with an allocation to global fixed income investments,” said Matt Thompson, Head of Intermediary Distribution for Neuberger Berman.
SYDNEY & MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ActionableIntelligence--Verint® Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNT), The Customer Engagement Company™, in partnership with Inspiro Relia, Inc. (Inspiro), have optimised the quality of RCBC Bankard’s call centre operations with the implementation of Verint’s innovative voice biometrics solution*, part of its Identity Authentication and Fraud Detection (IAFD) offering. The combination gives the organization high-level expertise and automated technology to help reduce costs and improve the overall customer experience.
Dorfner Anzaplan to immediately begin product development and pilot scale production program designCENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR #graphite--Westwater Resources, Inc. (“Westwater”) (Nasdaq: WWR), an energy materials development company, announced today that it has engaged Dorfner Anzaplan of Hirschau, Germany to advance the development of processes needed to purify graphite concentrates and to produce the Company’s battery grade products: ULTRA-PMG™, ULTRA-DEXDG™ and ULTRA-CSPG™.
Changes to global Sales and Operations functions to enhance commercial strategy, and drive operational efficiency and decision makingLONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BeyondTheBox--MNX Global Logistics today announced several key executive appointments. In the last two years, MNX acquired three top-tier companies in the time-critical logistics industry, which were Logical Freight Solutions based in Melbourne, Australia; Network Global Logistics based in Broomfield, CO; and Global First based in Naples, FL. These executive appointments will consolidate the reporting structure globally for all of these acquisitions.
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today opened an innovation hub for mining and energy companies in Perth, Western Australia. At this location, clients can work with Accenture professionals and designers, technology providers, venture start-ups and academia to quickly turn ideas into solutions that can improve business performance. The innovation hub is designed to help mining and energy companies address the challenges and opportunities of digitalization. These include improving sustainability, cybersecurity, health, safety and productivity of workers, and the performance of machines.
Comtech Solacom’s Guardian call handling systems and solutions will manage all emergency calls for assistance in AustraliaMELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 20, 2019 -- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that its subsidiary, Comtech Solacom Technologies, Inc. (“Solacom”), which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, will provide call handling systems and solutions to Telstra as the initial answer point for the entire population of Australia, for efficient management of emergency calls from across the country. Telstra, the Australian telecommunications provider that is responsible for the country’s emergency call handling services, recently confirmed the nationwide deployment of Solacom’s Guardian systems and solutions when it announced the opening of a new, 24-hour Triple Zero contact center in Adelaide.
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto’s 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection of 64 rare pink and red diamonds from its iconic Argyle mine has delivered strong results reflecting intense global demand for the rare diamonds. The 2019 collection, the 35th Tender since the mine began production, saw double digit growth in the number of bids, with successful bidders coming from nine countries.
The Data Refinery provides a global hub for Worley and its customers to engage with advanced analyticsJoint Worley and Arundo teams co-locate and collaborate in this spaceDataSeer is one of the initial products launched from The Data Refinery; it brings new speed and accuracy to processing engineering diagrams through deep learning and computer visionDataSeer reduces processing times by up to 90% versus manual approaches, with a machine-assisted workflow that typically achieves better than 99% accuracy
Doubles Number of ANZ Agency Partners While Ramping Investment in Australia’s Local and WordPress CommunitiesBRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WP Engine, the WordPress Digital Experience Platform (DXP), today announced it is now the largest WordPress DXP in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). As part of that growth, WP Engine’s customer base is now over 4,000 and the number of Australian and New Zealand (ANZ)-based agencies in the company’s Agency Partner Program (APP), the largest in WordPress, doubled its growth year-over-year.
Global research survey discloses companies are challenged with incident detection and response in the wake of rising nation-state and supply chain concerns SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CrowdStrike® Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD), a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced the release of the 2019 CrowdStrike Global Security Attitude Survey, produced by independent research firm Vanson Bourne
Enterprise customers benefit from sophisticated research with minimal codingWILTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toluna, an ITWP company and leading consumer intelligence platform provider that delivers insights on demand, today announced its flagship Toluna QuickSurveys platform will be enhanced with advanced scripting capabilities for creating and launching complex studies. Working with Toluna, researchers select scripts with sophisticated types of questions including enhanced logic, implicit timed responses and piping and masking, the latter refers to transferring question and/or answer text between source and target questions. Scripts also enable more innovation including respondent video open-ended questions.
NEW YORK & LONDON & FRANKFURT, Germany & SINGAPORE & SYDNEY & MEDELLIN, Colombia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#datasecurity--AxiomSL, the industry’s leading provider of regulatory reporting and risk management solutions, today announced the appointment of Claudia Thurner as EMEA general manager. An experienced financial technology leader, Ms. Thurner has extensive expertise in client relationship management and solution and service delivery. She joins AxiomSL from SmartStream Technologies where she led European and Latin American Sales and Global Strategic Accounts. Previously, she was at Thomson Reuters based in Europe, Asia, and the US where she specialized in risk management business and product development.
~ Acquisition expands Lineage Logistics’ strategic presence into key new markets within the Asia-Pacific region ~~ Transaction furthers Lineage’s international leadership position, adding 46 facilities in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka ~NOVI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lineage Logistics Holdings, LLC (“Lineage” or the “Company”), the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Emergent Cold (“Emergent”). This acquisition strengthens the Company’s leading port presence in the United States and signifies its entry into the Australian, New Zealand, and Sri Lankan temperature-controlled logistics markets, building on Lineage’s existing presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry, announced today the release of the second Australian Podcast Ranker.1 The ranker provides insight into the Top 100 Podcasts in Australia between 30 September and 27 October, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service. Ten new entities debuted in the Top 100 Podcast ranker this reporting period, including
HOUSTON & CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civeo Corporation (NYSE:CVEO) today announced that Carolyn J. Stone, currently the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Civeo, effective immediately. In this role, Ms. Stone will lead the global finance, accounting, and treasury functions. Frank C. Steininger will remain with Civeo until his retirement in March 2020 and will focus on the Company’s strategic initiatives, as well as facilitating Ms. Stone’s transition into her new role.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Tourism Destination Market Insights: Australia (2019) - Analysis of source markets, infrastructure and attractions, and risks and opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This insight report includes an analysis of source markets, infrastructure and attractions, and assesses the risks and opportunities for Australia as a destination market.
18 November 2019 Dividends grew 2.8% on a headline basis to a third-quarter record of $355.3bn, up 5.3% in underlying termsUS dividends hit an all-time record, while Canada and Japan hit Q3 records; the UK was boosted by one-off special dividendsAustralia saw a big decline in dividends, and China showed weakness tooNo change in forecast for 2019 – Janus Henderson expects a record $1.43 trillion in dividends, up 3.9% year-on-year, equivalent to 5.4% on an underlying basis
Propanc Developing Backup Synthetic Compound to Lead Product Candidate, PRPMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (OTC: PPCB) (“Propanc” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing new cancer treatments for patients suffering from recurring and metastatic cancer, announced today that the POP1 research and drug discovery program has made significant advancements towards producing synthetic versions of the two proenzymes, trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen. With the aim of producing large quantities of trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen for commercial use, exhibiting minimal variation between lots and without sourcing the proenzymes from animals, the Company is undertaking a challenging research project in collaboration with the universities of Jaén and Granada, led by research scientist Mr. Aitor González, supported by Dr. Macarena Perán, Ph.D. and Dr. Julian Kenyon, M.D. as joint supervisors, representing the Universities and Propanc, respectively.
KCGM remains core asset for Newmont in favorable jurisdictionDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NEM--Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (Newmont Goldcorp or the Company) said it looks forward to a long and productive partnership with Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd. (Saracen) at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) in Australia. Earlier today, Saracen announced an agreement to purchase Barrick Gold Corporation’s 50 percent stake in KCGM. Newmont Goldcorp will remain the operator of KCGM and continue to manage the mine according to its leading policies and standards.
Event assembles leaders on data management to challenge and anticipate market trendsMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stibo Systems, the only master data management (MDM) company focused on putting Your business first has announced its Master Data Management Conference in Melbourne, Australia, on November 28th at the Treetops Venue, Melbourne Museum. The conference provides a forum for business leaders across all industries to be at the nexus of ideas and policies that will impact the MDM marketplace. Attendees will explore critical topics such as industry data challenges, change enablement and readiness, customer centric design and protecting customer privacy.
By enhancing its footprint within the APAC region, NICE inContact continues serving global customers with exceptional experiencesSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NICE inContact (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Lake Corporation has joined the DEVone Ecosystem program as the first Australia-based DEVone partner, providing XCalibur Unified Agent Desktop application on CXexchange. This application helps reduce average handle times (AHT) for customer interactions, as agents can process more transactions and will be able to move in and out of multiple data systems quickly within compliance. Lake Corporation will lend expertise in intelligent contact centers, multi-media, and desktop automation to NICE inContact CXone
Appointment Enhances Executive Leadership Team as AVITA Medical Broadens Access to Investors and Continues Growth TrajectoryInterim CFO Tim Rooney Remains with Company as Chief Administrative Officer VALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVITA Medical (ASX: AVH, NASDAQ: RCEL), a regenerative medicine company with a technology platform positioned to address unmet medical needs in therapeutic skin restoration, announced today the appointment of David McIntyre as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective November 18, 2019. Mr. McIntyre will assume responsibility for overseeing the global finance and investor relations functions and will be based in AVITA’s Valencia office in California. Interim CFO Tim Rooney will continue in his role as AVITA Medical’s Chief Administrative Officer with responsibility for global operations and supply chain management, program management, human resources, and information technology.
Monday, December 9th, at Sydney's famous restaurant, LuMi!NAGO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helios Distillery, which manufactures and sells Awamori, which is a distilled liquor of Okinawa in the southernmost of Japan, will hold a launch event for a new product "Ryukyu Bijin 40% 700ml” at the famous Italian restaurant “LuMi Bar & Dining” in Sydney on Monday, December 9th. (Awamori, which is like SAKE, is one of Japan's leading alcoholic beverages.) "Ryukyu Bijin 40% 700ml” is a quality Awamori liquor suitable as a cocktail base, which was developed by incorporating new production methods based on the traditional way. Sales are planned not only in Japan but also in seventeen countries and regions (Europe, the United States and other Asian countries) where Helios Brewery exports its products with the exception of Awamori.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Australia’s largest online tailored pet food subscription platform Lyka, announced it has raised AU$500,000 in a seed funding round to accelerate growth, expand its operations and expand its core team over the next 12 months. The funding round of $500,000 was secured in a lightning fast 6 weeks from opening their funding books, from an undisclosed network of individuals close to the entrepreneurs.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia - Mobile Infrastructure, Mobile Broadband" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides an overview of the mobile broadband market in Australia, statistics and analyses of key market trends. It also provides data and analysis on a range of mobile technologies in Australia, an overview of the smartphone, tablet and handset market as well as an overview of the mobile spectrum market.
Players Can Sign Up Now for the Exclusive Closed Beta Starting Early DecemberLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#kartriderdrift--KartRider: Drift, the latest iteration of the highly successful kart racing game, KartRider, was revealed today at X019. Building upon its celebrated 15-year history, KartRider: Drift delivers all the action of its predecessor with even more drift challenges and deeper customization.
- New findings in human sensory neurons highlight role of IL-13 in amplifying itch and lebrikizumab’s role in inhibiting itch signals in atopic dermatitis - Lebrikizumab Phase 3 program is currently enrolling adult and adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitisMENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dermira, Inc. (NASDAQ: DERM), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing biotech ingenuity to medical dermatology by delivering differentiated, new therapies to the millions of patients living with chronic skin conditions, today announced that new scientific findings highlighting the role of interleukin-13 (IL-13) in amplifying itch and the role lebrikizumab plays in reducing itch, will be presented at the 10
Trusted certificates make phishing websites appear valid, leading to stolen sensitive account and payment dataSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BlackFriday--Venafi®, the leading provider and inventor of machine identity protection, today released research on the explosion of look-alike domains, which are often used to steal sensitive data from online shoppers. The company analyzed suspicious domains targeting 20 major retailers in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Australia and found over 100,000 look-alike domains that use valid TLS certificates to appear safe and trusted.
