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Business Tech Leader Zoho Advances Australian Presence, Launches Local Cloud

Opens two data centres in Sydney and MelbourneCommits to improve user experience and performance in its fourth-largest marketSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Zoho--Today Zoho Corporation, a global leader in business applications across companies of all sizes, launched two data centres, in Sydney and Melbourne working with Equinix, the global interconnection and data centre company. Announced at its local user conference, Zoholics, the new Australian cloud caters to the growing needs of its customers and businesses in the region. Australia marks Zoho’s seventh regional cloud, with others located across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Mindbreeze recognized once again as a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Insight Engines

Evaluation based on completeness of vision and ability to executeLINZ, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#artificialintelligence--Mindbreeze, a leading global provider of appliances and cloud services for information insight and applied artificial intelligence with a focus on knowledge management for international companies, announced today that the company has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. as a Leader in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Insight Engines.

Westwater Resources Announces Agreement to Purchase Natural Flake Graphite for Coosa Project

Graphite purchase agreement allows planned startup of processing plant years earlier than possible with internally mined materialCENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR #coosa--Westwater Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWR), an energy materials development company, announced today that it has entered into a long-term purchase agreement to procure high-purity, natural flake graphite concentrate for its planned Advanced Battery Materials Processing Facility (“Coosa Graphite Processing Facility”) at the Coosa Graphite Project (“Coosa Project”) in Alabama.

Horizon Global Completes Sale of Asia Pacific Business Segment

Net Proceeds to be Used to Significantly Reduce DebtTROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN), the world’s leading manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, announced the closing of the sale of the Company’s Asia Pacific (APAC) business segment to Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) for AUD $340 million (approximately USD $233 million) in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. Horizon Global will use the net proceeds to significantly reduce its debt and allow for increased financial flexibility.
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Beer Industry in Australia 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Beer Industry in Australia 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The majority of the beer sold in Australia is manufactured in the country itself. The beer industry is an essential driver of the Australian economy right from brewing, packaging, and distribution. The beer industry alone accounts for around one percent of Australia's GDP and underpins nearly $16.5 billion yearly in economic activity.

Genesee & Wyoming Statement on Aurizon Complaint

 DARIEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W, or the Company) (NYSE:GWR) is aware of the complaint filed in New South Wales, Australia seeking an award of damages in connection with a right of first refusal provision in a commercial contract involving its majority-owned Australian subsidiary. The Company disputes the allegations made in the complaint and intends to defend itself appropriately. The Company undertakes no obligation to provide further updates and does not intend to comment further regarding the aforementioned matter.

InMoment Announces New XI Transformational Framework, Delivering Most Enriched Perspective of the Customer Experience

The XI Transformational Framework is built on three core pillars: data, design, and domain expertiseInMoment’s approach encompasses both technology and services to provide an extensive focus on customer centricity and business transformationThe XI Platform provides intelligent solutions beyond traditional reporting capabilities  SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CX--InMoment, the leading

ThreatQuotient Expands Support for Rhino Conservation in Honor of World Rhino Day

Long-time supporter of efforts to save rhinos becomes official partner of Helping Rhinos charityRESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ThreatQuotient™, a leading security operations platform innovator, today announced its partnership with Helping Rhinos, a charity organization focused on providing a sustainable future for rhinos. As an official supporter, ThreatQuotient aims to bring awareness to rhino conservation efforts and to raise money for initiatives that will ensure protection of the endangered species. The rhino has been a symbol of strength and steadiness for ThreatQuotient since it was selected as the official mascot in 2013, and this partnership marks a next step in ThreatQuotient’s goal to contribute positive change for the fortunes of the rhino.

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sale of Melbourne Office Tower for A$830M

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) announced recently that it brokered the 47-story, Class A commercial office tower at 242 Exhibition Street in Melbourne’s central business district (CBD) on behalf of Oxford Investa Property Partners (OIPP) and the Investa Property Fund in an off-market A$830 million transaction (approx. US$570 million). The office tower was jointly acquired by Charter Hall and Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board.

Hurricane Electric and NEXTDC Partner to Bring Increased Global Network Connectivity to Sydney

Hurricane Electric’s New Point of Presence at S1 Sydney data center will provide businesses and other organizations with global high-speed connectivity that meet their technology needsFREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hurricane Electric, the world’s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone and NEXTDC, Australia’s leading independent data center operator with a nationwide network of Tier III and Tier IV facilities, announced today that Hurricane Electric has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) in NEXTDC’s S1 Sydney Data Center

Bayer Selects Savonix Digital Cognitive Assessment Platform to Validate the Effects of Multivitamin Supplement Berocca in Malaysia

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Savonix, a global leader in digital tests for cognitive health, and Bayer’s Consumer Health Division today announced a partnership agreement to work together to validate the effects of Bayer’s multivitamin supplement Berocca in the Malaysian market. In this study, a Savonix digital cognitive assessment, which takes around 10 minutes to complete, will be administered to 200 university students between the ages of 18-25 in Malaysia, including both Berocca and non-Berocca users. Berocca is a multivitamin effervescent tablet that helps sustain energy for mental and physical performance. The supplement contains all eight B vitamins, which includes vitamin B1, B2 and B6 to help naturally release energy.

Australia SVOD and Pay TV Forecasts to 2024: Subscribers, Revenues, Developments, Major Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia SVOD and Pay TV Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Published in September 2019, this 21-page PDF report covers the converging pay TV and SVOD TV episode and movie sectors.The report covers the following:SVOD Insights: Commentary on the main players and developmentsDetailed Forecasts: SVOD Forecasts for every year from 2017 to 2024

AVITA Medical Receives U.S. FDA Investigational Device Exemption Approval of Pivotal Study Evaluating RECELL System for Soft Tissue Reconstruction

First RECELL System clinical trial in the U.S. focused on acute soft tissue injuries, defects, and reconstruction; study expected to commence within next 6 monthsVALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVITA Medical (ASX: AVH, OTCQX: AVMXY), a regenerative medicine company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies leveraging the healing properties of a patient’s own skin, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company’s Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to conduct a pivotal trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the RECELL® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device (RECELL® System) in combination with meshed autografting for the treatment of acute full-thickness skin defects, such as degloving (a type of injury where the skin is ripped from the underlying tissue), crush wounds (a break in the external surface of the body), abrasions, lacerations, and surgical wounds.

Research Affiliates Hires Adam Willis to Further Strengthen Australian Presence

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research Affiliates, a global leader in factor investing and asset allocation, announces today that it has hired Adam Willis as Senior Vice President, Client Strategies who will be based in Sydney. Mr. Willis will join Mike Aked, Director of Research for Australia, based in Melbourne, and Prashant Pandey, Vice President, Client Strategies, based in Newport Beach, in working with the Australian investment community.

Impact Tech Venture OpenSC Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding

The venture, co-founded by WWF-Australia and BCG Digital Ventures, will use the funds to further develop its technology platform for driving sustainable and ethical supply chains SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenSC, an impact venture developed in partnership by the World Wide Fund for Nature Australia (WWF-Australia) and BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV), the global corporate venture, investment, and incubation arm of Boston Consulting Group, today announced that OpenSC has raised $4 million in seed funding from strategic impact investors. The funds will be used to further the development of OpenSC’s digital platform, which leverages blockchain and other technologies for tracking food and products, as well as helping people and businesses avoid illegal, environmentally-damaging, or unethical products.

Production Starts on New Line Cinema’s Cinematic Action Adventure “Mortal Kombat,” Based on the Blockbuster Video Game Franchise

Simon McQuoid Makes His Feature Directorial Debut, With James Wan and Todd Garner ProducingBURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Production is underway on New Line Cinema’s “Mortal Kombat,” with award-winning Australian commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid at the helm, marking his feature directorial debut. The explosive action adventure is based on the blockbuster video game franchise, which recently released the most successful video game launch in its history,

New Zealand’s Largest News Site Partners with Brightcove to Launch ‘Play Stuff’

Free-to-view video platform by Stuff provides a new home for Kiwis to watch on-demand video content SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the leading provider of cloud services for video, today announced that Stuff, New Zealand’s largest news publisher, has selected Brightcove to power Stuff’s new online video streaming streaming service Play Stuff, in conjunction with video app partner Accedo

Info-Tech Research Group Announces Exceptional Start to Member Acquisition in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)

SYDNEY & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#infotechresearchgroup--Info-Tech Research Group, which launched operations in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) in early 2019 with a new office opening in Sydney, has announced an exceptional start, with the launch of multiple client engagements and new member acquisitions in the region. Already serving more than 100 members in ANZ, Info-Tech Research Group is further solidifying its regional focus with a strong local presence, designed to cater to a mix of medium-sized and large enterprises. Some of Info-Tech Research Group’s ANZ members include

Vocus Group Chooses Dayforce to Streamline HR Processes and Enhance Employee Experience

Ceridian will help Vocus, a leading fibre network services provider, enhance the talent management processes that underpin Vocus’ people-centric, customer-focused approachMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceridian (NYSE:CDAY; TSX:CDAY), a global human capital management (HCM) company, announced today that Vocus Group Ltd (Vocus) has chosen Dayforce – Ceridian’s flagship cloud HCM software

Ping Identity to Present the Future of Identity Security at IDENTIFY 2019

Experience Security Done Right with Presentations from Allied Irish Banks, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, TDC, TIAA and Thomson ReutersDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ping Identity, a pioneer in Intelligent Identity, today announced details of its 2019 IDENTIFY customer conference series, taking place in Chicago, London, New York, Sydney and Melbourne. With a focus on driving innovation across the enterprise, attendees will hear from CISOs and identity and access management (IAM) thought leaders at some of the world’s most prominent organizations, including Allied Irish Banks, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, TDC, Thomson Reuters and TIAA.

Ceridian Completes Acquisition of Australian Workforce Management Solutions Provider, RITEQ

Acquisition to accelerate Ceridian’s momentum in the Australian and New Zealand marketsTORONTO & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceridian (NYSE: CDAY; TSX: CDAY), a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of RITEQ1, a provider of enterprise workforce management solutions. The acquisition was previously announced on September 5, 2019 and closed and became effective today.

BrandBank Partners With Adyen to Advance Global Expansion

Australian retail giant taps Adyen to transform customer payment experience SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adyen, the payments platform of choice for the world’s leading companies, today announced a partnership with BrandBank, owner of fashion brand Seed Heritage. Adyen is supporting BrandBank’s global expansion and omnichannel retail experience by powering the business’s entire payments network across Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Coeur to Present at the Denver Gold Forum

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc.’s (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) President and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell J. Krebs will present at the 30th Annual Denver Gold Forum in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:10 p.m. Mountain Time. The Denver Gold Forum is an invitation-only investment conference. Presentation materials will be made available on the Company’s website at www.coeur.com

GA-ASI and UK MoD Sign Test and Evaluation Contract for Protector

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GA-ASI has signed a Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to complete the test and evaluation activities required to certify the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system to fly in civil airspace. The DCS contract also funds additional Protector programme elements, including X-band SATCOM system verification, training material development and logistics planning.

Specsavers Installs the 350th Topcon Maestro Fully Automated OCT

Leading OCT Technology Enables Specsavers Optometrists to Provide Unsurpassed Eye Care to Their PatientsOAKLAND, N.J. & PORT MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#eyecare--Topcon Medical Systems (TMS), of Oakland, NJ, USA, a leading provider of diagnostic equipment and software solutions for the eye care industry, and Specsavers, Australia’s #1 optometry practice network, are pleased to announce the installation of the 350

Australia’s National Broadband Network Builder and Operator NBN Co Awards ADTRAN its “We Are Fearless Award”

Award recognizes advocacy to improve outcomes and transparency, seeking new paths and decisivenessHUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADTRAN®, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation open networking and subscriber experience solutions, today announced that Australia’s national broadband network builder and operator NBN Co presented ADTRAN with its 2019 “We Are Fearless” award at the “

International Celebrity Fashion Photographer, Andrea Belluso, Signs on to be Keynote Speaker at Gianna Nicole Media’s Much-Loved ‘Fashion Passport 2020’ Event in Monument Valley, Utah

CAREFREE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#acting--One of the world’s leading celebrity fashion photographers and award-winning lighting experts, Andrea Belluso, has officially teamed up with U.S.-based child model advocate and children’s fashion photographer, Gianna Nicole. Together, Belluso and Nicole will soon be shining a very bright light on the potential dangers and dark realities of the fashion industry when they speak directly to hundreds of young, working fashion models – and their parents – at Nicole’s highly-acclaimed “Fashion Passport” event.

Ceridian Announces Australian Executive Summits in Sydney and Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceridian (NYSE: CDAY; TSX: CDAY), a global human capital management (HCM) technology company, announced today two HCM leadership conferences in Australia. The Sydney Executive Summit will be held on September 16, 2019 at the Park Hyatt Sydney, and the Melbourne Executive Summit will be held on September 18, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. These Summits follow Ceridian’s April launch of Dayforce Payroll in Australia

TechTarget Archer Awards Honor Outstanding Achievement in B2B Tech Marketing & Inside Sales in Asia Pacific

The 13 winners are the first to be recognized in region as part of a new global awards program NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), the global leader in B2B technology purchase intent data and services, honored 13 of its customers in Asia Pacific (APAC) as part of its inaugural awards program, the Archer Awards. The winners were recognized for their marketing and sales success, as well as overall data-driven excellence.

Namejs Kins Nominated as ASTT Person of the Year for Trenchless Technology

Branch Manager of Procurement at Unitywater recognized for leading mission to reduce cost of water for Australians MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Namejs Kins, Branch Manager Procurement at Unitywater, has been nominated as one of four finalists for the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) Person of the Year award. The award recognizes individuals who have made positive contributions to the trenchless industry by promoting the benefits of trenchless technology around the world.

Strategic Collaboration Partnership Between BlueCats and Decawave to Deliver a Market-Leading Tracking Solution That Is Scalable

SYDNEY & DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlueCats, a global pioneer in UWB and BLE technologies, and Decawave, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in precise location and connectivity applications, announce a strategic partnership to create an RTLS that can truly scale. The two companies are collaborating to develop a new generation of tracking solutions. BlueCats, who recently merged with Huntsville, Alabama based Plus Location Systems (originally spun out of Time Domain in 2011), is leveraging its vast IP and experience to overcome the traditional stumbling blocks of mass adoption of RTLS, namely installation, configuration, and ongoing management.

BlueCats Announces Merger with UWB Pioneer, PLUS Location Systems to Form BlueCats US, LLC.

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlueCats, an early pioneer of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) location solutions, has announced a merger with PLUS Location Systems, one of the original pioneers of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Plus Location Systems, located in Huntsville, Alabama, was spun out of original UWB innovator, Time Domain in 2011, bringing with it an impressive array of patents.The unified entity will operate under the BlueCats brand and form an unparalleled portfolio of RTLS (Real Time Location System) Software and Hardware Products that leverage decades of knowledge and experience, positioning the new entity as a location technology leader.

New Cook Medical Paclitaxel Data Presented at CIRSE Confirms Safety of Zilver® PTX®

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Michael D. Dake, MD, presented at the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) conference regarding new data on the use of Zilver® PTX®, Cook Medical’s paclitaxel-coated stent for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Dr Dake is the senior vice president of health sciences at the University of Arizona, Tucson, and is president-elect of the Society of Interventional Radiology Executive Council. At CIRSE, Dr Dake presented new 5-year data on Zilver PTX that Cook Medical gathered from the randomized controlled trial (RCT) performed to obtain FDA approval. Dr Dake was also the global principal investigator for the study.

GTreasury Hires Chief Customer Officer Mathilde Sanson

Growing Global SaaS Service Organization Structured for Customer SuccessCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GTreasury, provider of a digital TMS platform for end-to-end treasury management and risk management, announced today that it has hired Mathilde Sanson as its Chief Customer Officer. Ms. Sanson will oversee client success with the SaaS provider’s global implementation, support and enablement teams.

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