Former Senior Vice President of Hotels at Hard Rock International and seasoned hospitality executive will be instrumental in designing a distinctive space tourism guest experienceTUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of announcing its entrance into the space tourism industry, World View, the leader in stratospheric exploration, today announced the appointment of Dale Hipsh as President of Tourism and Exploration. After spending the last 35 years building a legacy of excellence in the hospitality industry and crafting bespoke guest experiences across the globe, the former Senior Vice President of Hotels at Hard Rock International takes on the final frontier, the edge of space. His appointment marks a critical milestone in World View’s mission to build extraordinary space tourism experiences that empower guests to rediscover Earth.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$EOLS--Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS), a performance beauty company, today announced the acceptance of its submission to the Australian Therapeutics Good Administration (TGA) for regulatory approval of Nuceiva® (prabotulinumtoxinA), the first and only neurotoxin dedicated exclusively to aesthetics. “The acceptance of our submission to the TGA represents a pivotal step in offering Nuceiva
Activities will Benefit Women Entrepreneurs from Developing and Least Developed CountriesNEW YORK & GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A landmark McKinsey Global Institute report finds that $12 trillion could be added to global GDP by 2025 if underserved women around the world are given access to crucial digital skills education. This alarming gap informed the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator’s (WEA) latest partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations for information and communication technologies. Together, WEA and ITU plan to bridge the digital gender divide.
New investment by Permira’s Growth Opportunities fund and BlackRock Private Equity Partners values GoCardless at USD2.1 billionInvestment follows a fast start in open banking and will be used to double down on account-to-account payments and build a global ‘bank pay’ network to rival cardsMichael Rouse, former Chief Commercial Officer at Klarna, to join GoCardless’ Board of Directors, and Koen Köppen, Chief Technology Officer at Klarna and Board Member of Mollie, to join as an independent director, bringing further technology and payments expertise
Assessments enable employers to base people decisions on real data NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Questionmark--Business leaders are increasingly concerned that hybrid working may lead to unfair advantages for those traveling to the workplace. Questionmark, the online assessment provider, is calling on employers to make career development decisions based on real awareness of staff ability.The pressure to offer hybrid working has increased following new research showing demand remains strong. Almost three quarters (72%) of workers said they will likely leave their job if they’re denied flexibility.
Company Expands its Executive Leadership Team to Further Enhance its Growth Strategy and Market Leadership in Quantum-enhanced Cybersecurity Solutions CANBERRA, Australia & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#quantumcomputing--QuintessenceLabs, a pioneer and leader in quantum cybersecurity solutions, announced today that Silvio Pappalardo has joined as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Pappalardo joins the QuintessenceLabs executive leadership team to spearhead the next stage of growth by leading all sales, marketing, and channel partnership efforts across the organization reporting to the Founder and CEO, Dr. Vikram Sharma.
Growth of 36% between 2021 and 2024BASINGSTOKE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#5g--A new Juniper Research study has predicted that end user spend via carrier billing will increase to $73.8 billion in 2024, from $54.4 billion in 2021, with growth driven by 5G-based mobile gaming and video subscriptions. To leverage this growth, the report advises operators to forge new partnerships with content providers to build frameworks enabling the distribution of new content paid for by carrier billing.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Napier, provider of leading anti-financial crime compliance solutions, has announced that LGIAsuper, a Queensland-based superannuation fund, has adopted its Transaction Monitoring and Client Screening tools as part of an upgrade of the fund’s anti-money laundering (AML) defences. Napier’s AI-enhanced technology will provide LGIAsuper with a holistic view of all its members, so that any suspicious behaviour can be more easily and efficiently identified as part of ongoing member due diligence and reporting to AUSTRAC.
NEW YORK, LONDON, HONG KONG & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies announced today that it will hold a Doing Good Trading Day on Thursday, February 10, 2022 to support relief efforts focused on the devastation caused by the recent volcanic eruption and related tsunami near Tonga. Specifically, Jefferies will raise and donate $1 million AUD from a combination of trading commissions in Asia Pacific securities and voluntary contributions from the firm’s more than 4,500 employees worldwide. The total contribution will then be donated to relief organizations directly involved in recovery efforts in Tonga. This is a challenging part of the world to distribute funds effectively, and this amount should be a ”game changer” for the affected victims.
MoU for the potential supply of zircon products to Mario Pilato, a leading international supplier of raw materials for ceramics, glass and refractories, from Hyperion’s Titan Project in Tennessee, USA.The MoU contemplates a supply agreement for an initial five-year term on an agreed market-based pricing methodology for the annual supply of up to 20,000 tonnes of zircon products.The benchmark price for Zircon is currently reported to be over US$2,000 per tonne (CIF China), up ~40% since Q1 2021, driven by significant global demand, including from China, and limited new supply.
Drone Stations from H3 Dynamics Avoids Sending Drone Pilots to Remote Solar FarmsH3 Dynamics Partners with Sitemark to Provide Autonomous Analytics as a Service from its Drone Stations SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#drones--H3 Dynamics is announcing a new Robots-as-a-service solution for autonomous solar farm monitoring in partnership with Sitemark, a specialist AI-analytics company from Belgium.
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NETZ #NETZ--Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Justin Cochrane, CEO and Geoff Smith, President and COO, will be participating in a number of industry conferences this month. Stifel Global Carbon Conference Date: Tuesday February 8, 2022 Time: 10:15am ET | Presentation by Mr. Cochrane
The new ReSound ONETM Behind-the-Ear hearing aids deliver world-class technology to people who really need it – those with moderate to severe hearing loss – providing outstanding sound quality, best-in-class rechargeability and hands-free calls for iPhone and iPad*.BALLERUP, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GN Hearing, the global leader in hearing aid innovation, today unveils new ReSound ONE Behind-the-Ear models — powerful hearing aids that provide clarity in sound and convenient hands-free phone and FaceTime calls from iPhone and iPad.
Global Net Sales +22% to US$900.0 Million for the Third QuarterAdjusted Net Income +25% to US$154.1 Million for the Third QuarterRaises Fiscal Year 2022 Adjusted Net Income Guidance Range to US$620 Million and US$630 Million from US$605 Million and US$625 MillionFiscal Year 2023 Adjusted Net Income Guidance Range of US$740 Million to US$820 MillionSYDNEY & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX),
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Agreement--Australia-based Avass Group recently announced that they have signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to jointly manufacture electric vehicles and lithium batteries. The Group have endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the capital city of Riyadh on December 19. The agreement bolsters Avass Group’s plans to mass manufacture Full Electric Buses and Lithium Batteries in Saudi. The partnership stems from the consideration of strategic advantage that Saudi Arabia has due to its location at a central point between both Asia and Europe.
Carolina Lithium Advancing Toward Final Investment DecisionInternational Investments Support Plans for Additional U.S. Hydroxide ProductionPiedmont expects to double U.S. lithium hydroxide production to 60,000 tpy30,000 tpy at the fully integrated Carolina Lithium Project30,000 tpy at a second planned U.S. plant, with site selection expected in Q2 2022Piedmont plans to produce or has offtake rights to an estimated 500,000 tpy of SC6 production
Partnership is Designed to Help Create One Of The Largest Gaming Marketplaces, Enabling Gamers To Buy, Sell and Trade In-Game AssetsSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Ethereum--The gaming industry and blockchain are taking another leap forward. Today, Immutable, the first and leading layer-2 scaling solution for NFTs on Ethereum, announced GameStop will use the Immutable X liquidity platform to launch its NFT Marketplace that is expected to launch later this year. Building on the Immutable X protocol will enable faster, more affordable, carbon-neutral and nearly limitless transactions on GameStop’s NFT marketplace, which is being built for launching gaming developer-focused NFT projects. Immutable and GameStop are also creating an up to $100 million fund dedicated to providing grants to game developers and studios to build on Immutable X and the NFT Marketplace. To apply for grant consideration please apply at: nft.gamestop.com
Mounted on buoys, ICT International’s Estuary Sensor Platform utilizes Semtech’s LoRa® devices to monitor oyster healthCAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Australia--Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that ICT International, an Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider for environmental applications, has integrated Semtech’s LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® standard into its water quality monitoring systems for aquaculture. The implementation of LoRaWAN provides long range, low power, wide area network coverage, allowing these systems to transmit measured data which includes temperature, water level/tide, water salinity, and more to oyster farmers in near real-time.
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CloudManagement--LoadSpring Solutions, a leader in global cloud management, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr Asif Sharif to Managing Director for LoadSpring Solutions Ltd. Asif will be heading EMEA Operations abroad, bolstering LoadSpring’s presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Asif brings extensive experience in cloud project controls, programme management, and collaboration as part of LoadSpring’s digital transformation strategy. He has been collaborating with customers in ISVs, international consultancies, and academic institutions for over 20 years, helping large, international construction-specialised organisations deliver cloud projects that utilise technology for business transformation. Moreover, he has directed executive-level efforts in business development, management boards, and consulting teams.
Solid long-term investment performance, with 54%, 58%, 76% and 84% of assets under management (‘AUM’) outperforming relevant benchmarks on a one-, three-, five- and 10-year basis, respectively, as at 31 December 2021Fourth quarter 2021 operating income was US$157.6 million; fourth quarter 2021 adjusted operating income of US$239.7 million increased 3% compared to the same period a year ago
DOCKLANDS, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Brisbane Lions today honored Philip O’Keefe, a longtime Melbourne-based Lions fan and the first person ever in the world to tweet using an implantable brain computer interface (BCI). The club has simultaneously honored Thomas Oxley, MD, PhD, CEO of Synchron, who conceptualised the technology. Mr. O’Keefe, who is diagnosed with advanced motor neurone disease (MND) and has paralysis, was able to share his ‘favourite moment’ using the implant late last year when he used his thoughts to message Synchron co-founder Nick Opie stating, “Essendon can’t beat the Lions.”
The Hardie™ Architectural Collection launches with a first generation of new products, an integrated solution of five Hardie™ Architectural Panels and associated Hardie™ Architectural TrimsThe Hardie™ Architectural Collection, designed in collaboration with architects, will empower homeowners to reimagine their homes with fresh, modern exterior looksToday’s announcement includes two brand new upcoming products within the Collection: Hardie™ Architectural Panel – Sea Grass and Hardie™ Architectural Panel – Sculpted Clay
NAB, one of the largest banks in Australia, expands its relationship with Khoros to advance its messaging and AI capabilities, and transform the way it interacts with customersAUSTIN, Texas & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AllWaysConnected--Khoros, an award-winning leader in digital-first contact centre software and services, today announced it had been chosen as a technology partner for National Australia Bank
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oceans provide 80% of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and income for more than three billion people worldwide. On World Wetland Day, Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in corporate sustainability and eco-responsibility, has made a renewed commitment with The Nature Conservancy to preserve the precious wetlands that line—and protect—our coasts. Mary Kay’s partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) began in 1990. In the decades since then, they’ve combined forces to engage Indigenous peoples in sustainable aquaculture in New Zealand, secure fresh water for people in Mexico, clean up our oceans, and save species and empower women in the Solomon Islands. Their latest project with TNC, which kicked off in 2019, focused on the preservation and enhancement of wetlands.
“The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak” Authored by Shannon Bream to Publish in March Following Breakout Success of “The Women of the Bible Speak”NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FOX News Books, the publishing imprint of FOX News Media, will roll out its fourth book entitled Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak: Lessons on Faith from Nine Biblical Families as part of its first franchise series, announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media. Authored by
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Gold Mining to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides a comprehensive coverage on Australia's gold mining industry with historical and forecast data on the gold production.The production section has a brief description about major gold producing companies, by mines and impact of the COVID-19 on the country's gold mining. The demand section includes analysis for gold demand from China, the major markets for Australia's gold export. The report further includes profiles of country's top gold producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#continu--Continu.com, the world’s first Learning Amplification Platform™, announced the closing of a $13.5 million Series A investment led by Five Elms Capital, with participation from existing investors Reformation Partners. Continu plans to leverage the investment to expand on its vision of reimagining the future of workplace learning by scaling its product offerings and expanding its global team.
Innovative Machinery Added to San Diego and Melbourne Sites Enhances Global OfferingsPHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PCI Pharma Services (PCI), a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the addition of three new exceptional automated sterile fill-finish machines in its San Diego and Melbourne facilities. Purchased from Cytiva, this remarkable equipment can pivot between filling different sterile medications into vials and syringes. The addition of these machines comes after PCI’s recent acquisition of Lyophilization Services of New England, Inc. (LSNE), specialists in the manufacturing of complex injectables for biologics and small molecules, bringing even broader capabilities to PCI clients across the entire product lifecycle and allowing them to bring their life-changing therapies to market with increased speed and safety.
Mawson to deliver up to 100MW of energy resources to the PJM Interconnection electricity grid in 2022.SYDNEY & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MIGI) (“Mawson”), a digital infrastructure provider, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Voltus, the leading distributed energy resource (DER) software technology platform, to deliver up to 100MW of energy resources to the PJM Interconnection (“PJM”) electricity grid in 2022.
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), a battery-grade natural graphite development company, will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021, and will provide a business update. The call will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 11:00am EDT. In addition to financial results, management will discuss recent events and progress at its Coosa Graphite Project.
