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Allspring Global Investments Hires Head of APAC ex-Japan

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), the pure-play, independent asset manager with US$575 billion in assets under management*, today announced the appointment of Andy Sowerby as managing director, head of Client Group APAC ex-Japan. Reporting to Deirdre Flood, head of International Client Group, Andy will assume responsibility for leading Allspring’s business development across the APAC region, identifying ways to best partner with existing and prospective clients.

Atlassian Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Results

Quarterly revenue of $689 million, up 37% year-over-yearQuarterly subscription revenue of $509 million, up 64% year-over-yearQuarterly IFRS operating margin of (10)% and non-IFRS operating margin of 26%Quarterly cash flow from operations of $222 million and free cash flow of $197 millionTEAM, Anywhere/SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ: TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2022 ended December 31, 2021 and released a shareholder letter available on Atlassian’s Work Life blog at http://atlassian.com/blog/announcements/shareholder-letter-q2fy22

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Institute of Food Technologists Announces Winners for Inaugural Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge

First-ever Grand Prize, Growth Grant and Seed Grant winners selected for innovative solutions that will transform the food system and improve sustainabilityCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today announced winners for the inaugural Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge–an initiative which seeks to inspire and support innovative, diverse and multidisciplinary teams to create game-changing innovations that will help transform the food system. To incentivize innovation at all levels, including idea generation, development, and scale up, the Challenge offers three levels of awards consisting of Seed Grants, Growth Grants, and a Grand Prize category, totaling more than $1 million.
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Australia Construction Equipment Market Report 2022: A $567.3 Million Market - Strategic Assessment & Forecasts 2021-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Construction Equipment Market - Strategic Assessment & Forecast 2021-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australia construction equipment market size will be valued at USD 567.3 million and to reach a volume of 15,221 units by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.34% by volume during 2021-2027.The report considers the present scenario of the Australia construction equipment market and market dynamics for the forecast period 2021-2027. It covers a detailed overview of several growth enablers, restraints, and trends in the market. The study includes the volume and value sales with a segment analysis of the Australia construction equipment market.

PJF Wines (品酒坊) Posts Strong Results Since Launch; Surpasses 20,000 Wines; 200% Monthly Sales Growth

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#B2B--eCargo Holdings Limited (ASX:ECG) (‘eCargo’) and CN Logistics International Holdings Limited (‘CN Logistics’) are excited to announce strong growth of the品酒坊PinJiuFang Wine Marketplace (pjfwines.com) (‘PJF Wines’) since launch, achieving 200% monthly sales growth and topping 20,000 wines available. Launched jointly between eCargo and CN Logistics in August, PJF Wines is China’s first content-driven cross-border premium wine marketplace, allowing Chinese consumers to easily access and purchase high-end wines which are not widely available in the country.

Microbiome Medicine Accelerated by New Partnership Between BiomeBank and Hudson Institute

BiomeBank and Hudson Institute sign a 4-year collaboration agreement to discover and develop microbial therapies.BiomeBank gains exclusive license to paediatric IBD study, which identified key bacteria believed to be involved in disease onset and resolution. These bacteria were identified using a world-first method that unlocks culturing and metagenomics of colon biopsy samples.ADELAIDE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The translation of research into the development of innovative and life-saving microbial therapies is set to transform in Australia through a partnership between Hudson Institute of Medical Research and BiomeBank, a clinical stage microbiome therapeutics company.

Tech Mahindra Recognized as the Fastest Growing Organization in ‘Brand Strength’ by Brand Finance

Registered a robust growth of 45% in brand value from 2020 to 2022 with an upgrade in brand strength from AA- to AA+ ratingNEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BrandFinance--Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, has been recognized as the fastest-growing brand in brand strength amongst the top 15 IT services brands by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand evaluation firm. Its brand value registered a robust growth of 45% over the last two years and jumped to USD 3 billion along with an upgrade in brand strength from AA- to AA+ rating. Tech Mahindra is also rated amongst the top 7 global brands in brand strength.

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SilkRoad Technology Recognized in Built In’s 2022 Best Places to Work Awards

SilkRoad earns placement on Built In’s lists of Best Places to Work in Chicago and Best Midsize Companies to Work For in ChicagoCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#HR--SilkRoad Technology, a global software and services platform that helps organizations attract and align employees to their business, was honored by Built In’s 2022 Best Places to Work Awards, earning a place on the lists as a Best Place to Work

The International Zinc Association Announces Hindustan Zinc Ltd’s CEO/Full Time Director, Arun Misra, as New Chairman

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Zinc Association (IZA) is pleased to announce Hindustan Zinc Ltd's CEO/Full Time Director, Arun Misra, as the new acting IZA Chair. Mr. Misra was selected as the new Chair by IZA Executive Committee recently, with a final vote planned by IZA’s Board of Directors in October. Mr. Misra expressed honor at being elected to the position and looked forward to supporting IZA in its work to build sustainable, long-term markets for zinc and helping to ensure license to operate for the industry.

NOVONIX Announces Intent to Enter Supply Agreement and Make Strategic Investment in KORE Power

Proposed investment and supply agreements will further the localization of the U.S. battery supply chainNOVONIX to be exclusive supplier of high-performance graphite anode materials to KORE Power’s U.S. facilityBRISBANE, Australia & COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NOVONIX Limited (ASX: NVX,­ OTC: NVNXF) (“NOVONIX”), an advanced battery materials and technology company, today announced the execution of a letter of intent to enter into investment and supply agreements with KORE Power, Inc. (“KORE Power”), as part of an ongoing joint effort to strengthen the North American battery supply chain, from key materials to cell and pack manufacturing for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Microba to Present Therapeutic Discovery Progress at Microbiome Movement – Drug Development Summit

BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Microba Life Sciences, a precision microbiome science company, will showcase its Therapeutic Platform and Discovery Platform for the identification of novel microbial signatures at annual Europe summit. The event brings together researchers from the biopharmaceutical industry to discuss the latest scientific discoveries and development progress, with the aim to translate this complex biology into effective therapies for improved patient outcomes.

Reward Gateway and Xexec Join Forces To Drive Continued Expansion

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reward Gateway, a global HR technology and employee engagement company, today announced it is combining operations with Xexec, a provider of employee reward and recognition, benefits, discounts, and concierge services for large corporations. This follows the acquisitions of both Reward Gateway and Xexec by private equity leaders Abry Partners and Castik Investors in 2021 and reinforces Reward Gateway’s leadership position in the global employee engagement market.

NOVONIX Announces Intent to Enter Supply Agreement and Make Strategic Investment in KORE Power

Proposed investment and supply agreements will further the localization of the U.S. battery supply chainNOVONIX to be exclusive supplier of high-performance graphite anode materials to KORE Power’s U.S. facilityBRISBANE, Australia & COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NOVONIX Limited (ASX: NVX, OTC: NVNXF) (“NOVONIX”), an advanced battery materials and technology company, today announced the execution of a letter of intent to enter into investment and supply agreements with KORE Power, Inc. (“KORE Power”), as part of an ongoing joint effort to strengthen the North American battery supply chain, from key materials to cell and pack manufacturing for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

More than two in five Australians seek workplace flexibility

LifeWorks Mental Health Index™ reveals more than half of working Australians believe their CEO genuinely cares about employee wellbeing MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LifeWorks, a leading provider of digital and in-person total wellbeing solutions, today released its monthly Mental Health Index™, revealing a negative mental health score among Australians for the 21st consecutive month. The overall mental health score for December 2021 was -11.3 compared to the pre-pandemic benchmark, which is an improvement from the previous month (-12.2 in November 2021).

Prospection and Novotech Partner To Accelerate Clinical Trials With Real World Evidence

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global healthcare data technology company, Prospection, and leading Asia-Pacific biotech specialist CRO, Novotech Health Holdings, announce a strategic partnership to combine the power of real world evidence and clinical trials to get medicines to patients faster. The partnership includes an investment by Novotech in Prospection. Under the partnership, Prospection will become a technology partner of Novotech, providing its proprietary real world data analytics to support clinical trial feasibility assessment, execution and recruitment in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Docebo Expands APAC Presence With Acquisition of Skillslive

The acquisition of its VAR partner will accelerate the company’s growth in a key geographic locationTORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ:DCBO; TSX:DCBO) (“Docebo” or the “Company”), a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered learning suite provider, today announced it has acquired Skillslive, an educational consulting agency, located in Melbourne, Australia, that takes a collaborative approach to align learning pathways with professional development, competencies, compliance, certification, and accreditation. The acquisition of Skillslive will contribute to the expansion of Docebo’s footprint in Australia and accelerate time-to-market by immediately adding specialized talent and infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific (“

Fortune Minerals Secures Option to Purchase Brownfield Site in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland for NICO Refinery

Former steel fabrication plant with buildings and facilities to materially reduce capital costsLONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Alberta--Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) (www.fortuneminerals.com) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement with JFSL Field Services ULC (“JFSL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of a large international engineering company, to purchase its former steel fabrication plant, located in Lamont County within Alberta’s Industrial Heartland northeast of Edmonton. Pursuant to the agreement, Fortune will have six months to carry out additional due-diligence and complete the purchase of the JFSL facility for C$5.5 million. Fortune intends to acquire this brownfield site in order to construct the hydrometallurgical refinery for the planned NICO Cobalt-Gold-Bismuth-Copper mine in the Northwest Territories (“

Australia Micromobility Market Analysis and Growth Forecast Report 2021-2030: Investments In Micromobility Firms & Use of Battery Swapping Technology Gaining Traction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Micromobility Market Research Report - Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australian micromobility market revenue stood at $16.9 million in 2020, and it is set to surge to $19,185.6 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 89.5% from 2021 to 2030. The major growth drivers for the market are the convenience and low price of micromobility services and burgeoning need for better first- and last-mile connectivity.

Pandemic Accelerates Australian Digital Transformations, Leading More Firms to Seek Out AWS Provider Partners

ISG Provider Lens™ report finds enterprises migrating to cloud platforms even faster as disruptions intensify their need for agility, competitiveness and lower costsSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$III #AWS--The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led more Australian enterprises to speed up and expand their digital transformations, generating growing demand for cloud-native IT solutions on hyperscaler platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG

Gears, Drives and Speed Changers Industry Report 2022 | Global Market Worth $176+ Billion by 2026 | Pandemic-Induced Changes in Manufacturing Industries Create New Demand Patterns - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Gears, Drives and Speed Changers - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Gears, Drives and Speed Changers Market to Reach US$176.6 Billion by the Year 2026Increasing automotive production due to recovering world economy from the pandemic and faster demand growth and manufacturing output in developing countries constitute the primary factors driving growth for the market for gear technology. Shift towards more energy-efficient units like the seven and eight speed automatic transmissions also drives market growth. Fast growing prominence of solar and wind energy also contribute to increased sales of gears globally.

Cloud EDA Industry Forecast Report 2022-2026 - Competitive Pressure to Secure IPs Push Up Willingness to Invest in Cloud EDA - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Cloud EDA - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Cloud EDA Market to Reach US$9.1 Billion by the Year 2026EDA has been witnessing increasing acceptance among semiconductor chip or device makers owing to rising sophistication of these components, with some of the next-generation devices containing substantially large number of circuit elements. Cloud EDA paves the way for companies in reducing the time to market and in speeding up any innovation at maintained or lower operating costs.

Experience Indigenous Ainu and Jomon Culture in Hokkaido – Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido is well known for its world-class powder snow, delicious food and unspoiled nature. Few people outside the country, however, are aware of one of Hokkaido’s more unique aspects: it is home to an ethnic group indigenous to northern Japan known as the Ainu. The Ainu culture is believed to have emerged sometime between the 12th

Spire and Dragonfly Aerospace Announce Partnership to Support Australian Office of National Intelligence

Spire’s LEMUR satellite will explore the on-board application of advanced machine learning capabilitiesVIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“the Company” or “Spire”), a leading provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today announced a partnership with Dragonfly Aerospace to support the Australian Government’s Office of National Intelligence

James Hardie Industries Appoints Chief Information Officer

James Johnson joins JHX as Global CIOSYDNEY & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions, announced the appointment of James Johnson as Chief Information Officer (CIO).Mr. Johnson brings over 25 years of relevant and progressive IT experience, including 15 years as CIO for businesses in a variety of industries, including chemicals and metals. Most recently James held the role of CIO at Carpenter Technology since 2013. Prior to joining Carpenter Technology, he held IT roles with Honeywell International, Performance Fibers, and Trinseo. James has a proven track record of driving value through the delivery of business-aligned IT solutions which enable critical processes that support profitable growth.

HCL Technologies Named Top Employer 2022 in 17 Countries Globally

NOIDA, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has been named a Top Employer in 17 countries by Top Employers Institute, a global authority in recognizing excellence in people practices. HCL emerged as a Top Employer, among some of the world’s largest and best-known enterprises, based on its dedication to fostering employee growth while continuing to drive value for clients around the globe.

Cyara Enables Enterprises to Deliver Customer Experience at Scale With Launch of Toll-Free Number Validation Capabilities

New product that assures reliable customer experience while driving significant cost savings, increasing efficiency and reducing financial riskREDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyara, provider of the award-winning Automated Customer Experience (CX) Assurance Platform, today announced Toll-Free Fast Check, a new product offering that reduces the manual, labor-intensive task of managing and testing toll-free numbers (TFNs) that requires significant resources and labor costs for many enterprises.

Ford Selects Telenav’s Electronic Horizon Application to Keep Drivers Safe

Telenav’s SmartHorizon will provide critical road information to enable ADAS features including Intelligent Speed Assist in Ford vehiclesSANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ADAS--Telenav, Inc., a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, announces that the Ford Motor Company has chosen Telenav’s SmartHorizon application to enable critical ADAS features in Ford vehicles in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. SmartHorizon includes Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA), mandated for driver safety by EU regulations for all newly manufactured light vehicles starting in 2022.

Australia B2B Database/Directory 2022: B2B Contacts and Company Data - 4,294,618 Companies and 20.3 Million Contacts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia B2B Database: B2B Contacts and Company Data; 4,294,618 Companies and 20.3 Million Contacts" database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This database monitors 4,294,618 companies in Australia, using an artificial-intelligence-powered data crawling system combined with reliable governmental sources. It upgrades the way researchers and salespeople currently operate by reducing the steps needed to reach to necessary information / prospects.

Celebrate the New Year in MapleStory M with Five New Dungeons and Exciting Events

First 2022 Update Adds Four New Events Alongside Quality of Life ImprovementsLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ErdaSpectrum--MapleStory M, Nexon’s free-to-play mobile MMORPG, is kicking off 2022 with a variety of exciting events celebrating upcoming holidays along with new Arcane River dungeons for high level players, three more new dungeons in The Edge of Space, improved ways to level up, and rebalancing for characters.

Capstone Achieves Upper End of 2021 Production Guidance and Provides 2022 Guidance for Pinto Valley, Cozamin, and Santo Domingo

(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise specified)VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CapstoneCopper--Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) is pleased to provide a corporate update including 2022 production, cost and capital guidance, project and exploration work and an update on the combination with Mantos Copper to form Capstone Copper Corp. An update to the 2022 guidance will be provided shortly after completion of the combination with Mantos Copper.

Capstone Enters Into Exploration Access Agreement With BHP Copper Inc. for Copper Cities Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CapstoneMining--Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an 18-month access agreement to conduct drill and metallurgical test work at BHP Copper Inc.’s (“BHP”) Copper Cities project (“Copper Cities”) located 10 km east of the Pinto Valley Mine (“Pinto Valley”).

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