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Australian Firms Invest in Workforce Tools, Customer Data Analytics after Pandemic Disrupts Contact Centers

ISG Provider Lens™ report sees ongoing change as enterprises partner with providers to manage remote agents and deliver more personalized customer experiencesSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$III #AI--Australian companies have changed how they manage contact centers and respond to customer needs since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this transformation is likely to continue for the next few years, according to a new report published today by Information Services Group (ISG

KartRider: Drift Closed Beta Announced at Sony’s State of Play Event

Closed Beta for Free-to-Play, Online Cross-Platform Party Racing Game Starts December 8thLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#KartRider--The next entry in Nexon’s phenomenally successful KartRider racing franchise is almost here! Announced during today’s Sony State of Play event, cross-platform sensation KartRider: Drift will launch its Closed Beta beginning December 8, at 4pm Pacific, through December 15, ending at 5am Pacific. Access to the

One in five Australians have resigned from their job due to feeling underappreciated

LifeWorks Mental Health Index™ indicates stress is a leading contributor to Australians considering or unsure about resigning from job MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LifeWorks, a leading provider of digital total wellbeing solutions, today released its monthly Mental Health Index™, revealing a negative mental-health score among Australians for the 18th consecutive month.Key findings:

Rio Tinto’s historic 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds™ Tender delivers record breaking results

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto’s 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds™ Tender collection of 70 rare pink and red diamonds from its Argyle mine in Australia has delivered the most significant set of record breaking results in its 38-year history. The 2021 collection, titled The Journey Beyond™, is a historical collection comprising the pinnacle of the Argyle production, mined in its final year of operations, before closing in November 2020.
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Hyperion Grows Land Position at the Titan Project By 78%

▪ Hyperion has increased its land position in west Tennessee by 4,794 acres to 10,905 acres, a 78% increase in landholding in this new critical mineral province. ▪ Hyperion’s successful land consolidation strategy has rapidly grown its landholdings by 419% from its initial 2,100 acre position in September 2020.▪ Hyperion’s maiden mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) identified west Tennessee as a major province of untapped critical minerals in a low risk, low cost and low tax jurisdiction, with outstanding access to the key variable cost drivers for the operation of a mineral sands operation – electricity and labor.

Visa Helping Fuel ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Growth Around the World

FIS, Moneris, Global Payments, ANZ, CIBC, HSBC, ScotiaBank and more rolling out Visa Installments Solution to their customers, adding scale, brand trust and convenience to popular financing optionKlarna signs global brand deal with Visa to accelerate expansion and scale in several marketsSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As consumer demand for 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) solutions continues to grow, Visa (NYSE: V) today announced a growing list of issuers, acquirers and fintechs that are leveraging Visa’s technology — both its network-based Visa Installments Solution

Cyble Expands Presence in ANZ Region Through Partnership with Capella Consulting

SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyble, an AI-powered, Blackbird, Xoogler, and Y Combinator-backed, cyber threat intelligence company that empowers organisations with surface web, deepweb, darkweb monitoring and mitigation services, today announced a strategic partnership with Capella Consulting to spearhead Cyble's expansion into New Zealand. This news follows the establishment of Cyble's offices in Melbourne and Sydney, along with the appointment of Tim Youm as Cyble's Regional Sales Director – Australia & New Zealand.

Tritium Named “Chargepoint Manufacturer of the Year”

BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tritium, a global developer and manufacturer of direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has been crowned “Chargepoint Manufacturer of the Year” by the Electric Vehicle Innovation & Excellence (EVIE) Awards. Tritium has had great success this past year by launching a variety of products, introducing new key partnerships, announcing new charger installations and more. Starting with the launch of their new Modular Scalable Charging (MSC) hardware platform and the innovative RTM fast charger in November 2020, Tritium has significantly grown the company’s footprint and book of business, achieving the highest level of product demand and largest order backlog in the company’s history, as detailed in Tritium’s announcement on October 13, 2021.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Announces Partnership With Commonwealth to Drive Change for Women Entrepreneurs in 54 Countries

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a strategic multi-partnership convening five UN agencies and Mary Kay Inc., is today joining forces with the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN) to empower and support underserved women entrepreneurs across the 54 countries of the Commonwealth. WEA is designed to maximize the development impact of women entrepreneurship in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creating an enabling ecosystem for women entrepreneurs that fosters growth, sustainability, and resilience. In June 2021, WEA joined the Generation Equality Forum in Paris and committed to empower five million women around the world by 2030 to accelerate progress for gender equality.

Capstone Increases Net Cash1 Position to $208 Million; Reiterates Annual Guidance as Cozamin Mine Achieves Record Quarterly Production in Q3 2021

(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise specified)VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CapstoneMining--Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) today announced production and financial results for the three (“Q3 2021”) and nine months (“2021 YTD”) ended September 30, 2021. Consolidated copper production totaled 44.4 million pounds at C1 cash costs1 of $1.96 per payable pound of copper produced. Link HERE

Australia Prepaid Cards Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2021: Market is Expected to Grow by 12.7% to Reach $22.32 Billion in 2021 - Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Prepaid Cards Business and Investment Opportunities - Market Size and Forecast (2016-2025), Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend, Market Risk" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the Q2 2021 Global Prepaid Card Survey, prepaid card market in the Australia is expected to grow by 12.7% on annual basis to reach US$ 22,325.7 million in 2021.

Taoglas and Bigbelly Team up at Mobile World Congress LA to Showcase Multi-Purpose Smart City Platform for Deploying Small Cells

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BigBelly--MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS -- Taoglas®, a leading enabler of digital transformation through IoT, and Bigbelly, the world leader in smart waste and recycling, are today showcasing the Bigbelly Telebelly platform at Mobile World Congress in Los Angeles. Taoglas is currently – through its acquisition of Smartsensor Technologies – the exclusive distributor of Bigbelly’s smart waste and recycling in Australia and working closely with cellular carriers and cities to deploy Telebelly the multi-purpose waste and small cell solution.

QuintessenceLabs Raises A$25 million to take Quantum Safe Cybersecurity Worldwide

Quantum cybersecurity leader raises Series B round to tap multibillion-dollar quantum safe crypto solutions and services marketCANBERRA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#funding--QuintessenceLabs, a pioneer and leader in quantum cybersecurity solutions, announced today that it has recently raised a A$25 million round of capital funding led by Main Sequence and TELUS Ventures, with participation from Mizuho Financial Group-backed InterValley Ventures and Terry Snow’s Capital Property Group. This investment underscores QuintessenceLabs’ commitment of providing quantum safe crypto solutions and services to support security communities worldwide. Main Sequence is Australia’s deep tech investment fund, founded by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. TELUS Ventures is the strategic investment arm of TELUS Corporation and one of Canada’s most active and longest-standing corporate venture capital (CVC) funds.

Wellteq Digital Health Inc. Partners With Top Global University to Commercialise Sleep Research

Wellteq Digital Health Inc. (CSE: WTEQ / OTCQB: WTEQF) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to commercialise sleep technology developed by Monash University, Australia to combat fatigue, insomnia, and burnout in shift worker employees.Global Sleep Market Size to Reach Revenues of USD 137.16 Billion by 20261Wellteq intends to integrate this intellectual property (IP) along with its recently announced licensed sleep technology into the Company’s existing health assessment and coaching capabilities and create a market leading sleep and fatigue solution for employers and insurers globally.

Inseego Brings Broadband to Australia With 5G Fixed Wireless Solution for Telstra

— Inseego Wavemaker™ PRO 5G CPE provides long-distance wireless for high-speed internet access —SAN DIEGO & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A gold mine in Queensland. A winery in New South Wales. A remote worker in Victoria. Across Australia, the need for better broadband is on the rise — not just in capital cities, but in regional and rural areas as well. Now a new 5G/LTE outdoor gateway from Inseego Corp. (NASDAQ: INSG) is extending the reach of the Telstra network to a variety of businesses in hard-to-reach areas.

VIQ Solutions Announces Commercial Launch of NetScribe™ for Transcription Agencies Across the United Kingdom and Canada

VIQ’s cloud-based transcription workflow automation solutions, powered by Artificial Intelligence, enable efficiency and productivity gains globallyPHOENIX, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ”, “VIQ Solutions” or the “Company”) (TSX and Nasdaq: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announced NetScribe, powered by aiAssist™, is now available in the United Kingdom and Canada significantly improving the execution and management of transcription workflows for transcription companies.

Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Australia: COVID-19 Pandemic is Having a Polarising Demand in 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Australia" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The pandemic is having a polarising impact on demand for cold, cough and allergy (hay fever) remedies in 2021. While COVID-19 measures including social distancing rules, use of protective face masks and hand sanitisers were put in place to limit the spread of the virus in Q1 and Q2 2021, these restrictions have also been limiting the spread of common influenza symptoms in Australia.

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Rare Element Resources Provides Update on Process for Potential Rights Offering

LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) is pleased to provide an update regarding the pending launch of the previously announced rights offering to raise up to approximately US$25 million in gross proceeds. Consistent with the terms set forth in the news release issued by the Company on October 5, 2021, each holder of the Company’s common shares as of the close of business on the record date of October 19, 2021 will have an opportunity to participate in the rights offering.

Hisense 100-inch L9G Laser TV Has Officially Launched in Australia, Enhancing Your Ultimate Movie Experience with TriChroma Technology

QINGDAO, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Hisense--Since 2007, Hisense has been dedicated to Laser TV technology. With years of innovations, Hisense Laser technology has received professional recognition across the industry. In 2021, Hisense launched the L9G Laser TV and led the Laser TV industry full-scale into the TriChroma era. Bigger Screen, Bigger ExcitementsBesides the extraordinary image quality, what separates the Laser TV from traditional OLED or LCD screen TV is the short throw projector, it allows the screen size to go from 75" to a shockingly 120" without distorting the image, meanwhile the L9G Laser TV outputs unaffected, brighter image whether the room is dark at night or bright at day, that traditional projectors cannot keep up with.

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Collaborate on New Learning Programs to Create Safer Workplaces

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) have agreed to partner and fund innovative, industry-first learning programs as part of a continued commitment towards mining sector workplaces that are free from sexual harassment, bullying and racism. Through this partnership, Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue will fund and contribute to the design, build and implementation of new social awareness education packages for deployment through a range of education providers such as TAFE, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), universities and high schools.

Global Sleep Apnea Devices Market (2021 to 2026) - Growing Demand For Home Sleep Apnea Tests Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Sleep Apnea Devices Market by Type, Therapeutic (PAP (CPAP, APAP, BPAP) Facial Interfaces, Oral Appliances, Accessories), Diagnostic (PSG, Oximeter, Actigraphy Systems), End User (Sleep Laboratories & Hospitals, Home Care Settings) - Global Forecasts to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The sleep apnea devices market is projected to reach USD 9.9 billion by 2026 from USD 7.1 billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period.

Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. Announces First Australian Site Powered by 100% Renewable Energy in Partnership With Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners

Mawson to deploy across the Quinbrook Australia and US portfolio in late 2021 and 2022SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MIGI) (“Mawson”), a digital infrastructure provider, is pleased to announce its first Australian site will be online in October 2021, powered by 100% renewable energy, in partnership with Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (“Quinbrook”).Mawson and Quinbrook have partnered on the initial 20MW site in northern New South Wales, Australia. This initial site allows Mawson to establish a strategic operation in Australia. Mawson will be deploying a new generation Modular Data Centre (MDC) specifically designed for Australian conditions at this facility, which will add approximately 0.4 EH to global operations.

Australia Construction Industry Market Size & Forecast (2016 - 2025) by Value and Volume Across 40+ Market Segments: 2021 Update - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast (2016 - 2025) by Value and Volume (area and units) across 40+ Market Segments in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Infrastructure Construction - Q1 2021 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. In comparison to the rest of the Australian construction industry, residential construction has been more impacted due to coronavirus outbreak. According to the Global Construction Survey Q4 2020, housing sales declined by over 27% in 2020. Overall growth in residential construction is expected to remain subdued in 2021.

Humanigen announces preparation of Phase 1b study of ifabotuzumab in solid tumors following presentation of Phase 1 study results at EANM‘21

An abstract showing tumor specific targeting at all known tumor sites in glioblastoma patients, with no normal tissue uptake of ifabotuzumab, from a Phase 1 study will be presented at EANM‘21A Phase 1b study of ifabotuzumab in non-CNS solid tumors (such as breast, colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancer) is planned to start in early 2022BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humanigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGEN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced its research partners will present Phase 1 results from a study of ifabotuzumab in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) at the Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM’21) and plan to initiate a follow-on Phase 1b study in non-CNS solid tumors in early 2022. EANM is the largest organization dedicated to nuclear medicine in Europe and represents more than 9,000 specialists from 41 different countries.

SirionLabs Surges Ahead in the Enterprise CLM Market, Nearly Doubles Revenue YoY, Announces Global Expansion

Company strengthens leadership position in the enterprise contract management market, expands executive team with strategic additions, opens three new global officesSEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SirionLabs, the leading provider of AI-powered smarter contracting technology, today announced several new milestones and developments demonstrating the strong momentum that the company continues to experience in the enterprise contract lifecycle management (CLM) market. SirionLabs continued its hypergrowth over the past twelve months, nearly doubling revenue and adding a record number of new customer logos. The firm also announced the expansion of its global presence with three new offices in Germany, France, and Australia. This expansion accompanies the continued growth of its workforce across all functions including technology, implementation services, sales & marketing, pre-sales, and customer success teams.

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Hyperion Executes Option Agreement to Acquire Leading Metals Technology Company

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$HYM #3Dprinting--Hyperion Metals (ASX:HYM): OverviewOne year option to acquire Blacksand Technology, LLC (“Blacksand”), a leading advanced metals R&D company which has developed breakthrough patented technologies that can produce low carbon, low cost titanium metal and powdersThe combination of Hyperion and Blacksand is transformational – bringing together two highly complementary organizations to establish a world-class advanced materials and critical minerals market leader

VIQ Solutions Expands Media Footprint, Signs New Contracts with Top Global News Outlets and Renews Contract with Industry News Leader for Five Years

VIQ’s AI-powered solutions create highly accurate, verbatim transcripts of broadcast programming in minutes using seamless workflowsPHOENIX, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ” or the “Company”) (TSX and Nasdaq: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announced its subsidiary, VIQ Media, has entered into two new contracts, valued at approximately $580,000, to provide rush verbatim transcripts and global newswire distribution to top global news agencies. The Company also announced the five-year renewal of its largest media client, representing an average annual revenue of approximately $1.9 million, beginning April 2022. All amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

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BrainChip Begins Taking Orders of Akida AI Processor Development Kits

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN), (OTCQX: BRCHF), a leading provider of ultra-low power high performance artificial intelligence technology, today announced BrainChip will be taking orders of two development kits for its Akida™ advanced neural networking processor, enabling partners, large enterprises, and OEMs to begin internal testing and validation of Akida’s high-performance, small, ultra-low power AI chip. Akida NSoC and intellectual property enable a wide array of edge AI capabilities that include continuous learning and inference.

Dialpad Partners With CNS to Deliver Better Customer Experiences to More Australian Organizations, CNS Selects Dialpad to Power Its Business Communications

CNS migrates to Dialpad platform for its simplicity and reliability, brings customers withSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dialpad Inc., the industry leader in AI-powered communication and collaboration, today announced its partnership with CNS, a Gold-status Microsoft Cloud Productivity vendor. The Dialpad-CNS partnership will bring a truly unified, cloud-first communication solution to schools, communities, government entities and businesses across Australia. Partnering with Dialpad enriches CNS’s position as a leading provider of cloud communications solutions and significantly expands its product portfolio with both business communications and contact center solutions from Dialpad. In addition to helping other companies migrate to Dialpad, CNS will leverage the Dialpad platform for its own communications needs.

Australian Digital Banking Platform, Data Action, Takes a Lead in AML Compliance With Napier

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RegTech company Napier, provider of advanced anti-financial crime compliance solutions, has announced that specialist core banking and digital services provider Data Action will use the full Napier platform to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorism financing (CTF) defences in servicing Australia’s alternative banking industry. Napier’s advanced and integrated set of tools, including Transaction Monitoring, Client Screening, Risk-Based Scorecard and Client Activity Review, enable Data Action’s clients to continue to meet AML compliance obligations, while also enhancing their ability to rapidly adapt and improve detection and reporting of suspicious activity.

Fortune Minerals Announces the Passing of Carl Clouter

A founding director, northern aviation pioneer, prospector, and unique personalityLONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CriticalMinerals--Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) (www.fortuneminerals.com) is announcing with deep sorrow that Carl Clouter, one of the Company’s founding directors, passed away on October 15, 2021, at the age of 78 after a brave fight with cancer. Carl was part of the great Canadian legacy of northern bush pilots who provided the transportation link to isolated communities and exploration camps, and enabled access to remote areas of the North using its distinctive geography and plethora of lakes and ice for landing strips. Carl had a unique amiable charm and care-free disposition that will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him, now that he has “filed his final flight plan”.

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