NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a strategic multi-partnership initiative established by five UN agencies and Mary Kay Inc., is today celebrating its second-year anniversary by announcing progress on several programmes designed to impact 5 million women around the world by 2030. The programmes and knowledge products, which further demonstrate WEA’s commitment to maximizing the development impact of women’s entrepreneurship in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will be rolled out in the fourth quarter of this year.
New Procore product enhancements continue to support the needs of its customers around the world.CARPINTERIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading provider of construction management software, today announced multiple platform updates to further meet the needs of its global customers — from document control to data and privacy enhancements. Used in over 125 countries, Procore’s platform is continually advancing to provide customers with everything they need to meet business and security needs worldwide.
After offsetting its entire 2021 carbon footprint, Expensify plans to be at Net Zero emissions by 2030SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expensify, a payments superapp that helps individuals and businesses around the world simplify the way they manage money, announced carbon neutrality in 2021 by completely offsetting its annual carbon footprint. To support its path to carbon neutrality, Expensify leveraged Watershed, the software platform helping companies run a world-class climate program.
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NKL #mining--Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (“Nickel 28” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC) is pleased to announce today the voting results for the election of its board of directors, which took place at the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting held on September 16, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The number of directors was set at four and all of the nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated August 19, 2021 (the “
New Agreement to Kick-Start International Expansion for Xponential Fitness’ Boutique Fitness Boxing BrandIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rumble, the boxing-inspired boutique fitness brand, announced today that it has recently signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Australia, which provides the Master Franchisee with the opportunity to license at least 100 Rumble studios to potential franchisees in the country over the next 5 years. Rumble is the newest brand to join the Xponential Fitness, Inc.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has authorized a $1 billion stock repurchase program. Subject to market conditions and the market price of the Company’s stock, as well as other factors, the Company intends to repurchase, from time to time, in the open market or otherwise, a combination of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock. This stock repurchase program, which replaces the $500 million Class A common stock repurchase program approved by the Board in May 2013, has no time limit and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.
Myriota to Expand its Global Satellite Constellation and Achieve Near Real-Time Connectivity Through Spire’s Space-as-a-Service CapabilitiesVIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, today announced a partnership with Myriota, a world-leading provider of secure, low-cost, and long battery life satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The partnership will leverage Spire Space Services to accelerate Myriota’s global service deployment timeline, expanding the Myriota Network using Spire low-earth orbit nanosatellites. Myriota is the first large-scale, commercial, IoT-focused customer of Spire.
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LifeWorks Mental Health Index™ indicates that more than half of Australians do their job when feeling unwell at least one day per week 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 17th consecutive month.Key findings:
With previous Product Strategy roles at Conga, EverString and Model N, Dawar adds deep expertise in the development and design of B2B softwareREDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyara, provider of the leading Automated Customer Experience (CX) Assurance Platform, has appointed Ajay Dawar to senior vice-president of product. An experienced product strategist and leader, Dawar brings over two decades of work on B2B technology products to Cyara, making him ideal for directing the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.
KITCHENER, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Neo--Avidbots, one of the world’s leading robotics companies, announced today the launch of its Disinfection Add-On, expanding the functionality of the company’s fully autonomous floor-scrubbing robot, Neo. With the Disinfection Add-On, customers can now autonomously disinfect high-touch, 3-D surfaces with Neo 2, in addition to floor care, delivering an even more efficient, consistent and measurable clean.
Mawson to lease six acres with up to 100MW of capacity, with opportunity to expand over timeSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (OTCQB:MIGI) (“Mawson”), a digital infrastructure provider with diversified operations across bitcoin mining and digital asset management, is pleased to announce it has executed a three-year lease with Jewel Acquisition LLC for use of a small portion of their site and associated power infrastructure in Midland, Pennsylvania. The lease includes renewal options for up to a total of 15 years.
New Scope Contemplates Increased Production Rates to Address Increased Customer InterestCENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westwater Resources Inc. (NYSE American: WWR) (“Westwater” or the “Company”), a battery grade natural graphite development company, today provides an update regarding progress in its Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) for its Coosa Graphite Project’s production facility planned for construction in Kellyton, Alabama.
Australia’s powerhouse pharmacy retail chain supports rapid growth and innovation with a hyperconverged platform and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution powered by HPE ProLiant serversSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that pharmacy powerhouse Chemist Warehouse, which has over 400 stores around the country, has selected HPE to modernize its data center with a hyperconverged platform and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environment to improve productivity for onsite and remote staff, provide a strong foundation for innovation and increase energy efficiency. The new solutions will be delivered through high-performing, versatile HPE ProLiant servers
Scientists developed an anti-HIV protein called ZPAMt that can be delivered to affected areas using exosomes, nanosized parts of cells able to reach difficult-to-access areas of the body, such as the brain.DUARTE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Researchers at City of Hope, a world-renowned research and treatment organization for cancer and diabetes, and Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University have developed a novel anti-HIV protein that suppressed HIV levels in the bone marrow, spleen, and brain of mice and prevented the virus from replicating in those regions, according to a new study published in Nature Communications today.
New fundraising round cements Airwallex’s position as one of the fastest growing unicorns todayUS$200 million in fresh capital will fuel global expansion and accelerate the development of new products and services Latest capital raise lifts valuation to US$4 billionSAN FRANCISCO & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airwallex, one of the fastest growing global fintech platforms, today announced it has raised US$200 million in an oversubscribed Series E financing round, increasing the company’s valuation to US$4 billion. This latest investment follows an extended Series D capital raise
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Facility Management Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australian facilities management (FM) market registered disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, recording negative growth. It is forecast to remain negative in 2021. The FM market is expected to record stable development in 2022 as the economy recovers and fully recover by 2025 or 2026.
Winners awarded $40,000 prize money; innovation to be implemented into game ecosystemSYDNEY & NOIDA, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Azure--HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, alongside Cricket Australia as its official digital transformation partner, announced the winners of the 2021 TechJam #InspiredByHCL, who will be awarded from a $40,000 prize pool. TechJam is a global collaboration platform to crowdsource technology-led solutions that push the boundaries of innovation in cricket and inspire exceptional experiences for the Australian and global cricket community. HCL and CA collaborated with Microsoft to support participants with Azure as a platform sandbox while leveraging technology as a means to unite and encourage the passion for cricket.
School offering world-class Unreal Engine training recognized by Epic GamesMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#cgspectrum--CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation is proud to be recognized as an Unreal Authorized Training Center, just two months after becoming the first online Unreal Academic Partner. The school, which offers several online game development courses, recently launched an innovative real-time 3D and virtual production course to meet demand for Unreal Engine-trained professionals.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has approved a new solar farm and battery storage at Weipa in Queensland, in a move that will more than triple the local electricity network’s solar generation capacity and help provide cleaner power to Rio Tinto’s operations. Under the plans, EDL has been contracted to build, own and operate a 4MW solar plant and 4MW/4MWh of battery storage at Weipa. Work on the battery facilities will start this year, with construction of the whole project expected to be complete by late 2022.
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metals Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: MTAL.U) (the “Company”) announced that, commencing September 20, 2021, holders of the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering of 26,514,780 units may elect to separately trade the shares of Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants included in the units. Those units not separated will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “MTAL.U,” and the shares of Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants that are separated will trade on the NYSE under the symbols “MTAL” and “MTAL WS,” respectively. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the units into shares of Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Buy Now Pay Later in Australia - Industry Market Research Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Skincare Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2025 - Analyzing Product Categories and Segments, Distribution Channel, Competitive Landscape, Packaging and Consumer Segmentation" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australian skincare sector is led by the facial care category in both value and volume terms in 2020. The hand care category is forecast to register the fastest value growth volume growth during 2020-2025. Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading channel in distribution of skincare in the country. L'Oréal S.A., Natura & Co, and Procter & Gamble, Inc are the top three companies in the Australian skincare sector. Rigid plastics is the most commonly used pack material in the Australian skincare sector
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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief executive Simon Trott joined WA Health Minister Roger Cook today to open the Tom Price COVID-19 vaccination clinic aimed at boosting vaccination rates in the Pilbara, Western Australia. The clinic, set up in partnership with Rio Tinto, WA’s Department of Health, WA Country Health Service and the Shire of Ashburton, will operate from 9am to 6pm at the Tom Price Community Centre from today through to 21 September. It will return in the coming weeks to enable the community to receive their second dose of the vaccine.
More than 3 Million People have Participated & 150,000 Non-Profit & Pro Bono Projects have been CreatedSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#LandmarkGraduate--Landmark (Landmark Worldwide), established in 1991, celebrates its 30th anniversary with more than three million people across the globe having been positively and powerfully contributed to and empowered by its programs. Marking a related anniversary, it was 50 years ago that the ideas that grew into Landmark were born with the delivery of the first est Training in 1971.
Additional growth capital to be used to accelerate the development of SilkRoad's industry-leading SaaS solutionsCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#HR--HighBar Partners ("HighBar"), a Menlo Park, CA-based private equity investor, today announced its acquisition of SilkRoad Technology (“SilkRoad”), a global software and cloud-based technology platform designed to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In combination with the deal, HighBar Partners will provide additional growth equity financing to further develop SilkRoad’s industry-leading SaaS capabilities, elevate its technology stack and deliver new secure global business solutions that support digital and workforce transformation in this expanding market.
Real estate firm sets ambitious science-based targets and commits to partnering with clients to achieve net zero value chain emissions by 2050 CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, today announced ambitious science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In addition, by signing up to the Business Ambition for 1.5ºC
