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MapleStory M Unveils New Dual Blade Class and Dual Blade Events in Latest Content Update 

Update adds new area Victoria Road and Monster Park EventsLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#DualBlade--Free-to-play mobile MMORPG MapleStory M is receiving a new class update: Dual Blade. To kick off the update, limited-time in-game events will be hosted for players to level up and earn special rewards, and a new area, Victoria Road, will be revealed. Nimble and acrobatic, the all-new Dual Blades are rogue thieves that have forsaken the Dark Lord that rules their guild. Armed with a dagger in one hand and a katara in the other, Dual Blades are agile and resilient, being able to receive numerous attack bonuses and obtain an extremely high critical hit rate. The highly mobile Dual Blade can chain together flashy combos and possess a very high dodge rate.

Rio Tinto statement on penalty assessment

MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On 2 March 2021 the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued Rio Tinto Limited with amended assessments related to the denial of interest deductions on an isolated borrowing used to pay an intragroup dividend in 2015. The borrowing was repaid in 2018. The ATO has today issued further assessments in relation to the same transaction levying penalties of A$352m (US$257.9m) and reducing the original interest assessment from A$47m to A$27m (US$19.8m).

Vifor Pharma and Travere Therapeutics announce licensing agreement for the commercialization of sparsentan in Europe, Australia and New Zealand

Sparsentan is a potential first-in-class treatment to address significant unmet medical need in rare kidney disorders focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and IgA nephropathy (IgAN) Vifor Pharma obtains exclusive commercialization rights for sparsentan in Europe, Australia and New ZealandTravere receives a USD 55 million upfront payment and is eligible for additional regulatory and commercial milestones, as well as tiered royalties on net sales

Virat Kohli Joins Hyperice, Global Wellness Technology Leader, as Athlete-Investor and Global Brand Ambassador

MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyperice, a global high-performance wellness brand specializing in percussion, dynamic air compression, vibration, thermal technology, mind technology, and contrast therapy, today announced Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as a Hyperice athlete-investor and new brand ambassador. Through the partnership, Virat Kohli will work collaboratively with Hyperice to further accelerate the wellness category as it begins its expansion into India and continues its growth throughout the globe. Virat Kohli joins an unmatched list of elite global athlete-investors, including global football superstar Erling Haaland, 4-time tennis Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, NBA Star Ja Morant and PGA TOUR champion Rickie Fowler.
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Confluent Announces Stream Governance, the Industry’s First Governance Suite for Data in Motion

With Stream Governance, more teams can tap into trusted data streams from across the business, making it safer and easier to unlock the full power of data in motionMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT), the platform to set data in motion, today unveiled the industry’s first governance suite for streaming data. Offered as a fully managed cloud solution, Stream Governance delivers a simple, self-service experience to discover, understand, and trust the real-time data that flows throughout modern businesses. Distributed teams now have quick, easy access to the data that’s critical to developing more real-time applications and business operations, all while maintaining data security and privacy. This provides organizations with a safe way to expand the use of data in motion and create a central nervous system that ties together disparate applications and systems. With streaming data available to more people, teams can unlock entirely new use cases that drive differentiation and exceed customer demands.

Gradiant Achieves Strong Growth in Cleantech Water Treatment during the Pandemic

Gradiant demonstrated strong growth during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemicGradiant won 26 new projects in 2021 YTD across the Asia Pacific regionContract wins are in cleantech water treatment solutions with new clients, applications, markets, and geographies, including long-term DBOOM concession agreementsSince the onset of the pandemic, Gradiant has secured 56 new projects with a total contract value of over $514 million USD

Tritium Announces Addition of Edward T. Hightower, Managing Director of Motoring Ventures LLC, to the Combined Company’s Board of Directors Upon Closing of the Business Combination with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II

BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd (“Tritium”), a global developer and manufacturer of direct current (“DC”) fast chargers for electric vehicles (“EVs”), today announced the addition of Edward T. Hightower, Managing Director of Motoring Ventures LLC, to the combined company’s Board of Directors following the closing of its business combination with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II (“DCRN”) (NASDAQ: DCRN, DCRNW).

Prospection Secures $45 million to Accelerate Growth of its Powerful Healthcare Insights Technology

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global healthcare data technology company, Prospection, has successfully raised $45 million from institutional investors in a Series B round, cornerstoned by new investor Ellerston JAADE with participation from existing shareholders Main Sequence and Horizons Ventures. Prospection uses real world data, powering evidence to deliver better patient outcomes. Its powerful AI algorithms follow millions of de-identified patients over time to search for patterns in their health and treatment journey. Uniquely, these algorithms can ingest multiple longitudinal patient and commercial datasets globally from varied sources such as governments, insurers, healthcare providers/institutions and health records, to produce rich and accurate insights at high speed.

Triton Digital Releases the Australian Podcast Ranker for August 2021

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry, announced today the release of the latest Australian Podcast Ranker. The Ranker provides insight into the Top 100 Podcasts as well as the Top 10 Publishers in Australia from 1 August through 31 August, 2021, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service. The Top Podcast Ranker and All-Australian Top 100 Ranker are ranked by monthly listeners, in accordance with the latest IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines.

Dialpad partners with TelcoDataCloud to bring modern cloud communications to Australian enterprises

Dialpad and TelcoDataCloud provide flexible, reliable UCaaS and CCaaS solutions for companies of all sizesSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dialpad Inc., the industry leader in AI-powered communication and collaboration, today announced its partnership with TelcoDataCloud, an independent telecommunication service and consultancy provider. Together, Dialpad and TelcoDataCloud are on a mission to future-proof Australian businesses with communication solutions and cloud innovation.

Roy Hill Sets New Course with Purchase of FLXdrive Battery Locomotive

FLXdrive is the world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul freight locomotivePERTH, Australia & PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roy Hill announced the purchase of Wabtec’s (NYSE: WAB) FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive, the world’s first 100-percent battery, heavy-haul locomotive for the region and the mining industry. “We are committed to transforming the next generation of transportation by adopting advanced technologies that improve energy efficiency, lower operating costs and improve our rail and mining network,” said Gerhard Veldsman, CEO of Roy Hill. “The FLXdrive locomotive will be the first for the region and the first for the mining industry and will improve our rail operations from the mine to Port Hedland.”

HPC-AI Advisory Council and Pawsey Announce 2021 Australia Conference

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ai--The for community benefit HPC-AI Advisory Council, in collaboration with Australia’s Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, today announced the 2021 Australia Conference will take place, virtually, 23 and 24 September. Hosted from Western Australia’s AWST time zone (UTC +8), the fourth annual conference will present a condensed agenda in two (3.5hr) afternoon sessions from 13:30-17:00 AWST (1:30-5:00AM EDT / 7:30-11:00AM CEST / 15:30-19:00 AEST). Both Thursday and Friday afternoon sessions will feature invited talks with leading experts in HPC and AI domains and disciplines. The accomplished thought leaders will share visionary strategies and the innovative works, tools, technologies and techniques that enrich our global economies, productivity, prosperity and progress, collectively.

Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. to Participate at Morgan Stanley Australia Summit 2021: Disruption Transformed, and the 28th Annual CITIC CLSA Flagship Investors Forum

Mawson to present at both Morgan Stanley and CITIC CLSA conferences’ week beginning 13th September 2021SYDNEY--(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 will be participating in the Crypto & Digital Currencies session at the Morgan Stanley Australia Summit 2021: Disruption Transformed on Wednesday, 15

The National Academy of Sports Medicine™ (NASM) Announces Collaboration With Australia’s Leading Online Fitness Education Platform, Clean Health™

Groundbreaking new program enables fitness professionals to expand their careers internationallyGILBERT, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#NASM--The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a world leader in fitness and nutrition certifications, is expanding its global presence through a new collaboration with Clean Health, a leading registered training provider in Australia. Clean Health is offering access to NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) course as part of its International Personal Trainer Specialist

An Operational Update From Almonty Industries Inc. Released Earlier This Morning on the ASX

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following release has been released earlier this morning in Australia on the ASX: Dear Investors,On behalf of global leading tungsten producer and developer, Almonty Industries Inc’s (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (ASX:AII / TSX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI.F), I am very pleased to provide an update on activities at the Company’s tungsten mines.

Lucidea’s Archival CMS ArchivEra at Virtual ASA 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AI--Lucidea, provider of ArchivEra, CuadraSTARSKCA and Eloquent Archives, is sponsoring the Australian Society of Archivists Virtual Conference components on 14th through 17th of September. Chat with Lucidea’s experts at their Virtual Exhibit Booth to see how powerfully and easily their archival collections management solutions enable researchers and the public to connect with the precious materials (traditional, digitized, and born-digital) archivists work hard to preserve. They’ll demonstrate the powerful and versatile capabilities of ArchivEra

Outlook on the Thermal Pallet Covers Global Market to 2028 - by Application and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Thermal Pallet Covers Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Application (Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Others)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global thermal pallet covers market was valued at US$ 4,599.65 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 10,469.73 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2021 to 2028.

Seth Mattison to Keynote SilkRoad Connections User Conference

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#HR--SilkRoad Technology, a global software and services platform that helps organizations align people to their business, announced today that Seth Mattison will be the keynote speaker for SilkRoad's twelfth global user conference, Connections, taking place on October 26, 2021, virtually. SilkRoad Connections brings together industry thought leaders, SilkRoad clients, and domain experts for a one-day exploration of the latest trends and innovation, how best to enhance the employee experience, creating moments that matter, mobility, manager productivity and workforce transformation.

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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Juicy Stakes Casino is giving players the chance to unlock hundreds of Free Spins on not one, not two, not three but four Nucleus Gaming slots each with a fun mysterious or underwater theme. The Casino Slots Free Spins bonus runs from today until Monday (13 September) which means a weekend of Free Games. The way the offer works is super simple – the more you deposit the more Free Spins you unlock with a total of 270 available.

Atlassian Appoints Michelle Zatlyn, Cloudflare Co-Founder, President, and COO, to Board of Directors

TEAM, Anywhere/SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ: TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, today announced it has appointed Michelle Zatlyn to its board of directors. Michelle is the co-Founder, COO, and President of Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet.

Hyperion Metals Appoints Leading U.S. Based Directors

Lorraine Martin, Beverly Wyse and Melissa Waller appointed as independent Non-Executive Directors of Hyperion Metals, effective from 13 September 2021. Lorraine Martin has 35 years of experience in aerospace, leading a range of global business programs at Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LTM) from VP of the C-130 & C-5 Programs, to VP & GM F-35 Lightning II Program, and then EVP and Deputy of the Rotary & Mission Systems division. Lorraine is currently President and CEO of the National Safety Council.

Coeur Provides Exploration Update

Company’s largest exploration investment in its history delivering significant new results throughout its portfolio of North American precious metals assetsCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) today reported an update on its 2021 exploration programs at its Palmarejo and Kensington operations, following its update on February 17, 2021. The Company also highlighted new drilling results at its Silvertip and Wharf mines. Coeur drilled approximately 698,100 feet (212,775 meters) from 27 active rigs at six different locations through the first seven months of 2021, reflecting a year-over-year increase of roughly 58%. The Company plans to invest approximately $75 million

Xandr Expands Leadership Team Across APAC

Executive appointments seek to help accelerate growth in key marketsSINGAPORE & SYDNEY & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xandr, AT&T’s advanced advertising company, today announced the appointments of Masatsune Shironishi as Managing Director, Japan, and Nicole Prior as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, as Xandr continues to invest across APAC. Masatsune’s appointment is effective immediately and Nicole’s role is effective November 1

ZNet Technologies and Acronis Empower Service Providers by Expanding Distribution Partnership in South-east Asia

ZNet Technologies will empower service providers in South-east Asia with automation for delivering Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZNet Technologies (http://znetcorp.com/), a leading cloud services distributor offering cloud infrastructure and managed services, today announced that it is expanding its distribution partnership with Acronis in six countries, namely Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Xandr Expands Leadership Team Across APAC

Executive appointments seek to help accelerate growth in key marketsSINGAPORE & SYDNEY & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xandr, AT&T’s advanced advertising company, today announced the appointments of Masatsune Shironishi as Managing Director, Japan, and Nicole Prior as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, as Xandr continues to invest across APAC. Masatsune’s appointment is effective immediately and Nicole’s role is effective November 1

Three In Five Australian Construction Leaders Say Data Analysis Helps Reduce Project Defects

New research from Procore reveals barriers and benefits of leveraging data to improve quality and compliance in constructionSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PCOR--Procore Technologies, Inc., (NYSE: PCOR), a leading provider of construction management software, has released new industry research showing a growing appreciation for the role of data in reducing potential defects and improving project quality outcomes. More than half (53%) of Australian construction leaders surveyed agree it is difficult to effectively monitor quality assurance without an integrated data management platform, an increase of eight percent from 2020.

Coeur to Present at Gold Forum Americas

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc.’s (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) President and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell J. Krebs, will present at Gold Forum Americas in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 1:50 p.m. Mountain Time. The Gold Forum Americas is a virtual- and invitation-only investment conference. The webcast and presentation materials will be made available through the Company’s website at www.coeur.com

Notion, a Comcast Company, Works with Honey Insurance to Help Australian Homeowners Monitor Risk and Save on Premiums

Notion’s first international customer creates a differentiated offering for the Australian market through the power and ease of DIY proactive property monitoringDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Notion, a Comcast Company, announced an exclusive agreement in Australia with Honey Insurance, to provide new customers with smart home sensors. In addition to getting a complimentary Smart Home Sensor Kit valued at AU$250 that will help to proactively reduce loss and prevent small issues from becoming big headaches, Honey Insurance customers will also receive 8% off their premiums as soon as their sensors are activated.

Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. Announces Participation at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference -- September 13-15, 2021 (Virtual Conference)

Mawson to present at 7am ET, September 13th, 2021SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (OTCQB:MIGID) (“Mawson”), a digital infrastructure provider with diversified operations across bitcoin mining and digital asset management, is pleased to announce it will be featured as a presenting company at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Virtual Conference. The conference is being held as a virtual conference on September 13-15, 2021.

Singapore Ranked the Top Regulatory Base for Multinationals - Mercator

Followed by Australia and the UKKazakhstan the most complex of over 160 jurisdictionsAPAC the best region overall.LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Singapore is ranked the top jurisdiction for multinational companies to base subsidiaries or ‘entities’ from a governance and regulatory standpoint, according to an inaugural report ranking over 160 jurisdictions globally on both the cost and speed of doing business.

Traction on Demand acquires New Zealand-based Salesforce implementation firm, Trineo

The acquisition further expands Traction on Demand’s global footprint and accelerates team growth in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Traction on Demand (ToD), North America’s largest dedicated Salesforce consulting and application development firm, announced today that it has acquired New Zealand-based Salesforce Implementation partner Trineo. The acquisition brings together two leading Salesforce consulting partners whose complementarity in geography, expertise, and values are undeniable.

Sensorion and Cochlear to Begin First Clinical Trial of SENS-401 for Hearing Preservation in Combination With Cochlear Implantation

The study will aim to measure perilymph PK of SENS401 and to explore the therapeutic effect of SENS-401 on early hearing outcomes upon cochlear implantationThe trial will be fully funded under the existing agreement between Cochlear and SensorionMONTPELLIER, France & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Sensorion (Paris:ALSEN) (FR0012596468 – ALSEN) a pioneering clinical-stage biotechnology, which specializes in the development of novel therapies to restore, treat and prevent within the field of hearing loss disorders, and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announce the initiation of a pilot study of the first-in-class small molecule drug SENS-401 (Arazasetron) in patients scheduled for cochlear implantation.

Arista Selected to Build Australian Securities Exchange Next Generation Campus Network

Arista to build next generation national campus network for Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), providing ultra high-performance networking for corporate sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) has been selected to build a new cognitive campus networking environment for the ASX.The new network will be built utilising the Arista 720XP series switching platform and provide networking connectivity for the ASX’s staff at two major facilities in Sydney, and corporate sites in Melbourne and Perth.

L3Harris to Design Airservices Australia’s Telecommunications Network

Highlights: L3Harris leading Australia-based consortiumPlanning and design to modernize the network, VHF voice radios, ADS-B surveillanceProvides a safe and secure platform for future innovationsMELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has been awarded the initial planning and design phase of a potential $343 million (USD), 10-year contract to modernize Airservices Australia’s enterprise-wide telecommunications network.

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