With SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 backing, Wiliot will accelerate its mission to create a new era of IoT where intelligence and connectivity are brought to trillions of products that move through global supply chains – from crates, packaging, and pallets to clothes, medicine, and perishable goods.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wiliot, the Sensing as a Service company and Internet of Things (IoT) technology leader whose self-powered, stamp-sized computer is changing the relationship between manufacturers and their products, announced today it received $200 million in a Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Both cloud-based and traditional managed services at record quarterly highsSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$III #AsaService--Asia Pacific’s spending on IT and business services surpassed US $3 billion for the first time in a quarter, with record levels of spending in Q2 for both cloud-based and traditional managed services, according to the latest state-of-the-industry report from Information Services Group (ISG
Announces first exit from Fund 1, with Sentropy Technologies to merge with DiscordSYDNEY & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--King River Capital (King River), the leading technology-focused venture capital firm with offices in Sydney and the US, today announces the successful first close of its second fund (KRC Fund 2), securing commitments of US$95million. KRC Fund 2 investors include numerous technology entrepreneurs and leaders from companies such as Xero, AfterPay, Mirror, and Palantir, reflecting King River’s strong network of relationships across the industry in both Australia and the US. Other investors include leading institutions and family offices such as Ariadne Australia, Belfer Management and Marinya Capital. The firm is expecting full participation in Fund 2 from existing Fund 1 investors.
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has begun reducing production at its BC Works aluminium smelter in Kitimat, Canada due to a strike initiated by the Unifor Local 2301 union after negotiations failed to reach a new collective labour agreement. Production will be reduced to around 35 per cent of the smelter’s 432,000 tonne annual capacity, so that it can safely be operated by staff and employees required under an essential services order granted by the BC Labour Relations Board.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Urolithiasis Management Devices - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Urolithiasis Management Devices estimated at US$1.5 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$2.1 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2020-2027.
FORT DAUPHIN, Madagascar--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar. This project, which uses solar and wind energy, will significantly contribute towards Rio Tinto’s operations in Madagascar achieving its carbon neutral objective by 2023. The project is part of a broader initiative to reduce the ilmenite mine’s environmental footprint which includes programmes that focus on emissions reduction, waste and water management, carbon sequestration, ecological restoration and reforestation.
Tony Piper to Transition into the Role of ChairmanGREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Glen Riddell, chief executive officer of Berkley Re Asia, to the additional role of chief executive officer of Berkley Re Australia. The appointment is effective December 31, 2021. Tony Piper will continue as chief executive officer of Berkley Re Australia until that time, when he will transition into the role of chairman of the operating unit.
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$BW #cleanenergy--Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that it has entered into two contracts to design and supply advanced technologies to achieve reduced emissions and generate cleaner energy at a power plant in Asia. The total value of the contracts is more than $11 million.B&W will upgrade the plant’s existing combustion equipment, supplying a B&W AireJet
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#arizona--Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU” or the “Company”), an emerging private US-based copper developer and producer, today announces the appointment of Rita Adiani as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development. Ms. Adiani is currently based in London and will join the rest of the team in the Arizona Corporate office later this year.
Extending patented mutation detection technology to address emerging COVID-19 variants of concern SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#COVID19--SpeeDx Pty. Ltd., a developer of innovative molecular diagnostic solutions, have launched a new product line of research reagents to support reflex variant analysis for circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC). The rapid development of PlexPrime® SARS-CoV-2 Genotyping* tests will support investigations and monitoring of the range of emerging and circulating SARS-CoV-2 VOC that have been linked to increased transmissibility, reduced vaccine efficacy, or other characteristics that may require specific public health actions.
Tiffany Edwards becomes the latest player to win big while playing popular pokie Mardi Gras Magic at Australia’s favourite online casinoSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“This kind of thing doesn’t happen, especially not to people like me.” This was the reaction of one lucky Fair Go Casino winner after she landed a massive $45,000 win while enjoying a few pokie spins at Australia’s favourite online casino.
Plentiful Treasure, Asgard Deluxe, Miami Jackpots and Sparky 7 make the list, but have you played them all?SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Have you played the best online pokies of 2021? The team behind PlayCroco, Australia’s best online casino, have listed the four most fun and thrilling pokies to have launched so far this year and you must try them all. Taking top spot is Plentiful Treasure, an Asian-themed pokie straight from the casino floor. Second place goes to Asgard Deluxe which sees players enter Valhalla and with the help of the gods land some truly big wins. Third is Miami Jackpots, which takes players straight to Ocean Drive.
Philip Scarff to Remain Onboard to Ensure a Smooth TransitionSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--a.k.a. Brands (the “Company”; “a.k.a.”), a global platform that is pioneering a new approach to direct-to-consumer fashion, today announced the appointment of Victoria Estella Perry to Brand President of Petal + Pup, effective August 3, 2021. In this role, Perry will lead the strategic growth of the Australian-based, digitally native brand, focused on young women’s fashion. Perry will be based in San Francisco and will report to Jill Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer, a.k.a. Brands.
Cyara’s Automated CX Assurance Platform Honored for Exceptional Innovation and Ability to Ensure and Improve Customer Experience & Communication Capabilities REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyara, provider of the leading Automated Customer Experience (CX) Assurance Platform, today announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named the Cyara Automated CX Assurance Platform as a 2021 Communications Solutions Product of the Year
NEW YORK & BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AR--Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today launched FieldX, a cloud-based end-to-end digital service lifecycle automation solution built on ServiceNow’s Now Platform®. Using FieldX, manufacturing organizations can enhance and scale-up their after-sales customer service operations while reducing costs.
Uncover the clues of the ancient gods in a new level 270 area, new Boss Seren, ongoing Neo Castle Event and more! LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#MapleStory--MapleStory, the iconic free-to-play global MMORPG from Nexon, has launched Neo: Light’s Wrath, Part Two of the massive summer content update that offers all new desert area, Hotel Arcus, offering new quests available to players level 270 and above. The Neo: Light’s Wrath update also adds the new Boss Seren and continues the Neo Castle, Tera Burning and Burning World Events.
CANBERRA, Australia & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ITsecurity--Flashpoint, the globally trusted leader in actionable threat intelligence, today announces a partnership with the Australian threat intelligence services provider Cybermerc. The partnership features a joint solution making Flashpoint’s advanced threat intelligence available in Cybermerc service offerings and acts as a valuable enrichment source fused into Cybermerc Aushield Defend—Australia’s chosen national threat investigation and sharing platform.
IRVINE, Calif. & CANBERRA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) today announced that its subsidiary, Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies, Inc. (“ECT2”), has renewed its contract for five years with the Australian Department of Defence [“Defence”] to operate and maintain water treatment systems at three of the country’s military bases. The $US43 million (AU$59 million GST inclusive) contract carries an initial term of five years and provides for an additional five extensions each for one year in duration, to be determined at Defence’s discretion and subject to ongoing needs at each military location.
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU” or the “Company”), an emerging private US-based copper developer and producer, today announces it has changed its name from Elim Mining Incorporated. Additionally, the Company has completed a 3:1 share consolidation following unanimous board approval, effective July 20, 2021. The driving focus of ASCU continues to be the development of the Cactus Mine on private land in Pinal County, Arizona.
Quadpay unites with Zip’s single purpose and brand focused on responsibility, to rebalance the power of paymentsNEW YORK & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A year ago, global payment technology pioneer Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) acquired the award-winning U.S. buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, Quadpay. Today, Zip is unifying its rapidly growing global business under one name to increase brand awareness and leverage more resources to lead the future of digital, universal payment technology.
As video investment soars in APAC, industry veteran Trent Silins launches Kopa, a full-service firm to help brands and agencies with contextual targeting activation, performance optimisations, and deep reporting and insights while managing each brand’s suitability standards in video.MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#brandsuitability--Kopa, a full-service contextual data and technology firm, announced its official launch today, to help marketers improve their video campaigns from activation to reporting and insights. Kopa is led by Founder and CEO Trent Silins, who brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in the digital video ecosystem in APAC.
HOUSTON & CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civeo Corporation (NYSE:CVEO) announced today that it has scheduled its second quarter 2021 earnings conference call for Friday, July 30, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). During the call, Civeo will discuss financial and operating results for the quarter, which will be released before the market opens on Friday, July 30, 2021. By Phone:
Skydio 2 Drone and integrated software solutions for enterprise and public sector customers available today as company accelerates international expansion in Asia PacificREDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the general availability of its breakthrough autonomous drone Skydio 2 and integrated software solutions - Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Foundation
After a Successful North American Launch, Leading Men’s Grooming Brand Debuts its Fourth-Generation Electric Trimmer and Luxury Kits in all Current MarketsSAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--You ready to rock the landscaped look? Let’s get mowin’. Today, MANSCAPED™, the global leader and category creator of men’s below-the-waist grooming, announces the international launch of its fourth-generation electric trimmer,
Reviews Project Scope and Commitment to Safety, Sustainability and Environmental StewardshipBELMONT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL, ASX: PLL), a pre-production business targeting the integrated production of battery quality lithium hydroxide to support a US and global electric vehicle supply chain, completed its initial public presentation to the community and Board of Commissioners of Gaston County, North Carolina on July 20, 2021. The presentation addressed how the Carolina Lithium Project could position Gaston County to be a significant part of the new U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, the bipartisan support for the development of critical minerals in the United States, and Piedmont’s commitment to protect the environment and community.
Major hardware deployment continues, with additional PH added to existing operations throughout JulySYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (OTCQB:MIGI) (“Mawson”), a digital infrastructure provider with diversified operations across bitcoin mining and digital asset management, announces it has taken delivery of 250 Bitmain Antminer S19 Pro’s, expects a further 570 Avalon A1246 miners from Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN) to be delivered and operational before the end of July, and expects an additional 588 Avalon A1246 miners to be delivered in early August, adding a further ~125 PH to its existing operations.
- World’s first and only brain connectomics planning software with regulatory clearance in United States, Canada and Australia- Quicktome is a neurosurgical planning software which incorporates connectomics, the field of understanding brain connectivity into routine neurosurgical planningSYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#biotech--Omniscient Neurotechnology (“o8t™”), a pioneering brain mapping software company, today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for Quicktome™, a digital brain mapping platform that allows neurosurgeons to visualize and understand a patient's brain networks prior to performing life-changing brain surgery. This announcement occurs on Glioblastoma Awareness Day
Increasing demand for certification means providers must deliver programs at scale and speed NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Questionmark--Firms are seeing a step-change in the certified skills they need from their people to grow as technologies and business models rapidly evolve. But 87% of global executives say they are experiencing a skills gap now or expect one soon, according to consulting firm McKinsey.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto’s Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) operation in South Africa will shut one of its four furnaces due to the depletion of available feedstock at the plant. This is the result of mining operations being halted following an escalation in the security situation at the operations which significantly hampered the mine’s ability to operate safely. Rio Tinto declared Force Majeure on our customer contracts at RBM on 30 June 2021.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto and Bougainville community members, represented by the Human Rights Law Centre, have reached an agreement to identify and assess legacy impacts of the former Panguna copper mine in Bougainville. This follows several months of constructive discussions facilitated by the Australian OECD National Contact Point (AusNCP). A joint committee of stakeholders will be formed to oversee a detailed independent assessment of the Panguna mine to identify and better understand actual and potential environmental and human rights impacts of the mine which ceased operating in 1989.
