SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture: (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Industrie&Co, a technology consultancy that designs and creates cloud native solutions for enterprises and “born in the cloud” fast emerging companies. The acquisition expands Accenture’s Cloud First capabilities in delivering cloud native services for clients, particularly within financial services, as they increasingly transform into digital businesses and build new digital products and services. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
Proposed Acquisition to Strengthen Yum! Brands’ Global Delivery Capability and Integrate New Technology Talent into CompanyLOUISVILLE, Ky. & PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) (Yum! Brands) and Dragontail Systems Limited (ASX: DTS) (Dragontail), an innovative provider of technology solutions for the food industry, announced today that they have entered into a binding agreement under which Yum! Brands would acquire Dragontail by way of a share scheme of arrangement in accordance with Australian corporations law (referred to as the Scheme).
LifeWorks Mental Health Index™ shows that significant work is required to improve Australians’ mental health MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LifeWorks Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled total wellbeing solutions, today released its monthly Mental Health Index™ report, revealing a negative mental-health score among Australians for the thirteenth consecutive month. The Mental Health Index™ score for April is -11.2. Negative scores indicate a lower level of mental health compared to the pre-pandemic benchmark.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#structuredfinance--Moody’s Analytics today announced that Guardian Trust, the leading provider of trustee and security trustee services in New Zealand, has chosen the Moody’s Analytics ABS Suite™ software solution to administer its trust management and structured finance-related corporate trust services. Securitisation is an important tool for institutions of different sizes and maturity to finance their business and diversify their wholesale funding base. This selection is part of Guardian Trust’s investment in its infrastructure to support the securitisation issuance programs of its bank and non-bank clients in New Zealand.
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX: AQA, OTCQB: AQARF) (“Aquila” or the “Company”) announces that the six nominees listed in the management information circular for its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held earlier today were elected as directors of Aquila. 129,198,908 shares were represented at the Meeting, representing 38.1% of Aquila’s issued and outstanding common shares. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below:
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Construction in Australia - Key Trends and Opportunities by State and Territory to 2025 (Q2 2021)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australian construction industry is expected to grow by 2.2% in real terms in 2021 - up from a decline of 2.1% in 2020.The downturn in 2020 was due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on consumer and investor confidence, coupled with plummeting oil prices and a weak residential sector.
Touts recent funding, new Astra serverless cloud database, and brand name customers including ESL Gaming, Overstock.com, T-Mobile, US Bank, and Verizon SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DataStax today revealed that it is seeing strong adoption of its open, multi-cloud data stack among leading brands as enterprises increasingly embrace DataStax’s offerings—including the DataStax Astra serverless cloud database and DataStax Enterprise
Protegrity Discover, Cloud Protect for Amazon Redshift, and Cloud Protect for Snowflake Now Available in AWS Marketplace to Support Customers’ Secure Journey to the CloudSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protegrity, a global leader in data security, today announced the availability of three Protegrity products in AWS Marketplace: Protegrity Discover, Cloud Protect for Amazon Redshift, and Cloud Protect for Snowflake
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Napier, provider of next-generation anti-financial crime compliance solutions, has continued its aggressive global expansion by opening a second APAC office within 10 months. Adding a Kuala Lumpur presence to the Singapore base established last year, the London-headquartered company also announces senior leadership appointments to further strengthen its foothold in APAC. Wall Street and Silicon Valley alumni Robin Lee takes over as Head of APAC while Hwee Kun Ho, formerly of Salesforce, Refinitiv and Dow Jones, steps in as APAC Head of Sales.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Titomic is delighted to announce that Herbert Koeck, a recognised expert in 3D printing solutions, has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2021. He succeeds Norbert Schulze, Interim CEO, who will continue to support the Company in a different role. For the last five years Mr Koeck has been a member of the executive management team of 3D-Systems Corporation, a leading 3D-printing solution supplier. As Executive Vice-President Global-Go-To-Market he was accountable for the sales and global orders of the group which included influencing product development to ensure customer success. Before joining 3D-Systems, Mr Koeck was Managing Director, EMEA at Hewlett Packard and Senior Vice-President for the PC and Printing Solution Group.
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$VCRA--Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE:VCRA), a recognised leader in clinical communication and workflow solutions, today announced a distribution agreement with Wavelink, a leader in providing enterprise communication solutions to the healthcare industry in Australia. The agreement will offer a simplified approach to procuring Vocera solutions for large and small healthcare organisations across Australia by ensuring customers have a comprehensive view of all Vocera communication and collaboration solutions – from hands-free communication devices and secure mobile apps to an enterprise-wide clinical workflow platform. Local technical support, professional services, and clinical team members from Vocera in Australia are a key component in making the relationship a success.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sitetracker, the global standard in managing high-volume projects for turnkey network infrastructure providers like Ericsson, Clarke Telecom, and SAC Wireless, is proud to announce its partnership with SkyComms, a leading turnkey provider of telecommunications infrastructure services in the APAC region. SkyComms acquired Australasia’s top talent in network planning, civil structure, radio networks, and SAED to fully develop their end-to-end service offerings. The company selected the Sitetracker Platform to unify its business units and standardise processes to become even more of a strategic partner to its clients providing unprecedented speed of work and visibility.
International Aluminium Institute reveals new data on global scrap useSays recycled aluminium could meet 50 per cent of demand by 2050LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Recycling--The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has today released new data revealing a record 20 million tonnes of post-consumer scrap intake in 2019. This avoids 300 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions as the recycled metal reduces demand for primary aluminium.
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation’s (NYSE: FLR) Mining & Metals business announced today that its construction delivery scope has been achieved on budget and on schedule for BHP’s $3.6 billion South Flank iron ore project contributing to the delivery of first ore. The project is the largest iron ore processing facility ever built in Western Australia and one of the largest iron ore processing hubs in the world.
Tucker Carlson Tonight, Hannity and The Ingraham Angle to be Made Available the Following Day NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FOX Nation will now offer FOX News Channel’s (FNC) hit primetime opinion lineup on-demand via FOX News Primetime All The Time, where subscribers will be able to access full video episodes the following morning, announced Jason Klarman, President of FOX Nation. Beginning Wednesday, June 2, episodes of FNC’s
Driven by the Recent Imperatives of Rapid Digital Transformation, The Largest Retailers Around the Globe Are Now Relying on Forter’s Real-Time Frictionless Fraud & Abuse Prevention Platform to Fuel GrowthNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forter, the leader in e-commerce fraud prevention, today announced it has raised $300 million in Series F funding led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from Third Point Ventures and Adage Capital Management. Existing investors also participated including Bessemer Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, March Capital, NewView Capital, Salesforce Ventures and Scale Venture Partners.
Buy Now, Pay Later Now Available on newegg.com NEW YORK & CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quadpay, a Zip Company (ASX:Z1P), the fastest growing Buy Now, Pay Later company in the U.S., announced today a partnership with Newegg Inc. an online retailer of computer hardware and consumer electronics. The partnership will give Newegg access to Quadpay’s innovative Buy Now, Pay Later installment payment service.
First clinical trial from BioFactura’s pipeline of high-value biosimilar and biodefense drugsBFI-751: Biosimilar designed to treat people with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritisStudy to assess safety and tolerability of 751-BFI and evaluate pharmacokinetics in comparison to Stelara®FREDERICK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioFactura, a leading developer of high-value biosimilar and biodefense drugs using its patented StableFast
Aternity Digital Experience Index Gives Businesses the Visibility, Actionable Insight and Business Value Needed for Continuous Improvement of the Digital Experience Enterprise-WideCAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aternity®, the enterprise-class Digital Experience Management Company™, today announced the Aternity Digital Experience Index (DXI)™. Powered by the Aternity DEM platform, DXI automatically identifies the digital experience hot spots across the enterprise impacting employees and customers, provides actionable insight into those hot spots, and sets organizations on a path to action and continuous improvement.
Free Spins and Poker Reloads on this month’s menuMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s the final week of May and Juicy Stakes Casino are buzzing with excitement, because there’s a swarm of Free Spins on offer for players before summer begins. Up until May 31st, Juicy Stakes are giving players the opportunity to rack up the Free Spins for two brilliant Betsoft slots – The Hive and Mystic Hive.
− Master Supply Agreement encompasses clinical development and commercial supply for Clarity’s Cu-67-based candidates to treat neuroblastoma, breast and prostate cancers, among others −BELOIT, Wis. & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, a global innovator in the development, production and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic applications and medical imaging, and Clarity Pharmaceuticals, a clinical stage radiopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of serious disease, today announced the signing of a Master Supply Agreement for the therapeutic radioisotope copper-67 (Cu-67). Under the agreement, NorthStar will supply Cu-67 exclusively to Clarity Pharmaceuticals as an active pharmaceutical ingredient used to support Clarity’s Targeted Copper Theranostics (TCT) programs.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingram Micro Cloud, a global cloud solutions aggregator, has announced that it is now distributing a full range of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services to its reseller network in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Ingram Micro Cloud, an Advanced AWS Consulting Partner and AWS Distributor, announced its global Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with AWS in March this year. One of the central aims of the agreement is to drive the geographic reach and footprint of AWS and its partners globally. Within this global expansion, Ingram Micro Cloud is now delivering a complete portfolio of AWS cloud services to resellers in Australia and New Zealand, as part of a series of authorisations in 2021. Ingram Micro’s partners in ANZ will see new opportunities to meet customer needs using the cloud as a result of the SCA with AWS.
Company brings on three to manage strong partner and customer demandSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dialpad Inc., the industry leader in AI-powered communication and collaboration, today announced the addition of three new leaders to its Australia go-to-market (GTM) team; Roger Rivera, Niall Madden and Cheyne Egelton. The new team leads will support Dialpad’s national channel program and assist with partner enablement and growth. Dialpad’s Australian team growth comes on the heels of the company’s reimagined GTM strategy
Lawrence Jones Elevated to Enterprise Reporter Across “FOX & Friends” FranchiseCampos-Duffy to Co-Host “From the Kitchen Table” Podcast for FOX News Audio with Husband & FOX News Contributor Sean DuffyNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FOX News Channel (FNC) has named network contributor and FOX Nation host Rachel Campos-Duffy as co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend, announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media. Campos-Duffy will make her official debut on Saturday, June 12
NEW YORK & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funds managed by Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners (“Stonepeak”), a private equity firm specializing in infrastructure investing, have partnered with Bellinger Asset Management (“Bellinger”) to complete the acquisition of a US$1.1 billion performing aircraft loan portfolio from National Australia Bank. The portfolio comprises 27 loan facilities secured by 159 aircraft having a collateral valuation of $1.4 billion
Dollar references are in AUD unless otherwise noted.SYDNEY & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) (“Zip” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of European “Buy Now Pay Later” (“BNPL”) provider Twisto Payments a.s. (“Twisto”) and has also entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining shares of UAE-based BNPL leader Spotii Holdings Ltd (“
CHARLOTTE, N.C--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$HYP #criticalminerals--Hyperion Metals Limited (ASX: HYM) (“Hyperion” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Todd Hannigan as Executive Chairman of the Company with immediate effect. Mr. Hannigan joins a leading executive and advisory team that includes founder, CEO and Managing Director, Mr. Anastasios (Taso) Arima. Mr. Hannigan has over 25 years of global experience in natural resources as company founder, chief executive officer, private capital investor and non-executive director. In these lead roles Mr. Hannigan has helped build multiple billion-dollar companies in the private and public markets. He is a large shareholder and non-executive director of Piedmont Lithium Limited (Nasdaq/ASX: PLL).
The Global Leader in Men’s Below-the-Waist Grooming Debuts in its First Australian Brick-and-MortarSAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Down Under has never looked this good. The world’s premier and leading brand in below-the-waist grooming and hygiene, MANSCAPED™, announces its launch in Hairhouse, Australia’s destination for all things hair and beauty. As a pioneer in grooming innovation, MANSCAPED is dedicated to providing high-quality products that help consumers enhance their confidence - making the company a perfect match for Hairhouse. MANSCAPED’s best-selling tools and formulations will be available in all 110 Hairhouse locations across Australia beginning May 24, 2021.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Data Center Market - Investment Analysis and Growth Opportunities 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australia Data Center Market Size Will Witness Investments Of USD 40 Million By 2026Greenfield development is increasing with both global and local data center providers acquiring land for data center development for expanding existing facilities and new facilities. For instance, Digital Realty acquired 16.2 hectares of land in Sydney.
Conference will bring leaders in the style and beauty industries together to talk fashion, beauty, costume design, women’s empowerment, sustainability, and more.LOS ANGELES & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What started out as a way for the style community to come together when the pandemic stopped the industry in its tracks has grown into one of the largest gatherings of the fashion industry worldwide. Now, with life opening back up in the US and abroad, Glamhive
