First cloud-based platform hosted by AWS to streamline the development and realization of printed circuit boards (PCBs)SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AWS--Altium LLC is committed to bringing transformation to the electronics industry through a digital platform that connects design to the supply chain and the manufacturing floor. To achieve this goal, Altium selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host Altium 365
Envoy Triples Its Technology Partner Community; Projects 100 New Integrations Arriving on Platform in 2021SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As it continues to help companies prepare for a hybrid work model, workplace platform Envoy has seen significant growth in demand for new integrations and an increase in its community of integration partners. At its current rate, Envoy plans to add 100 new integrations in 2021 alone, bringing its total number of integrations to more than 150 and surpassing the available integrations on any other platform.
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High-quality datasets include scripted speech, images with text, body movement and human audioSYDNEY & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Appen Limited (ASX:APX), the leading provider of high-quality training data for organizations that build effective AI systems at scale, today announced new off-the-shelf (OTS) datasets. These datasets are designed to make it easier and faster for businesses to acquire the high-quality training data needed to accelerate their artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) projects. The new OTS datasets include human body movement and innovative baby crying sounds, as well as scripted speech and images with text suitable for optical character recognition (OCR) for high-demand but hard-to-acquire languages, such as Arabic, Croatian, Greek, Hungarian, Thai and more. With the expanded datasets, Appen’s total OTS offering includes over 250 datasets, comprising of over 11,000 hours of audio, over 25,000 images and over 8.7 million words across 80 languages and multiple dialects.
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sportradar, the world-leading provider of sports data intelligence and sport entertainment solutions, has announced a long-term data and audio-visual partnership with Australia’s professional semi-elite basketball league, NBL1. The Sportradar deal covers all national NBL1 Conferences for both men’s and women’s competitions, as well as the Victorian-based State Championship.
Learning platform with the most in-demand skills to support students and teachers in Australia, U.S. and U.K.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Udemy, the world’s largest destination for learning and teaching online, today announced that the recently launched LenovoEDU community by Lenovo™ will offer Udemy content and pathways to course recommendations for specific careers. Designed to inspire people to take education into their own hands, LenovoEDU is an online community that offers support and resources for college and career students, parents and guardians of K-12 students, and educators around the globe to optimize learning opportunities with a “self-serve” and “build your own curriculum” mindset.
The conference will bring leaders in the style and beauty industries together to talk about fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship. SEATTLE & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glamhive announced its fourth online conference to be held on February 27, 2021. The Glamhive Digital Winter Style and Beauty Summit will bring together top fashion and beauty leaders, from Kristen Bell's stylist to billion-dollar founder-turned female founder investor Cindy Eckert. The innovative leaders will discuss fashion, beauty, entrepreneurship, and more. Stephanie Sprangers and Nicole Chavez will co-host the event.
Slate of Legendary Leaders Will Accelerate LIVEKINDLY Collective’s Mission to Make Plant-Based Living the New NormNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LIVEKINDLY Collective, a collection of heritage and start-up brands on track to become one of the world’s largest plant-based food companies, today announced the appointments of the following members to its Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2021:
Establishing a New Global Leader in Data Protection and ManagementMerger will create broadest set of best-in-class business continuity solutions from a single vendorEnd-users will achieve a fast-track to cloud modernization and next-generation data infrastructuresMSPs, VARs, and distributors will gain immediate business advantagesCombination will expand global footprint, scale, and regional diversification
87% of employers are struggling to close the skills gap TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Questionmark--Employers that continue to invest in training expect to recover more quickly from the pandemic. Questionmark, the online assessment provider, is calling on employers to ensure their training programs are equipping workers with the skills they need to stay ahead.The Covid-19 pandemic and widespread remote working have made it difficult to deliver workplace training. However, research conducted by Open University showed that 67% of organizations found training was essential to keep the workforce agile throughout the pandemic.
(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise specified)VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#arizona--Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) announces its production and financial results for the three months (“Q4 2020”) and year ended December 31, 2020 (“YTD 2020”). Copper production totaled 156.9 million pounds of copper at consolidated C1 cash costs1 of $1.84 per payable pound produced. Link HERE
Former Afterpay Global COO perceives exceptional potential in Australian fintech companySYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Senior Executive for eBay, PayPal and, most recently, Global COO for Afterpay, Frerk-Malte Feller, has been appointed CEO of Australian fintech company, Linkly. The move comes off the back of a period of strong growth for Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of payment integration technology, following multiple acquisitions that have increased its market offering and footprint in Australia and New Zealand.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#chinaecommerce--eCargo Holdings Limited (ASX: ECG) (ECG, eCargo or the Group) today announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2020, demonstrating a strong recovery in the second half of the year. Key Financials:Group revenue increased 23% to HK$218.5m (A$36.6m)ECG achieved Group-first EBITDA profit of HK$7.6m (A$1.3m)Net Loss After Tax of HK$39.5m (A$6.6m) due to a non-cash impairment of HK$33.5m
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$FPVD--BIGtoken® Inc., the first privacy focused, opt-in data marketplace where people own and monetize their data, will host a webinar on March 2, 2021 to discuss Facebook’s recent ban on news in Australia. Last week, Facebook shut down Australian news and essential service pages in answer to Australia's "News Media and Digital Platforms" Parliamentary Bill. The Australian Bill provides a framework that forces social network platforms, such as Facebook, to pay news providers.
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Jellyfish Expands Global Footprint with Data and Analytics Capabilities Enhanced with New Offerings in E-Commerce, Content Creation, Creative and LocalizationLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jellyfish, the digital marketing partner to the world's leading brands (i.e., Samsung, Uber, Nestle, Deckers, Spotify, and eBay), announced today the acquisition of 5 companies—each a known leader in the digital space. Jellyfish’s rapid expansion comes against a backdrop of consolidation and challenges in the traditional agency sector as the company’s capabilities lie in helping brands during their digital transformation journey. Jellyfish’s expansion follows previous acquisitions with a significant investment from Fimalac Group in 2019. The company represents a new kind of digital business, where agency services are combined with consultancy, training, and cutting-edge technologies to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients. Launched in 2005, it has also become one of a select few globally managed Google Marketing Platform Partners, growing at an average of 45% per annum consistently over the last eight years.
Investment will drive product development, entry to new markets and grow the executive teamNEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FundGuard, the AI-powered SaaS investment management and asset servicing enterprise platform, today announced that it has closed a $12 million Series A funding round. The financing is being led by Team8 and existing investors Blumberg Capital and LionBird Ventures
News Summary: AppDynamics releases Agents of Transformation 2021:The Rise of Full-Stack Observability, the latest edition of its global research study.75 percent of global technologists report that the pandemic has created more IT complexity than ever before.96 percent of technologists recognize that the ability to monitor all technical areas across their IT stack and directly link that performance to business outcomes is now essential.
Leading sales order and invoice automation platform makes significant investment in Europe and the UKLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conexiom, the leading provider of sales order and invoice automation solutions, today announces a key step in accelerating growth in Europe and the UK. Industry veteran Dominic Aelberry has been appointed Vice President of UK and EMEA. Aelberry will work with UK and European customers to help them drive greater revenue, reduce costs, and deliver superior customer experiences.
SYDNEY & LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#breastcancerawareness--GenesisCare, a leading provider of integrated cancer care globally, and Prelude Corporation (PreludeDxTM), a leader in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine, today announced a new strategic partnership aimed at increasing access to personalized breast cancer treatment and improved patient outcomes. DCISionRT® is a precision medicine test for women diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in situ) or Stage 0 breast cancer who are treated with breast-conserving surgery. The DCISionRT test, developed by PreludeDx, assesses a woman’s 10-year risk of recurrence of DCIS or development of invasive breast cancer. The test provides predictive information regarding recurrence risk, allowing physicians to better select those patients who will benefit from radiation therapy in addition to surgery.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reward Gateway, a global industry leader in employee engagement, today announced a new, two-way integration with Microsoft Teams to allow for seamless recognition within the popular collaboration platform. Organizations now can instantly send and receive recognition moments without leaving Teams, increasing the visibility of good work and shining a spotlight on company values and desired employee behaviors. Research
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc. (the “Company” or “Coeur”) (NYSE: CDE) today announced the upsize and pricing of its offering (the “Offering”) of U.S. $375,000,000 of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Offering was upsized from the previously announced $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount. The coupon of the Notes will be 5.125% per year from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears. The Notes will mature on February 15, 2029. The Offering is expected to close on or about March 1, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of various customary closing conditions.
The X8180 delivers on performance, security services, and overall efficiency in a 3U form factorSANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hillstone Networks, a leading provider of enterprise network security and risk management solutions, announces a breakthrough for data center security with the Hillstone Networks X8180. Customers can secure their networks with even more performance and greater energy efficiency while achieving high reliability, scalability and adaptability in a small form factor.
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc. (the “Company” or “Coeur”) (NYSE: CDE) today announced its intention to offer (the “Offering”), subject to market and other conditions, $350,000,000 of Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to pay the purchase price and tender premium for up to all $230,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) that are validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) by holders and accepted by the Company in connection with the cash tender offer that it commenced on February 22, 2021 (the “Concurrent Tender Offer”), to pay the redemption price to redeem any of the 2024 Notes that are not so tendered in the Concurrent Tender Offer and to pay the fees and expenses in connection with the Offering, the Concurrent Tender Offer and any redemption of the 2024 Notes. To the extent that the Company has excess proceeds from the Offering, the Company intends to use such excess amounts for general corporate purposes.
Paddy’s Lucky Forest discovered on pokie platformSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new month means a new game for Australia’s best online casino, with the magical Paddy’s Lucky Forest making its way on to the PlayCroco platform just in time for St Patrick’s Day. From March 3, this latest pokie arrives in the shape of this colourful caper packed with Irish charm. With 720 ways to win, this glorious game brings you lucky leprechauns roaming around the reels, Slippery Wilds, a Pick Bonus – plus not one, not two, but three joyful jackpots!
Company debuts brand-new eCrime Index showing intensity of cyber-criminal market over time; reveals adversaries exploit supply chains, double down on COVID-19 and ransomwareSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CrowdStrike Inc., a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint and workload protection, today announced the release of the 2021 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report, detailing unique insights to the global threat landscape and offering best practices for organizations looking to amplify their cybersecurity maturity in 2021. The findings suggest supply chain attacks, ransomware, data extortion and nation-state threats prove to be more prolific than ever. On the heels of unprecedented growth in eCrime, CrowdStrike has introduced a new eCrime index (ECX)
ABC Corporation is committed to helping modernize foundry operations and expand sustainable technologies in the metalcasting industry.NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, today announced that ABC Corporation is now an authorized channel partner to sell ExOne industrial solutions in South Korea.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto today published its 2020 Annual Report and its Sustainability Fact Book, which can be found at https://www.riotinto.com/invest/reports. These documents complement the publication of Rio Tinto’s 2020 full year results and our Climate Change Report on 17 February 2021. Rio Tinto Chairman Simon Thompson said: “Our strong performance during 2020 was overshadowed by the destruction of the ancient rock shelters in the Juukan Gorge and I reiterate our unreserved apology to the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) people. We fell far short of our values as a company and breached the trust placed in us. It is our responsibility to ensure that the destruction of a site of such exceptional cultural significance never happens again.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australia’s Pilbara region to the major international shipping hub of Singapore. The service will provide the company with a quicker, cheaper and cleaner alternative to the existing freight delivery route via Perth, helping to drive regional economic development and local job creation.
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect HIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorises as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
- Focus on Rare Disease Prenatal and Pediatric Genetic Screening Services - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#DNA--Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, and Victorian Clinical Genetic Services (VCGS), an Australian-based specialist provider of prenatal, childhood and adult genetics services, today announced that together they have developed a novel whole exome capture assay. The assay, which utilizes Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to conduct analysis and sequencing of the entire exome, has been designed to maximize clinical utility, particularly for diagnostics and carrier screening. It will be used to help inform clinical management decisions for patients and their families.
World’s Most Popular Qualitative Research Brand Adds Innovative Reference Management & Knowledge Organization SolutionBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QSR International, the leading developer of qualitative data analysis (QDA) software, today announced it has acquired Swiss Academic Software, maker of Citavi, the only all-in-one reference management and note taking app that will intuitively streamline analyzing sources and organizing notes in one location. The transaction further solidifies QSR’s standing as the market leader in research tools and technology.