SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#finance--Marketlend, Australia’s leading marketplace trade credit platform, has welcomed Andrew Ross to lead origination and insurance endeavours for Marketlend throughout Asia, and assist Marketlend to expand its presence in trade commodities, insured backed discounted trade credit, and distressed debtWith international trade credit underwriting experience spanning three decades, Ross started his career in looking after European export markets for Trade Indemnity before going on to work for QBE in both Australia and Hong Kong, initially in domestic underwriting, and then as head of the North Asia division. In 2015 Ross headed up the Global client’s division at Coface, before joining Bond & Credit in 2017 to start their international business.
Vonage’s Video API powers MODRON’s dispute resolution platform, with one million users monthlyAsia Pacific’s legal tech market is expected to grow at the highest rate between 2019-2027SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, has been chosen by Australian legal tech startup MODRON to power its online video consultations and mediation services.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Australian Open and Ralph Lauren Corporation today announced a new, global long-term partnership. Ralph Lauren has been named Official Outfitter of the Australian Open and will outfit all on-court officials, including the AO ballkids and chair umpires, in a specially-designed collection of apparel and accessories. “We are delighted to welcome Ralph Lauren to the Australian Open family and proud to partner with this prestigious global brand who have a role in some of the world’s biggest sporting events,” Australian Open Tournament Director
Lucky player lands $96,000 on first day of playSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One lucky player began their Fair Go Casino journey in spectacular style, landing almost $100,000 on their first day of signing up to the pokie platform. Josh Solten from Victoria wisely decided that it was time to sign up to Fair Go Casino, the popular pokie provider becoming increasingly known for its array of fantastic features and big-win potential
LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#backpain--Intralink-Spine, Inc. announces that clinical sites in Australia are once again adding data supporting the safety and efficacy of their novel, injectable, nano-tethering device for the treatment of spinal disc degeneration and chronic low back pain (CLBP). The company’s clinical research has resumed after several months of COVID-19 related interruption of patient enrollment. A total of eleven patients have been enrolled in the Australian study to date. Combined with an earlier five participant trial conducted in Malaysia, 100% of participants had clinically relevant improvements in pain and disability 3-months following the procedure, with 75% having “excellent results” (50% or greater reductions of pain
Experienced global defence, manufacturing, and automotive industries executiveJeff Lang appointed Titomic Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer Strengthening Titomic’s strategic vision for global commercialisation of Titomic Kinetic Fusion®.MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Titomic Limited (ASX:TTT) (“Titomic”), today announces Norbert Schulze, an industrial veteran with over 40 years’ experience in global defence, manufacturing and automotive industries, has been appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Titomic’s founder Jeff Lang, who assumes the role of Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) maintaining his role as a Director of the Board. The Board has initiated a search for a permanent CEO.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deutsche Bank announced today its appointment as depositary bank for the sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt Program of Ecofibre Limited (OTC: EOFBY). Ecofibre Limited is an Australian company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange which focuses on providing its customers with hemp products in the United States and Australia. These products include cannabinoid oil and neutraceuticals, as well as hemp-derived food, composite materials and textiles.*
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan), has decided to invest in an open innovation evergreen fund, managed by Emerald Technology Ventures, a Swiss clean technology-focused venture capital organization (Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland). In addition, Idemitsu has decided to establish a new open innovation promotion base in Switzerland. For new business creation, Idemitsu strengthens its efforts to accelerate innovations with start-up companies, not only in Japan, but around the world.
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX:AQA, OTCQB:AQARF) (“Aquila” or the “Company”) announced the filing of its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. All amounts, unless indicated, are reported in US dollars.Barry Hildred, President & CEO of Aquila, commented, “As site operations began to normalize in the third quarter, Aquila added key hires to our team in the areas of Environment & Infrastructure as well as Exploration. We are focused on activities to support an updated Back Forty Project feasibility study that will build on the positive Preliminary Economic Assessment published in September and we are also actively in the planning phase for drill programs at Back Forty and our gold-copper exploration properties in Wisconsin.”
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Morrison--Described by Prime Minister Scott Morrison as “one of the most significant and eagerly anticipated road infrastructure projects ever delivered in Australia,” NorthConnex links the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga to the Hills M2 Motorway at West Pennant Hills in Sidney’s north. The nine-kilometre twin tunnel will deliver significant benefits to local communities by easing congestion and removing up to 5,000 trucks per day from the notorious Pennant Hills Road. This will help improve safety, benefit local air quality, and reduce traffic noise.
Managing risk – from cybersecurity to vendor audits – remains a significant challenge that will shape next year’s IT agendaSTOCKHOLM & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#cio--Snow Software, the global leader in technology intelligence, today released the 2021 IT Priorities Report, a comprehensive look at the issues and trends driving next year’s technology agenda. Aligning surveys of 1,000 IT leaders and 3,000 workers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Australia found that while Covid-19 has created new concerns and deepened traditional challenges for IT, organizations with complete insight and governance of their technology ecosystem are better positioned to achieve their priorities.
New Class and Limited Time Character Growth Support Events Available on November 18!LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#MMORPG--Nexon’s MMORPG cross-platform marvel V4 will be undergoing its largest content update when the all-new Archer class arrives next week on November 18th! Specializing in ranged physical attacks, the Archer class, the first class introduction in V4 since launch, is a class that deals devastating blows with a bow and arrow. With short skill activation times, Archer can dole out swift attacks, making her the fastest class in all of Syllunas! Using her bow and quiver, the Archer has six skills that can be activated in lightning-fast succession, allowing her to disrupt the battlefield with a variety of attacks that can turn the tide of any battle.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#clinicaltrials--Australian clinical-stage drug development company Noxopharm (ASX: NOX) is pleased to announce it has joined with Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) in an Australian pilot study investigating the ability of Noxopharm’s immunotherapy drug candidate, Veyonda®, to overcome resistance to Bristol Myers Squibb’s nivolumab (Opdivo®) in the treatment of cancer.
Vista Equity Partners leads round as demand soars for Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutionsMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Menlo Security, a leader in cloud security, today announced it has raised $100 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at $800 million. The round was led by Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a leading global investment firm focused on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, with additional participation from Neuberger Berman funds, General Catalyst, JP Morgan, and other existing investors. This new capital will further fuel market expansion and empower the company to scale go-to-market capabilities, as well as provide increased investment in engineering to accelerate product delivery and category expansion.
Company Will Update Investors on Its Coosa Graphite Project and Ongoing Construction of Pilot Plant in GermanyCENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR--Westwater Resources (NASDAQ: WWR), an energy materials development company, today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 and provided an update on its materials development business. Founded four decades ago and originally incorporated to mine uranium, Westwater Resources has been reinvented as a 21
Gaming fans can play PS5 starting today in seven key markets, including the United States, Japan, Mexico, Australia, and South Korea; PS5 rolls out to the rest of the world on November 19 The breadth of PS5’s game library represents the best lineup in PlayStation history, led by launch titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Fortnite and NBA 2K21
New real-world simulations build on developers’ secure coding skills while introducing educational scaffoldingSYDNEY & BOSTON & LONDON & BRUGES, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AppSec--Global secure coding company, Secure Code Warrior®, has today launched Missions—hands-on, interactive coding simulations of real-world applications that encourage developers to experience the real-time impact of poor code practices in a safe environment. Missions is the result of Secure Code Warrior’s acquisition of Iceland-based start-up Adversary in April 2020.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ryan--Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, announced the acquisition of Sydney-based Australian firm Indirect Tax Solutions (ITS), an indirect tax services firm with deep specialisations in goods and services tax (GST) and fuels tax credits (FTC). The ITS acquisition adds additional strength to Ryan’s growing presence and service offering in Australia.
Fourth quarter revenue $753 million and net revenue $590 millionFourth quarter EPS $0.82; Adjusted EPS $0.91Record fiscal 2020 EPS $3.16, up 11% Y/YRecord fiscal year cash flow of $262 million, up 26% Y/YRecord backlog of $3.24 billion, up 5% Y/Y and up 6% Q/QPASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 27, 2020.
Envoy Desks makes it easy to reserve a safe workspace to collaborate in the officeSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Envoy is releasing Envoy Desks, a new desk reservation system to help companies meet social distancing guidelines for employees working in the office, and provide data-driven insights to optimize their space. As companies adapt to the coronavirus pandemic by adopting a flexible model for employees to work remotely or in an office, workplace leaders are reevaluating their space and looking for ways to make it more safe, flexible, and efficient. Desks is available in beta as part of Envoy Protect
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Oil Refining Industry in Australia 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The downstream energy sector report, "Oil Refining Industry in Australia" is a complete source of information on Australia crude oil refining industry.It provides refinery level information relating to existing and planned (new build) refineries such as insights and forecasts of refinery capacities, refined petroleum products production and consumption, refinery complexity factor and comparison against peer group countries in the respective region. The report also covers complete details of major players operating in the refining sector in Australia and in depth analysis of the latest industry news and deals.
Climate change analytics and advice helps prepare institutional portfolios to adapt to a net zero economySYDNEY & LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, today announced the launch of climate transition analytics and advice for institutional investors who want to transition to a 1.5°C scenario of global warming as outlined in the Paris Agreement. Climate change science has shown that to halt climate change, carbon emissions have to stop completely. ‘Net zero’ means that any emissions are balanced by absorbing an equivalent amount from the atmosphere.
Pilot testwork will be completed on a 50t sample of ore collected from Piedmont’s Core PropertySGS Canada will complete dense medium and flotation pilot work over the coming weeksConcentrate produced will be used in internal and third-party lithium hydroxide pilot programsResults will be used to support definitive feasibility and detailed design engineeringNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLL
Qualifying period is between 23rd October and 31st December 2020SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#digitalpayments--WorldRemit, a leading international payments company, is celebrating Diwali by giving away 100 tablets to recipients in India! Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali symbolises the triumph of good over evil and is celebrated by the Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities. Falling in the month of Kartika, celebrations last for 5 days whereby prayers are offered in temples, families exchange gifts and decorate their homes with candles and lanterns. WorldRemit wants to spread the love with this generous offer.
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 October through 31 October, 2020, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#compliance--Charles River Development, a State Street Company, today announced that National Australia Bank (NAB) Asset Servicing has selected the Charles River Investment Management Solution (Charles River IMS) to provide clients with advanced compliance monitoring, oversight and reporting.Charles River IMS will enable the Asset Servicing team to help institutional clients monitor a broad range of investment mandates and better meet regulatory requirements. The solution also enables greater transparency to support comprehensive compliance reporting and analysis for clients.
Blast X donation is one of several to long-term care facilities to effectively treat chronic wounds JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next Science (ASX:NXS), an innovative medical technology company that is the leader in treating biofilm-based infections in humans, announced today that it has donated $300,000 worth of BlastX™ Antimicrobial Wound Gel to Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Toms River, New Jersey. This gift is part of a $500,000 donation program with 3M Company
Acquisition Reimagines the Buy Now Pay Later Shopping Experience for ConsumersNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading Buy Now Pay Later innovator Quadpay (ASX:Z1P) today announced it has acquired Sydney-based technology company Urge Holdings, known for its fashion search engine The Urge as well as a “Shazam for fashion” app known as Shnap, for a purchase price of approximately $6.1 million. Quadpay will integrate Urge’s technology onto its interest-free installment payment platform, giving Quadpay’s millions of customers the ability to shop apparel by taking a photo or screenshot and then automatically finding retailers for the purchase as well as price comparisons.
Channel Strategy Expedites Scalable Data Platform’s Expansion in Asia, Australia, New Zealand SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SingleStore, The Database of Now™ for operational analytics and cloud-native applications, today announced a new relationship with NEXTGEN, its first value-added distributor (VAD) in the Asia Pacific. This will enable SingleStore to expand its go-to-market strategy and operations by rapidly leveraging NEXTGEN’s strong footprint with channel partners and enterprises across Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Kasada API Bridges The Gap Between Application Developers And Security With Simple Deployment And Long-Term EfficacyNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kasada, provider of the only online traffic integrity solution that accurately detects and defends against bot attacks, today announced the introduction of Kasada API, which protects an organization’s web and mobile application programming interfaces (APIs) from automated botnet attacks and targeted fraud. If left unprotected, an organization’s most sensitive API endpoints (i.e. authentication, account creation, and handling sensitive data) can be quickly exploited by attackers, giving them a direct path into the organization.
