New distribution partnership will extend Lifesize video collaboration portfolio to businesses of all sizes in the regionAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$TECD #ANZ--Lifesize®, a global innovator of video collaboration and meeting productivity solutions, today announced a new distribution partnership with Tech Data (Nasdaq: TECD) to more effectively deliver Lifesize meeting room systems and video conferencing services to a broader portion of the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region.
Global catering provider completes complex migration and integration project using the SnapLogic platform following acquisition of Qantas Airways’ catering businessesSAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#API--SnapLogic, provider of the #1 Intelligent Integration Platform, today announced that dnata catering Australia has used SnapLogic’s leading cloud integration platform to support a complex system migration project following its 2018 acquisition of Qantas Airways’ catering businesses, Q Catering and Snap Fresh.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recently AlphaWallet announced our tokenisation project with Shankai Sports. However, the nature of the relationship has been incorrectly reported by the suggestion that this project was in partnership with UEFA and related to UEFA EURO 2020(TM). The original announcement has therefore been removed.We extend our apology for any trouble this has caused UEFA and we would like to clarify what AlphaWallet is working on with Shankai Sports.
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced initiatives to support Australian bushfire relief efforts. The company will donate $50,000 USD ($72,432 AUD) to the Australian Red Cross to assist with emergency relief efforts. PPG has also committed to matching employee donations up to $25,000 USD ($36,193 AUD) for a total contribution of $75,000 USD ($108,625 AUD).Locally, PPG employees in Australia are working with retail partners to establish and support a long-term community rebuilding program for affected areas, and hosting additional fundraisers at various PPG sites.
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) on November 19, 2019 completed the first in a series of internally funded Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) demonstrations using a company-owned Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The flight series will continue in 2020 and show that a GE-ER equipped with long-range sensors and Air Launched Effects (ALE) is able to Detect, Identify, Locate and Report (DILR) targetable data to support Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) systems.
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Superior support empowers Hearing Australia to free up resources and enable digital transformationLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$RMNI #HearingAustralia--Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of enterprise software products and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software products and a Salesforce partner, today announced that Hearing Australia, the nation’s largest provider of government-funded hearing services, has switched to Rimini Street support for its mission-critical ERP system. Hearing Australia’s mission is to provide world-leading research and hearing services for the wellbeing of all Australians. The organization operates in over 600 locations across Australia, providing government-funded hearing services for children, young adults up to 26, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, pensioners and veterans. By switching to Rimini Street’s premium third-party support for its enterprise application footprint, Hearing Australia has freed up much-needed resources to enable the organization to undertake digital transformation initiatives.
Propanc to Receive Up to a 43.5% “Cash Back” Benefit from Overseas R&D ExpenditureMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (OTC: PPCB) (“Propanc” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing new cancer treatments for patients suffering from recurring and metastatic cancer, announced today that a Certificate for Advance Overseas Finding was received from the Board of Innovation and Science Australia to receive up to a 43.5% “cash back” benefit from overseas R&D expenses. The finding relates to the planned Phase 1 clinical trial – Multiple Ascending Dose Studies of proteolytic proenzymes for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, for 2018/19 and the two following financial years.
Underutilized municipal landfill’s transformation into renewable energy producer is a win-win for CityAMESBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#energystorage--Kearsarge Energy L.P. and NEC Energy Solutions (NEC) jointly announced today the completion of one of the first Solar + Storage Projects in Massachusetts. Kearsarge developed, financed and constructed the 4.5 MW solar array combined with NEC’s 1.6 MW/3.8 MWh AC-coupled GSS
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Poker Tour® is proud to announce that WPT® Anchor Lynn Gilmartin is the most recent inductee into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame. Joe Hachem, President of the Australian Poker Hall of Fame and WPT Champion, personally presented Gilmartin with her new honor as she joined such notable past honorees as Champions Club Member Mel Judah, Tony Guoga, and Jeff Lisandro, among others.
NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies confirmed that tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020, the firm will dedicate a day of trading to support relief efforts needed after the devastation caused by the recent wildfires taking place in Australia. As previously announced, Jefferies will donate net trading commissions on Wednesday, January 22 for all trading in Asia Pacific securities, including equities, fixed income and FX, by the firm’s clients globally. Simultaneously, all of the firm’s global employees will also be given the opportunity to personally donate to the relief effort. Jefferies will match all client trading commissions generated that day, as well as match all employee donations from across the firm. The total contribution will then be donated to relief organizations directly involved in the rescue and recovery efforts in Australia.
Offer open to existing and new investorsOpportunity to receive consistent and stable income stream paid via monthly distributionsNeuberger Berman to pay all fees and costs for OfferSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global investment manager Neuberger Berman today announced an offer of new Units in the NB Global Corporate Income Trust (ASX: NBI). The offer of new Units will comprise of an Entitlement Offer and a Shortfall Offer with the maximum potential raise being approximately $749 million.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading mobile payments company WorldRemit has appointed seasoned digital executive Scott Eddington to lead the Asia Pacific business as it positions itself to help even more customers make secure, quick and affordable cross border payments. Scott will be responsible for accelerating WorldRemit’s mobile payments service in Asia Pacific, which currently allows customers to send from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today a $250,000 USD donation to the American Red Cross from the Wells Fargo Foundation in response to the recent wildfires that continue to have a devastating impact on Australia and its residents. The donation is earmarked for the American Red Cross’s sister entity, the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which is one of the key lead organizations leading the relief effort.
MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques said “We finished the year with good momentum, particularly in our Pilbara iron ore operations and in bauxite, despite having experienced some operational challenges in 2019. We are increasing our investment, with $2.25 billion of high-return projects in iron ore and copper approved in the fourth quarter. We also boosted our exploration and evaluation expenditure to $624 million in 2019, further strengthening our pipeline of opportunities.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc. (the "Company" or "Coeur") (NYSE: CDE) today announced fourth quarter 2019 production of 94,716 ounces of gold, 3.2 million ounces of silver, 3.9 million pounds of zinc and 4.0 million pounds of lead. Full-year 2019 production totaled 359,418 ounces of gold, 11.7 million ounces of silver, 17.1 million pounds of zinc and 16.6 million pounds of lead. Metal sales for the fourth quarter included 95,532 ounces of gold, 3.2 million ounces of silver, 4.1 million pounds of zinc and 4.2 million pounds of lead. For the full year, metal sales totaled 367,650 ounces of gold, 11.9 million ounces of silver, 18.2 million pounds of zinc and 16.5 million pounds of lead.
Update Includes Level-Up Events and Special Events Celebrating Lunar New YearLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#maplestorym--MapleStory M, the free-to-play, massively multiplayer online mobile game for iOS and Android, is ringing in the new year with its biggest update yet - the introduction of the legendary Hero Shade with a variety of limited-time events. One of the most celebrated Heroes in Maple World,
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire announced today that its Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT™ tire in size LT275/70R17 has been selected as original equipment (OE) on the new Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior utility vehicle. The tire is distributed through Exclusive Tyres of Australia.Nissan worked with Australian automotive engineering experts, Premcar, to develop and re-engineer the premium vehicle at Premcar’s Epping facility in Victoria, Australia. With raised suspension, unique body work, a specialized interior and a premium Cooper all-terrain tire package, the vehicle has been called the most stylish and capable Navara to date.
Braemac will broaden its scope to serve NI customers within this regionSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of a software-defined platform that helps accelerate the development and performance of automated test and automated measurement systems, today announced that Braemac is currently the primary authorized distributor of NI products in Australia and New Zealand. Braemac, an NI Authorized Distributor, will broaden its scope to serve all current NI customers in this region, a move that is expected to help NI fortify and further its business in Australia and New Zealand while helping customers ensure their long-term success.
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 in Australia between 25 November through 22 December, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service. Seventeen new entities debuted in the Top 100 Podcast ranker this reporting period, including
NEW YORK, LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies announced today, that on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020, the firm will dedicate a day of trading to support relief efforts needed after the devastation caused by the recent wildfires taking place in Australia. Specifically, Jefferies will donate net trading commissions on Wednesday, January 22 for all trading in Asia Pacific securities, including equities, fixed income and FX, by the firm’s clients globally. Simultaneously, all of the firm’s global employees will also be given the opportunity to personally donate to the relief effort. Jefferies will match all client trading commissions generated that day, as well as match all employee donations from across the firm. The total contribution will then be donated to relief organizations directly involved in the rescue and recovery efforts in Australia.
Veterinary animal welfare organizations will receive financial support to help aid family pets and other animals LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#vcafirereliefdownunder--Australia’s devastating wildfires have destroyed over nine million acres in the states of Queensland and New South Wales and have taken a severe toll on wildlife, livestock and family pets. It is estimated that up to a billion animals could be impacted. VCA Charities, along with the national network of VCA Animal Hospitals, have announced that all funds raised in January will be donated to veterinary animal welfare organizations in Australia who are working to help treat and care for pets and animals that have been rescued.
Builds mobile-first workflows in a bid to bury the desk phoneSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobile voice company Spoke Phone today announced it has raised $US4.5 million in Series A funding, in a capital raising round led by Australian venture capital firm, Marbruck Investments, with support from New Zealand-based Icehouse Ventures and Sir Stephen Tindall’s K1W1 fund. Spoke Phone is a mobile-first business phone system that offers the same powerful features and integrations available to desktop users via their mobile phones. Globally, there are more than 5,640 business phone providers offering VoIP (Voice over Internet calling) solutions, with Spoke Phone being the only solution designed specifically for mobile.
Initial Patent Owners Include ConvenientPower, GE, Philips, and Robert Bosch DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPEG LA, LLC today announced availability of the Qi Wireless Power Patent Portfolio License providing one-stop access to the standard for wireless charging and power transfer known as Qi* developed by the Wireless Power Consortium. “Just as Qi makes mobile products more mobile by removing wires from wireless devices, MPEG LA is pleased to make Qi technology readily available to the worldwide market on the same terms under an efficient and affordable license,” said MPEG LA President and CEO Larry Horn.
A New, Ground-Breaking, Touring Music Phenomenon Featuring The Biggest Names In Music, Staged In The World’s Most Iconic Cities Robbie Williams to Headline First Stop of WORLD TOUR in Melbourne, AustraliaLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo World Touring and Westbrook Inc. announce today that they will co-produce World Tour, a new multi-genre event-series, staged in the world’s most iconic cities.
CrowdStrike Services Cyber Front Lines Report offers observations gained from the front lines of incident response and proactive services and insights for 2020SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CrowdStrike® Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD), a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced the release of the CrowdStrike Services Cyber Front Lines Report which provides valuable takeaways from the front lines of incident response (IR) cases spanning 2019 and shares insights that matter for 2020 and beyond. The report identifies new attack methods and challenges, while offering recommendations for organizations looking to improve overall breach preparedness, detection and response capabilities.
Contribution to Benefit Firefighters and Provide Immediate and Long-Term Relief for Local CommunitiesNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp announced today that it will make an initial AUD$5 million contribution to Australian bushfire relief. The funds will be directed to charitable organizations in Australia benefiting local firefighters, providing emergency services to communities affected by the fires, and participating in the long-term revival of those communities.
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it has achieved a significant milestone on BHP’s US$3.6 billion South Flank iron ore project, erecting the first 1,500 tons of modules in the ore handling plant. This construction milestone is in the critical sequence to first ore and comes following achievement of 50 percent project completion, announced by BHP in October 2019. Fluor is providing engineering, procurement and construction management services on South Flank, which is located in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, announced today that it is donating $100,000 AUD to the Australian Red Cross in support of those affected by the country’s catastrophic bushfires. The pledge will help fund relief and rebuilding efforts for individuals and communities devastated by the fires. “We are saddened by the destruction and suffering caused by the bushfires in Australia,” says John D. Idol, Chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings Limited. “Our thoughts and hopes are with those heroically working to stop the fires and we stand with everyone involved in the efforts to rebuild.”
Company Hires VP, APAC with Deep Expertise in High-Growth SaaS BusinessesBELLEVUE, Wash. & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR), the platform for enterprise achievement, today announced the opening of its new Sydney office to better serve customers and partners across the Asia Pacific region and builds on its growing global market presence. This is the company’s third international location with offices in London and Edinburgh.
Company Donates Up to $100,000 in Cash and Health Care Products, Will Match Employee ContributionsMELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the devastation being caused by the Australian bushfires, Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it is raising money for recovery and rebuilding efforts, donating much-needed health care supplies, and supporting its dental customers who may be impacted by the ongoing crisis.
