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Northleaf Capital Partners to Acquire 40% Interest in New Zealand Mobile Tower Infrastructure Business From Vodafone New Zealand Limited

Transaction creates New Zealand’s largest independent tower company TORONTO & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northleaf Capital Partners (“Northleaf”), a leading global private markets investment firm, today announced that funds managed by Northleaf will acquire a 40% interest in Aotearoa Towers Limited (“Aotearoa” or the “Company”), a mobile tower infrastructure business, from Vodafone New Zealand Limited (“Vodafone NZ”).

Spire Global Appoints Elizabeth Wylie as Head of Business Development for Australia and New Zealand

Former Australian Government Innovation Leader to add regional expertise as the company continues to expand its presence in AsiaPacVIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$spir--Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today announced that it has appointed Elizabeth Wylie, Ph.D, as Head of Business Development, for Australia and New Zealand. Based in Canberra, Australia, Wylie reports to Kamal Arafeh, Senior Vice President of Global Sales.

Clothesline On Wheels Set to Transform Laundry Drying in Australia

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An estimated 5 million Australians use a clothesline every week and the trend is on the rise due to soaring energy costs and a move to more environmentally friendly ways of drying laundry. Lifestyle Clotheslines has launched a brand-new, Australian made clothesline on wheels, which is the first of its kind for the Australian clothesline consumer market, it was announced today.

Rio Tinto releases second quarter production results

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm, said: “We strengthened our operational performance at a number of sites, which we will now replicate across the portfolio. The delivery of first ore at Gudai-Darri, our first greenfield mine in the Pilbara for over a decade, increases mine capacity and supports production of our flagship Pilbara Blend™. We also fired the first draw bell at the Oyu Tolgoi underground project in June, and started producing scandium and tellurium. These critical minerals are being extracted from existing waste streams at our titanium operation in Quebec and copper operation in Utah, without the need for new mining.
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Tech Success Story VGW Partners With Featurespace

Featurespace to provide VGW with cloud-based secure solution; Partnership will protect gamers while reducing frictionSINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fast-growing technology company VGW has partnered with Featurespace to embed a world-leading fraud solution on its platform. Featurespace will deploy the ARIC™ Risk Hub as cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) to VGW, a creator of market-leading online social games which is headquartered in Australia.

ScienceLogic Appoints New Growth Lead for Australia and New Zealand

New VP and General Manager for Australia and New Zealand to expand ScienceLogic’s Asia-Pacific presence and capitalize on the region’s spike in technology innovatorsSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AIOps--ScienceLogic, the leader in AI/ML-driven IT monitoring solutions, today announced that veteran IT sales and operational management executive Richard Parker has been named Vice President and General Manager for Australia and New Zealand. In this role, Parker will lead the expansion of ScienceLogic’s Asia-Pacific footprint, a central pillar of the company’s global growth trajectory.

Nel ASA: Receives purchase order for a containerized PEM water electrolyser in Australia

OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Electrolyser--Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA (Nel, OSE:NEL), has received a purchase order from Viva Energy Australia Pty. Ltd. (Viva Energy) for a MC500 containerized PEM water electrolyser. When installed, the electrolyser will be the biggest in Australia and provide green hydrogen to a fleet of heavy fuel cell vehicles. Viva Energy is an ASX listed company that owns the Geelong refinery and supplies a service station network of around 1,350 Shell and Liberty service stations across Australia. Viva Energy also supplies fuels and other products to a range of commercial customers.

Gold Resource Corporation Announces Preliminary Results of 11,475 Gold Equivalent Ounces Produced and Sold in Q2 2022

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the “Company”) sold a total of 8,746 ounces of gold and 231,622 ounces of silver in Q2 2022 for a gold equivalent total of 11,475 ounces. Additionally, the Company sold 3,590 tonnes of zinc, 286 tonnes of copper, and 1,755 tonnes of lead contributing to a strong cash balance of over $33 million. Allen Palmiere, President and CEO said “Production remains solid at the Don David Gold Mine in Mexico and the feasibility study continues to advance at the Back Forty Project in Michigan. While the volume of tonnes processed during the quarter dipped at DDGM, grades and recoveries helped ensure we delivered another quarter of over 10 thousand gold equivalent ounces.”

Telstra Appoints Steve Mundt to Head Enterprise and Technology Sales for the Americas

Telecom and Global Network Services Professional with Diverse Expertise Takes Charge of Direct Sales and New Business Development Across the RegionNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telstra has named Steve Mundt as Vice President of Enterprise and Technology for the Americas, responsible for direct sales and new business development across the region. Mundt takes on his new role during a time when Telstra is investing heavily to grow its network infrastructure and expand its connectivity solutions portfolio in the Americas and in key regions worldwide.

UserTesting Enhances Its Machine Learning-Powered Post-Test Analysis and Redesigns Its Platform Experience for Improved Team Collaboration

Also announces the availability of the UserTesting Human Insight Platform in French as European adoption continues to growSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$USER #CX--UserTesting (NYSE: USER), a leader in video-based human insight, today announced advanced Instant Insight features, powered by machine learning, to help companies expedite the analysis of human insights at the test-level and accelerate time to insights. Using data-automation and proprietary models, the UserTestingⓇ Human Insight Platform can detect patterns and anomalies in the customer data, and automatically surface high-value insights within the Customer Experience Narratives. The latest product updates are designed to help companies uncover key customer perspectives more quickly, so team members can understand where to focus their efforts for greater success. In addition to English and German, UserTesting is now available in French, and customers can test in the French language with access to French speaking contributors.

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Extension of the postponement of the settlement of Vifor Pharma tender offer

 MELBOURNE, Australia & ST. GALLEN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO ART. 53 LRCSL Limited (ASX: CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) today announced an update regarding the Vifor Pharma AG acquisition.On January 18, 2022, CSL Behring AG (the Offeror) published the offer prospectus (the Offer Prospectus) for its public tender offer according to articles 125 et seq.

Smart Launches Keystone – a New Technology Platform to Solve the Global Retirement Problem

Leading retirement technology firm launches ‘Keystone by Smart’, a global platform to spur forward the US$62 trillion retirement savings sectorEnables financial services organisations and governments to deliver 21st century tech within months, generating radically greater value for millions of savers through workplace pensionsMore than a million hours and $100s of millions of R&D deliver a platform capable of revolutionising global retirement savings - a market currently held back by decades-old technology

Triton Digital Releases the Australian Podcast Ranker for June 2022

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 June through 30 June, 2022, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service. The Top Podcast Ranker and All-Australian Top 100 Ranker are ranked by monthly listeners, in accordance with the latest IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines.

GuideMe Solutions Goes Live with SuccessFactors on the WalkMe Solutions Gallery

Debuts first Certified Partner Solution for SuccessFactors OnboardingSYDNEY & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#digitaladoption--GuideMe Solutions, a leading WalkMe-focused consultancy, is live on WalkMe Solutions Gallery, publishing the SuccessFactors Onboarding Process and User Onboarding solution. The onboarding solutions are designed to improve decision-making through deeper insights and drive cost efficiencies at all stages of the onboarding process. To deliver even further efficiencies, the solutions also include business process simplification, standardization, and enablement.

Generation Mining Acquires Option On Construction Camp In Marathon

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$GENM #copper--Generation Mining Limited (TSX: GENM; OTCQB: GENMF) (“Gen Mining” or the “Company”) announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Generation PGM Inc. (“Gen PGM”), which is developing the Marathon Palladium Copper Project (the “Marathon Project”) near Marathon, Ontario, has entered into an agreement with Valard Equipment LP (“Valard”) for the lease of a construction camp (the “

Cisco AppDynamics Study: New Class of Post-Pandemic Technology Leaders Emerges to Tackle the Experience Economy

Spiraling Complexity and Business Expectations Spawn Growing Skills and Resources DemandsNews Summary: Cisco AppDynamics has released the annual Agents of Transformation report which reveals the emergence of a new class of post-pandemic technology leaders who are reimagining applications and digital services delivery as the lines between IT operations and business strategy blur.74% say their experiences in recent years have accelerated their careers, and 88% now consider themselves to be business leaders and believe what it means to be a technology expert has changed. However, just 10% have reached the elite status of ‘Agents of Transformation’.

Propanc Biopharma’s CEO Believes Lead Asset Could Unlock Value as PRP Advances to Phase I, First-In-Human Study in Advanced Cancer Patients

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (OTCQB: PPCB) (“Propanc” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel cancer treatments for patients suffering from recurring and metastatic cancer, today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Mr. James Nathanielsz, BAS, MEI, believes the Company’s lead asset could unlock value as PRP advances to a Phase I, First-In-Human study in advanced cancer patients. As a less toxic therapy compared to standard treatments with a unique approach for the treatment and prevention of metastatic cancer, PRP has the potential to be a welcome addition to the treatment process that is complementary to existing therapies. Notwithstanding recent advances in the oncology sector, metastasis from solid tumors remains the unsolved final frontier and is the biggest killer of cancer sufferers.

APAC Has Lower Unemployment, More Vacancies Than Before Pandemic According to PRO Unlimited’s July Labor Market Report

Wages for technology and cybersecurity professionals in the Asia-Pacific region have risen sharply while those for professionals in other sectors have flattenedBURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PRO Unlimited, an integrated workforce management (IWM) platform provider, today released the results of its July 2022 APAC Labor Market Report. The analysis highlights the employment rebound in full swing throughout the region and its implications for employers. Despite unemployment figures in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia dropping to or below pre-pandemic levels, these countries have seen vacancies increase by 83%, 127% and 111%, respectively.

NanoVibronix Announces Webinar Series to Promote UroShield

Educational Marketing Aimed at Expanding Product Awareness in Australia and New ZealandELMSFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NanoVibronix, Inc., (NASDAQ: NAOV), a medical device company utilizing the Company's proprietary and patented low intensity surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology, today announced its Australian distributor, DukeHill HC, is launching a series of educational webinars to present the Company’s UroShield technology to clinicians. The series, which will feature clinicians and patients’ experiences, seeks to inform clinicians about the use, benefits and outcomes achieved when using the Company’s device.

Pact Group Unlocks Operational Efficiencies with SnapLogic’s Self-Service, No-Code Integration and Automation Flows

The Melbourne-based sustainable packaging leader leverages SnapLogic’s out-of-the-box, no-code platform to accelerate and scale automated data workflowsMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#customersuccess--SnapLogic, a leader in intelligent integration and enterprise automation, today announced a new partnership with Pact Group, a leader in reusable and recycling packaging. With SnapLogic’s no-code platform, Pact Group unleashes the power of self-service integration and automation throughout the entire organization, seamlessly.

Wisk Brings 5th Generation Aircraft to the UK and Australia with Two Public Displays

Two of Wisk’s Fleet of Aircraft will be on Display as part of the Company’s Community Engagement EffortsMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., will be conducting public displays of its 5th Generation Aircraft, Cora, in both Farnborough, UK, and Brisbane, Australia.

Australia’s Largest Footwear Company Runs With Boomi To Hasten E-commerce and Transformation Roadmap

Munro Footwear Group connects digital dots to create a central nervous system for online offeringFollowing recent wins in Australia and New Zealand, Boomi just surpassed 20,000 customers, setting the industry record for largest customer base among iPaaS vendorsCHESTERBROOK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi™, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced Munro Footwear Group (MFG) has created an integrated data foundation platform using the Boomi AtomSphere™ Platform

Arizona Sonoran and Nuton™, a Rio Tinto Venture, Move to Exclusive Metallurgical Testing Program

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$ASCU.TO #Nuton--Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | ASCUF:OTCQX) (“ASCU” or the “Company”), an emerging US-based copper developer and near-term producer, is pleased to enter into a one year exclusivity period with Nuton™, a Rio Tinto Venture, (“Rio Tinto”/ “Nuton™”). The exclusivity was triggered by successfully modelling the Cactus and Parks/Salyer ore samples and achieving the previously contemplated indicative metallurgical recoveries of at least 72% (copper recovery to cathode), under the Investor Rights Agreement. Nuton will continue to test the application of its copper heap-leach related technology to the primary sulphide component of the Cactus Mine and Parks/Salyer Projects through column leaching and scoping out capital and operating costs and design parameters.

EML Payments Welcomes A New Managing Director And CEO

BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global technology company EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) is delighted to welcome Emma Shand as Managing Director and CEO, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Tom Cregan. Peter Martin, EML's Chairman, said ''This is an exciting time of opportunity for EML, and Emma has an ideal set of attributes to lead the company into the future. Emma will provide highly professional leadership through a period of very rapid change.''

McAfee and Telstra Partner to Bring Privacy, Identity and Security Solutions to Customers Across Australia

The partnership brings added protection to Telstra’s millions of customers and their devices via McAfee’s intuitive and integrated consumer security platformSAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, announced a multi-year partnership with Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company, to deliver comprehensive protection to safeguard the privacy and identity of consumers across activities, devices, and locations. The partnership will grant new and existing Telstra customers easy access to McAfee’s leading security solutions to deliver holistic security and privacy protection through its integrated suite of services including Antivirus, Parental Controls, Identity Protection, Secure VPN and more, to protect and secure multiple devices including mobiles, PCs and laptops.

Cloud-Based Agritech Company, DataFarming, Bringing Pixxel’s Hyperspectral Satellite Technology to Australian Farmers

DataFarming will help farmers take advantage of the world’s most detailed satellite imaging and AI tools for crop health monitoring and sustainability effortsPALO ALTO, Calif. & BANGALORE, India & TOOWOOMBA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Pixxel, an emerging leader in cutting edge earth-imaging technology, announced an early adoption partnership with Australian cloud-based agritech company DataFarming

Sia Partners Continues International Development With Its First Acquisition in Australia

PARIS & PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sia Partners enters the West Australian market with the acquisition of Churchill Consulting, the leading independent strategy and management consulting firm based in Perth (45 consultants, AUD15mm / €10m turnover). Opening shop in Australia, starting with the energy and mining sectorsThe war in Ukraine and tensions over energy and mining supplies will have lasting repercussions. This is prompting all Western economies to look for solutions within their own borders, which places Canada and Australia in a particularly strategic position.

Openn North America Expands Services with $5M Funding Round in Australia

Initial $3M raise received from professional investorsRemainder target to be earned from share purchase plan at 15 cents per shareSignificant pilot programs rolling out across North AmericaIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#idtheft--Openn North America, a new offer and acceptance ‘proptech’ solution, announced today its Australian parent company, Openn Negotiation Limited, (ASX:OPN), has received firm commitments from sophisticated and professional investors to raise $3 million with remaining funding to be earned through the issue of fully paid ordinary shares at $0.15. Additionally, $2 million will come from a Share Purchase Plan at the same price, for a total capital raise of up to $5 million.

Mary Kay Inc. Partners With Dr. Jack Gilbert to Further Study Skin’s “Microbiome” and the Impact on the Aging Process

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Kay Inc., one of the world’s leading skincare research companies, has announced a new partnership with Dr. Jack Gilbert, professor of pediatrics at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and professor of microbial oceanography at UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Through the partnership, scientists at Mary Kay will work in conjunction with Dr. Gilbert to study one of the most important—but least understood—areas of aging and skin health: the skin Microbiome.

Slingshot Biosciences, Inc. Partners With Chameleon Science to Distribute Synthetic Cells Throughout Australia, New Zealand & Singapore

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SLINGSHOT BIOSCIENCES, INC., the developers of synthetic cells, today announced they have extended their distribution channel through a new agreement with Chameleon Science. Chameleon Science is an innovative new company specializing in the development and distribution of emerging technologies in Life Sciences. The Chameleon team has over 25 years of experience in the field of immunology, cell separation, cell biology flow cytometry, spectral cytometry, spatial biology, and omics technologies. Working within a well-established network, Chameleon Science specializes in adapting to new market trends.

Gradiant Acquires WaterPark to Move Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Closer to Water Sustainability

Adding solutions capabilities from Taiwan-based semiconductor and advanced manufacturing specialist allows cleantech water innovator to address high technology’s needsBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gradiant, a global solutions provider and developer for cleantech water, today announced it has acquired WaterPark Environment Corp (WaterPark), a design and construction firm based in Taiwan that is focused in water technologies for advanced manufacturing in the high tech industries of semiconductor and microelectronics.

F45 Partners with Leading Global Fitness Education Organization, International Sports Science Association, to Offer Franchisees and Staff Preferred Pricing

Partnership to offer more affordable personal training certifications, continuing education units and specializations for trainers to increase F45 franchisees’ access to high-quality certified personal trainersAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F45 Training Holdings Inc. ("F45" or the "Company") (NYSE: FXLV), the fastest-growing fitness franchisor in the world according to Entrepreneur, today announced that it has partnered with the International Sports Science Association (ISSA), a global education and certification company for personal fitness trainers and conditioning coaches, to offer F45 franchisees and staff preferred pricing, which will make it easier for F45 studios to hire high-quality trainers.

CoreView Launches Business Operations in Australia, Helping Customers Get Microsoft 365 Under Control Worldwide

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoreView, the global leader in Microsoft 365 Management, today announced the expansion of its business operations in Australia, aimed at strengthening the company’s partnerships with clients in the Asia-Pacific market and responding to increasing demand in the region. This announcement comes in conjunction with the hiring of Chris Lawley as Regional Manager — an expert in SaaS platforms and technology, currently based in Sydney.

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