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Pre-specified interim analysis concluded with favorable recommendation to continue the LUNAR trial DMC stated accrual to 534 patients is likely unnecessary and possibly unethical for patients randomized to control arm and recommended a shortened trialST. HELIER, Jersey--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NVCR #lcsm--Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today announced an update regarding its phase 3 pivotal LUNAR trial of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) in stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following platinum failure. Following a routine review of the study by an independent data monitoring committee (DMC), Novocure was informed that the pre-specified interim analysis for the LUNAR trial would be accelerated given the length of accrual and the number of events observed, to date. The interim analysis included data from 210 patients accrued to the LUNAR trial through February 2021. After review of the interim analysis report, the DMC concluded that the LUNAR trial should continue with no evidence of increased systemic toxicity.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#automatebetter--Reveal Group’s market leading expertise in delivering cognitive and intelligent automation services has been recognised by leading enterprise automation software company UiPath as a Diamond level Global Business Partner. Reveal Group has now uniquely achieved the pinnacle of UiPath Partner capability in North America and APAC, tying Diamond level competency with its recognized accreditation as a UiPath Services Network (USN) partner.
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyble, an AI-powered, Y Combinator-backed, cyber intelligence company that empowers organizations with Darkweb & cybercrime monitoring and mitigation services, today announced that cybersecurity veteran Maxim Mitrokhin, ex-MD for Kaspersky Lab APAC and former GM - APAC for Acronis Asia Pte Ltd. will be joining Cyble as the Regional Sales Director (SEA, GRC, Korea and Japan) & Channel - APAC. Maxim’s addition to Cyble’s leadership team is a critical step in reinforcing Cyble’s sales blueprint and growth strategies in APAC.
Triton Digital Releases the Australian Podcast Ranker for March 2021SYDNEY--(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 March through 31 March, 2021, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.
Enables UnionPay credit card holders to use Splitit’s installment solution for the first time wherever Splitit is offered globallyMarks significant expansion into a large Asia Pacific shopper base, aligning with Splitit’s growth strategy for the regionNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Splitit, a global payment technology company (ASX:SPT), announces a new global partnership with UnionPay International, part of China UnionPay, the provider of bank card services and a major card scheme in mainland China.
Recognition of the range of implants developed by Implanet to address a high potential marketNew milestone in the commercialization of the MADISONTM prosthesis in partnership with KICoBORDEAUX, France & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:IMPLANET (Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0013470168, eligible for PEA-PME equity savings plans) (Paris:ALIMP), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces the clearance of its MADISON
The podcast inspires listeners to design their life in pursuit of three major goals, and the first season features exemplary guests such as Eric Ries and CJ McCollum.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expensify, the world’s premier preaccounting platform, launched its new podcast “Live Rich, Have Fun, Save the World” that highlights the success stories and learnings of trailblazers from across industries so that listeners are inspired to take positive action. The podcast is co-hosted by Expensify founder and CEO, David Barrett, and former heavy-metal frontman and Expensify expert, Monte Barnard.
Methane-busting seaweed aquaculture nearing commercial availabilitySAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CH4 Global, Inc. is pleased to announce they have signed the world’s first license agreements for the sale and distribution of methane-busting Asparagopsis seaweed technology with the seaweed technology IP holder Future Feed Pty Ltd. The licenses cover sales and distribution in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Australian bank completes remote implementation of Temenos cloud technology to accelerate growth and offer differentiated customer experiencesWith Temenos’ front-to-back SaaS digital banking platform, MyLife MyFinance will achieve straight-through processing for 90% of new customersWith Temenos, MyLife MyFinance streamlines the loan application process, reducing loan document preparation time from 60 minutes to 5 minutes
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has entered into a binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ) for an updated funding plan (the “Funding Plan”) for the completion of the Oyu Tolgoi (OT) Underground Project in Mongolia. The Funding Plan addresses the estimated remaining known funding requirement of approximately $2.3 billion1, building on and replacing the arrangements established in the Memorandum of Understanding that Rio Tinto and TRQ previously entered into on 9 September, 2020.
Funding Round Led by PeakSpan Capital Brings $28.2M Raised to DateLAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel50, creator of the world’s leading talent marketplace platform, today announced it has raised $15.5M (USD) in Series B funding, led by PeakSpan Capital and Shearwater Capital. With deep AI personalization and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fuel50 mobilizes talent through an AI-powered opportunity marketplace that delivers internal talent agility and workforce reskilling.
Unlock up to 270 free games on Betsoft’s Book of Darkness pokie plus compete in a poker tournament with a massive $10,000 prize pot MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Free spins are one of the most popular online casino bonuses among players, which is why Juicy Stakes is offering players up to 270 free games on popular Betsoft slot, Book of Darkness. Book of Darkness is April Slot of the Month
Funding Round Led by PeakSpan Capital Brings $28.2M Raised to DateLAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel50, creator of the world’s leading talent marketplace platform, today announced it has raised $15.5M (USD) in Series B funding, led by PeakSpan Capital and Shearwater Capital. With deep AI personalization and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fuel50 mobilizes talent through an AI-powered opportunity marketplace that delivers internal talent agility and workforce reskilling.
Mexican madness makes its way onto pokie platformSYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s a swing, but definitely not a miss – Jackpot Piñatas Deluxe is the latest pokie to land on PlayCroco, Australia’s best online casino. And it’s oh, so sweet. This centuries-old tradition has been given a modern Mexican makeover for this snazzy slot, because it won’t be sweets and toys raining down, it’ll be cash and free spins! Unlock fab features, bonus rounds and the Mega Jackpot – if you can find five Bull Piñatas during the game.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto today released its 2020 Taxes paid: Our economic contribution report, which shows the company made a total direct economic contribution of $47 billion in the countries and communities where it operates, including $8.4 billion of taxes and royalties. Despite the widespread challenges of COVID-19 in 2020, the contribution was up from the previous year, when Rio Tinto made a total direct economic contribution of $45.1 billion in the countries and communities where it operates, including $7.6 billion of taxes and royalties.
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AgileBlue has raised capital from a group of experienced private equity and venture capital investors to expand its technology and team. The company is growing its Security Operations Center (SOC) as-a-service and software offering to defend its rapidly increasing client base against advanced security threats. Additionally, the AgileBlue has added fifteen global channel partners, tripled its install base, and added key executives to its senior leadership team.
Proprietary Data Shows North America Lags Behind Rest of World in Returning Employees to the OfficeBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Robin, the first workplace platform that puts people before places, today launched Office Pass to power workplace leaders’ return to office (RTO) strategies. Employee-centric tools, including an intuitive mobile app and interactive office maps, removes the friction and uncertainty associated with an office return. Office Pass also empowers IT, facility, and business leaders with real-time insights that ensure every square foot of the office is optimized to facilitate productivity and collaboration.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corporation (“News Corp”) announced today that it is offering $750 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) in a private offering, subject to market and other conditions. News Corp plans to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions and working capital.News Corp will make the offering pursuant to an exemption under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The initial purchasers of the Notes will offer the Notes only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act or to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or under any state securities laws. Therefore, News Corp may not offer or sell the Notes within the United States to, or for the account or benefit of, any United States person unless the offer or sale would qualify for a registration exemption from the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
Combination of Cofense’s Phishing Intelligence from over 26 million human reporters and Cyberfish’s AI-based protection technology will eliminate the need for legacy email security solutionsLEESBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cofense®, the leading provider of phishing detection and response (PDR) solutions, today announced the acquisition of Cyberfish, provider of next-generation phishing protection powered by Computer Vision and advanced Machine Learning (ML) technology. By integrating innovative machine learning capabilities from Cyberfish with Cofense’s detection and response technology, Cofense will bring to market a holistic, advanced automation solution for email protection, detection, and response.
Sentenial Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Sentenial”), and its Open Banking brand Nuapay, have been an early mover in the emerging Open Banking and Account-2-Account (“A2A”) payments sector in Europe. The acquisition broadens the EML product suite and positions EML to be able to take advantage of rapid scale growth in the Open Banking sector in Europe and to expand the capability across all regions.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ANZ--Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced the appointment of Sarah Adam–Gedge as the Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Sarah has proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives for large organizations globally with a successful track record of driving growth, profitability, business agility and managing successful relationships with customers and the influencer ecosystem. She has worked in project and service-based consultancies for more than 25 years across Australia and New Zealand, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America.
More than 85% of the Fortune 500 Embrace Canva to Bolster Collaboration and Productivity, with over 250 million Presentations CreatedSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canva, the global visual communications platform, today announced an updated valuation of USD 15 billion following a USD 71 million investment. This latest valuation affirms Canva as one of the fastest-growing software companies in history, surpassing $500 million annualized revenue this year. The company also formally announced a suite of new features for its flagship workplace product, Canva Presentations, which empowers teams around the world to design with ease and collaborate at scale.
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SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading Australian ETF manager, BetaShares, today announced the appointment of former BlackRock Vice Chairman, Blake Grossman, as a non-executive director. Mr. Grossman is a pioneer in the global index and ETF industry, and has helped pave the way for exchange traded funds to forever change how millions of investors around the world construct their portfolios.Mr. Grossman was previously the Global Chief Executive Officer of Barclays Global Investors/iShares from 2002 until its sale to BlackRock in 2009. From 1985 to 2002, Mr. Grossman held various executive positions with Barclays (BGI) and its predecessor organisations, including Chief Investment Officer from 1992 to 2002. Mr Grossman founded BGI’s Advanced Strategies Group in 1992, where he was responsible for leading the development of the firm’s quantitative, enhanced index, and asset allocation strategies. Following BlackRock’s acquisition of Barclays Global Investors in 2009, he served as vice chairman at BlackRock until early 2011.
UCaaS and CCaaS leader deepens executive bench to amplify brand awareness and drive company growth strategySAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dialpad Inc., the industry leader in AI-powered communication and collaboration, today announced the appointment of two executives: Morgan Norman as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Tasha Liniger as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The executive appointments come on the heels of a tremendous year
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SugarCRM Inc. today announced its move into the leader quadrant in the 2021 Nucleus Research CRM Value Matrix. Sugar was cited for its functionally complete customer experience management platform including modules for sales, service, and marketing, as well as analytics and data integration. “It is gratifying to receive recognition for Sugar’s focus on innovation for our customers. The new ranking from Nucleus Research reinforces that our team has built a powerful CRM platform which helps companies improve performance and predictability,” said Rich Green, Chief Product Officer for SugarCRM. “By embedding the AI-driven capabilities of SugarPredict into our products, we are making high-definition customer experience a reality for companies of all sizes.”
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN), a leading provider of ultra-low power high performance artificial intelligence technology, today announced that the Brainchip Research Institute in Perth has entered into a research collaboration with precision immunology company Biotome Pty Ltd. Biotome is developing highly accurate antibody tests for infections.The Akida neuromorphic processor chip will be used to interpret sensor responses and to find out which responses are the most representative for antibodies that are protective. The objective of the Biotome research project is to create a handheld device that uses nanomaterial-based sensors in combination with the Akida chip that will give accurate results in seconds.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1E, a leader in digital experience management, today announced an exclusive regional reseller agreement with Logicalis Australia, a long-time 1E partner and provider of IT solutions and managed services. Under this new agreement, Logicalis Australia will represent 1E in Australia and New Zealand with sales and technical expertise, growing 1E’s footprint within the region as enterprises increasingly commit to full-time remote and hybrid working.
Splitit is the BNPL partner that offers installment payment solutions on the Google Store in JapanSplitit’s installment solution is live on the Google Store, Japan, for the purchase of the new Pixel 5 mobile phone, Nest products and Chromecast streaming devicesSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Splitit Payments Limited (“Splitit” or the “Company”) (ASX:SPT), a global payment solutions provider, announces that it is empowering Japanese customers to use installment plans to make purchases from the Google Store in Japan.
Darkweb And Cybercrime Monitoring Start Up Provides Early Warning Intelligence on Cyber ThreatsATLANTA & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyble, a global cyber intelligence firm specializing in providing early warning intelligence on cyber threats, announced today that it has raised a $4M seed financing round led by Blackbird Ventures and Spider Capital, with participation from Xoogler Ventures, Picus Capital, and Cathexis Ventures.
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR #graphite--Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy materials development company, today announced that it will be hosting a Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 4:00 PM EST. Christopher M. Jones, CEO of Westwater, will be hosting the presentation and answering questions from investors. To access the live presentation, please use the following information:
