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Australian Taxation Office extends national digital identity program with face verification technology from iProov

LONDON & SINGAPORE & CATONSVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of Australians will soon be able to access digital government services online after proving their identity using face verification from biometric authentication leaders, iProov. Following an open tender process, iProov was selected to provide a liveness solution for myGovID.iProov’s Genuine Presence Assurance technology will enable Australians to set up their myGovID digital identity using a simple face scan on their mobile devices. This will provide access to a range of services, including managing tax returns, accessing health services and applying for benefits.

AI Experts Provide Comprehensive Insights in Real World AI: A Practical Guide for Responsible Machine Learning

New book offers full lifecycle, story-backed best practices for launching and scaling successful and responsible AI programsSYDNEY & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Appen Limited (ASX:APX), the leading provider of high-quality training data for leading companies that develop machine learning, speech recognition, and computer vision algorithms, today announced a new book, Real World AI: A Practical Guide for Responsible Machine Learning

Australia Telecoms Industry Analysis and Forecasts to 2025: Telco Operators Profile, Revenue and EBITDA Mix - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Telecoms Industry Report - 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides analyses of revenue and market forecasts as well as statistics of the Australian telecoms industry including market sizing, 5-year forecasts, market insights, key telecom trends and also features the following:Overall Telecommunications Market by Major Operators

PLAYSTUDIOS Expands Roster of Award-Winning, Free-to-Play Mobile Games With All-NEW myVEGAS BINGO

myVEGAS Bingo will incorporate the Company’s unique playAWARDS program, making it the first free-to-play bingo game to offer real-world rewardsLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Award-winning mobile game developer PLAYSTUDIOS is breaking into the booming bingo genre with myVEGAS BINGO, an exciting new experience that elevates classic bingo with enhanced social features and the opportunity to get real-world rewards.
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Capstone Files Technical Report for Cozamin Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$CS #NI43101--Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) has today filed on SEDAR a National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) compliant technical report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Cozamin Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico” for the updated life of mine plan to 2031 and estimated Mineral Reserves announced on January 27, 2021.

Dialpad Marks Ten Year Anniversary and One Year of Remote Work with Record Growth and Widespread Market Recognition

Company accelerates momentum with T-Mobile collaboration, AI innovation and contact center adoptionSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dialpad, Inc., the modern business communications platform powered by AI, saw record growth over the past 12 months, underscored by a successful Series-E funding round, surpassing the critical SaaS milestone of $100M in ARR, and securing a major collaboration with T-Mobile for Business

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Guild Insurance Limited

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Guild Insurance Limited (GIL) (Australia). The ratings reflect GIL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. In addition, the ratings factor in no rating lift or drag from the company’s 100% ultimate ownership by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGOA).

Mary Kay Inc. Names Wendy Wang President for the Asia Pacific Region

Experienced Executive Promoted to Lead Global Beauty Brand‘s Operations in Asia Pacific RegionDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global beauty brand Mary Kay Inc., a leading corporate advocate of women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment, with its global headquarters in Addison, Texas, U.S.A, recently announced the appointment of Wendy Wang as President of its Asia Pacific Region. In her new role, Wang will provide strategic vision and leadership while working to create growth for the Company in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Wang joined Mary Kay’s Corporate Legal Department in 2002 as Counsel for the Asia Pacific region. Shortly thereafter, she began a multi-year assignment in China. Upon her return to the global corporate headquarters in 2012, she was promoted to the position of Vice President and Associate General Counsel where she was responsible for legal work and compliance in all four regions. In 2019, Wang returned to China for a new assignment and was promoted to the position of Chief Commercial Officer for the Asia Pacific Region in 2020. In this role, she developed and drove the implementation of commercial strategies, and lead the Asia Pacific regional team in support of sales, marketing, business technology and operations, preparing her to take on the challenge of the Region President responsibilities.

Rio Tinto makes first sale of aluminium-scandium alloy for 3D printing

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has signed an agreement to provide a first commercial batch of high-performance aluminium-scandium alloy from its North American operations to Amaero, a leader in metal additive manufacturing. This first sale is being delivered through Rio Tinto’s unique position as a producer of both aluminium and scandium, and its technical capability to develop specialised alloys.

Podcast Downloads in Australia Exceed 43 Million in February 2021

Triton Digital Releases the Australian Podcast Ranker for February 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 February through 28 February, 2021, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.

ADDING MULTIMEDIA: MANSCAPED™ Extends Partnership With Sydney Roosters For Second Season As Official Below-The-Waist Grooming Partner

With an Enhanced Designation, the Global Leader in Men’s Below-the-Waist Grooming Proudly Partners with NRL’s Acclaimed Club for 2021 SeasonSAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cock a doodle do! MANSCAPED™ is back for season two. Today, the world’s fastest-growing men’s grooming brand and the revered Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League (NRL) are proud to announce their continued partnership for the 2021 season.

MANSCAPED™ Extends Partnership With Sydney Roosters For Second Season As Official Below-The-Waist Grooming Partner

With an Enhanced Designation, the Global Leader in Men’s Below-the-Waist Grooming Proudly Partners with NRL’s Acclaimed Club for 2021 SeasonSAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cock a doodle do! MANSCAPED™ is back for season two. Today, the world’s fastest-growing men’s grooming brand and the revered Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League (NRL) are proud to announce their continued partnership for the 2021 season.

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Businesses Speed Up Plans to Deliver Services Digitally by Four Years

IT teams need soft, not just technical, skills to ensure successful digital transformation TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#IT--Businesses have accelerated plans to digitalize services and operations by three to four years, due to the Covid-19 crisis.1 Questionmark, the online assessment provider, has unveiled a list of the top five skills that IT teams must develop to successfully implement “digitalization” strategies.

Roxgold Extends Koula Down Plunge with 26.5 g/t Over 16m & 18.5 g/t Over 15m at Séguéla Gold Project

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roxgold Inc. (“Roxgold” or the “Company”) (TSX: ROXG) (OTCQX: ROGFF) is pleased to announce assay results from down-plunge extension drilling below the high grade deposit, Koula, at the Séguéla Gold Project (“Séguéla”) located in Côte d’Ivoire. Séguéla Gold Project, Côte d’Ivoire:Highlights from Reverse Circulation (“RC”) and Diamond tail (“RD”) drilling

English Website of the Tokushima International Consumer’s Forum 2020 Opens

TOKUSHIMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tokushima prefectural government co-hosted Japan’s first G20 International Conference on Consumer Policy with the Consumer Affairs Agency in September 2019, while the Consumer Affairs Agency set up its Strategic Headquarters for Frontiers of Consumer Policy, CAA in the Tokushima prefectural government building as Japan’s hub for international operations of consumer administration in July 2020. In this way, the Tokushima prefectural government has been working closely with the Consumer Affairs Agency to contribute to a sustainable international society.

Statement on International Women’s Day 2021 by Julia Simon, Chief Legal and Diversity Officer of Mary Kay Inc.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Below is a statement by Julia Simon, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer, Mary Kay Inc., on International Women’s Day 2021. Empowered women empower women. This belief serves as the foundation on which all work, internally and externally, rests at Mary Kay Inc. This mantra inspires Mary Kay’s tireless efforts to hire and promote women in leadership positions, support the Women’s Empowerment Principles established by UN Women and UN Global Compact, and develop entrepreneurship and economic opportunities to increase women’s participation and combat gender bias everywhere. If we lift one, we lift all. On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 that message rings especially poignant.

Morse Micro’s Wi-Fi HaLow Wins Best in Show from Embedded Computing Design

SYDNEY & IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#80211ah--Morse Micro, a multinational start-up headquartered in Australia, reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced it was chosen to receive Embedded Computing Design’s prestigious Best in Show Award at this year’s all-digital Embedded World Conference for its 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow technology. Morse Micro’s Wi-Fi HaLow technology is poised to

Conic Announces Formal Change of Name to Nickel 28

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#carbon--Conic Metals Corp. (the “Company”) (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC) is pleased to announce that effective at the open of trading on March 10, 2021 it will formally change its name to Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (“Nickel 28”). “Company management and the board of directors approved the name change earlier this year to emphasize our unique position as one of Canada’s only pure-play nickel-cobalt producers,” stated Anthony Milewski, chairman of the board. He continued, “The response from shareholders regarding the name change has been universally positive and we believe it has had a positive impact on investor awareness.”

Capstone Reports Contractor Fatality at Cozamin Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#capstonemining--Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) is saddened to report that a fatal accident occurred at its Cozamin mine in Mexico on March 7, 2021. The isolated incident occurred underground and involved one of our contractor’s employees. The contractor was pinned by a rockfall from the drill face. He was treated quickly by the Site Emergency Response Team and then transported to Zacatecas Hospital where he passed away. No other employees or contractors were injured, and there is no ongoing safety risk.

Criteria Acquires Australian-based Alcami Interactive, a Video Interviewing Platform

Leading assessment company dedicated to helping organizations make better talent decisions, responds to demand for video interviewing solutionsLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Criteria--Criteria, a market-leading SaaS people analytics platform, announced today that it has acquired Australian-based Alcami Interactive, an on-demand video interviewing platform. There has been a substantial increase in demand for advanced video interviewing since the beginning of 2020, and Criteria will offer its 4000+ customers Alcami’s video interviewing service through its platform

Mainstay Medical Announces Commercial Launch of ReActiv8® in Australia

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mainstay Medical Holdings plc (“Mainstay” or the “Company”) today announced the commercial launch in Australia of ReActiv8®, its implantable neurostimulation system to treat chronic low back pain.“Launching ReActiv8, our Restorative Neurostimulation therapy, commercially in Australia is a significant milestone for our global commercial expansion. Several top Australian physicians have been part of our clinical studies since inception and are among the most experienced globally in selecting and treating patients with ReActiv8. We are excited to make ReActiv8 commercially available to Australian physicians and their patients suffering from mechanical chronic low back pain,”

Westwater Resources Announces Transfer to the NYSE American Stock Exchange

Ticker to Remain “WWR”CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR #NYSE--Westwater Resources, Inc. (“Westwater”) (NASDAQ: WWR), a battery graphite development company, announced today that it will change its listing from the Nasdaq Capital Market to the NYSE American stock exchange on March 19, 2021. Christopher M. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westwater, said, “The New York Stock Exchange has been trading stocks for over 225 years and is the global leader in listings for a range of sectors, including technology and energy. As our company continues to grow, we want to see our shareholders benefit from this historic and prestigious platform. This is an exciting time for Westwater.”

Notices of 2021 annual general meetings

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto will today issue notices for the 2021 annual general meetings of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited. The notices will be available at www.riotinto.com/invest/shareholder-information/annual-general-meetings. Rio Tinto Limited’s notice of meeting will also be released to the ASX.Rio Tinto plc will hold its 2021 annual general meeting in London on 9 April 2021. Due to the UK government restrictions on public gatherings to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, and mindful of public health concerns, shareholders will not be permitted to attend the annual general meeting in person. Shareholders can instead participate in the annual general meeting virtually via a live webcast, and will be able to vote and ask questions. Details on how to attend the Rio Tinto plc annual general meeting virtually are set out in the notice of meeting.

Piedmont Announces Despatch of Scheme Booklet

Scheme Booklet available onlineScheme meeting to be held in person and online on April 7, 2021NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLL #Lithium--Piedmont Lithium Limited (ASX:PLL, NASDAQ:PLL) (Piedmont or Company) is pleased to announce that the Scheme Booklet in relation to Piedmont’s proposed re-domiciliation from Australia to the United States via a Scheme of Arrangement (Scheme), has today been despatched to shareholders, including the notice of meeting, personalised proxy form and small parcel holder opt out form.

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Australia Data Center Colocation Services Market Report 2020 - Increasing Investments to Accelerate the Competitive Intensity - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia's Data Center Colocation Services Market 2020 - Increasing Investments to Accelerate the Competitive Intensity" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This research service provides end-to-end analysis of the Australia data center market.It covers data center market overview, emerging trends, key locations of data centers and their significance, market drivers and restraints, current and forecast revenue, competitive positioning, and key strategic initiatives of the competitors. The insights and factual information provided in the research service are largely incorporated from primary research and partly from secondary research.

Elim Mining to Exhibit at the Virtual PDAC and to Host Daily Management Presentations

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elim Mining Incorporated (“Elim” or the “Company”), a private copper exploration and development company, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Virtual PDAC from March 8-11, 2021. Please join management and learn about upcoming plans, both corporately and at the Cactus Mine Project in Pinal County, Arizona. In addition to the booth, daily management presentations will be held on Zoom. Please join John Antwi, President and CEO, Ian McMullan, COO and Anthony Bottrill, Resource Geologist, details below: When: 10 am EST on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclf-Crpz4uG9W0XeMEb5y_wyvdcoE1CrLf

Face the Yokai Monsters and Take Your “Home Sweet Home” Back! - The Latest Hyper Casual Game From 3goo K.K. “Yokai Battle” Is Released on Android!

Armed with unique weapons, defeat the funny and bizarre monsters from Japanese mythology.TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3goo K.K. (CEO: Nicolas di Costanzo) is pleased to announce the release of “YOKAI BATTLE - SURVIVAL MONSTER SHOOTING ADVENTURE”, our latest mobile game app, on the Google Play store today. As a hyper casual game, “YOKAI BATTLE - SURVIVAL MONSTER SHOOTING ADVENTURE” is a very accessible gaming experience that anyone can enjoy in short bursts. Designed especially for mobile, the game features an action shooter experience packed with tons of things to collect and level-ups to attain.

Coeur to Participate in Upcoming NYSE Materials Investor Access Day

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc.’s (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) President and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell J. Krebs, will participate in the NYSE Materials Investor Access Day on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The NYSE Materials Investor Access Day is a virtual- and invitation-only investment conference. Presentation materials will be made available on the Company’s website at www.coeur.com

Hopin Raises $400 Million to Scale Innovation for Hybrid Experiences

Series C Co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, with IVP; Sriram Krishnan from Andreessen Horowitz to Join Hopin BoardAnthony Kennada Named as CMO, Sarah Manning as VP of People, and Jonathan Killeen as Head of RemoteLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hopin, a leading virtual events provider, announced today that it has raised $400M in Series C funding co-led by new investors Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, and existing investor IVP, with participation from returning investors Coatue, DFJ Growth, Northzone, Salesforce Ventures and Tiger Global. The funding follows Hopin’s $125 million Series B funding announced in November 2020. Since then, Hopin has added 30,000 customers including Poshmark, American Express, Hewlett Packard, The Financial Times, and YMCA. Since February of last year, Hopin has raised more than $565 million.

Cannaponics to Provide GATC Health’s Medical Cannabis Testing Platform to Patients & Physicians Throughout Australia

Australian firm takes the lead in genetics and AI-based technology for personalized medical cannabis treatmentsIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#biopharma--GATC Health, an innovative technology company focused on whole genome testing and Predictive Multiomics™, today announced that its Medical Cannabis platform licensee, GATC Canna, has entered into an agreement with Cannaponics, an integrated medicinal cannabis company based in Australia. The agreement allows Cannaponics to offer GATC Health’s genetics-based medical cannabis test to physicians and their patients. By analyzing an individual’s genetic response to medical cannabis with GATC Health’s testing platform, Cannaponics will provide medical professionals with the specific data necessary to develop personalized medical cannabis treatment plans, as well as assess their efficacy over time.

VicTrack transforms rail and government infrastructure with ADVA FSP 3000

News summary: State-wide network must support mission-critical transport and government applicationsADVA’s open optical networking technology delivers robust and flexible connectivityNew infrastructure also enables VicTrack to offer highly reliable and cost-efficient wholesale servicesMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#100G--ADVA (FSE: ADV) today announced that VicTrack is building its new Transport and Government Secure Network (TGSN) on the ADVA FSP 3000

Israel’s HackerU Offers Support For Australia’s National Cybersecurity Goals

Through its most valuable resource… The Australian PeopleTEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The leading cybersecurity college in Israel, HackerU, today formally lodged an official petition to the Australian National Government to accredit Australia’s first-ever Offensive “Red Team” Cybersecurity Qualification - And with it, potentially comes a new framework for international trade. The proposed course brings to the Australian public the same Israeli expertise in cybersecurity that has made the tiny desert nation #1 in cyber innovation and #2 in global market share. HackerU has been a leading education provider in Israel for decades and has directly contributed to the country’s success in the sector.

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