Two ALS patients, implanted with the Stentrode brain-computer interface via the jugular vein and without the need for open brain surgery, successfully controlled their personal computer through direct thought according to a publication in the Journal of NeuroInterventional SurgerySAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK CITY & MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BCI--Synchron, a neurovascular bioelectronics medicine company, today announced publication of a first-in-human study
HOUSTON & CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civeo Corporation (NYSE:CVEO) today reported financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Highlights include:Reported third quarter revenues of $142.9 million, net income of $6.5 million and operating cash flow of $35.4 million;Delivered third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $36.0 million and free cash flow of $34.4 million;
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#finance--Marketlend, Australia’s leading marketplace trade credit platform, continues to excel as it recently closed a new $100 million financing facility with Crayhill Capital Management LP, a New York based private credit manager and asset-based lender. This new facility will assist with liquidity and cash flow management to global companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It complements Marketlend’s existing trade credit securitization program, which offers financing to companies engaged in international trade.
MyVeeva for Doctors app makes it easy for HCPs to access the people and resources they need to better treat patientsLeading companies Boehringer Ingelheim, GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Sobi are among first early adoptersSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help healthcare professionals (HCPs) get provider and patient resources faster, Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV), in partnership with the industry, today introduced MyVeeva for Doctors
“Tucker Carlson Tonight” Makes Cable News History as Highest-Rated Program Ever; Hits 1 Million in the Key 25-54 Demographic for the First Time Since Launch Beating “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell”FNC’s Primetime Lineup of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” “Hannity” and “The Ingraham Angle” Deliver Highest-Rated Primetime Averages in Cable News History FNC’s Powerhouse Primetime Line Up at 8PM/ET and 9PM/ET Beat Broadcast Primetime Shows Including ABC’s The Bachelorette, The Conners, Celebrity Family Feud and NBC’s The Weakest Link
The first external funding from the bootstrapped startup will fund product features to empower billions of creators and brandsLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linktree, the trusted tech platform that connects audiences to a user’s entire online ecosystem, has raised US$10.7 million in Series A funding, led by Insight Partners, an investor in Shopify, and AirTree Ventures, an early investor in Canva.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLL #Lithium--Piedmont Lithium Limited (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL) today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 2.3 million American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), which includes the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase 300,000 additional ADSs, with each ADS representing 100 of its ordinary shares (“Public Offering”). The aggregate gross proceeds of the Public Offering, before underwriting discounts and commissions, totaled $57.5 million.
(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise specified)VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#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 Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves and positive results announced on September 9, 2020.
New features will enable technologists to accommodate accelerated innovation for immediate and long-term video streaming demandsSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY), provider of a global edge cloud platform, today announced advancements to its comprehensive portfolio of live event and video-on-demand services. As organisations continue to experience a shift from in-person to online, the need to deliver high-quality, low-latency content in a secure and scalable way has become more crucial than ever before. Fastly’s enhanced Live Event Services and video-on-demand features will enable developers to respond to a recent rise in live streaming events influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to preparing for long-term video streaming trends.
23 grants awarded to organizations worldwide to help build stronger and more inclusive communities MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hilton Effect Foundation announced today its 2020 Hilton Effect grantees, which include community-based organizations playing a direct role in COVID-19 pandemic recovery efforts. Through these grants and donations already made by the Foundation, which serves as Hilton
TiVo Powers Leading Australian Subscription TV Operator’s Services with Intelligent Voice Search InnovationSAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TiVo®, the company that brings entertainment together and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER), today announced that Foxtel, Australia’s leading subscription-TV platform, has chosen TiVo to deliver its voice search innovation for subscribers in Australia. TiVo is providing Foxtel with a natural language, voice-based search solution, making it quicker and easier for Foxtel customers to find the content they are looking for, thus delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. The solution also includes robust machine-learning powered insights that will allow Foxtel to refine the experience for customers using voice to power their discovery.
Data Privacy Must Be Upheld as a Fundamental Right for Organizations to Succeed and Unlock the Value of Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protegrity, a global leader in data security, today shared its vision for the Secure AI Era, in which businesses and governments can harness the near limitless potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning while preserving every individual’s fundamental right to privacy. The promise of AI for modern businesses and society at large is almost immeasurable; however, companies and governments must treat the data that fuels AI initiatives as a quantifiable asset that has to be managed responsibly and secured with care.
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The Protegrity Data Protection Platform Offers the Most Complete Data-security Solution for Heterogeneous Cloud Environments With Data Anonymization and an Expanding Ecosystem of Partners to Provide Security at the Speed of InnovationSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protegrity, a global leader in data security, today announced a significantly transformed Protegrity Data Protection Platform, offering enterprises the flexibility to easily secure sensitive data across cloud environments from a single platform. Built for hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud serverless computing, Protegrity’s latest platform enhancements allow companies to deploy and update customized policies across geographies, departments, and digital transformation programs. Protegrity enables businesses to quickly and safely turn sensitive data – wherever it resides – into intelligence-driven insights to deliver better customer experiences, monetize data responsibly, and support vital artificial-intelligence (AI) and machine-learning initiatives.
Hockley Pattern to assist commercialisation of Titomic Kinetic Fusion® Tooling in UK and Europe.Hockley Pattern to demonstrate additively manufactured parts & tooling for aerospace, nuclear, and defence.$200.8B global tooling market projected to reach $368.5B by 2026 (CAGR of 8%)1MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industrial scale additive manufacturing company Titomic (ASX: TTT) has agreed to supply Titomic Kinetic Fusion® (TKF) additively manufactured tooling to Hockley Pattern & Tool, a UK-based tooling company. The commercial unison will form a foundation for future opportunities, as the companies work collaboratively to deliver TKF’s advantages to Hockley Pattern customers.
-- Lead clinical asset AZR-MD-001 for Meibomian gland dysfunction to advance through registration study-- Meibomian gland dysfunction is the leading cause of Dry Eye Disease, a condition known to affect more than 30 million adults in the United States alone-- Financing also will support development of pipeline of new chemical entities in pre-clinical through Phase 2 development for other significant ocular surface conditions
Voice-based Conversational AI champions CX challenges; enables greater customer and employee satisfaction through automation, improving accuracy, efficiencyDÜSSELDORF, Germany & SAN FRANCISCO & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#cognigy--Cognigy, a global leader in Conversational AI, today announced the release of Cognigy Voice Gateway (VG), an artificial intelligence voice solution, which deploys virtual agents (naturally-conversing voice bots) for automated inbound and outbound voice calls, whether via phone, web or mobile. Cognigy VG is designed to empower enterprises to automate high volume customer support requests and deliver high-quality, personalized experiences at scale on any channel and in any language.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#cars--68 percent of Australians urgently want to reduce emissions from road traffic. 64 percent believe noise, air pollution and other burdens are responsible for health problems– these are findings of the representative survey “Kapsch TrafficCom Index 2020”. New concepts such as the “15-minute City” in Paris point the way to prolonging people's experiences with cleaner air and less traffic in post-corona times.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLL #Lithium--Piedmont Lithium Limited (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 2.0 million of its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), each representing 100 of its ordinary shares (“Public Offering”), at a price per ADS to the public of $25.00, for aggregate gross proceeds of $50 million. Piedmont has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to additional 300,000 ADSs at the issue price of the Public Offering. The Public Offering is expected to close on October 23, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.
SafetyCulture Summit 2020: From Surviving to Thriving 18 November 2020 | 10:00AM – 2:30PM EST Register to attend for free now at safetyculture.com/summit-2020KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2020 was a year of survival for many industries as COVID-19 impacted organizations of all sizes. To help businesses prepare for 2021, global technology company SafetyCulture is bringing together some of the sharpest and innovative minds for a virtual event: SafetyCulture Summit 2020: From Surviving to Thriving.
T1 Payments sees massive growth in CBD processing in Canada, United Kingdom (UK), New Zealand, and AustraliaLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CBD--T1 Payments, a leader in high-risk merchant processing, today announced longstanding customer relationships with leading cannabidiol (CBD) merchants Herbstrong, Sabaidee and ThoughtCloud. As global consumer demand for CBD grows exponentially, T1 Payments cautions merchants on the significant lack of providers who have the expertise to handle e-commerce processing abroad due to the stringent regulations.
Increased Cloud Adoption, Digital Transformation Initiatives and Perceived Risks are Key Driving Factors Behind How Data and Databases are Secured CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trustwave today released the 2020 Trustwave Data Security Index report which depicts how technology trends, compromise risks and regulations are shaping how organizations’ data is stored and protected. The report is based on a recent survey of 966 full-time IT professionals who are cybersecurity decision makers or security influencers within their organizations. Over 75% of respondents work in organizations with over 500 employees in key geographic regions including the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom (U.K.), Australia and Singapore.
The acquisition bolsters the company’s portfolio of comprehensive building solutions for professionals, and extends its global reach. ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Innovative Chemical Products (the ICP Group) today announces the acquisition of Leeson Polyurethanes, a leading U.K.-based manufacturer of polyurethane adhesives and coatings used in a variety of sectors and markets.Founded by the Leeson family in 1986, the company has experienced growth throughout its history by offering its customers high-quality, durable, protective, and flexible polyurethane products. ICP will incorporate Leeson’s offerings into its ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG).
New Website Bridges the Language Gap and Opens Up New Partnership Opportunities in Cognitive Health Testing SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#alzheimers--Savonix, a global leader in digital cognitive health testing, is proud to announce the launch of its Japanese website - visitors are invited to explore at Savonix.jp.The website explains the science behind Savonix’s brain health platform. It highlights ways the company can provide cognitive health and data insights to support people and companies in Japan to monitor brain health, understand risk factors for developing dementia and take steps to reduce the risk of getting dementia.
PDI expands relationship with EG Group to more broadly serve the global convenience retailer’s multi-site networkATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#EGGroup--PDI (www.pdisoftware.com), a global provider of enterprise software solutions to the convenience retail, wholesale petroleum and logistics industries, announced it is extending its business relationship with the UK-based gasoline and convenience retailer, EG Group.
New qStream Plus solves fundamental cybersecurity challenge for enterprisesCANBERRA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why Should I Worry About Entropy? Entropy, also known as randomness, is the anchor beneath much of the world’s security. Poor-quality entropy compromises security, while low speed entropy compromises performance, and all too often organizations must make a Solomon’s choice between the two. Fortunately, this critical security challenge has a solution, and with over 75% of global value at risk from direct and indirect cyberattacks, according to Raconteur, it’s high time to tackle it.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#europacificbank--Today, Euro Pacific Bank released the following statement: Euro Pacific International Bank has not been contacted by any foreign regulators or taxing authorities about the inaccurate allegations asserted as factual in a story published October 18, 2020 in the Age, an Australian news organization working with the New York Times. We welcome the opportunity to provide the correct information to any government authority and are willing to spend as much time in person with those agencies at the Bank’s offices as necessary to show them the strength of our first-class compliance programs.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Claims--FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL), the market-leading provider of group and individual core systems for life, accident and health insurance, today announced that it has executed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with QInsure, a wholly owned subsidiary of the QSuper Group, one of Australia’s largest and most respected superannuation funds, which signals the intent to upgrade QInsure’s FINEOS Claims system to the FINEOS Claims SaaS edition on the FINEOS Platform, powered by AWS.
Global CNP fraud prevention firm welcomes Ralph Kooi as Australia Country Manager as in-country customer base expandsMIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AustralianEcommerce--International fraud protection leader ClearSale (https://www.clear.sale) is proud to announce the expansion of its presence in Australia to support the country’s rapid ecommerce growth. ClearSale’s client base in Australia is poised to grow by 40% during 2020, following a 60% increase from 2018 to 2019. Ecommerce is expected to comprise 15% of Australia’s total retail market by year-end, five years ahead of projections for that level of growth, according to the Australia Post 2020 Ecommerce Industry Report.
Methane-busting seaweed aquaculture aiming for rapid growth in both Australia and New Zealand SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Methane-busting seaweed technology developer CH4 Global Inc., has secured term sheets for the world’s first licenses for the use of Asparagopsis seaweed. Future Feed Pty Ltd, holders of key patents covering the use of Asparagopsis for the purpose of methane reduction and animal productivity increases in ruminant animals, and CH4 Global have agreed on terms for licenses which will cover sales and distribution in both the Australian and New Zealand markets. This is a key milestone for CH4 Global that will accelerate the company mission to begin making quality
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s time to put those animal instincts into action as Frog Fortunes becomes the latest game to join PlayCroco’s snappy selection of slots. This ribbiting new release from SpinLogic Gaming is a set on a unique 5x3 grid with 243 ways to win – helped by random exploding symbols, which in turn trigger cascading reels, leading to potential payouts of 150x the original stake.
