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Van Hollen: Report on Chinese firm 'raises serious concerns about the security of audio-visual equipment'

A report late last year by Chain Security, a firm that analyzes electronics for security, noted that Chinese company Yealink may be risky to do business with due to ties with the Chinese Communist Party, Defense One reported.


OCTO Telematics, Ford 'exploring opportunities' from expanded partnership in Europe

OCTO Telematics and Ford Motor Company have expanded their data streaming partnership into Europe, a news release said.


As Russia invades, Philip Morris suspends operations in Ukraine for 'safety and security'

Philip Morris International Inc. has temporarily suspended operations in Ukraine, including at a factory in Kharkiv, following a Russian invasion, a news release said.


Dallas-based software company to collaborate with European auto supplier

o9 Solutions, a Dallas-based software company has announced a collaboration with Marelli, a global automotive supplier based in Amsterdam, a news release said.


China sanctions two companies for selling arms to Taiwan

China has sanctioned two companies, Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin, for selling arms to Taiwan, Reuters reported.


Ermetic names new VP of sales for Europe, Middle East, Africa with 'track record' of success

Ermetic, a cloud infrastructure security company with offices in Tel Aviv, Palo Alto and Boston, has named Eduard Meelhuysen vice president of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).


eCommerce company GOJA hires new CFO to 'grow business exponentially'

GOJA, a Miami-based e-commerce company, has hired Tony Patao as chief financial officer.


Software company ZoomInfo expands to London, positioned to 'build on our momentum'

ZoomInfo, a Washington State-based software, data and intelligence company, is expanding operations in London, a news release said.


Datamatics, PSI Services form 'win-win' partnership

Datamatics, based in Mumbai, India, has entered into a long-term partnership to provide customer and technical support to California-based PSI Services, a news release said.


Qiagen announces partnerships to expand 'robust and precise' genetic testing

Qiagen N.V., a Netherlands-based holding company, has entered two new partnerships for its medical testing system, QIAcuity.


Ethos Asset Management to improve 'quality of life' with real estate projects in Brazil

Ethos Asset Management Inc., a United States based company specializing in project financing, has entered into a long-term partnership with Atros Incorporações to build real estate projects in Rio de Janeiro.


WEX financial services company names two new executives: 'expanding global footprint'

Financial services company WEX has named Karen Stroup as chief digital officer and Carlos Carriedo as chief operating officer, international, a news release said.


'Culture of quality': Hearthside Food Solutions acquires six facilities in US, Canada

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has acquired the assets of Weston Foods Ambient Division including six North American facilities producing cookies, crackers, wafers and other baked products.


JFrog adds hosting centers in Canada for cloud computing services

JFrog Ltd. has opened new hosting centers in Canada for companies who want to run the company software on AWS and Microsoft Azure, a news release said.


Report: China won't meet 2020 trade deal promises

China will fall short of meeting its promise to buy an additional $200 million in U.S. products in 2020 and 2021, the New York Times reported.


OPEC raises Q1 2022 oil demand forecast, expects 'mild' impact from omicron variant

The alliance of oil exporting countries raised its forecast for global demand in the first quarter of 2022 by 1.1 million barrels a day.


RJS Trading International sold to private investor with advice of Generational Equity

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, announced Dec. 10 the sale of its client, RJS Trading International, LTD.


Ethos Asset Management announced long-term partnership with Sri Lankan developer Liberty REIT: 'very exciting project'

Ethos Asset Management Inc. USA has entered into a long-term financing partnership in Sri Lanka with Liberty REIT, the company announced in a news release.


Cannabis company Cookies expands in Europe in partnership with InterCure: 'focus on new territories'

Cookies, a San Francisco-based company that makes cannabis products, is expanding into Europe in a partnership with InterCure, a news release said.


Wolfspeed Inc. hires new exec from Texas Instruments, citing his 'wealth of knowledge'

Wolfspeed Inc. detailed its recent global operations team expansion, forming part of a long-term strategy recently implemented by the company.