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DeltaTek Global CEO: 'To join Expro, a leader in the industry, is a monumental moment for the company'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 16, 2023
Houston-based Energy services provider, Expro confirmed the acquisition of well construction cementing specialists DeltaTek Global.
Berry VP on Coca-Cola partnership: 'Innovation in packaging design is key to helping our customers meet their ambitious sustainability goals'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 16, 2023
Berry Global Group, Inc. was recently deemed the first-ever plastic packaging manufacturer in Europe to supply The Coca-Cola Company with a lightweight, attached closure for Coca-Cola's carbonated soft drink bottles made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate). More than 400 million closures have been implemented to Coca-Cola bottling lines in Germany, Spain and the UK, according to a press release.
Yum Brands CEO on fourth quarter earnings: 'We’re winning because of value'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 15, 2023
Yum Brands reported fourth quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations, driven by accelerated same-store sales growth at Taco Bell, according to a recent CNBC report.
Binance launches updated Proof of Reserves system: Advanced technology “enhances privacy, security, & reliability”
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 10, 2023
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has implemented zk-SNARKs, zero knowledge proof protocols, to launch a new Proof of Reserve (PoR) that enables users to verify that all of their holdings are backed 1:1, and that Binance has additional reserves to cover user assets, a company spokesperson said.
China pushes digital currency: 'The United States is clearly behind'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 10, 2023
Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, a global alliance of crypto industry leaders, said in an episode of the podcast "Unchained" that the world should pay attention to China's progress on advancing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its efforts to get other countries to use its digital yuan by offering to invest in infrastructure in those countries. Some experts have predicted that China aims to lead the world in digital currency adoption and could leverage it to set global standards and avoid sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies.
Peet’s Coffee makes its way to the Middle East: 'We are excited to expand the brand to new GCC markets'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 9, 2023
Peet's Coffee, based in California, opened its first-ever Middle Eastern location in Dubai, UAE, a press release reported. The launch was made in collaboration with Americana restaurants. The companies signed an exclusive master franchise deal in 2022.
Zigatta CEO: 'Being part of Improving will provide us a collection of new capabilities and offerings'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 9, 2023
Dallas-based modern digital services company, Improving has acquired software development and consulting firm, Zigatta, based in Frisco, Texas and Guadalajara, Mexico, a press release reported.
Senate Committee announces hearing on 'Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 8, 2023
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that it will hold a full committee hearing titled "Crypto Crash: Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets" on Feb. 14. U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a ranking member on the committee, said that working to develop a framework for the regulation of digital assets is one of his top priorities for this Congressional session.
Lucid Group VP: 'The opening of our first retail location in the province of Quebec is a significant milestone'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 8, 2023
Lucid Group, Inc. recently celebrated the opening of its most recent combination delivery and service studio in Quebec, according to a press release.
Grain Management founder: Our London office 'positions us well as a partner to global management teams'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 7, 2023
Grain Management, LLC recently expanded its presence in Europe with a new office in London, a press release reported.
Encora CEO on new acquisition: 'We are thrilled to welcome (Excellarate) to the Encora family'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 7, 2023
Encora recently acquired global technology solutions and services company, Excellarate in an effort to leverage its AI, analytics and automation abilities, a press release reported.
TEKsystems Global Services VP: 'Our agreement with AWS takes our commitment to customer success to the next level'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
TEKsystems Global Services recently signed a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a press release reported.
Cookies CEO on Thailand store: 'This store is beautiful and we are grateful for our partners on the ground in Thailand'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
Cookies, based in California, will soon expand into Thailand with a new dispensary opening in Bangkok, according to a press release. The country is the sixth market to be explored, and the new opening is the 58th to be established by the global cannabis brand.
Curran on SmartBear's new VP: 'Welcoming Nikki to SmartBear will support our equitable people and culture goals'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
SmartBear recently appointed Nikki Morcom as the new vice president of global talent acquisition and culture. Based in the UK, Morcom will be tasked with carrying out its global hiring and multisite strategies, according to a press release.
Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology: 'Binance will ensure the implementation of its own educational and charity programs in Georgia'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
Avtandil Kasradze, Chairman of the Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology (GITA), said Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and GITA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and will launch educational and community initiatives in Georgia.
SOC Investment Group: ‘We are concerned with the latest reports of child labor at Hyundai Motor Company’
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 2, 2023
The SOC Investment Group recently released a letter addressed to the Hyundai Motor Company demanding that they change their business practices after it came to light in December that child labor was allegedly being used in Hyundai's Alabama supply chain.
Binance Charity Tech Scholar: 'I’m so excited that I got the scholarship!'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 2, 2023
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has partnered with Utiva to provide full scholarships through Binance Charity to African young adults to teach them about blockchain and Web3 skills in an effort to bolster Africa's tech community and reduce unemployment across the continent. Binance's goal is to provide educational programs to 50,000 young adults, and they recently announced that they have awarded 1,000 full scholarships. Miracle C. Amakom, a Binance Charity Tech Scholar from Cameroon, said the educational program will help her work towards her professional goals.
Galaxy CEO: 'We need to cheer for Binance'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 1, 2023
Michael Novogratz, CEO of crypto investment firm Galaxy, said in a YouTube video that retail organizations getting involved in the crypto space is a critical step towards helping institutions become more involved in crypto.
IMF: Crypto 'concerns can be addressed by strengthening financial regulation and supervision, and by developing global standards'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 30, 2023
The IMF's Bo Li and Nobuyasu Sugimoto recently said that global cooperation to enact targeted regulations is needed to address concerns surrounding the crypto industry.
Carter: 'The CCP has an ear in every TikTok user’s pocket'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 24, 2023
Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) said banning TikTok from government devices is a good start, but he believes there is more work to do in order to protect Americans' data and privacy from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).