News from October 2021
Global suppliers face problems after pandemic disrupts supply chain 'at every corner'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 23, 2021
Global suppliers continue to face problems while demands steadily increase due to the rattling of supply chains during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Circle commits to USDC on Hedera network
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 22, 2021
Circle, a global financial technology firm, announced Oct. 18 its commitment to provide support for USD Coin (USDC) on the Hedera Network, well-known as one of the most used, sustainable, enterprise-grade public networks for the decentralized market.
Netflix megahit 'Squid Game' value surges to almost $900 million
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 22, 2021
New internal metric data reviewed by Bloomberg reports that Netflix’s popular new TV show “Squid Game” is valued at almost $900 million since its launch on the digital platform in September.
Nisos 'excited' to expand to Northern Ireland
By David Beasley | Oct 22, 2021
U.S.-based cybersecurity company Nisos is expanding to Belfast, Northern Ireland where it will build a software and technical center, the company recently announced in a news release.
Ignitho Technologies names Ashin Antony CTO
By David Beasley | Oct 22, 2021
Ashin Antony is the new chief technology officer of Ignitho Technologies, the company recently announced.
TRHC signs letter of intent with Pharmaceutical Association of Israel to 'better serve' patients, promote medication risk assessment
By Bob Martin | Oct 22, 2021
Healthcare technology company Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (TRHC) announced Oct. 18 it has signed a letter of intent with the Pharmaceutical Association of Israel (PAI) to promote MedWise Science.
IMF staff concludes visit to Serbia
By Raphael Anspach | Oct 22, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Jan Kees Martijn, held virtual and in-person meetings with the Serbian authorities during October 11 – 22, 2021, to discuss progress under the PCI.
PRophet, PeakMetrics partner to increase access to journalists
By Bob Martin | Oct 22, 2021
In an effort to expand their media projection data strategy worldwide, PRophet and PeakMetrics announced a partnership Oct. 18.
ANZ appoints Paul White as divisional CIO for Australia
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2021
ANZ has announced the appointment of Paul White as the Divisional Chief Information Officer for its Australia business.
Jensen Partners names new managing director for Asia
By Bob Martin | Oct 21, 2021
Corporate advisory firm Jensen Partners recently announced the appointment of Sophie Norris as Managing Director, Head of Asia.
Metaverse appears to herald future of Facebook
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 21, 2021
Facebook apparently plans to change its name to something that is more indicative of the metaverse brand that Mark Zuckerberg is trying to build, according to a report published by The Verge on Tuesday.
Shirin Hamid to become the IMF’s Chief Information Officer and Director of the Information and Technology Department
By Alistair Thomson | Oct 21, 2021
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today her intention to appoint Ms. Shirin Hamid as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of the Information Technology Department (ITD). Ms. Hamid’s selection was the outcome of an internationally competitive process.
Sub-Saharan Africa: One planet, two worlds, three stories
By Press Release | Oct 21, 2021
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is set to recover in 2021 – a marked improvement over the extraordinary contraction of 2020. This rebound is most welcome and primarily results from a favorable external environment, including a sharp improvement in trade and commodity prices.
Babylon, Microsoft collaborate to improve healthcare experience
By Bob Martin | Oct 21, 2021
Healthcare company Babylon announced Oct. 18 it is collaborating with technology giant Microsoft in an effort to improve the overall healthcare experience for patients and providers.
YouTube criticized for 'unjustified' censorship in Germany
By George Willis | Oct 21, 2021
German Court Rules Removing Content Was 'Unjustified'
AccuWeather expands MinuteCast app internationally
By Trina Thomas | Oct 21, 2021
AccuWeather announced Oct. 12 its weather tracking tool will expand its presence to all of Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Ford to retool Northwest England plant for electric car components
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 20, 2021
Ford announced on Monday new plans to spend £230 million ($315 million) renovating a factory in Northwest England into an electric vehicle component production.
Bitcoin skyrockets above $60,000
By Emily Bevard | Oct 20, 2021
Bitcoin skyrocketed above the $60,000 mark late last week, further strengthening investors and traders’ projection that the currency’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) will eventually clear.
Chemical Guys launches international website to provide 'personalized' experience for customers
By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021
Chemical Guys announced the launch of its international website Oct. 12 to assist with growing customer demand in the United Kingdom.
Nomad Temporary Housing 'excited' with addition of two corporate locations in China
By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021
Nomad Temporary Housing announced Oct. 12 two new corporate locations in China.