News from 2021
Sony acquires Bluepoint Games to create original games for PlayStation
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2021
The company known for classic remakes of PlayStation titles will now be creating original games for Sony.
Western Union 'delighted' to team up with financial institutions in Africa
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 3, 2021
Millions of additional consumers will now be able to easily send and receive money across borders fast no matter what time of the day or night thanks to a new partnership Western Union has formed with large financial institutions in Africa.
Franklin Templeton 'excited' to acquire O’Shaughnessy Asset Management
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 3, 2021
Global investment firm Franklin Templeton announced at the end of September a deal in which the company has acquired Connecticut-based O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC (OSAM).
Pipe launches its services to 'the burgeoning ecosystem' of UK tech firms
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 3, 2021
Trading platform company Pipe recently announced that it has launched operations in the U.K. as part of its global expansion plan.
'Braga is ideal location to hire technical talent': Issuu opens new office in Portugal
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 3, 2021
Digital publishing and content marketing solutions company Issuu has opened a new office in Braga, Portugal, dedicated to hiring local talent, according to a press release.
Energy markets remain volatile in the UK as oil nears $80 a barrel
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 2, 2021
The United Kingdom's energy markets remain volatile as oil surpasses $80 a barrel for the first time in three years, according to a Yahoo Finance report.
GoGlobal 'excited' to launch in Brazil, appoint Vizzotto director
By George Willis | Oct 2, 2021
GoGlobal has expanded its Employer of Record (EOR) services to Brazil and named Ana Vizzotto as director.
Assurant appoints new leaders in an effort to boost business strategy
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 2, 2021
Several leadership changes will take place at Assurant Inc. with COO Gene Mergelmeyer's retirement at the end of 2021, company president Keith Demmings announced.
Nissan to settle suit; Japanese prosecutors close case against Kelly and Ghosn
By Zachary Richter | Oct 2, 2021
Japanese prosecutors have demanded two years in prison for former Nissan executive.
Movable Ink continues 'rapid' growth, announces management hires
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 2, 2021
Software company Movable Ink recently announced a series of management hires to aid its expansion plans, according to a press release.
'This year has completely blown away our expectations': NinjaRMM announces strong growth in 2021, moves HQ to Texas
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 2, 2021
Information technology operations management platform NinjaRMM recently announced a nearly 50% increase in its customer base to more than 6,000 and a 75% revenue boost in 2021, according to a company press release..
U.S. maker of portable MRI device expands to U.K., Pakistan
By David Beasley | Oct 2, 2021
Hyperfine, Inc., a Connecticut-based company that makes portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, is expanding to the United Kingdom and Pakistan.
Staffing company GoGlobal expands to Brazil, names Vizzotto director
By David Beasley | Oct 2, 2021
GoGlobal, a California-based staffing company, is expanding into Brazil.
Andersen Global, BoardRoom Business Solutions form collaboration agreement
By David Beasley | Oct 2, 2021
Andersen Global, a global network of tax and legal professional, has formed a collaboration agreement with tax advisory firm BoardRoom Business Solutions Pte. Ltd., a news release said.
Excitement surrounding new digital trading card app: 'A people-for-people philosophy'
By John Kelly | Oct 2, 2021
NFL superstars Patrick Mahomes and Drew Brees are among the global ambassadors behind the new digital platform VirtualStaX that has designs on revolutionizing the global fan economy
TCL CEO Zhang: 'We are delighted to extend our relationship with Activision'
By John Kelly | Oct 2, 2021
Leading consumer electronics company TCL Electronics entered a new partnership with California-based Activision for Call of Duty: Vanguard
Apple pushes back on cable standard: 'Strict regulation mandating just one type of connector stifles innovation'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 2, 2021
The European Union has introduced a law to require smartphone and electronics manufacturers to create a standard USB-C charging port on devices, claiming that this would decrease waste as well as simplify life for consumers who have various devices.
Impossible Foods expands to Middle East
By David Beasley | Oct 2, 2021
Impossible Foods has expanded into the Middle East, selling its products in the United Arab Emirates.
Countdown to the ICC-FIDIC Conference!
By ICC Global Events | Oct 2, 2021
Countdown to the ICC-FIDIC Conference!
UK's Rolls Royce picked to replace engines on U.S. B-52 fleet
By David Beasley | Oct 1, 2021
The Cold War is over but the B-52 bombers Stratofortress nuclear heavy bombers of that era are still in use and scheduled to get new engines from Rolls Royce.