News from 2021
Iron Mountain to expand data management capacity with acquisition of second data center in Frankfurt
By John Sammon | Jul 22, 2021
Iron Mountain Inc., an information management and data center company, has agreed to purchase its second data center in Frankfurt, Germany, expanding its capacity in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
HBO Max has expanded its streaming platform with 'brand new user experience' to those in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 22, 2021
The US-based streaming platform HBO Max is now available to users in Latin America and the Caribbean as it expands its services.
Slovakian all-star Dončić to be featured as cover athlete of NBA 2K22
By Christin Nielsen | Jul 22, 2021
Global phenomenon and two-time NBA All-Star and Dallas Mavericks standout Luka Dončić will be featured on the cover of NBA 2K22 - the next installment of the top-selling NBA video game series - 2K announced on Wednesday, July 14.
As China cracks down tech companies, U.S. markets brace for impact
By David Hutton | Jul 21, 2021
A crackdown by the Chinese government on its own tech companies listing on American stock exchanges could have a ripple effect that could impact U.S. investors.
Biden adds 10 more Chinese companies to economic blacklist
By Trina Thomas | Jul 21, 2021
The Biden Administration added 10 more Chinese companies to the economic blacklist as a result of alleged abuse of human rights and high-tech surveillance in Xinjiang, Reuters reported on July 8.
Coca-Cola under scrutiny for opposing Georgia election bill, lobbying against Chinese Uyghur legislation
By John Breslin | Jul 21, 2021
Coca-Cola is facing criticism for speaking out against a voter reform bill and on other issues in the U.S. while reportedly lobbying against legislation to punish China for its treatment of the Uyghur population in the west of the country.
Los Angeles-based MetaMedia 'thrilled to strengthen' partnership with Pixelogic
By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2021
Pixelogic, a subsidiary of Tokyo's Imagica Group, recently made a major investment in Los Angeles-based, cloud-centered entertainment technology company MetaMedia to support the latter company's global expansion.
Opus 2 expands leadership team during 'exciting time' for cloud-based legal technology company
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 21, 2021
Opus 2, whose cloud-based technology enables law firms to collaborate with clients and other lawyers, has recently expanded its leadership team to invest in future growth.
ASA’s first international president brings 'unique experience, leadership and perspective'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2021
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA)'s first president from outside the United States brings much to the table, the organization's CEO said in a recent news release.
ANZ creates standalone entity for venture unit called 1835i
By Globe Banner | Jul 21, 2021
ANZ has announced plans to separate its ANZi ventures and incubator business into a new stand-alone entity named 1835i.
Elements Global Services expands to West Coast with San Francisco office
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 20, 2021
Technology businesses are booming and expanding to areas across the globe, and one company that specializes in making global expansion easier has opened a new office on the West Coast to keep up with the growing demand.
Rumbold sees role as Relo Metrics' European head of sales a ‘once-in-a-career opportunity’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 20, 2021
Timon Rumbold has been named the European head of sales for Al-powered sponsorship analytics company Relo Metrics.
ANZ Bank seeks older workers amid rising unemployment
By Globe Banner | Jul 20, 2021
ANZ Bank is taking steps to bring older workers back into the workforce, according to a recent discussion between Shayne Elliott, ANZ CEO, and Mark Burrows from Nine News.
'We are very pleased': Hitachi completes acquisition of GlobalLogic
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 20, 2021
Hitachi has recently completed the acquisition of GlobalLogic, including 100% of the outstanding shares of GlobalLogic Worldwide Holdings.
German market research technology company Quantilope, with offices in New York, expands to the UK
By John Sammon | Jul 20, 2021
German global market research technology company Quantilope, with offices in Hamburg, Germany and New York City, will expand its operations into the United Kingdom this month.
Merchant Risk Council launches Asia-Pacific Advisory Board to provide 'wealth of knowledge in the payments industry'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 19, 2021
The Merchant Risk Council, a nonprofit global organization of e-commerce fraud and payments professionals, recently appointed 16 members to its MRC Asia-Pacific (APAC) Advisory Board to drive its continued expansion in the region.
Beth Wozniak, Chief Executive Officer and Director of nVent Electric plc, named to Carrier's Board of Directors
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021
Carrier Global Corporation has appointed Beth Wozniak, Chief Executive Officer and Director of nVent Electric plc, to Carrier's Board of Directors.
Assistant Brand Manager Bakery in Lisbon, Portugal needed for Mondelēz International
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021
Mondelēz International is needing someone to perform the role of an Assistant Brand Manager Bakery in Lisbon, Portugal.
GE Healthcare supports the Democratic Republic of Congo with medical equipment to fight COVID-19
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021
GE Healthcare has partnered with the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to provide medical equipment to support the country’s efforts to fight COVID-19.
Barings acquires three assets in Italy
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021
Barings recently completed three logistic property acquisitions through an Italian real estate fund managed by Kryalos SGR.