News from August 2022


TNS vice president: Project 'increases the number of market data feeds we now offer'

Transaction Network Services has now established a presence in Borsa Instanbul as a market data vendor, according to a press release.


Esri teams up with RB Rail to ‘strengthen the capabilities of GIS in the Rail Baltica project’

Esri, based in California, recently secured an enterprise agreement with RB Rail AS to implement its geographic information system (GIS) software across all project units, according to Bussinesswire.


Aero secures secures $65 million in Series B financing ‘to further ignite growth and expand into new markets’

Aero Technologies, Inc., recently unveiled $65 million in raised capital, $50 million in Series B funding and $15 million in convertible notes.


WWE to launch NXT Europe in 2023 ‘to expand NXT beyond the UK’

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed plans to continue its international expansion strategy with its new Europe-based NXT launch, scheduled to kick off in 2023, according to Businesswire.


Teleperformance receives 'top recognition' as a 'Great Place to Work' in Malaysia

Made up of a global team of digitally integrated business services, Teleperformance, based in France, recently received a "Great Place to Work" award for its Malaysia-based operations.


'We want imports that are as climate neutral as possible': Environmental concerns dominate German Chancellor's visit to Canada

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, landed in Montreal Aug. 21 along with Vice Chancellor, Robert Habeck, and several CEOs.


Lerner testimony unsealed: 'Citizens’ United is by far the worst thing that has ever happened to this country'

Lois Lerner: ‘Citizens United is by far the worst thing that has ever happened to this country’


Alliance Pharma expands Bioanalytical Services in Australia ‘to provide services critical to this market’ and ‘support the progression of clinical development for clients’

Alliance Pharma confirmed plans to open a bioanalytical laboratory, in Brisbane, Australia to multiply the bioanalytical support in the region.


Stonepeak to acquire Philippines-based Globe Telecom Towers as part of its ‘Asia Infrastructure strategy’

Stonepeak confirmed various definitive agreements signed by its associated investment sources, resulting in the acquisition of 2,180 telecom towers and related passive infrastructure from Globe Telecom, Inc.. The transaction is valued at approximately $472.2 million USD.


Aeromexico senior VP: 'We are excited to partner with Pricefx'

Pricefx has entered a partnership with Mexico’s global airline Aeromexico to help leverage its travel agency business analytics, a press release reported.


Vaughan: 'I’m thrilled to be joining the incredible team at Azul'

Azul recently made a series of appointments and investment initiatives throughout Asia Pacific as it pursues further expansion in the region, kicking off with the appointment of Dean Vaughan, who will soon serve as the region’s vice president, according to a press release.


Telstra president on new VP: 'Eric inherently understands what our customers need'

Telstra recently promoted Eric Dalessio to vice president of customer service deliver for the Americas, according to a press release.


Bacardi Limited CEO on new chief supply chain officer: 'We are excited to welcome him'

Bacardi Limited recently appointed Dave Ingram as chief supply chain officer, according to a press release. He will now form part of the company’s global leadership team.


Smart Soda CEO on new launches: 'We couldn’t remain indifferent to this exciting opportunity'

Smart Soda Holdings, Inc. recently confirmed plans to launch in various territories across the globe as it pursues a global expansion, a press release reported. The company recently introduced its offerings in the United Kingdom and Canada and hopes to conquer South America and the Middle East by the end of this year.


Corvus Insurance chair on new CEO: 'I’m excited for what’s ahead'

Corvus Insurance recently appointed Madhu Tadikonda as CEO of the company. The specialty insurance MGA offering Smart Cyber Insurance company has also promoted its CEO Phil Edmundson to executive chair and chair of the Corvus Board, according to a press release.


ACI Worldwide managing director: 'We are excited to be part of the drive to modernize (CARDNET's) payments architecture'

ACI Worldwide has entered an agreement with Japan Card Network, Inc to help leverage its digital payment infrastructure. The deal is the company’s latest effort to expand across Asia Pacific, a press release reported.


ANZ Bank CEO discusses housing market amid rising interest rates

Neil Breen of 4BC Drive recently engaged in a conversation with Shayne Elliott, CEO of ANZ Bank, discussing the current state of property prices and borrowing capacity in Australia.


Western Union president: 'Our partnership with Visa underscores the benefits that collaboration brings'

Western Union has modified its partnership with Visa to place a greater emphasis on its integration with Visa Direct, according to a press release.


J-Space, Virgin Orbit partner to 'provide launch operations and space services for the South Korean market'

Virgin Orbit recently entered an agreement with South Korean investment group J-Space to grant South Korean companies access to assess candidate spaceport launch sites.


Wabtec launches Transit Performance Optimization Center in Europe to help ‘provide more dependable whole-life asset management'

Wabtec Corporation recently opened its first-ever European Transit Performance Optimization Center (TPOC), based in Derby, UK, according to Businesswire.