News from February 2022
Microsoft receives 'F' in assessment of company's support of Chinese government, military, forced labor
By Emily Bevard | Feb 18, 2022
The Corporate Complicity Scorecard gave Microsoft an overall "F" grade for its technological support of China's government and military, as well as exposure to forced labor in its supply chain.
'One of the biggest opportunities': BlackRock continues investing in China
By Timothy Stuckey | Feb 18, 2022
American funds are being invested in China, its companies and its communist regime through the BlackRock Investment Management Company, according to a report by Consumer's Research.
XTM develops 'Today Tippool' to lower administration costs for companies in US, Canada
By Art Benavidez | Feb 18, 2022
A Miami- and Toronto-based fintech company in the neo-banking space recently announced it has acquired a gratuity-pooling and distribution calculation software solution to enhance its operations.
Mastercard, Spain launch innovation center to 'drive more inclusive and sustainable tourism growth'
By Bob Martin | Feb 18, 2022
Mastercard recently announced a partnership with the Spanish government to launch a Tourism Innovation Hub in Madrid that is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2022.
Amazon earns 'D' for corporate complicity in China
By Emily Bevard | Feb 17, 2022
Amazon has earned a “D” grade on the Corporate Complicity Scorecard, which assesses U.S. companies’ exposure to military modernization, surveillance and human rights violations in the People’s Republic of China.
Apple receives 'D' in assessment of US companies’ complicity in China
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Technological giant, Apple, recently received a "D" ranking on "an assessment of U.S. Companies’ exposure to military modernization, surveillance, and human rights violations in the People’s Republic of China."
US companies 'corporate complicity' evaluated in China as geopolitical tensions rise
By Bob Martin | Feb 17, 2022
As tensions continue to build between the United States and China, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and Horizon Advisory have developed a report called the “Corporate Complicity Scorecard.”
Dell earns an 'F' in assessment of US companies’ complicity in China
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Technology giant, Dell, recently received an "F" ranking on "an assessment of U.S. Companies’ exposure to military modernization, surveillance, and human Rights violations in the People’s Republic of China."
GE receives an 'F' in assessment of US companies’ complicity with China
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
American conglomerate General Electric (GE), recently received an "F" ranking on "an assessment of U.S. Companies’ exposure to military modernization, surveillance, and human rights violations in the People’s Republic of China."
Intel receives an 'F' in assessment of US companies’ complicity in China
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Technology company and semiconductor chip manufacturer Intel recently received an "F" ranking on "an assessment of U.S. Companies’ Exposure to Military Modernization, Surveillance, and Human Rights Violations in the People’s Republic of China."
ANZ partners with Pollination for net zero transition support
By Globe Banner | Feb 16, 2022
ANZ and Pollination have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the transition to net zero emissions in the Asia Pacific region.
'World class innovator' Xerox acquires Canadian IT service provider
By Dalal Museitef | Feb 16, 2022
Xerox Holdings Corporation announced Feb. 2 the acquisition of Canadian information technology service provider, Powerland, to build longer-lasting IT services within Canada and across North America.
Khoros partners with one of Australia's largest banks to set 'new global standard'
By Dalal Museitef | Feb 16, 2022
Khoros, a software and services company, announced Feb. 2 a partnership with National Australia Bank (NAB) to enhance its digital systems.
project44 expands globally 'to achieve CO2-neutral supply chain operations by 2030'
By Zachary Richter | Feb 16, 2022
Supply chain software developer project44, recently launched an extension to its comprehensive multimodal supply chain visibility platform worldwide.
Arby's 'thrilled' to open restaurants in Saudi Arabia
By Zachary Richter | Feb 15, 2022
Arby's recently unveiled a development agreement with Shahia Foods Limited Company to expand in Saudi Arabia.
BigCommerce brings 'robust and flexible' platform to Germany, Spain and Mexico
By David Hutton | Feb 15, 2022
As international ecommerce gains traction, BigCommerce is expanding the reach of its ecommerce platform by increasing its footprint in Germany, Spain and Mexico.
Sony Interactive Entertainment's $3.6 billion deal supports 'further evolution' of Washington-based Bungie
By David Hutton | Feb 15, 2022
Tokyo-based Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE) will acquire independent video game developer Bungie Inc. in a $3.6 billion deal.
Maxar Technologies strengthens 'enduring alliance' with European Space Imaging, Space Imaging Middle East
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 15, 2022
Maxar Technologies, a provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, announced Feb. 3 that it secured a new five-year agreement with longtime partner, European Space Imaging and Space Imaging Middle East.
Wilson Sonsini welcomes Goold and his 'transatlantic experience' to London
By Christina Heath | Feb 14, 2022
Palo Alto, California-based company Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, recently welcomed Richard Goold as a partner to its London office.
AIP Publishing enters 'transformative' agreement with MALMAD
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2022
Non-profit physical sciences publisher, AIP Publishing, recently entered a three-year Read and Publish Agreement with MALMAD, the Israeli Inter-University Center for Digital Information Services.