News published on Globe Banner in February 2022

News from February 2022


Michigan-based Stryker 'improving healthcare' with launch of joint replacement products in Europe

The medical technology company Stryker has launched its line of joint-replacement surgical products in Europe.


Ermetic names new VP of sales for Europe, Middle East, Africa with 'track record' of success

Ermetic, a cloud infrastructure security company with offices in Tel Aviv, Palo Alto and Boston, has named Eduard Meelhuysen vice president of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).


Discovery Inc. 'excited' to launch proposed UK sport venture with BT Group

Discovery Inc. has begun exclusive discussions with BT Group in the United Kingdom to create a new sport venture by combining its Eurosport business in the U.K. and Ireland with BT Sport.


Capital Markets Gateway partners with Bank of America, Credit Suisse to 'deliver best-in-class capabilities'

Capital Markets Gateway recently announced a partnership with Bank of America and Credit Suisse to expand its global presence.


Intellectual property protection raises 'challenges' for U.S. companies as tensions continue with China

The Chinese government has promised to implement stronger relations in the 2020 U.S.-China trade deal, but a report by the U.S.-China Business Council in 2021 shows that half of the member companies surveyed feel that China’s protection of intellectual property is unchanged.


Tensions with China lead to 'low levels of trust' from U.S. businesses

Tensions between the United States and China continue to cause uncertainty and risk for U.S. companies, according to one business organization.


Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation issues corporate complicity scorecard

On Feb. 3, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) released a groundbreaking report assessing U.S. companies’ ties to Beijing’s human rights abuses, the surveillance state, and China’s military modernization.


Rappi expands collaboration with 'trusted partner' dLocal in Latin America

Payment platform dLocal and Latin American on-demand delivery startup Rappi announced plans Feb. 1 to expand their partnership through the inclusion of Brazilian payment method PIX.


San Francisco-based Amara 'thrilled' to hit 200 more U.S. stores with organic baby food

Canada's Eat Well Investment Group recently announced a milestone for Amara Organic Foods with its baby food now available at approximately 200 H-E-B Grocery Company sites.


eCommerce company GOJA hires new CFO to 'grow business exponentially'

GOJA, a Miami-based e-commerce company, has hired Tony Patao as chief financial officer.


Roku 'proud' to be Canada's top TV streaming platform

A recent study conducted by the Hypothesis Group reveals that Roku, based in California, is the top-rated streaming platform in Canada.


ENDRA partners with 'research driven' Shanghai General Hospital to study fatty liver disease device

ENDRA Life Sciences, Inc. recently announced a partnership with Shanghai General Hospital in China.


Yieldmo names 'huge asset' Cutbill UK general manager

Yieldmo, a leading advertising technology company, recently appointed Stephen Cutbill as United Kingdom general manager to lead expansion efforts in the region.


ANZ selects nine SMEs for 2022 Business Growth Program

ANZ has announced the selection of nine small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for its 2022 Business Growth Program.


TransPerfect acquires Somagic as 'demand for cloud-based recording' intensifies

TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced Jan. 27 that it has acquired Somàgic, a sound studio based in Valencia, Spain.


Strained U.S.-China relations present 'significant challenges' to American companies

For the fourth straight year, tensions between U.S. and China rank as a top challenge for American companies to do business with the Chinese, according to a study by the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC).


Data Gumbo joins forces with 'industry trailblazer' Equinor to expand smart contract network

Data Gumbo announced Jan. 25 a partnership with Equinor for drilling and well service transactions.


ANZ reports Q4 financials amid uncertain market conditions

ANZ has released its Pillar 3 disclosure for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.


'The future of work is about creating': Safeguard Global acquires Global Upside

Safeguard Global announced Jan. 26 the acquisition of Global Upside.


ANZ offers financial relief package amid Western Australia bushfires

ANZ has introduced a financial relief package to support customers impacted by the ongoing bushfires in Western Australia's South-West, Great Southern, and Wheatbelt regions.