News from May 2022


Centerity Systems, Inc. CEO: 'We are very excited to enter into a strategic partnership with Printec'

Centerity Systems, Inc.’s CSM² (Connect-Secure-Monitor-Manage) Edge platform has been selected by Printec Group, based in Greece to strengthen the region’s live monitoring and AI capabilities, a press release reported.


Citizen Lab on Bing censoring Chinese autosuggestions: 'Think Bing's autosuggestion feature will help US users search for Xi Jinping? Think again'

A web search engine owned and operated by Microsoft is censoring Chinese autosuggestions in North America, according to a recent report.


Bragg Gaming Group managing director: '(We) are delighted to expand our relationship with (IGT) for the development of an additional four titles'

Bragg’s Wild Streak Gaming, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has expanded its collaboration with London-based company International Game Technology to develop four land-based slot titles, according to a press release.


Tang on recent company recognition in Hong Kong: 'This award shows that (our customers') trust in us is well-placed'

Epicor recently earned recognition at the Motorola Solutions App Challenge in Hong Kong, China, for the warehouse category, a press release reported.


Rabe on expanding in Europe: 'Our expansion comes at a critical time'

Transmit Security recently expanded its footprint in Europe to meet the demands of its passwordless customer authentication in the region, among other services, according to a press release.


Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. CEO: 'We are delighted to announce these agreements to make INBRIJA available there to people with Parkinson’s disease'

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc has entered a partnership with Biopas Laboratories to commercialize INBRIJA in Latin America.


Diaz on new partnership: 'Demeine Estates is thrilled to be the exclusive U.S. importer for this community of family winegrowers'

Demeine Estates has expanded its international portfolio, confirming an exclusive partnership with Burgundy’s La Chablisienne, based in France.


Arctic Glacier CEO: 'We are excited to continue their legacy and warmly welcome North Star Ice Ltd. customers and associates'

Arctic Glacier, LLC, based in Saint Paul, MN, has acquired North Star Ice Ltd. of London Ontario and opened a new state-of-the-art production facility in Montreal, Quebec.


Mandiant: 'Chinese cyber espionage activity ramped up significantly in recent years, with Asia and the U.S. remaining the most targeted regions'

Mandiant, Inc. has recently released its annual Mandiant M-Trends report, which provides current statistics and recommendations generated from the company's own investigations of high-impact cyber across the globe, according to a Mandiant press release.


Vorsatz: 'By extending our capabilities in Slovenia, we are able to provide our clients with a full suite of integrated services'

Andersen Global has expanded its tax and legal operations in Slovenia with the opening of its new agency, Andersen Advisory, Ltd


Interactive Brokers director: 'Carbon Offsets makes it easy for our clients to participate in the emerging collective culture'

Interactive Brokers has launched its new feature, Carbon Offsets, through its collaboration with clients in Western Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore, according to a press release.


KKR real estate group director: KKR assets are 'located in submarkets that are well positioned to benefit from outsized demand over the medium to long term'

KKR has made five new self-storage property acquisitions. The aggregate purchase amounted to $98 million, a press release reported.


Wang on new Changxing facility: 'The facility will allow us to expand and respond to the growing demand for our products'

Cenntro Electric Group Limited recently acquired a new manufacturing facility in Changxing, Huzhou City, China. The purchase is valued at approximately $19.5 million, according to a press release.


China’s data policies pose challenges for US companies in China

China’s evolving data, privacy, and cybersecurity regimes stand to significantly raise the costs of doing business in China, according to a report released by the US-China Business Council.


Kersh on Mexico agreement: 'Mexico is the third largest country in the Americas in terms of number of fitness facilities'

Xponential Fitness, Inc. has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Mexico. The deal will cover the company’s three brands: StretchLab, Rumble and AKT, a press release reported.


U.S. Embassy opens applications for Humphrey Fellowship Program for Serbian professionals

The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade has announced the opening of applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2023-24 academic year.


SoftServe CEO: 'We are thrilled about this next step into Latin America'

SoftServe is celebrating the opening of offices in Guadalajara, Mexico and Medellín, Colombia to better serve the needs of its growing sum of clients. The addition brings the company’s total sum of global offices to 30, according to a press release.


Thaler on Taulia partnership: 'Our collaboration brings tangible financial incentives to fruition to drive positive social and environmental impact at a global scale'

Taulia has entered a sustainability-focused partnership with EcoVadis, based in France, to help build sustainable supply chains.


Eagle Eye Networks introduces AI platforms to ‘address customers’ security needs’ to UK, EU businesses

Eagle Eye Networks will soon showcase its cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence capabilities to UK and EU clients at the London-based IFSEC International 2022, scheduled to take place at ExCel Exhibition Centre on May 17-19, according to a press release.


Shanghai deputy mayor: City to 'fully restore normal production and life' soon

Shanghai Deputy Mayor Zong Ming said that the Shanghai lockdowns will be tapering off in the next few weeks.