News from February 2023


Birol: ‘The biggest answer to the energy markets in the next months to come is [from] China’

The International Energy Agency’s executive director, Fatih Birol, recently expressed his uncertainty regarding global energy markets, revealing that the fate of the industry currently depends on China’s recovery from recent shutdowns.


Boyle: 'I am looking forward to the next chapter for Forth Point as part of Blend360, and am excited to leverage their platform'

Blend360 confirmed its latest acquisition of Forth Point, according to a press release. Based in Scotland, the award-winning data business specializes in data engineering, AI and ML solutions.


Concord CEO on acquisition: 'Authentic has an outstanding team of driven technology professionals'

Specializing in data, cloud engineering and modernization, Concord has acquired Authentic Digital to help its customers garner end-user digital experiences intended to accelerate client engagement, according to a press release.


HR Path co-president on TIG partnership: 'We look forward to working together to expand strategically across the United States'

Global HR leader HR Path, based in Paris, has accepted American company Terra Information Group (TIG) as part of its group for its North American expansion strategy, a press release reported.


Bass: 'By working with Genius, we can leverage their expertise across technology and data management'

The XFL has selected Genius Sports Limited to be its official betting data distribution partner and free-to-play provider of the league, according to a press release.


The Brand Leader CEO on acquisition: 'We couldn’t be more thrilled than to join our two legacy teams together'

Benson Marketing Group, based in San Francisco, was recently acquired by The Brand Leader (TBL), a press release reported.


Flutterwave granted new payments licenses in Egypt to ‘support international businesses entering the Egyptian market’

Flutterwave was recently granted its payment services provider and payments facilitator licenses in Egypt, according to a press release.


Op-ed: 'Pandemonium–China’s Global Strategy to Cripple America' by Curtis Ellis, an American original

Curtis Ellis was a prominent economic and trade expert, and a Trump adviser who exposed important truths about China.


Hamilton Lane vice chairman: 'The opening of our Shanghai office will accelerate the growth of our China business'

Hamilton Lane has expanded its operations in Asia with a new office opening in Shanghai, China, a press release reported.


Keller on Germany launch: 'We’re excited to report the demand is only growing increasingly stronger for our agent-centric culture'

Keller Williams has officially launched its operations in Germany, according to a press release. The launch forms part of the real estate franchise’s global expansion strategy.


Natarajan on new chief human resources officer: 'Raj was the natural choice to inspire and lead the most valuable element of CoreStack'

CoreStack, based in Washington, recently welcomed Raj Raghavan as chief human resources officer, according to a press release.


Web3 gaming company: 'We’ve been selected as one of Spotify’s partners in a new pilot'

Overlord, a Web3 gaming company, has been selected to partner with Spotify to participate in a pilot program of token-enabled playlists.


ElleVet Sciences CEO on expanding in Europe: 'It is a natural next step for us to continue our growth'

Portland, Maine-based Pet CBD+CBDA brand, ElleVet Sciences, has expanded its global footprint with a new headquarters office in Haarlem, The Netherlands, according to a press release.


Costanzo on new appointments: 'It has been important to us to find leaders with the right skills and expertise to lead'

Nordic Consulting recently promoted Terri LeFort to president of Nordic International, hired Kieran Hughes as president of Nordic's European and Middle Eastern markets and hired Thomas O'Shaughnessy as president of Healthtech, a Nordic Global Company operating in Canada, according to a press release. The modifications are a direct result of the company’s efforts to expand internationally.


DigiCash founder optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies: 'they are far and away the best way to move value around'

DigiCash founder David Chaum is known as the “Godfather of Crypto,” and he thinks he has an idea that people can’t refute.


Tanium president on Best Workplaces in Japan rank: 'We are honored to be part of this prestigious list'

Tanium, based in Washington, recently ranked as one of the Best Workplaces in Japan, according to a press release.


Lambert Vet Supply VP: 'We are experiencing record growth in both our consumer and professional pet-care e-commerce segments'

Lambert Vet Supply has expanded its longtime partnership with Körber to deploy 24 autonomous mobile robots by Locus Robotics through its warehouse network in Dothan, Alabama at Jeffers Pet Supply, a press release reported.


Singh on new London office: 'It only reaffirms our commitment to our European business partners and clients'

MarketsandMarkets has opened a new office in London, UK to expand its European footprint, according to a press release.


Mudavadi on Intellimedia Networks expansion: Intellimedia's solutions 'fit our commitment to elevate the lives of Kenyans'

Intellimedia Networks has expanded into the African market with a new opening in Nairobi, Kenya, a press release reported.


SEC commissioner: Lack of push toward crypto regulation 'is frustrating'

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce recently said that although the SEC has encouraged crypto companies to bring their concerns to the SEC, the process is so slow that it could be driving business away.