News from February 2023
Zigatta CEO: 'Being part of Improving will provide us a collection of new capabilities and offerings'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 9, 2023
Dallas-based modern digital services company, Improving has acquired software development and consulting firm, Zigatta, based in Frisco, Texas and Guadalajara, Mexico, a press release reported.
ReSight Global managing director: 'We are very happy to welcome PeepalDesign into the ReSight Global family'
By Karla Florez | Feb 8, 2023
Chicago-based UX research and design organization, ReSight Global recently acquired Indian UX research and design agency, PeepalDesign, securing its expansion in nine key global markets, a press release reported.
Senate Committee announces hearing on 'Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 8, 2023
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that it will hold a full committee hearing titled "Crypto Crash: Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets" on Feb. 14. U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a ranking member on the committee, said that working to develop a framework for the regulation of digital assets is one of his top priorities for this Congressional session.
Lucid Group VP: 'The opening of our first retail location in the province of Quebec is a significant milestone'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 8, 2023
Lucid Group, Inc. recently celebrated the opening of its most recent combination delivery and service studio in Quebec, according to a press release.
Grain Management founder: Our London office 'positions us well as a partner to global management teams'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 7, 2023
Grain Management, LLC recently expanded its presence in Europe with a new office in London, a press release reported.
Encora CEO on new acquisition: 'We are thrilled to welcome (Excellarate) to the Encora family'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 7, 2023
Encora recently acquired global technology solutions and services company, Excellarate in an effort to leverage its AI, analytics and automation abilities, a press release reported.
HM Treasury: 'The government’s firm ambition is for the UK to be home to the most open, well-regulated and technologically advanced capital markets in the world'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 6, 2023
The United Kingdom's (UK) economics and finance ministry, HM Treasury, has released a consultation paper that outlines proposals for a new regulatory regime, informed by recent market developments including the bankruptcy of crypto exchange FTX, as part of an ongoing effort to position the UK at the forefront of the crypto sector.
TEKsystems Global Services VP: 'Our agreement with AWS takes our commitment to customer success to the next level'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
TEKsystems Global Services recently signed a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a press release reported.
Cookies CEO on Thailand store: 'This store is beautiful and we are grateful for our partners on the ground in Thailand'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
Cookies, based in California, will soon expand into Thailand with a new dispensary opening in Bangkok, according to a press release. The country is the sixth market to be explored, and the new opening is the 58th to be established by the global cannabis brand.
Curran on SmartBear's new VP: 'Welcoming Nikki to SmartBear will support our equitable people and culture goals'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
SmartBear recently appointed Nikki Morcom as the new vice president of global talent acquisition and culture. Based in the UK, Morcom will be tasked with carrying out its global hiring and multisite strategies, according to a press release.
Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology: 'Binance will ensure the implementation of its own educational and charity programs in Georgia'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
Avtandil Kasradze, Chairman of the Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology (GITA), said Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and GITA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and will launch educational and community initiatives in Georgia.
SOC Investment Group: ‘We are concerned with the latest reports of child labor at Hyundai Motor Company’
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 2, 2023
The SOC Investment Group recently released a letter addressed to the Hyundai Motor Company demanding that they change their business practices after it came to light in December that child labor was allegedly being used in Hyundai's Alabama supply chain.
Binance Charity Tech Scholar: 'I’m so excited that I got the scholarship!'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 2, 2023
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has partnered with Utiva to provide full scholarships through Binance Charity to African young adults to teach them about blockchain and Web3 skills in an effort to bolster Africa's tech community and reduce unemployment across the continent. Binance's goal is to provide educational programs to 50,000 young adults, and they recently announced that they have awarded 1,000 full scholarships. Miracle C. Amakom, a Binance Charity Tech Scholar from Cameroon, said the educational program will help her work towards her professional goals.
Council on Foreign Relations notes China's first population decline in 60 years
By Sam Jackson | Feb 1, 2023
For the first time in 60 years, China has recorded a decline in its population, but the drop won't be a reason for concern unless the Chinese government makes it one, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
Galaxy CEO: 'We need to cheer for Binance'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 1, 2023
Michael Novogratz, CEO of crypto investment firm Galaxy, said in a YouTube video that retail organizations getting involved in the crypto space is a critical step towards helping institutions become more involved in crypto.