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Edible® Welcomes Tech Strategist Faraz Iqbal as Chief Technology Officer
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2024
ATLANTA, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible®, an innovative e-commerce hub uniquely supported by locally owned brick-and-mortar locations across the globe, today announced the appointment of Faraz Iqbal as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With more than 25 years of experience and expertise in technology, operations, and franchise growth, Iqbal is poised to amplify Edible's dynamic e-commerce platforms and in-store retail technology to create memorable experiences for customers.Faraz Iqbal, the new Chief Technology Officer at Edible, will leverage his extensive experience...
Liberty Bankers Insurance Group Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Innovative Digital Tool
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2024
Liberty Bankers Insurance Group (LBIG) has been honored with a Gold Stevie® Award in the New Product and Services, Insurance Solutions category at The 22nd Annual American Business Awards®. The prestigious award was given in recognition of LBIG's innovative digital tool, the Intelligent Plan Designer, which was launched in conjunction with Liberty Bankers Life Insurance Company's Hospital Indemnity Plus insurance product in July 2023.Eric Johansson, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Liberty Bankers Insurance Group, highlighted the purpose of the...
Chunghwa Telecom Reports Positive First Quarter Results in 2024
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2024
TAIPEI, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) announced its un-audited operating results for the first quarter of 2024, with a focus on financial performance and strategic outlook.According to the report, Chunghwa Telecom's total revenue increased by 1.4% to NT$ 54.94 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Mr. Shui-Yi Kuo, Chairman and CEO of Chunghwa Telecom, expressed satisfaction with the company's performance, stating, "Chunghwa Telecom has embarked on 2024 with a strong start. Our robust first quarter results have once again...
Enlyte and Mitchell Receive Prestigious Stevie Awards for Excellence
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2024
SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enlyte and Mitchell, an Enlyte company, have been recognized by the American Business Association with two prestigious Stevie awards for excellence. The awards, presented annually, highlight outstanding achievements in various categories within the business world.Enlyte was honored with a Silver Stevie Award for Achievement in Thought Leadership, while Mitchell received a Silver Stevie Award for Best eBook in the Publications category. These accolades reflect the organizations' dedication to utilizing their wealth of data and market...
EnerCom Announces Mike Wirth as Keynote Speaker at Energy Investment Conference
By Globe Banner | May 1, 2024
EnerCom, Inc. has announced that Mike Wirth, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chevron, will be the keynote speaker at the 29th Annual EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference. The event is scheduled to take place on August 20, 2024, at The Westin Denver Downtown.Wirth's participation in the conference was confirmed by EnerCom, emphasizing his significant role in the energy industry. According to the announcement, institutional investors, portfolio managers, financial analysts, CIOs, and other industry professionals are encouraged to register for the...
BillingPlatform Wins Silver Stevie® Award in 2024 American Business Awards
By Globe Banner | May 1, 2024
BillingPlatform, a leading enterprise revenue lifecycle management platform, has been honored as a Silver Stevie® Award winner in the Company of the Year - Computer Software category at the 22nd Annual American Business Awards®. This marks BillingPlatform's fourth consecutive win at the ABAs.Judges praised BillingPlatform for its innovation and leadership in the billing and revenue management space. They highlighted the company's flexibility and cutting-edge cloud-based platform, which allows businesses to customize billing solutions to their specific needs. Dennis Wall,...
BBB National Programs Applauds Launch of Global CBPR Forum
By Globe Banner | Apr 30, 2024
MCLEAN, Va. , April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BBB National Programs has commended the U.S. Department of Commerce's initiative to establish the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum, marking a significant step in enhancing international collaboration on cross-border data flows.Dona Fraser, Senior Vice President, Privacy Initiatives at BBB National Programs, emphasized the pivotal role of data privacy in international business operations, stating, "In an economy where businesses extend operations across borders, data privacy is the cornerstone of trust and...
Markets4you Teams Up with AB de Villiers to Celebrate 17 Years in Business
By Globe Banner | Apr 30, 2024
Markets4you, a prominent multi-asset trading platform, has marked its 17th anniversary by collaborating with South African cricket legend AB de Villiers as its brand ambassador. This partnership signifies a shared commitment to excellence, passion, and dedication in their respective fields.Marina Strausa, CEO of Markets4you, expressed her excitement about the collaboration, stating, "Partnering with AB de Villiers represents a significant milestone for us, symbolizing establishing a deep and meaningful relationship." She emphasized how AB's talent and sportsmanship align...
Impartner Continues Winning Streak, Securing Prestigious Industry Accolades
By Globe Banner | Apr 30, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Impartner, the fastest-growing and most award-winning provider of reseller and partner management technologies, has recently added to its list of accolades, showcasing its dedication to innovation and excellence in the industry.The company was honored with the Gold Stevie® Award in the Business-to-Business Product category at the 22nd Annual American Business Awards® for its Google for the Channel and Partner Marketing Automation solutions. According to Impartner's Vice President of Product, Gary Sabin, "It's truly rewarding...
Hybrid Integration Platform Market Projected to Reach $20.49 billion by 2030
By Globe Banner | Apr 30, 2024
A report by 360iResearch has projected that the Hybrid Integration Platform (HIP) market is set to grow from $9.98 billion in 2023 to $20.49 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.82% over the forecast period. The rise of HIPs is transforming the business landscape, enabling seamless integration across various services, data, and applications. This innovative approach allows organizations to enhance their IT infrastructure and embrace the efficiency of cloud services, driving digital transformation efforts worldwide.Governments globally are leveraging HIPs to spearhead digital...
International Monetary Fund launches regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during regional conference
By Globe Banner | Apr 25, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the establishment of a new regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The inaugural director of this office will be Abdoul Aziz Wane, a Senegal national with prior experience at the IMF.
Healthmark Services Limited partners with JFCRx as supplier of pharmacy adherence technologies
By Globe Banner | Apr 24, 2024
Canadian pharmacies are set to enhance patient safety and adherence through the introduction of new automation equipment and software. This development is a result of a partnership between JFCRx and Healthmark Services Limited, as disclosed in a recent news release.
International Monetary Fund selects Kristalena Georgieva for a second term as Managing Director
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2024
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board announced last week that Kristalena Georgieva has been selected to serve a second term as IMF Managing Director. Georgieva's second term will commence in October and span five years.
Why India Could Soon Dethrone China as World’s Top Consumer Market
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2024
India's rapid growth in consumerism is positioning it to potentially surpass China as the world's top consumer market. According to a recent analysis, "The speed of India’s rise in consumerism is outpacing China’s as the gap between the two countries’ markets continues to narrow."To retain its position as the leading consumer market globally, China is advised to adapt its strategies. The need to broaden its focus to include rural areas and cater to often-overlooked consumer bases is emphasized, as stated, "If it wants to maintain its lead as the world’s top market, China...
Letta Report: A significant call for a reboot of the EU Single Market
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2024
BusinessEurope welcomes today’s publication of Enrico Letta’s report on the future of the EU Single Market, with Director General Markus J. Beyrer commenting that "We very much agree with the key message of the Letta report: it is time to reboot the EU Single Market for today’s “large world”. This should be driven by the fundamentals of the four freedoms of the Single Market, keeping a strong focus on free trade and openness."Mr Letta rightly draws attention to the worrying trend of companies and investment leaving the European Union due to an overly complex and...
Guam's GDP rises by 5.1% in 2022 driven by export surge
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2024
Real gross domestic product (GDP) for Guam increased by 5.1 percent in 2022, following a 2.1 percent increase in 2021, according to statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). These figures were developed under the Statistical Improvement Program, funded by the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
EU Elections: BusinessEurope Calls for Reboot to Enhance European Competitiveness
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2024
BusinessEurope has launched its campaign for policy changes for the next EU political cycle, under the motto ‘Reboot Europe’. Commenting on the necessary actions for Europe in the upcoming years, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson emphasized the importance of competitiveness, stating, "Faced with multiple geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty, the EU must put competitiveness at the forefront and use the next EU cycle to reboot its policies for today’s challenges."Persson highlighted the need for the EU to focus on improving its attractiveness as an investment...
BusinessEurope Reacts to EU Action Plan on Labour and Skills Shortages
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2024
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer expressed his organization's stance on the EU action plan on labour and skills shortages, recently unveiled by the European Commission. Beyrer welcomed the publication of the plan, emphasizing the severity of the issue by stating, "With labour and skills shortages hitting our companies and labour markets, we welcome today’s publication of the Commission action plan to address them. This challenge is structural and will be with us for the next generation."In addition to this, Beyrer highlighted the importance of addressing...
No improvement in the EU’s investment environment in 2023
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2024
BusinessEurope has just published our 2024 Reform Barometer, which looks at Europe’s global competitiveness performance and evaluates policy decisions.BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson expressed, "Our key finding is that 88% of our national member federations believe that, having declined significantly between 2020 and 2023, there was no improvement in the attractiveness of the EU's investment environment vis-à-vis our major competitors over the last 12 months. Moreover, over half of our member federations (54%) believe that the regulatory burden for companies...
Asian economies urged to prioritize green initiatives for global competitiveness
By Globe Banner | Mar 19, 2024
In a changing global economic landscape, experts are emphasizing the importance of Asian economies prioritizing green initiatives to maintain their competitive edge. A recent article highlighted the necessity for countries like Bangladesh and Cambodia to adapt to new cross-border environmental regulations or face potential repercussions in global trade.According to the article, one of the speakers noted, "Increasingly, new cross-border environmental regulations like the EU’s carbon tax will leave countries such as Bangladesh and Cambodia little choice but to play catch up...