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WSJ: Facebook safety measures inconsistent across the globe
By Savannah Howe | Sep 21, 2021
One of the world's biggest social media giants may be acting negligently in its protection of overseas users to ensure that its markets in foreign nations continue to grow.
Independence Line call center to meet 'critical need' created by Afghanistan withdrawal
By Christina Heath | Sep 20, 2021
A call center will be coming to the aid of U.S. veterans and refugees as they navigate issues associated with the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, according to a press release from the Independence Fund and Loyal Source, which says it has positioned itself to fill in gaps where needed.
Intuit to acquire Mailchimp for $12 billion
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2021
On a mission to promote business prosperity around the world, Intuit is purchasing key player Mailchimp for $12 billion in cash and stock.
Innova Medical Group donates nearly $14 million for worldwide pandemic institute in Liverpool
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
A $13.7 million gift from the Innova Medical Group will help to launch a global pandemic center in Liverpool, England, according to a press release.
'We have an enormous opportunity:' Google Cloud CEO reorganizes engineering unit
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
Google is making some changes to become more efficient and grow the company's business.
South Korea fines Google $177 million for anticompetitive practices
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 19, 2021
The government of South Korea has fined Google's parent company Alphabet $177 million for anticompetitive practices.
Security experts warn: Breaking up tech companies could hurt technological innovation and give China a military and intelligence advantage
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 18, 2021
Former national top security officials have warned that the U.S. breakup of big tech companies could open the door to a takeover by China.
Spire hopes to strengthen ‘space-based maritime data and the digitalization of the global maritime industry’ with exactEarth acquisition
By Karla Florez | Sep 18, 2021
Spire Global, Inc., a leading provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, recently acquired Canadian-based enhanced Maritime AIS data company exactEarth to improve its services used to make decisions for vessel monitoring and analytics.
Parallel Wireless expanding radio access network to offer 'cost-effective' broadband
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 18, 2021
U.S.-based Parallel Wireless, Inc., is expanding its footprint across the globe with open RAN research and development centers in the U.S., U.K., Israel and India, according to a press release from the company.
Locus Robotics gets $50 million in funding to 'accelerate global expansion'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 18, 2021
A leading robotics company is getting funding to expand its reach globally.
Amazon Web Services powering Bundesliga Match Facts 'to build data-driven solutions'
By Christina Heath | Sep 18, 2021
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Germany's top national soccer league, the Bundesliga, are partnering to bring two new Bundesliga Match Facts premiering as graphics during broadcast games and on the official Bundesliga app for the 2021-22 season.
Equity investor HighBar Partners acquires SilkRoad Technology
By Christina Heath | Sep 18, 2021
A Menlo Park, California, company, HighBar Partners, recently acquired SilkRoad Technology, a global software and cloud-based platform designed to increase employee productivity and satisfaction.
SwabTek testing expands internationally
By Christina Heath | Sep 16, 2021
U.S.-based SwabTek has created a partnership with eight new companies to allow for further international expansion of SwabTek testing.
Vantage Data Centers expand into Asia-Pacific 'to better serve customers on a global basis'
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
Denver, Colorado-based Vantage Data Centers has made two new acquisitions that will allow the company to expand into the Asia-Pacific market.
Sony 'delighted to welcome Firesprite into the PlayStation family' after purchase of UK company
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment has purchased UK's Firesprite Limited videogame studio as the 14th studio to join the PlayStation Studios "family."
California-based Crosscope and KFBIO join forces to lead digital transformation of pathology in India
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
A leading AI software provider in digital pathology is collaborating with an innovative high-tech cutting edge whole slide imaging pathology scanner manufacturer to provide scanners to the India market.
Colombian government selects Vitalpass as the nation's official digital vaccination passport
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
The Colombian government has chosen Vitalpass, a digital vaccine passport, as its official immunization certificate.
Apple’s privacy pledge wavers in China, Australia
By David Hutton | Sep 12, 2021
Is the tech giant living up to its words with proposals in the countries?
PayPal to acquire Paidy
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
San Jose, California-based PayPal Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Paidy.
Spireon expands to India
By Art Benavidez | Sep 11, 2021
An Irvine, California-based vehicle intelligence company announced Sept. 8 the launch of its entity, Spireon Telematics India Pvt. Ltd in India's "Silicon Valley."