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Nisos 'excited' to expand to Northern Ireland
By David Beasley | Oct 22, 2021
U.S.-based cybersecurity company Nisos is expanding to Belfast, Northern Ireland where it will build a software and technical center, the company recently announced in a news release.
Ignitho Technologies names Ashin Antony CTO
By David Beasley | Oct 22, 2021
Ashin Antony is the new chief technology officer of Ignitho Technologies, the company recently announced.
TRHC signs letter of intent with Pharmaceutical Association of Israel to 'better serve' patients, promote medication risk assessment
By Bob Martin | Oct 22, 2021
Healthcare technology company Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (TRHC) announced Oct. 18 it has signed a letter of intent with the Pharmaceutical Association of Israel (PAI) to promote MedWise Science.
IMF staff concludes visit to Serbia
By Raphael Anspach | Oct 22, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Jan Kees Martijn, held virtual and in-person meetings with the Serbian authorities during October 11 – 22, 2021, to discuss progress under the PCI.
PRophet, PeakMetrics partner to increase access to journalists
By Bob Martin | Oct 22, 2021
In an effort to expand their media projection data strategy worldwide, PRophet and PeakMetrics announced a partnership Oct. 18.
ANZ appoints Paul White as divisional CIO for Australia
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2021
ANZ has announced the appointment of Paul White as the Divisional Chief Information Officer for its Australia business.
Jensen Partners names new managing director for Asia
By Bob Martin | Oct 21, 2021
Corporate advisory firm Jensen Partners recently announced the appointment of Sophie Norris as Managing Director, Head of Asia.
Metaverse appears to herald future of Facebook
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 21, 2021
Facebook apparently plans to change its name to something that is more indicative of the metaverse brand that Mark Zuckerberg is trying to build, according to a report published by The Verge on Tuesday.
Shirin Hamid to become the IMF’s Chief Information Officer and Director of the Information and Technology Department
By Alistair Thomson | Oct 21, 2021
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today her intention to appoint Ms. Shirin Hamid as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of the Information Technology Department (ITD). Ms. Hamid’s selection was the outcome of an internationally competitive process.
Sub-Saharan Africa: One planet, two worlds, three stories
By Press Release | Oct 21, 2021
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is set to recover in 2021 – a marked improvement over the extraordinary contraction of 2020. This rebound is most welcome and primarily results from a favorable external environment, including a sharp improvement in trade and commodity prices.
Babylon, Microsoft collaborate to improve healthcare experience
By Bob Martin | Oct 21, 2021
Healthcare company Babylon announced Oct. 18 it is collaborating with technology giant Microsoft in an effort to improve the overall healthcare experience for patients and providers.
YouTube criticized for 'unjustified' censorship in Germany
By George Willis | Oct 21, 2021
German Court Rules Removing Content Was 'Unjustified'
AccuWeather expands MinuteCast app internationally
By Trina Thomas | Oct 21, 2021
AccuWeather announced Oct. 12 its weather tracking tool will expand its presence to all of Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Ford to retool Northwest England plant for electric car components
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 20, 2021
Ford announced on Monday new plans to spend £230 million ($315 million) renovating a factory in Northwest England into an electric vehicle component production.
Bitcoin skyrockets above $60,000
By Emily Bevard | Oct 20, 2021
Bitcoin skyrocketed above the $60,000 mark late last week, further strengthening investors and traders’ projection that the currency’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) will eventually clear.
Chemical Guys launches international website to provide 'personalized' experience for customers
By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021
Chemical Guys announced the launch of its international website Oct. 12 to assist with growing customer demand in the United Kingdom.
Nomad Temporary Housing 'excited' with addition of two corporate locations in China
By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021
Nomad Temporary Housing announced Oct. 12 two new corporate locations in China.
TricorBraun 'pleased' to acquire Vetroelite
By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021
TricorBraun announced Oct. 12 it will acquire a leading glass packaging supplier to expand its global presence.
IMF staff concludes virtual visit to Uganda
By Andrew Kanyegirire | Oct 20, 2021
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Amine Mati conducted a virtual mission to Uganda from September 27 to October 14, 2021 to discuss the economic outlook, the budget strategy for FY2021/22, and progress with the implementation of reforms under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) - supported program.
Platform for Collaboration on Tax strengthened support to countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Eva Graf | Oct 20, 2021
The Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT) – a joint initiative of the IMF, OECD, UN and the World Bank – enhanced its support to countries in the area of domestic resource mobilization during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the PCT Progress Report 2021.