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Centre Setup and Expansion Encompass Health to build new rehab unit in Missouri The new hospital is expected to complement acute care services in the region with multiple care services, including neurological disorders, amputations, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and others. It will likely offer various amenities like private patient rooms, cafeteria, dining room, therapy gym, pharmacy, etc. Read More>> Data streaming platform Confluent opens a new office in Bengaluru This new development aligns with the company’s ambition to drive high growth in 2022 by expanding its global presence and offering a differentiated model for cloud-native, complete, and fully-managed data in India. Read More>> Corporate Travel Management (CTM) opens an office in Tokyo As a complementary extension to CTM’s existing Asian footprint in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Taiwan, CTM Japan has opened its doors in the nation’s capital, Tokyo, to meet the increasing demand for domestic and international travel in the region. Read More>>Deal Enersense and Siemens Energy sign an agreement on coatings for the Leipheim gas power plant The new 300-megawatt gas turbine power plant will be built between Leipheim and Bubesheim in Bavaria, southern Germany. The power plant will be used exclusively to protect and ensure the reliability of the transmission grid. Read More>>Mergers and Acquisitions OSF Digital acquires Aarin Digital transformation services provider OSF Digital has acquired Aarin Inc., a U.S.-based full-stack Salesforce Marketing Cloud systems integrator. The acquisition of Aarin will strengthen OSF Digital’s Salesforce Marketing Cloud expertise and expand its presence in North America. Read More>> Zappware owner buys rival iWedia after Kudelski sale The Zurich-based owner of Zappware announced the acquisition of iWedia, a platform that provides support for Android TV. By joining forces with Zappware, iWedia will offer customers a more comprehensive portfolio of products, including the ability to add award-winning user interface and tools, e-gaming, and advertising. Read More>> Forescout completes acquisition of cybersecurity innovator Cysiv By completing its second acquisition this year, Forescout expands its ability to provide enhanced threat detection and response through automated cybersecurity across the digital terrain. Read More>>Partnerships LTK and Stripe partner to power instant creator payments The global influencer marketing platform will work with Stripe to power instant, simplified, and secure creator payments for the new LTK Connect self-serve solution. The platform also offers creators more opportunities to expand their brand partnerships, creating more ways to monetize their content. Read More>> Oracle and Claro team up to expand global cloud services in Colombia The collaboration will enable organizations to take advantage of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s high performance, built-in security, and lower costs. Furthermore, the partnership is designed to modernize IT infrastructure and stimulate economic recovery in Colombia. Read More>>Executive Movement Truepill names Paul Greenall as Chief Business Officer Paul Greenall brings to Truepill more than 20 years of pharmacy, logistics, venture capital, and operations experience. In this role, Greenall will oversee the global operations and lead the company’s business strategy, operational partnerships, and joint ventures. Read More>> 10x Genomics Names Jim Wilbur as Chief Commercial Officer Jim Wilbur will drive commercial strategy and execution and lead the company’s sales, support, and marketing functions. He brings nearly 30 years of experience building businesses, developing high-performance teams, and scaling commercial organizations to drive growth and customer success. Read More>>
Key Signals in Consumer Software
Centre Setup and Expansion Home goods company Pepperfry launches a new studio in Bengaluru The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate niche markets and strengthen its omnichannel consumer engagement in home and living spaces in India. Read More>> New BSH Home Appliances Experience & Design Centre to open in Houston The 14,847-square-foot facility will feature innovative home appliances from Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau, fully built-out kitchen vignettes that showcase the latest design trends, live kitchens for interactive cooking sessions, an entertaining space, and more. Read More>> Liquidity Services opens 100,000-sf distribution center in Hebron The new facility offers a second life to returned and overstock items from major retailers while extending the life of thousands of items that would otherwise end up in landfills. Read More>>Deal Microsoft enters 10-year carbon removal deal with Climeworks The 10-year agreement will facilitate the removal of 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from the atmosphere on Microsoft’s behalf. The company was selected in 2021 by Microsoft for its first carbon removal portfolio as part of its commitment to become carbon negative by 2030 and remove its entire CO2 footprint by 2050. Read More>> Tencent Video selects NetRange Smart TV Solutions to power the international expansion of WeTV This agreement enables WeTV to leverage NetRange’s single integration process, eliminating the need for complex content agreements with individual device brands and manufacturers. Read More>>Merger and Acquisition JD.com subsidiary completes acquisition of CNLP The company announced that its subsidiary JD Intelligent Industry Development Group completed its compulsory acquisition of China Logistics Property Holdings (CNLP). After this acquisition, all remaining shares of CNLP were transferred to JD Intelligent Industry Development Group, and CNLP has become its wholly owned subsidiary. Read More>> Nintendo to acquire visual content company Dynamo Pictures After the acquisition of Dynamo Pictures, which is expected to close on October 3, 2022, Nintendo plans to change its name to “Nintendo Picture Co., Ltd” to focus on developing visual content utilizing Nintendo IP. Read More>>Partnerships Korean cosmetics brand LG H&H partners with Shopee to grow SEA presence The partnership will be led by Sean Lee, head of the overseas business division at LG H&H, and Chris Feng, Group President at Sea. This comes as LG H&H aims to scale up its eCommerce business and capture new online buyers. Read More>> Xeno Holdings announces partnership with Rakuten Sports The collaboration between the two companies will involve Rakuten Sports providing strategic consulting and business development support to explore the global implementation of NFT-based blockchain ticketing in both sports and entertainment industries. Read More>>Executive Movement Microsoft names Chief Partner Officer to channel ecosystem leadership Microsoft has announced a new channel leadership structure, with Nicole Dezen taking on the newly created title of Chief Partner Officer and two direct reports responsible for channel sales and programs. Read More>> Vimeo announces the appointment of Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product Officer The all-in-one video software solution announced the appointments of Lynn Girotto as Chief Marketing Officer and Ashraf Alkarmi as Chief Product Officer, effective immediately. Both executives bring decades of experience across leading B2B and B2C companies and mark the most recent additions to Vimeo’s leadership team. Read More>>
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WebBank invests USD 250 Mn in Avant to support the growth of credit card program
The investment will be used to meet the continuing demand and growth of the Avant® MasterCard® Credit Card issued by WebBank. The partnership is another such initiative, which involves both these companies working together to drive access to capital to consumers through multiple innovative credit products, including the Avant Credit Card. Read More>>
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