BROOKFIELD: Fiserv Inc., a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition of Ondot Systems Inc. “Closing this transaction further expands our digital capabilities, enhancing our suite of integrated solutions to enable clients of all sizes to deliver frictionless, digital-first and personalized experiences to consumers,” said Frank…
Biotechnology Institute launches BioDiversity Winter Institute
WASHINGTON: The Biotechnology Institute announced the launch of a new online afterschool STEM education program “BioDiversity” for 3rd – 8th graders. The fundamental objective of BioDiversity is to engage, excite and educate students of ethnic and cultural backgrounds that are under-represented in the scientific community about their potential to successfully pursue career paths in science….
W2O Group appoints new leaders to further drive digital transformation in healthcare
SAN FRANCISCO: Global health leader, W2O Group has appointed Jo Ann Saitta and Global Chief Digital Officer to lead the development of W2O’s omnichannel performance marketing capabilities, with a focus on activating audience insights through technology and data strategies. Named as one of “16 Women Changing Healthcare” by MM&M and CIO of the Year by…
Clarity Mobile Ventures to bring COVID-19 and Antigen testing to Chicago
CHICAGO: SG Blocks Inc. announced today that its Clarity Mobile Ventures (“CMV”) joint venture partnership with Clarity Lab Solutions is teaming up with National Pain Centers, a medical practice with multiple locations in the Chicago area, to bring rapid COVID-19 testing to Chicago area travelers, airport employees, and the public at large. The COVID-19 testing…
Cloudflare’s Fair Shot offers free & fair way for vaccine distribution across the world
SAN FRANCISCO: Cloudflare Inc. announced Project Fair Shot to offer a free and fair way for vaccine distributors around the world to use digital queues to safely scale their efforts. Project Fair Shot will enable any government, municipality, hospital, pharmacy, or other organization facilitating the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine access to Cloudflare Waiting Room,…
Pandion Energy launches strategy to net zero carbon
OSLO: Pandion Energy AS has launched its Strategy to Net Zero Carbon Emissions and announced that it has become one of the first E&P companies on the Norwegian continental shelf to achieve Carbon Neutrality in 2020 for Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions. Pandion Energy recognises that climate change is of critical importance to the…
Subsea 7 awarded contract offshore Angola
LUXEMBOURG: Subsea 7 S.A. announced the award of a substantial contract by Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC). Subsea 7 defines a substantial contract as being between USD 150 million and USD 300 million The contract is for the Sanha Lean Gas Connection (SLGC) project comprising the construction and installation of the Lean Gas Platform…
Hexagon Purus to supply high-pressure hydrogen tanks to New Flyer
OSLO: Hexagon Purus has entered into an agreement with North America’s largest mass mobility solutions provider, New Flyer of America Inc. and New Flyer Canada ULC (collectively New Flyer) for the supply of high-pressure hydrogen tanks. These tanks are destined for New Flyer’s groundbreaking zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE H2(TM) hydrogen fuel cell electric transit buses in…
Vivendi making investment in PRISA to own 7.6% stake
PARIS: Vivendi announced today that it is making an investment in PRISA for 7.6% stake. Vivendi’s investment supports PRISA in its future developments. PRISA is the Spanish-speaking leader in media and education, and owner of El Pais, Santillana, Cadena SER, Radio Caracol, AS and Los 40 Principales. Buying shares in PRISA is part of Vivendi’s…
Escape Hunt agrees to acquire its French master franchise partner, BGP Escape
LONDON: Escape Hunt, a global leader in the growing escape rooms sector, has conditionally agreed terms to acquire its French master franchise partner, BGP Escape. The deal is expected to close within the coming weeks, subject to completion of due diligence, finalisation of contracts and compliance with local law requirements. In connection with the proposed…
Costa resumes cruise program in Italy from March 13
GENOA, ITALY: Costa Crociere has decided to postpone the restart of its ships to March 13, 2021, a news release said. The company believes that the current set of restrictive measures does not allow its guests to enjoy an adequate on-shore experience and the ability to fully explore the itinerary’s destinations. Costa Cruises supports the…
TechnipFMC announces pricing of $1.0 billion Senior Notes due 2026
LONDON: TechnipFMC announced that TechnipFMC priced its previously announced offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.5% senior unsecured notes due 2026 in a private offering. TechnipFMC previously announced planned separation (Spin-off) into two industry-leading, independent, publicly traded companies: TechnipFMC, a fully integrated technology and services provider, and Technip Energies, a leading engineering and…