Payroll Growth Partners (PGP) has acquired School Payroll Services (SPS), a leading provider of payroll services for charter schools in the US. The acquisition will enable School Payroll Services to access Payroll Growth Partners’s state-of-the-art payroll technology, which includes innovative features such as the WageLink App and Early Wage Access (EWA) services. The deal will…
Cool Effect appoints Jodi Manning as new CEO
Cool Effect, a Bay Area-based nonprofit that supports carbon projects around the world, has announced the promotion of Jodi Manning to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Manning, who joined the organization in 2015, has played a key role in driving its growth, development and impact. Manning has held various positions at Cool Effect, managing…
OpenAI partners with Arizona State University
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research company, has announced its first partnership with a higher education institution, Arizona State University (ASU). ASU will have full access to ChatGPT Enterprise, a business tier of OpenAI’s AI chatbot that includes access to GPT-4, the latest version of its natural language generation model. ASU plans to use ChatGPT…
BankPlus buys Paragon Centre office complex in Ridgeland, Mississippi
BankPlus announced the acquisition of Paragon Centre’, a 14-acre office complex located on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Consisting of three Class A office buildings encompassing approximately 150,000 square feet, the property will house bank and mortgage operations along with other support areas and will provide room for growth that is expected to support…
ELIQUENT Life Sciences acquires UK-based RApport Global Strategic Services
ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm for the life sciences industry, has announced the acquisition of RApport Global Strategic Services, a UK-based firm that helps life science innovators get and keep authorization for their products worldwide. The deal is a major step in ELIQUENT’s international growth and expansion of its European capabilities. It…
Is iPhone really worth it? Why not Samsung?
iPhone and Samsung are the two leading smartphone brands in the world, competing for market share and customer loyalty. But which one offers the best features and performance for your needs and budget? In this article, we will compare and contrast the design, camera, battery, software, security, and customer satisfaction of iPhone and Samsung devices.
Candid vs. Curated | Navigating Authenticity in the Instagram Era
Introduction Within the constantly shifting world of social media, where relationships and viewpoints are continuously evolving, the importance of authenticity has emerged as a critical factor. In the realm of Instagram, a renowned platform celebrated for its ability to tell stories through photos, there is an intriguing debate surrounding authentic content versus carefully curated content….
LibertyFi and Aptus Capital Advisors merge to become a $20bn asset manager
LibertyFi, a technology and operations consultancy, and Aptus Capital Advisors, a CIO support and OCIO practice, have announced their merger to create a firm that can provide custom solutions for registered investment advisors (RIAs). The new firm will service over $20 billion in client assets and offer a range of services, from full outsourcing of…
iXCells Biotechnologies USA appoints Helge Bastian as new CEO
iXCells Biotechnologies USA, Inc., a cell technology company that offers cell-based products and drug discovery service solutions, has announced the appointment of Helge Bastian, PhD, as its new CEO. Dr. Bastian is a seasoned leader in the life sciences and healthcare sector, with experience in building and growing businesses for small and large companies. He…
Magnora to split its renewable and legacy businesses
OSLO, NORWAY: Magnora, a Norwegian company that invests in renewable energy projects, announced on 18 January that it will separate its renewable business from its legacy business, which is based on contracts linked to its divested FPSO (floating production storage and offloading) technology business. The separation will involve a demerger and a merger, followed by…
Bersh HOA acquires Marsh Landing Management
Bersh HOA, LLC, a company that partners with independent community management companies across the US, has acquired Marsh Landing Management Company, Inc., a boutique property management firm for HOA communities in Northeast Florida. The acquisition is part of Bersh HOA’s mission to grow its presence in the property management industry and offer owners an exit…
Astek Group acquires Riversen, a French engineering consulting firm
The Astek Group, a global leader in digital and engineering solutions, announced on Thursday that it has acquired a majority stake in Riversen, a French engineering consulting firm specialized in the construction and industry sectors, infrastructure, energy, environment and transport. Riversen, founded in 2017 in Lyon and based in Paris, has 350 employees in France…