SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), an Australian company that produces plant-based dairy alternatives from lupins, has announced the acquisition of Prolupin GmbH, a leading European lupin protein producer, for €2.5m (A$4.2m). The deal includes Prolupin’s manufacturing facility, patents, trademark, inventory, and raw materials. The acquisition will enable WOA to scale up its production of…
Qualus acquires GridBright to enhance grid integration solutions
ORLANDO: Qualus Corporation, a power consulting and engineering firm, has acquired GridBright, a technology solutions firm that specializes in grid integration. The acquisition will enable Qualus to offer end-to-end solutions for grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. GridBright provides software, systems integration, and advisory services for power utilities and renewable energy developers. The firm also…
American Vanguard acquires Punto Verde in Ecuador
NEWPORT BEACH: A subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), AMVAC LATAM, has acquired Punto Verde, a well-established distributor in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to strengthen its product portfolio and market access in the Latin American region. AMVAC LATAM is a key player in the Latin American agricultural sector and has become a leader in the commercialization…
Agilea Solutions acquires Workerbee, an online talent marketplace for software experts
LAS VEGAS: Agilea Solutions, a leading provider of HR and IT solutions, has announced the acquisition of Workerbee, an online talent marketplace that connects businesses with on-demand software experts. The acquisition will help Agilea address a critical challenge faced by HR and IT departments worldwide – finding specialized talent for ad hoc software needs in…
Tennessee Flight Training acquires Azure Flight Support’s Flight Training Division
NASHVILLE: Tennessee Flight Training, a leading provider of affordable flight instruction, has announced the purchase of the flight training division of Azure Flight Support, a company that offers aviation services and solutions. The acquisition includes Shelbyville Flight Academy as well as flight training locations in Crossville and Cleveland, TN. The acquisition will enable Tennessee Flight…
University of Phoenix launches new skills pathway on Generative AI
The University of Phoenix has announced a new Professional Development premade skills pathway that aims to equip professionals with artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge, called “Intro to AI Tools in the Workplace.” The skills pathway was created by the University’s Professional Development group, subject matter experts and experienced educators, to help learners understand the potential of…
Mendel launches Hypercube, an AI-Copilot for Health Data
Mendel, a leader in clinical artificial intelligence technology, has announced the launch of Hypercube, a new platform that allows life sciences and healthcare enterprises to access and analyze their patient data using natural language. Hypercube enables users to ask questions in plain English and get fast and accurate answers from both structured and unstructured data…
PagerDuty to raise $350 million in private placement of convertible notes
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE: PD), a leading provider of digital operations management solutions, announced today that it plans to offer $350 million of convertible senior notes due 2028 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. The company also intends to grant the initial purchasers an option to buy up to an additional $2.5 million of…
Unity CEO John Riccitiello steps down, James Whitehurst takes over as interim leader
SAN FRANCISCO: Unity, the world’s leading platform for creating and growing real-time 3D content, announced today that its CEO, President, Chairman and Board member John Riccitiello has retired from his roles, effective immediately. James Whitehurst, a former IBM and Red Hat executive, has been appointed as the Interim CEO, President and Board member. Roelof Botha,…
Oceaneering announces Petrobras Drill Pipe Riser Systems contract
DALLAS: Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII) announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Marine Production Systems do Brasil Ltda., has secured a five-year contract from Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. for the operation of three existing drill pipe riser (DPR) systems to support intervention and completion operations in Brazil. Petrobras also has the option to add a…
OrdinalsBot raises $1 million seed round to boost Bitcoin inscription service
OrdinalsBot, the first automated inscription service in the Bitcoin Ordinals ecosystem, announced today that it had secured more than $1 million in seed funding from several prominent ventures and individuals. OrdinalsBot, founded in February, enables users to store data on Bitcoin using Ordinals, a protocol that leverages the Bitcoin network’s security and immutability. The platform…
Nintendo Switch Successor Release Date, Internal Name, and Price Leaked
According to a new leak, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, which is currently being called the Switch 2, could be released in September 2024. The leaker, SoldierDelta, claims that Nintendo will release two console variants at the same time, a standard model and a digital-only model. The standard model will be priced at $449…