LOS ANGELES: Virgin Hyperloop announced the appointment of Raja Narayanan as Chief Financial Officer. Raja will oversee all finance and business development functions for Virgin Hyperloop as the company drives hyperloop technology towards commercialization. “Raja has an unprecedented background in creating value in disruptive transportation opportunities and operationalizing large scale industrial projects,” said Jay Walder, CEO…
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Global mobile apps market poised to grow by $497.09 billion during 2020-2024
LONDON: The mobile apps market is poised to grow by $497.09 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 21% during the forecast period, Technavio, a leading global technology research and advisory company, notes. This study identifies development of hybrid mobile apps as one of the prime reasons driving the mobile apps market growth during…
ShelterZoom launches DocuWalk, a blockchain-based virtual negotiating room and secure document management platform
NEW YORK: As millions around the world face the new normal of conducting routine business virtually and working remotely, ShelterZoom launches the new user-friendly blockchain-based platform DocuWalk with its innovative virtual negotiating and collaboration room. The subscription-based technology service allows all types of businesses to store documents, negotiate transactions and finalize contracts in a transparent,…
Bayer to reward growers to generate carbon credits by adopting climate-smart practices
MONHEIM: Beginning this month, Bayer will start rewarding farmers in Brazil and the U.S. for generating carbon credits by adopting climate-smart practices – such as no-till farming and the use of cover crops – designed to help agriculture reduce its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Bayer’s industry-leading Carbon Initiative is the result of…
ASG Technologies partners Ascention to bring data intelligence solution to Australian customers
NAPLES: ASG Technologies, a leading provider of solutions for the information-powered enterprise, announced its partnership with Ascention, industry leading experts in designing, implementing and supporting solutions for data, analytics and tactical planning. Data governance is a challenge facing companies around the globe. A recent survey of IT professionals found that two of the top barriers…
Shipcom wins US Navy global parts tracking and sensor-based IoT smart buildings contract
ARLINGTON: Shipcom Federal Solutions (SFS), a leader in next generation supply chain management solutions, has been awarded a contract by the US Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR) to extend functionality of the SFS Catamaran NextGen supply chain management platform with a focus on Naval shipyard and depot modernization. Under this effort, SFS will provide…
Rombauer Vineyards hosts virtual Joy of Wine event
NAPA: Rombauer Vineyards is marking its milestone 40-year Anniversary and the release of its popular 2019 Carneros Chardonnay with an entirely virtual event from the Napa Valley based winery. The Joy of Wine event on Saturday, July 25th will broadcast on Facebook Live and YouTube Live. Guests will enjoy a stroll through the winery caves,…
Montagu Private Equity completes acquisition of the RTI Surgical OEM business
ALACHUA: Montagu Private Equity LLP, a leading European private equity firm, announced the completion of its acquisition of the RTI Surgical OEM business. The new RTI Surgical will further its focus on driving innovation across its tissue, biologics and hardware platforms and strengthening its long standing collaboration with leading medical technology companies. The company will…
AHF asks Congress to hold pharma execs accountable on COVID vaccines
WASHINGTON: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) called on the members of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to ask tough questions of drug companies testifying on coronavirus vaccines. Overpaid pharmaceutical company executives from AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Moderna and Pfizer will be testifying at a hearing “Pathway to a Vaccine: Efforts…
Life sciences associations express concerns with CMS’ rule on medicaid value-based agreements
ANN ARBOR: BioNJ, Biocom, the California Life Sciences Association (CLSA), the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ), Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA), and the Michigan Biosciences Industry Association (MichBio) today submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) impacting value-based purchasing (VBP) agreements and other innovative…
Maxim Crane Works expands to American Heartland Region
CINCINNATI: Maxim Crane Works, the Largest Crane rental and service provider in the US, is proud to announce the addition of 3 new locations. The 3 locations will begin operations in August of 2020 and have been selected to ensure the continued support of nationwide customer base. Bryan Carlisle, CEO for Maxim stated, “Our team…
DXC Technology selling healthcare provider software business to Dedalus for $525 million
TYSONS: DXC Technology announced a definitive agreement to sell DXC’s healthcare software provider business to privately held Dedalus Group for $525 million in cash. The agreement brings together DXC’s software business for healthcare providers with Dedalus, a leading European healthcare and diagnostic software company, to create an even stronger global force in the clinical IT…