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Avance Clinical appointed its inaugural Chief Commercial Officer as part of reinforced global growth strategy.

curated · 2026-08-21 · context →

Avance Clinical is showcasing its Asia and China growth strategy at BIO Asia–Taiwan 2026, indicating deliberate geographic expansion into Asian markets.

curated · 2026-07-09 · context →

Avance Clinical showcasing oncology capabilities at ASCO Annual Meeting 2026, highlighting their Oncology Center of Excellence

curated · 2026-05-19 · context →

Avance Clinical won Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Biotechnology CRO of the Year, with strategic focus on global expansion across US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, leveraging Australia as operational hub

curated · 2026-05-13 · context →

ServiceTitan terminated a 9-year integration partnership with Podium, giving ~1,000 shared customers 30 days notice. The breakup occurred because Podium evolved from a customer-facing layer (texting, scheduling) into a direct competitor offering FSM (field service management) that replaces ServiceTitan's core system-of-record functionality.

curated · 2026-08-21 · context →

ServiceTitan's usage/fintech revenue (payments processing) grew 29% YoY to $58.5M, now 22% of platform revenue and outpacing subscription growth at 24%. The company is scaling a vertical software plus fintech playbook, monetizing payment flows through its contractor platform.

curated · 2026-07-10 · context →

ServiceTitan reported Q1 2027 revenue of US$268.8 million (significant growth from US$215.7 million in Q1 2026) with narrowing losses, suggesting scale-up phase requiring operational infrastructure

curated · 2026-06-06 · context →

ServiceTitan launching Elite Trades Championship Series for 2026 with qualifying opening April 13, offering over $120,000 in prizes for HVAC and plumbing technicians

curated · 2026-04-13 · context →

Riot Games is ending active development of its free-to-play fighting game 2XKO in December, citing that it costs substantially more to operate than it brings in revenue.

curated · 2026-08-21 · context →

Riot Games unveiled League of Legends Classic, a major product launch recreating the game from 15+ years ago with modern infrastructure improvements. Launches July 29 alongside Patch 26.15 with Season 3 content and community voting system (The Council)

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

Riot Games (via Riot Studios) is significantly expanding esports presence in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam identified as preferred destination for tournaments and esports development

curated · 2026-07-01 · context →

League of Legends Riftbound TCG launching new Unleashed expansion set

curated · 2026-05-08 · context →

Marqeta expanded into 30 additional European countries via partnership with Banking Circle, adding multicurrency accounts and European payment rails. International volume now 20% of total processing ($120B Q2 2026, +32% YoY). Customers including Ramp extending programs into Australia.

curated · 2026-08-21 · context →

Marqeta partnered with zerohash to integrate stablecoin infrastructure into its card issuing platform, enabling customers to offer stablecoin payments without system rebuilds. The partnership allows Marqeta customers to embed stablecoin-backed card programs globally with compliance and liquidity support from zerohash.

curated · 2026-07-22 · context →

Marqeta expanded its embedded payments offering across Europe, indicating geographic expansion strategy and product-market fit validation in new region.

curated · 2026-06-05 · context →

Marqeta appoints new CTO with lending technology expertise as part of lending expansion

curated · 2026-05-12 · context →

Sedgwick appointed Jason Rogers as Managing Director of a newly created Carrier & Captive Solutions division, expanding leadership capacity in the captive insurance and carrier-focused risk management space.

curated · 2026-08-20 · context →

Sedgwick launched a heavy equipment direct repair program, a concierge-level service offering seamless repair network experience for carriers and customers

curated · 2026-07-22 · context →

Sedgwick released its 2026 Claims Administration Intelligence Report highlighting rising claims severity across Europe and UK, with critical insights on AI/automation integration in claims handling. Report emphasizes need for human-AI collaboration in complex claims and identifies operational risks from AI bias.

curated · 2026-06-12 · context →

Suzanne Dann appointed as Group President at Sedgwick, overseeing major business lines globally including casualty and property

curated · 2026-05-04 · context →

Advent, a global private equity investor, has acquired a majority stake in New Zealand Clinical Research Group (NZCR Group), a clinical trials and medical research organisation operating in New Zealand and Australia. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

curated · 2026-08-20 · context →

Advent hired Morgan Stanley to explore a potential sale of its stake in Tigre SA, a Brazilian manufacturer of pipe and hydraulic systems.

curated · 2026-07-23 · context →

Advent is building its Australian presence with a newly created senior role filled by a former Future Fund board member with experience at Macquarie, NAB and AMP

curated · 2026-05-19 · context →

Advent preparing to invest up to $1bn in defence technology companies, focusing on advanced defence technologies and aerospace assets

curated · 2026-03-25 · context →

Mercuryo released a frictionless UX redesign for its crypto on-ramp, achieving 75% conversion rate improvement; product refinement signals maturation of core service offering

curated · 2026-08-20 · context →

Mercuryo and LBank expanded stablecoin access in Argentina with a new ARS (Argentine Peso) purchase offer, indicating market entry or deepening into the Latin American crypto/fiat on-ramp space.

curated · 2026-07-16 · context →

Mercuryo obtained Great Place to Work® certification, signaling strong remote-first fintech culture and positive employee feedback across its international team.

curated · 2026-06-19 · context →

Mercuryo launches crypto-to-fiat off-ramps partnership with BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange

curated · 2026-04-28 · context →

BitGo Korea received regulatory approval from South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit to operate as a virtual asset service provider (VASP), becoming the first foreign crypto infrastructure firm to earn this status. Approval enables custody, management, and virtual asset transfer services.

curated · 2026-08-20 · context →

BitGo cut 15% of staff and is refocusing on core areas: security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-powered infrastructure.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

BitGo launched Lightning Earn, a new institutional product enabling corporate bitcoin treasury companies and institutional allocators to deploy bitcoin as liquidity on the Lightning Network and earn routing fees. Company deployed portion of own treasury to validate the product.

curated · 2026-06-11 · context →

BitGo (through its COO Jody Mettler) is positioning itself as a key infrastructure player in the emerging regulated digital asset ecosystem. The company is actively engaged in shaping institutional adoption of stablecoins and crypto infrastructure amid evolving global regulatory frameworks (MiCA in Europe, divergent US approaches).

curated · 2026-06-05 · context →

Cyberhaven appointed four senior executives: Todd Rotger as President of Go-to-Market, Manish Kalia as Chief Product Officer, Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer, and Andy Dobrov as SVP of Customer Experience, Services and Support. These hires follow the launch of Cyberhaven Flow, an AI-native data security platform.

curated · 2026-08-19 · context →

Cyberhaven announced expansion of its Unified AI & Data Security Platform to address 509% surge in Shadow AI usage

curated · 2026-05-05 · context →

Cyberhaven launched on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Marketplaces, enabling enterprises to use existing cloud commitments for AI-native data security without new budget requirements

curated · 2026-04-22 · context →

Cyberhaven launched Agentic AI Security to address enterprise AI governance gaps amid rising agentic AI adoption

curated · 2026-03-24 · context →

Amgen is terminating its partnership with TScan Therapeutics, a T cell therapy company based in Waltham, MA.

curated · 2026-08-19 · context →

Amgen experienced a cybersecurity incident with sensitive data stolen

curated · 2026-07-31 · context →

Amgen is advancing MariTide, a monthly weight-loss injection, through 6 Phase 3 trials as a direct competitor to Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's weekly GLP-1 drugs. The product is positioned to enter the market with a convenience advantage.

curated · 2026-07-29 · context →

European Commission approved Amgen's IMDYLLTRA® for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer treatment, demonstrating 40% reduction in death risk versus chemotherapy in Phase 3 trial

curated · 2026-06-01 · context →

Expedia Group is restructuring its product and technology organization around AI capabilities, eliminating at least 8 VP/SVP roles and reorganizing teams into 'small end-to-end squads with clear ownership.' The reorganization is driven by AI's impact on the travel industry and competitive pressure from emerging AI agents.

curated · 2026-08-19 · context →

Xavi Amatriain appointed as Expedia Group's first Chief AI and Data Officer in December 2025, formerly VP of AI and Compute Enablement at Google (Gemini, Google Search)

curated · 2026-07-21 · context →

Expedia Group signed a 12-month exclusive agreement with Allegiant Travel Company to become the first authorized online travel agency to distribute Allegiant flights across its U.S. brands, adding 566 nonstop routes across 124 U.S. cities to Expedia's platform.

curated · 2026-07-18 · context →

Expedia Group acquiring CarTrawler to expand B2B mobility platform capabilities

curated · 2026-06-07 · context →

Atos awarded £78.2 million contract from HMRC for specialist low-code leadership services, programme oversight, supplier management, and governance support for HMRC's low-code technology estate over 3 years with optional extensions.

curated · 2026-08-19 · context →

Atos underwent 'Genesis' restructuring plan in 2024 with 19% global headcount reduction following share price collapse from €519 to €26 and €3.9bn debt crisis. Company now facing €180m shareholder litigation and regulatory investigation.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

Atos partners with Backbase to support AI-native banking in regulated markets across Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Turkey. Partnership covers systems integration, sovereign cloud, cybersecurity, and large-scale service delivery

curated · 2026-05-15 · context →

Atos expands Lumen Network as a Service across North America data centers to accelerate AI-ready digital infrastructure

curated · 2026-03-31 · context →

Florida Attorney General filed lawsuit to shut down VGW's sweepstakes casino operations in Florida and recover ill-gotten proceeds. Regulatory action targets the business model as illegal gambling.

curated · 2026-08-19 · context →

Laurence Escalante, founder and CEO of VGW (Chumba Casino parent), permanently resigned on Friday July 4, 2026 amid criminal charges and workplace culture allegations including bullying, sexual harassment, and governance issues.

curated · 2026-07-07 · context →

Laurence Escalante, billionaire founder of online gambling company VGW, resigned permanently effective immediately following AFR approach regarding cultural issues at the company.

curated · 2026-07-03 · context →

Australian online casino VGW facing lawsuit from US state for allegedly flouting Maryland gambling laws with maximum financial penalties sought

curated · 2026-05-10 · context →

Smith+Nephew and Imperial College London launched a five-year partnership to deliver research and innovation in robotic surgery for musculoskeletal conditions.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

Smith+Nephew commercially launched the Lynx Coblation Laryngeal Wand for ENT laryngology procedures

curated · 2026-07-16 · context →

Smith+Nephew launched LYNX COBLATION Laryngeal Wand, a multi-purpose surgical instrument designed for laryngologists in ENT surgery.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Smith+Nephew launched next generation LEAF Patient Monitoring System in the US market - an innovative data-driven pressure injury prevention platform with wearable sensor technology

curated · 2026-06-01 · context →

Walgreens reducing store closure expectations from 350 to fewer than 100 stores for 2026

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

Walgreens opened an automated micro-fulfillment center in Kent, Washington designed to streamline prescription fulfillment operations across 196 regional stores.

curated · 2026-07-30 · context →

Disposing of 78 properties nationwide including 60 leases and 18 fee-owned parcels across 27 states and Puerto Rico

curated · 2026-04-17 · context →

Sycamore Partners completed $10bn take-private acquisition of Walgreens and targets doubling profitability to $4bn through operational improvements

curated · 2026-04-02 · context →

DoubleVerify acquired by Nielsen in a $2.15 billion deal, merging digital advertising verification with television measurement.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

DoubleVerify acquired by Nielsen for $2.15 billion ($13.60 per share, 30% premium). Transaction pending shareholder approval and regulatory clearance.

curated · 2026-08-06 · context →

DoubleVerify expanded its AI optimization and brand protection capabilities to Meta and TikTok platforms

curated · 2026-06-22 · context →

DoubleVerify launched AI SlopStopper, a new product designed to filter low-quality content

curated · 2026-05-07 · context →

upGrad is closing acquisitions of Unacademy and Internshala. The Unacademy deal is valued at approximately Rs 1,955 crore (all-stock transaction) and expected to close within three weeks. This consolidates higher education, skilling, test preparation, medical education and creator-led learning platforms.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

upGrad received CCI approval for acquisition of Unacademy edtech unicorn (valued at ~$218M). Transaction creates India's first combination of two edtech unicorns. upGrad recently turned EBITDA positive (Rs 56.9 cr) and secured $38M funding round led by founder Ronnie Screwvala in May 2026.

curated · 2026-07-07 · context →

upGrad completed CCI-approved acquisition of Unacademy for ₹2,055 Cr (~$218M), an all-stock deal valued 90% below Unacademy's peak. This is part of upGrad's consolidation strategy; the company has acquired 6+ companies since 2022 and recently turned profitable (₹38 Cr PAT in FY26 YTD). Unacademy acquisition will add ~₹500 Cr to consolidated revenue and expand upGrad into K12 and exam prep segments.

curated · 2026-07-07 · context →

upGrad filed for CCI approval to acquire Unacademy, major edtech consolidation in India

curated · 2026-05-08 · context →

Globant appoints Sarab Narang as CEO of Glob.AI, a new AI-native tech services division. Narang brings 23+ years of enterprise AI and go-to-market experience and will report directly to CEO Martín Migoya.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

Globant has formed a strategic partnership with Vercel to accelerate AI prototype-to-production capabilities through AI Pods offering

curated · 2026-07-08 · context →

Globant introduced AI Pods-powered Synthetic Operator for automated live-stream monitoring, targeting mission-critical media workflows with agentic AI tools.

curated · 2026-06-27 · context →

Globant launched Synthetic Operator, a dedicated AI solution combining agentic AI with human expertise for live-stream monitoring, quality assurance, and incident management with automated escalation.

curated · 2026-06-17 · context →

Under Armour ended its decade-long partnership with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, described as reaching a 'natural conclusion.' This follows the company's recent separation from athlete Steph Curry, signaling a broader marketing and endorsement strategy reset.

curated · 2026-08-17 · context →

Under Armour has announced a partnership with fashion designer Feng Chen Wang to strengthen its women's apparel strategy, with the collaboration debuted at Paris Fashion Week.

curated · 2026-07-01 · context →

Under Armour executing internal turnaround with emphasis on operational efficiency, product innovation, brand refinement, and international expansion. Company addressing profitability and growth challenges.

curated · 2026-06-15 · context →

Under Armour undergoing turnaround initiative, suggesting operational restructuring and strategic refocus of business

curated · 2026-05-13 · context →

John B. Gibson, Jr., President and CEO of Paychex, joined ManpowerGroup's Board of Directors effective September 1, 2026. Gibson brings deep experience in digital HR platform scaling and large M&A execution (notably Paychex's acquisition of Paycor).

curated · 2026-08-15 · context →

ManpowerGroup's staffing division Experis has built and deployed an in-house AI chatbot named Sophie for early-stage job interviews. The technology is being used for white-collar hiring below director level, representing an expansion of AI-driven recruiting from high-volume hourly roles to full-time professional positions.

curated · 2026-07-09 · context →

ManpowerGroup building data science and AI capabilities with dedicated leadership role, indicating expansion of AI solutions practice

curated · 2026-05-19 · context →

Launched expanded global strategic transformation program expected to deliver $200 million in permanent cost savings by 2028

curated · 2026-04-16 · context →

StubHub spent $3.4m in lobbying expenses in California to oppose AB 1720, a bill that would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value. The bill failed to advance from Senate committee.

curated · 2026-08-14 · context →

StubHub faced massive ticket fulfillment failures during World Cup ticket resales, resulting in a federal class-action lawsuit in New York. Hundreds or thousands of customers purchased tickets that did not exist, were revoked without warning, or were erased due to infrastructure issues. StubHub blamed FIFA's ticketing infrastructure; FIFA disputed this and blamed third-party platforms. Customers experienced order cancellations, conflicting status updates, and failure of the company's FanProtect Guarantee.

curated · 2026-07-02 · context →

StubHub UK was fined £1.2M by the CMA for drip pricing practices (adding mandatory charges at final checkout stage) and ordered to refund over 50,000 customers.

curated · 2026-06-24 · context →

StubHub launched FestProtect, a new platform enabling fans to request compensation for festival disruptions (weather cancellations, crowd issues, etc.). Led by Jill Gonzalez, head of consumer, product and tech communications.

curated · 2026-06-02 · context →

Slalom appointed Dan Garrison as Chief AI Officer to lead enterprise AI strategy and help customers achieve measurable business outcomes from AI initiatives.

curated · 2026-08-14 · context →

Slalom appointed Dan Garrison, a 30-year Accenture veteran and former CTO of Accenture Song, as Chief AI Officer to lead enterprise AI strategy and scaling initiatives.

curated · 2026-08-14 · context →

Eric Foster hired as Pacific Northwest market leader for Slalom consulting firm. Foster joins from Accenture after 14 years, most recently as managing director. Represents geographic expansion/market leadership appointment.

curated · 2026-06-12 · context →

Slalom opened a new 12,000 sq ft downtown Calgary office to support growing customer demand and investment in Western Canada

curated · 2026-05-12 · context →

Sumsub partnered with Orochi Network to provide compliance and identity verification infrastructure for Web3 businesses entering Vietnam's newly formalized crypto licensing regime. Partnership combines Sumsub's verification platform (covering 220+ countries, 2,100+ VASP directory) with Orochi's privacy-preserving zkDatabase.

curated · 2026-08-14 · context →

Sumsub partnered with Innovation City (UAE free zone) to provide integrated KYC, KYB, and identity verification services for startups and scaleups in AI, Web3, and digital assets establishing operations in the UAE

curated · 2026-07-01 · context →

Sumsub launched AI Agent Verification solution linking AI agent actions to verified human identities; addresses Hong Kong/Greater China regulatory gaps and consumer trust issues

curated · 2026-05-18 · context →

Sumsub formed strategic partnership with Approvely to embed KYC/AML screening into payments stack for gaming merchants in North America

curated · 2026-03-30 · context →

nCino partnered with Dun & Bradstreet to integrate the D&B Commercial Graph into the nCino Platform, enabling financial institutions to access verified business identity and risk context within their workflows.

curated · 2026-08-13 · context →

nCino released Mortgage MCP, a new product capability that enables lenders to connect AI agents directly to the nCino Mortgage Suite while maintaining compliance and permissioning frameworks.

curated · 2026-08-07 · context →

nCino reported strong Q1 2027 results including revenue and subscription growth, shift to GAAP operating profit, and fresh customer wins, despite broader stock price weakness.

curated · 2026-06-23 · context →

nCino announced partnership with Raiffeisenbankengruppe Oesterreich, one of Europe's largest cooperative banking institutions, to deploy its unified corporate lending platform across origination, underwriting, pricing, compliance, and portfolio monitoring.

curated · 2026-04-30 · context →