‘Government struggles to understand and support small business” says Forum of Private Business
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Consultancy
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has today called on the government to consult more widely on the needs and issues for small business. The renewed call comes as Parliament’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee continues its sessions looking at small businesses and productivity.
Payments disrupter Paysend debuts card-to-card money transfer services in Turkey
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Payments
Turkish consumers will now be able to send funds to a network of over 60 countries, thanks to payments disrupter Paysend’s expansion into the country. The Turkish expansion means consumers can send funds to any Visa, MasterCard or Unionpay card accounts across the Paysend global payout network.
Ant Financial Raises Approximately US$14 billion in Series C Equity Financing to Accelerate Globalization and Technology Innovation
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Payments
Today, Ant Small and Micro Financial Services Group Co., Ltd. (“Ant Financial” or “the Company”) announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with investors for its Series C equity financing totaling approximately US$14 billion. This financing round includes an RMB tranche raised by Ant Financial from domestic investors and a USD tranche raised by Ant International Co., Limited (“Ant International”), a wholly owned offshore...
Richard Harvey appointed to IT Professorship
- 7 years 1 week ago
- People Moves
First lecture series: Information Technology Gresham College, London’s oldest Higher Education Institution, is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Harvey to IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology. Professor Harvey is an expert on artificial intelligence, machine learning and signal processing. In his first lecture series he will focus on the latest innovations in information technology.
BlackBerry Involved in Modernizing the G7 Operations Centers
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Security and Compliance
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced today that it is collaborating with the Government of Canada to modernize their operations centers during G7 ministerial meetings and the 2018 G7 Summit.
Flexiti Acquires TD Financing Card Portfolio
- 7 years 1 week ago
- M&A Deals
Flexiti, a leading provider of Point-Of-Sale (POS) financing and payment technology, today announced the acquisition of TD Financing Services’ (TDFS) Canadian private label credit card portfolio valued at approximately $250 million.
TrustArc announces TrustArcConnect partner program expansion to meet rapidly growing global demand for privacy technology solutions
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Security and Compliance
TrustArc, a global provider of technology-powered privacy solutions for over 20 years, today announced the expansion of its partner programme, TrustArcConnect. The programme provides a major opportunity for partners with expertise in GDPR and privacy to capitalize on the post-GDPR ‘enforcement’ era, which TrustArc expects to be characterized by growing demand for privacy technology solutions that make
GMB shocked by closure of 31 house of Fraser stores following announcement by XPO Logistics
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Logistics
XPO Logistics announced yesterday morning at 8.00 a.m. that House of Fraser will be closing down, not only 31 of their stores but also, as a result, the Distribution Warehouse which is run by XPO on their behalf in Milton Keynes. The plan is to move the work currently undertaken in Milton Keynes to the other site, run by XPO in Wellingborough, which also handles a mix of stores goods and internet stock. There are approximately 325 personnel...
Innovation leadership, digital business empowerment and global service delivery strengthen I-New’s global market position
- 7 years 1 week ago
- IT Innovations
As a leading provider in digital technology solutions the company expands its global market position with continuous product innovation and powerful service offerings. Digital business transformation is one of the biggest challenges of many industries and markets worldwide. Technological leadership, future competitiveness, individual scalability and adaptability, time-to-market implementation and efficient use of investments are of top priority...
Intrapay Shows Momentum with Office Openings and Senior Hires
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Payments
Payment solutions platform, Intrapay, is celebrating impressive growth since its launch in February 2018, opening new offices around the globe and unveiling an expanding senior team of industry big-hitters.
CA Technologies Showcases New Solutions that Unleash Untapped Value with Greater Accessibility to the Mainframe
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Cloud
Developer-Friendly Solution and new IBM Partnership Demonstrate CA’s Commitment to the Mainframe
Sneeboer and Ingenico take gardening global with international payment approach
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Payments
Sneeboer Manufacturing is internationally known for its highest quality, stainless-steel, hand-forged garden tools enjoyed by discerning gardeners. The family business was set up in 1913 and with the help of Ingenico, Sneeboer tools are now for sale in no less than 179 countries around the globe.
InsurTech startup Laka raises £1.1 million seed round
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Insurtech
Browne Jacobson’s corporate team has advised on another InsurTech venture capital deal – assisting crowd insurance pioneer Laka on its £1.1m (US $1.5m) seed round.
Thai stock exchange sets out strategic priorities
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s 13th President has announced the strategic direction “Creating Partnership Platform to Drive Inclusive Growth” with four agendas: Transform, Strengthen, Enhance, and Grow with quality aiming at promoting market quality, improving market accessibility, building capital market infrastructures as well as removing obstacles and streamlining processes for the whole capital market, reinforcing SET’s vision “To...
Aeris Earns 2018 IoT Platform for Enterprises Award from Compass Intelligence
- 7 years 1 week ago
- Consultancy
Honor Recognizes Aeris' Innovative Aeris® Mobility Platform Aeris, a technology leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced its Aeris® Mobility Platform (AMP) has earned a 2018 Compass Intelligence Award for the best "IoT App Development and Platform of the Year for the Enterprise Market."
