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Mastercard and TransferWise, announced an expanded partnership to enable the issuance of cards in any market around the world where Mastercard is accepted and TransferWise is licensed. Mastercard has built a strong partnership with TransferWise, working with the global technology company since its issuance of its first debit card in Europe in 2018. Since then…
Tata Consultancy Services, a global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced that it has been awarded the 2020 Canada IMPACT Award for Datacenter Migration by Microsoft Corporation. The annual awards recognize partners for their outstanding work, customer excellence, and innovative solutions leveraging Microsoft products, services and technology. TCS was recognized with the Datacenter…
Geek+, a global AMR leader, and Körber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, announced the beginning of a global strategic partnership. Together, the two companies declare a joint commitment to provide businesses worldwide with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) that can enable efficient, flexible, and smart logistics solutions, the Company…
HCL Technologies, a global technology company, announced a multi-phase hackathon, “Better Health Hackathon: #CodeforCOVID19,” to crowdsource technology innovation to find solutions for the immediate and long term societal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including pandemic containment and prevention; diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic management; recovery and return to normal; and systemic solutions for future crises. As…
Lootcakes, the world’s first network devoted to spenders in free-to-play games, announced that it has raised a $2 million seed funding led by Konvoy Ventures. Other investors that participated in the round include SOSV and GAN Ventures. The company will use the funds to develop and release a Lootcakes consumer mobile app to sit alongside…
Cipla Limited announced that its partner Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd has received regulatory approval by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for the launch of Stempeucel in India. The product is indicated for the treatment of ICE due to Buerger’s disease and atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease. It is the first allogeneic cell therapy to…
Habbit Health and Nutrition, the Delhi-based global nutrition-tech startup, announced that it raised pre-seed funding from 3one4 Capital and Utsav Somani of AngelList India, according to YourStory report. Financial details of the funding round remain undisclosed. Other investors include RB Investments, early-stage investors Better Capital and First Cheque, and multiple other angel investors from around…
ICON, an Austin-based developer of advanced construction technologies including robotics, software, and building materials, announced it has completed a $35 million Series A round of financing led by Moderne Ventures. Constance Freedman, Founder and Managing Partner of Moderne Ventures and Khan Tasinga, Director at Palantir Technologies, join the Board of Directors. Other investors that participated…
Johnson & Johnson announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Momenta Pharmaceuticals, a company that discovers and develops novel therapies for immune-mediated diseases, in an all cash transaction for approximately $6.5 billion. This acquisition provides an opportunity for the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson to broaden its leadership in immune-mediated…
Genpact, a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, announced that it is a 2020 winner of the Association for Talent Development’s (ATD) BEST Award, the talent development industry’s most rigorous and coveted honor, acknowledging organizations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success. Being recognized for this award acknowledges Genpact’s innovative talent strategy and the role…
Deloitte, one of the largest professional services firm in the world, will sponsor a social media conversation around the future of healthcare in an exciting new initiative for the company. Deloitte provides consulting services to corporations across industries and has created the Future of Health program. They will utilize influencers in the health and wellness…
SupportLogic, the world’s first intelligent support platform for customer support/success teams, announced that it has raised $12 million of seed and series A funding, led by Sorenson Ventures. This latest series A round will help the company drive its market expansion and fuel customer acquisition efforts. SupportLogic’s latest series A round combined with its earlier…
Yatra Online, one of India’s leading online travel agencies, announced that it has collaborated with Amazon Business, in an effort to provide hospitality partners with products, catering to the hospitality segment. Yatra’s hospitality partners can leverage the Amazon Business marketplace as a one stop destination to access a wide range of products across categories to…
QBE, one of the largest insurers and reinsurers worldwide, announced the appointment of Harpreet Mann as Head of Global Credit & Surety for its North America division. Mann will report to Nicky Ablett, Global Head of Credit & Surety, QBE Group, and into QBE North America through Steve Gransbury, Head of Specialty Insurance, QBE North…
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced its partnership with Nadathur S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), the startup hub and incubation centre at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB). This partnership will help startups working in technology-based innovations that can be applied in the mobility sector. The collaboration marks first-of-its kind initiative by an…