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Lidiane Jones: Integral Ad Science CEO, Photo Credit: Pamela Hanson
July 09, 14:00
Integral Ad Science Appoints Lidiane Jones Chief Executive Officer
Integral Ad Science (IAS) (https://integralads.com/), one of the world's most trusted media quality companies, today announced the appointment of Lidiane Jones as Chief Executive Officer, effective im
July 09, 08:36
K-Pet Wellness Brands Make Southeast Asian Debut at Singapore Pet Festival 2026
A government-backed Korean student trade team under the GTEP program supports the export launch process — from market research and buyer outreach to on-site B2B meetings — for two premium Korean pet w
US PC estimates and forecasts by segment, 2025–2030
July 08, 13:40
Omdia: US PC Shipments Fell 7.0% in 1Q26, Marking Steepest Decline Since 2023
The latest research from Omdia shows that US PC shipments (excluding tablets) fell 7.0% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to 15.8 million units, the largest annual decline since Q3 2023. The downturn reflects
July 08, 10:50
Andersen Global Adds Collaborating Firm Abcoo Law Firm
Andersen Global strengthens its presence in Türkiye with collaborating firm Abcoo Law Firm, enhancing the organization’s existing platform in the country with the addition of legal capabilities. Fo
July 07, 13:55
Jensen Hughes Expands Southeast Asia Presence with Acquisition of HiLT
Jensen Hughes, a global leader in fire & life safety, security and risk-based engineering and consulting, today announced the acquisition of HiLT Pte. Ltd. (HiLT), the leading fire protection engineer
July 05, 10:00
Messer Acquires Singapore-Based Industrial Gas Platform; Japan Corporate Advisory Institute Advises Sellers
Messer, the world’s largest privately held specialist for industrial, medical, electronic and specialty gases, has acquired WKS Group, a Singapore-based industrial gas platform with operations across
July 03, 08:50
NIQ Completes Acquisition of Flywheel’s China and Southeast Asia eCommerce Data & Insights Business, Expanding Digital Commerce Intelligence Capabilities
NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Flywheel’s China and Southeast Asia eCommerce Data & Insights business. The acq
July 02, 17:40
Microsoft Takes Sisvel Wi-Fi Multimode Patent Pool Licence
Microsoft has become a licensee of the Sisvel Wi-Fi Multimode pool. The US computer and software giant is the latest in a string of major companies to take a licence to the standard essential patents
July 02, 13:40
Archer® Proves Purpose-Built AI Beats General-Purpose LLMs on Regulatory Change Management: 95% Verified Accuracy, 80x Faster, 92% Lower Cost
For enterprises deploying AI in compliance, a wrong date is a missed deadline. The more dangerous failure is a wrong answer the model returns with high confidence, one that flows silently into a compl
July 02, 11:40
Andersen Global Adds Depth to Tax and Global Mobility Capabilities in Germany
Andersen Global strengthens its presence through a Collaboration Agreement with Lohr and Company (L+C), a senior-led tax advisory platform, providing practical, responsive solutions in tax compliance,
July 02, 09:15
Regnology to Acquire Fed Reporter, Accelerating U.S. Leadership and Advancing Regulatory Modernization
Regnology, a leading provider at the intersection of regulatory, risk, and supervisory technology, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fed Reporter, the market-leadin
July 01, 11:30
Capco Recognized by OpenAI for Innovation and Responsible AI Leadership
Global management and technology consultancy Capco, a Wipro company, has been recognized by OpenAI for both AI innovation and responsible AI leadership. Capco received the AI Governance & Risk Exce
July 01, 09:19
The WSJ Leadership Institute Names Philip Morris International Among “Best Companies For the Future”
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has been named in the WSJ Leadership Institute’s inaugural “Best Companies for the Future (https://www.wsj.com/rankings/best-companies-for-the-future/
June 30, 16:07
Regnology Launches Regnology Risk Hub (RRiH) Ascend to Deliver Governed, AI Powered Intelligence to Balance Sheet and Enterprise Risk Management
Regnology, a global leading provider at the intersection of regulatory, risk, finance and supervisory technology, today announced the launch of Regnology Risk Hub (RRiH) Ascend (https://cts.businesswi
Global Smartphone Shipments Forecast (Unit, Value and ASP)
June 29, 16:25
Omdia: Global Smartphone Average Selling Price to Reach $565 in 2026 as Vendors Prioritize Value Over Volume
Omdia’s latest research shows that the global smartphone market is undergoing a structural shift as rising component costs and geopolitical uncertainty push leading manufacturers to move away from low
Around 105,000 visitors from 163 countries attended this year’s The smarter E Europe.
June 28, 14:35
Fossil Fuels Are a Thing of the Past; The Future Is Renewable: The Smarter E Europe Concludes With a Clear Message
Packed halls, a vibrant atmosphere and a buzzing vibe - after three days, The smarter E Europe 2026, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, has come to a successful close. T
June 28, 13:15
Andersen Consulting Adds House of Code to Strengthen Technology and Data Solutions
Andersen Consulting expands its technology transformation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with House of Code, a global firm headquartered in the U.S., specializing in data-driven platfo
June 26, 17:30
Omdia: South Korean Productions are Netflix’s Most-Watched Content Outside the US
South Korean content generated 12.1 billion hours of viewing on Netflix worldwide between April 2025 and March 2026, making it the most-watched content origin outside of the United States, according t
Alipay+ launched the “Threes for Trees” Sustainability Moment at the Barclays Center on May 24 to en
June 26, 08:37
Ant International’s Alipay+ Kicks Off Joint Sustainability Initiatives with New York Liberty for 2026 Season
Ant International’s Alipay+, a leading cross-border fintech services platform based in Singapore, and the New York Liberty recently announced a multiyear partnership, making Alipay+ an Official Sponso
Laura Zwahlen, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Airship
June 25, 10:30
Airship Appoints Laura Zwahlen as Chief Revenue Officer
Airship (https://www.airship.com/), the mobile-first customer experience company, today announced the appointment of Laura Zwahlen as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Zwahlen will oversee all global reven
June 24, 13:40
Andersen Global Adds Andersen in Indonesia
Andersen Global strengthens its footprint in Southeast Asia as VDB Loi in Indonesia rebrands to Andersen in Indonesia, becoming the newest member firm to join the organization. Andersen in Indonesi
June 23, 10:20
Smartly Introduces Smartly Synapse, the Intelligent AI Orchestration Layer Powering Its Advertising Platform
Smartly (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smartly.io%2F&esheet=54557774&newsitemid=20260622234186&lan=en-US&anchor=Smartly&index=1&md5=0eac5ddef7cd5323df107cdf8a33
June 23, 09:10
NIQ Expands GeoPurchase Audiences Globally, Unlocking Growth Opportunities for Marketers in Poland, Belgium, Mexico, and Indonesia
NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, today announced the expansion of its GeoPurchase audiences into Poland, Belgium, Mexico, and Indonesia, extending its purchase-based, geo-targ
June 21, 14:30
NIQ and Ogury Collaborate to Enhance Media Planning and Audience Strategy with GeoPurchase Insights
NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, today announced a new collaboration with Ogury, the global AdTech company powered by Persona Intelligence. Through the collaboration
June 19, 11:45
Andersen Global Strengthens Presence in India with JMP Advisors
Andersen Global enters into a Collaboration Agreement with JMP Advisors in India, adding tax capabilities to its existing legal capabilities in the country. Providing advice across tax, regulatory
June 18, 16:10
NIQ Introduces NIQ Cadence: A Compound AI Operating System for Marketing Effectiveness
NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today introduced NIQ Cadence, a compound AI operating system built to change how organizations measure marketing performance, optimize budget
June 18, 15:30
Airship Helps DIE ZEIT Turn Silent Advocates into 4.9-Star Rating
Airship (https://www.airship.com/), the mobile-first customer experience company, today announced that DIE ZEIT, one of Germany’s largest and most prestigious publishers, has successfully transformed
June 18, 14:40
Respond.io Raises $62.5M Series B to Scale AI-Powered Customer Conversations Into North America and Europe
Respond.io (https://respond.io/), a customer conversation management platform, today announced a $62.5 million Series B round led by Camber Partners (https://www.camber.io/), with participation from E
Ant Group has been ramping up R&D investment in AI
June 18, 09:11
Ant Group 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights Record AI R&D Investment
Ant Group’s 2025 Sustainability Report disclosed a record R&D investment of USD 5.17 billion (RMB 35.03 billion) in 2025—the fifth straight year of growth—alongside AI-powered green computing breakthr
Digital Cooperation Organization Launches Global Expert Community to Accelerate International Digita
June 17, 14:00
Digital Cooperation Organization Launches Global Expert Community to Accelerate International Digital Cooperation
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world's first standalone international organization dedicated to inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, today announced the launch of the Glo
June 17, 10:40
NIQ and Unlimitail Collaborate to Deliver the Next Generation of Omnichannel Retail Media Insights & Measurement Across Retailers and Countries
Retail media investment is accelerating globally, with 67% of CMOs planning to increase spending on retail media networks (RMNs) in 2026. Yet only 53% believe today's RMNs provide adequate measurement
Top 10 pay TV and online video subscribers (million) 2025-2031
June 17, 10:15
Omdia: Netflix to Reach 400 Million Subscribers by 2031, Maintaining Global Streaming Lead Despite Industry Consolidation
Netflix is forecast to reach nearly 400 million subscribers worldwide by the end of 2031, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading subscription streaming platform despite growing consolidation
Memory contribution to semiconductor market
June 17, 09:00
Omdia: Semiconductor Market Surpasses $300bn Quarterly Revenue in 1Q26 as Memory Market Shifts Historical Patterns
Following a record-setting year for the semiconductor industry, the start of the new year has continued the momentum, as semiconductor revenue grew 27% in 1Q26 from 4Q25 to reach $319bn, according to
South Korean delegation participating in institutional study trip in Poland (Source: EU Good Food)
June 16, 15:00
South Korean Experts Witness EU Animal Welfare and Quality Standards Firsthand during Exclusive Study Trip to Poland
Against the backdrop of a profound shift in South Korea’s premium meat sector driven by the “Gachi-sobi” (value-based consumption) trend, a high-profile delegation of South Korean meat importers, indu
June 14, 11:50
Andersen Consulting Strengthens Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Offerings with HeadMind Partners
Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with HeadMind Partners, a leading European consultancy specializing in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and AI, strengthening the organi
June 11, 14:30
AI-Driven Upgrade Cycle Expected to Fuel 8% Telecom Growth in 2026, NIQ Forecasts
NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today released its 2026 Smartphone Forecast showing that an AI-driven upgrade cycle is expected to fuel 8% growth in the global telecom secto
Regional TV shipments and year-on-year growth, 1Q26
June 11, 14:25
Omdia: TV Shipments Increase 6% in 1Q26 as 2026 World Cup Inventory Build-Up Begins
Global TV shipments increased 6% year-on-year (YoY) to 50.3 million units in 1Q26, as retailers increased inventory ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, according to data from Omdia’s latest TV Sets
Global year-on-year increase in online video subscriptions, 2021-31
June 11, 14:20
Omdia: Online Video Subscription Reached 2.24 Billion in 2025 Ahead of Projected Slowdown in 2026
Omdia’s latest TV & Video market data shows global online video subscriptions reached 2.24 billion at the end of 2025, up 17.6% year on year from 1.9 billion in 2024. However, growth is expected to sl
Cover image for IFF’s 2025 Do More Good report.
June 11, 11:00
IFF’s 2025 Do More Good Report Highlights Progress in Nature-Based Innovation
IFF (https://www.iff.com/) (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences — released its 2025 Do More Good Report (http://iff.com/sustainabilityreport/
June 11, 10:50
NIQ (NYSE: NIQ) Unveils Six New AI-Powered Capabilities at C360, Executing on Its Vision for Agentic Commerce
NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) today unveiled six new AI-powered capabilities at C360, the company's flagship client and industry event, marking a major milestone in the execution of NIQ’s AI strategy. The new
June 11, 10:30
Andersen Global Strengthens Global Mobility Capabilities with Addition of Courdid BV
Andersen Global has entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Courdid BV, a Netherlands-based global mobility firm, further strengthening its cross-border workforce and expatriate advisory capabilit
DEWA opens registration for WETEX 2026 (Photo: AETOSWire)
June 07, 11:45
DEWA Opens Registration for WETEX 2026
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has opened registration for the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which will take place from 20 to 22 Octob
June 07, 10:50
Sodali & Co Appoints Fabio Bianconi as Head of Italy
Sodali & Co, the leading global capital markets-centric stakeholder advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Fabio Bianconi as Head of Italy, effective immediately. Fabio succeeds Andrea D
Renewable Electricity, Soft Wheat Flour From Regenerative Agriculture, Initiatives to Support Local Communities: Barilla Shares These and Other Projects in “Stories of Sustainability.”
June 05, 17:45
Renewable Electricity, Soft Wheat Flour From Regenerative Agriculture, Initiatives to Support Local Communities: Barilla Shares These and Other Projects in “Stories of Sustainability.”
A slimmer Tagliatelle pack that saves 150 tons of cardboard and cuts transport-related CO₂ emissions by 20%[1]; ready-made sauce jars made with around 65% recycled glass; the progressive scaling of re
June 05, 14:30
Private Markets Firms Face SPV Execution Pressure as LP Demands Rise
As private markets firms navigate a more challenging fundraising and exit environment, limited partners (LPs) are demanding greater transparency, stronger governance rights, and more flexible SPV arra
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has opened applications for K-Startup Grand Challe
June 05, 11:03
K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026: Korea's Full-Cycle Launchpad for Global Startups
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mss.go.kr%2Fsite%2Feng%2Fmain.do&esheet=54547381&newsitemid=20260604794426&lan=en-US&
June 05, 09:20
500 Global Appoints Sung Woo Ahn as Partner in Korea to Lead Seoul Office and Scale Up Korean Technologies Expanding Globally
500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, today announced the appointment of Sung Woo Ahn as Partner to lead the firm’s office in Seoul. Sung Woo brings over two decades of
June 04, 15:40
NIQ Launches Product Intelligence to Power AI-Driven Commerce
NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) today announced the launch of NIQ Product Intelligence, a new solution designed to help retailers and brands transform fragmented product data into structured, interoperable inte
June 04, 14:50
Experian Brings Trusted Agentic AI to Financial Services With the Launch of Agent Operating System™
Experian (https://www.experianplc.com/) today announces the launch of the Agent Operating System™, a trusted agentic AI layer within the Experian Ascend Platform, unveiled at Money20/20 Europe. The
June 04, 09:25
NIQ Named 2026 Retail & Consumer Goods Snowflake Product Partner of the Year
NielsenIQ (NYSE:NIQ) today announced that it has been named the 2026 Retail & Consumer Goods Snowflake Product Partner of the Year award recipient by Snowflake (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=s
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