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Cloud security provider Zscaler has appointed John Milionis to the role of ANZ head of channels and alliances.
GUEST OPINION: Data Protection Day, impending in Europe, serves as a global reminder of one of the most important responsibilities for any organisation: keeping sensitive data secure.
Forcepoint has signed a definitive agreement to acquire fellow security vendor Bitglass.
Cybersecurity vendor Forcepoint today announced Rees Johnson has joined the company as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Johnson will play a critical role as the company continues to deliver its data-first secure access service edge (SASE) solutions, which will enable enterprises and government agencies to protect data wherever it is accessed.
Global security provider Forcepoint has appointed technology industry veteran Rees Johnson as its chief product officer in the wake of recording double-digit growth in revenue and acquiring new customers.
Global cybersecurity solutions company Forcepoint has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Deep Secure.
Security outfit Forcepoint has appointed experienced global channels and business development executive Parag Patel as its senior vice-president of Global Channel Sales.
Security vendor Forcepoint today delivered research exploring how CEOs and CISOs are addressing cybersecurity concerns finding leaders now see cybersecurity as the key to business advantage, shifting from the previous view as traditional infrastructure.
Forcepoint enhances its SASE offerings by integrating Cyberinc’s Smart Isolation Capabilities, which intelligently “adapts web rending according to page risk levels or web element.” With the acquisition of the Smart Isolation Capabilities, Forcepoint is able to enhance user productivity, lower operational burdens, and eliminate traditional monolithic products.
We asked a number of IT executives what the 'new normal' might look like as the impact of COVID-19 wanes.
Global accounting automation software provider BlackLine has appointed 20-year ICT veteran Lisa Schreiber as Chief Customer Officer.
Here's what the IT industry executives had to say.
A senior official from the Australian arm of Forcepoint, an American multinational security software developer, has welcomed the news that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will create a cyber security role in his cabinet when he carries out a reshuffle next month.
Security practitioners need to shift from looking at external threats and concentrate on user behaviour as they access data, the chief product officer of security firm Forcepoint, Nico Popp, believes.
A recent, sophisticated attack on the popular Binance cryptocurrency trading platform saw users’ accounts compromised and simultaneous withdrawals made to the tune of 7000 Bitcoins (worth $40m at the time).
Forcepoint held its annual APAC conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malysia this week. The network security company, which specialises in behavioural and analytics-based protection, gave industry insights, talked about forthcoming products and announced survey results in addition to interfacing with channel partners.
Forcepoint, the company born from the amalgamation of Raytheon | Websense, has unveiled the findings of an APAC study conducted by Frost & Sullivan titled, “2019 Risk and Cybersecurity.” It shows that organisations’ failure to prioritise cyber security is hindering their digital transformation journey.
Global cyber security firm Forcepoint has appointed a veteran technology marketing executive, Matt Preschern, as its chief marketing officer.
Global cyber security vendor Forcepoint has opened a Centre of Excellence for Customer Success in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), to provide its business customers with support around the clock.
Global security firm Forcepoint has expressed alarm at the rising number of data breaches that are exposing the data of ordinary Australians to exploitation by malicious attackers.
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Ford Motor and Rivian acknowledged on 19th September that they will no longer collaborate on an electric vehicle.
In 2019, when Ford invested $500 million in Rivian, the two companies stated that they were working on a joint vehicle. They then said it would be for Ford's high-end Lincoln brand, but that was cancelled last year. Ford claimed at the time that the manufacturers would continue to seek for new ways to work.
Those plans have also been cancelled, according to Ford spokesman Ian Thibodeau. He stated that the company still maintains ties to Rivian, including a 12 percent stake in the start-up, which was valued at more than $10 billion when it went public last week.
In an emailed response, Ford said, "We respect Rivian and have had considerable exploratory discussions with them." "However, both parties have agreed that neither cooperation vehicle development or platform sharing will be pursued."
Rivian announced the termination of plans on 19th September, despite having a significantly bigger market value than Ford.
"As Ford's electric car strategy progressed and demand for Rivian vehicles grew, we agreed to focus on our own programmes and deliveries." "Our partnership with Ford is a key piece of our journey, and Ford remains an investor and ally on our common route to an electrified future," the company said in an emailed statement.
Rivian's shares dropped about 2% in after-hours trading after completing the day at $128.60 per share, up 3.7 percent. Ford's stock stayed unchanged at $19.39 per share, a drop of less than 1% from the previous closing.
Ford CEO Jim Farley justified the breakup by citing the automaker's "growing confidence" in its ability to "win in the electrified space."
"So much has changed since we initially made that investment: our ability, the brand's direction in both scenarios, and now it's clearer to us what we need to do," says the executive. He told Automotive News, "We want to invest in Rivian because we believe in their future as a company," but "at this time, we're going to construct our own vehicles."
Farley inherited Jim Hackett's Rivian investment and jointly established vehicle when he joined over as CEO in October 2020. In July, Farley bought $415 million in convertible notes from Rivian, which would convert to common shares in June 2022.
According to public documents, Troy Design and Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford, has a contract to supply parts for Rivian's R1 car programme.

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Hope Kluz, 17, daughter of Clay House owner Gretchen Kluz, takes a fired piece out of one of the store's kilns on Nov. 27.
Wausau-area businesses saw some of the success and increased sales the past several days that contributed to a national record number of Black Friday shoppers.
A record 247 million shoppers visited stores and websites during the four-day Black Friday weekend, up from 226 million last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
The holiday shopping began Nov. 22 as some families finished Thanksgiving dinner. More than 35 million people visited stores Nov. 23 alone, up from 29 million a year ago. Shoppers spent an estimated $59.1 billion during the four days, up 12.8 percent from ...


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Condé Nast launching GQ in Middle East in September
Condé Nast International will launch GQ Middle East in September 2018 in a license agreement with ITP Media Group.
The move is something of a surprise, since Condé Nast already works with ITP’s regional rival Nervora, the publisher of Vogue Arabia.
Historically, Condé nearly always picks one single partner for each country or region in which its opens magazine titles. But this new deal means it will produce GQ Middle East, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, and AD Arabia with ITP Media Group; while concurrently publishing Vogue Arabia with Nervora.
Observers will speculate that the decision to sign with ITP Media may have something to do with the fallout from Nervora’s highly unusually decision to fire Vogue Arabia’s launch editor-in-chief Princess Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz in April 2017 after editing just two issues. And it was barely five days after the magazine staged a glamorous launch party in the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar, attended by Naomi Campbell and Lauryn Hill, where Condé Nast International Chairman and CEO Jonathan Newhouse showered the princess with praise.
The new men’s title will be the 21st edition of GQ. It will debut as a monthly title, with a bilingual website, social media platform and a planned local GQ Men of the Year Awards.
Founded in New York as Gentleman’s Quarterly in 1931, the magazine was rebranded as GQ in 1967, and acquired by Condé Nast in 1980. Under legendary editor Art Cooper it became the world’s leading general men’s magazine, a position it retains today. It currently boasts an international monthly readership of over 28 million across its multiple platforms.
“The Arabian men’s fashion market is very dynamic… We believe that ITP has the experience, vision and enthusiasm to deliver GQ Middle East with its own unique voice across all platforms,” said Karina Dobrotvorskaya, President of Condé Nast New Markets and Editorial Director, Brand Development.
The Middle Eastern edition of GQ plans to focus on males between 28-45 years old, who are ambitious, fashionable and well educated.
“GQ is without doubt the most recognizable men’s media brand in the world, and our Middle East version will distinguish itself with quality writers and photographers, exclusive interviews, video production, in-depth analysis and commentary,” added Ali Akawi, CEO of ITP Media Group.
Beside GQ, Condé Nast also owns Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, Condé Nast Traveller/Traveler, Allure, Architectural Digest, Wired, and W among others. ITP is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 100 brands that include regional editions of Time Out, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and Hello!.
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From instagrammable photo-ops to personalized frozen wine cocktails, PSFK highlights some of the innovative brand activations from 2019's Coachella festival
This holiday season, fans of tex-mex chain Taco Bell will be able to purchase branded gift wrap exclusively on Amazon Canada, part of the restaurant's efforts to maintain its reputation for fun and out-of-the-box activations
The coworking space teamed up with a design studio to create an oasis for members to enjoy meditation, yoga, naps and more, and featured products from KetelOne's recent Botanicals line, aimed at a generation of wellness-focused consumers
Coolhobo adds augmented reality to grocery retail, with product information, in-store navigation and access to likeminded shopping communities
Helping consumers cook as well as allowing them to purchase the materials they need, brands from Tito's to Allrecipes are turning to virtual interfaces that combine branded support like directions or recipes with shoppable capabilities
Growing numbers of city dwellers keeping chickens may be spreading disease and harming birds.


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Those fake Apple stores in China that created so much buzz in recent days have only just come under investigation by authorities in the city of Kunming, and now it's being reported that two of the stores have been ordered to close for lack of the proper business licenses. Three of the five unauthorized Apple stores in Kunming are said to remain open.
Reuters reports that Chinese investigators also determined the products being sold in the faux Apple stores were genuine Apple products purchased from other resellers, not knock-offs.
The media storm in the past week started when an American blogger living in the city posted pictures of the stores online. Since then, numerous customers have apparently returned to the Kunming stores to demand proof that their purchases aren't counterfeit.
While China does have laws against outright copying of a store's design and brand, enforcement can be spotty, and officials in Kunming seemed to be more concerned with emphasizing that the Apple products found in the stores are genuine, according to reports in Chinese media. … Read more


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At the end of 2015, a number of changes in legislation will come into effect in Russia, thanks to which factoring is expected to become even more of an efficient and convenient tool for business development
Total accounts receivable for products delivered to Russia by Belarusian enterprises increased by more than 30 per cent from the beginning of the year, Minister Counselor of the Belarusian Embassy in Russia Vladimir Koltovich has revealed
MDM Bank has joined The Association of Factoring Companies Russia as a full member. It has been working in the Russian factoring market since 2011, providing classic factoring products to enterprises of different economic sectors in the segment of large and medium-sized businesses.
The Association of Factoring Companies (AFC) in Russia has published the preliminary results of the business development of its members in the first half of 2015. The total turnover of 18 members of the AFC has reached RUB642.4bn. The total portfolio on July 1, 2015 reached RUB206.3bn


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Crackdown on basket misuse
11 February 2019
Leeds-based food company, David Wood Baking, which recently rebranded as David Wood Foods, has ended up with a bill for more than £18,000 after admitting that it had misused bread baskets belonging to Bakers Basco.
Bakers Basco has been in litigation with David Wood Baking for many months, and the issue was due to be decided in the County Court in Leeds at the end of January. However, shortly before the court case was to be heard, David Wood Baking agreed to pay the sum of £18,310.50 in settlement of the claim, and provided an Undertaking promising it would not use Bakers Basco equipment without permission in the future.
David Wood Foods, which describes itself as “leaders in the own label sector within the food industry, providing food products to the biggest retailers in the UK”, was set up in 2008, and now has seven factory sites across the UK. Although it began as a bakery, it has branched out into other food sectors including ready meals. It recently changed its name from David Wood Baking to David Wood Foods.
Steve Millward, general manager at Bakers Basco, said: “Bakers Basco was set up to allow the members of our scheme to transport bread safely, cost-effectively and in an environmentally-friendly way. When people take our baskets and use them for their own products without permission and without paying for them, it has a knock-on effect on the bakers that pay to license them.”
“This kind of selfish activity is an example of people unfairly trying to save themselves money by using someone else’s property, to the cost of bread manufacturers, other retailers and the shopping public,” added Millward. “We’re not going to stand for it, and we will continue to deploy the latest technologies – such as GPS tracking chips – in our products, as well as using good old fashioned detective work to identify serial abusers.”
Bakers Basco was set up in 2006 to manage and license a pool of four million bread baskets and associated wheeled dollies for the use of bakers. This allows for sharing of costs, a common design which optimises space in delivery vehicles (hence reducing ‘food miles’) and less waste from disposable packaging ending up in landfill. Currently, around 25 bakeries, ranging from small to very large, pay a license fee to use the equipment.
The company’s baskets, and the dollies which are used to move them round, are designed to last for up to eight years and then be recycled. Misuse or outright theft impacts bakeries, retailers and shoppers, and Bakers Basco uses both new technology – such as GPS tracking chips and satellite imagery – and solid investigative work to find and reclaim its equipment and that of its members. Usually, when it becomes aware that its equipment is being used without permission, a simple request to return the items is enough. However, in cases where companies hold on to Bakers Basco’s property after being asked to return it, or where people repeatedly misuse its equipment, it will take legal action.


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What`s The Greater Act of Love? Flowers Once a Year or Clean Dishes Every Day?
http://pdf.reuters.com/htmlnews/8knews.asp?i=43059c3bf0e37541&u=urn:newsml:reuters.com:20130208:nBw085619a P&G study reveals little everyday acts of love say more than grand gestures CINCINNATI--(Business Wire)-- What did you get for Valentine`s Day last year? Can`t remember? You`re not alone. According to The P&G Everyday Effect study1 released today, the Company behind brands including Gillette, Crest and Pantene, found that an overwhelming 82% of Americans admit it is far more meaningful if their partner shows their love through everyday actions, like helping with household chores they know their partner doesn`t enjoy doing. http://mms.businesswire.com/bwapps/mediaserver/ViewMedia?mgid=357401&vid=4 Supporting Visual from Everyday Love Video (Photo: Business Wire) Instead of showering their partner with a gift every Valentine`s Day, more than half of Americans (56%) would rather show their love through simple everyday actions including making their loved ones a home-cooked meal (28%), offering to look after the children to give their partner some `me` time (13%) and cleaning the house (12%). The US study was commissioned by P&G to mark the launch of Everyday Love, a heartwarming video that brings to life the simple, daily acts of love that are far more meaningful to our loved ones than grand gestures, as part of its new Everyday Effect Campaign. It shows that token gestures are rarely as effective or as well-received as everyday acts of kindness, support and love. The cumulative impact of everyday actions can provide the basis for stable and fulfilling relationships with loved ones. Everyday Love can be viewed at the link above. P&G is inviting its fans to visit pg.com and `Share the everyday things that you do to make every day extraordinary!` which will culminate in P&G`s first ever piece of crowd-sourced copy to be showcased in July 2013. Notes to Editors 1The research was carried out by SIRC on behalf of P&G in September 2012, from a sample of 1,000 people. About Procter & Gamble P&G serves approximately 4.6 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers, Tide, Ariel, Always, Whisper, Pantene, Mach3, Bounty, Dawn, Fairy, Gain, Charmin, Downy, Lenor, Iams, Crest, Oral-B, Duracell, Olay, Head & Shoulders, Wella, Gillette, Braun, Fusion, Ace, Febreze, Ambi Pur, SK-II, and Vicks. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 75 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20130208005619/en/ P&G North America External Relations Christopher Vuturo, 513-622-3175 (t) 513-503-3591 (m) email@example.com Copyright Business Wire 2013
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xjbtb6/elevator_and) has announced the addition of the "Elevator and Escalator Market in India 2015" report to their offering.
This latest market research report titled Elevator and Escalator Market in India 2015 captures the overall domestic elevator and escalator market. The elevator market can be classified on the basis of hoist mechanism, building height, special uses and end-user sector. Globally, the industry is expected to grow at a steady pace due to the rising demand from emerging countries, especially India and China. The Indian elevator and escalator market is also registering steady growth. Increased real estate activity along with rising disposable income stimulates the demand for elevators and escalators. Increased migration to urban areas, rise in aged population, and foreign direct investment inflow in construction comprises some of the key factors propelling the elevator and escalator market in India.
However, the industry also has to contend with several bottlenecks. Safety issues arising out of ill-maintained equipment pose a hindrance to the growth of the industry. Smarter and faster elevators are slowly gaining prominence. The market has a huge opportunity with an increase in upcoming residential, hospital, hotel, airport and metro rail projects. The Indian elevator and escalator market is poised to grow over the coming years along with the steady economic growth of the country.
Key Topics Covered:
- Executive Summary
- Macroeconomic Indicators
- Market Overview
- Drivers & Challenges
- Government Regulations
- Competitive Landscape
- Market Opportunities
- Strategic Recommendations
- OTIS Elevator Co (India) Ltd.
- Johnson Lifts Pvt. Ltd.
- Thyssenkrupp Elevator (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Schindler India Pvt. Ltd.
- Kinetic Hyundai Elevator & Movement Technologies Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
- Hitachi Lift India Pvt. Ltd.
- Fujitec India Pvt. Ltd.
- Kone Elevator India Pvt. Ltd.
- Express Lifts Ltd.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xjbtb6/elevator_and.


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Potato-derived milk is becoming more popular, owing to its sustainability and health benefits. Can it, however, replace oats, soy, and other staples?
Waitrose claims that Veg of Lund's DUG potato milk is off to a solid start after one month on the shelves, with sales likely to climb as more people discover the power of the potato.
“The debut of DUG in our shops has started well,” said Alice Shrubsall, buyer at Waitrose & Partners, “and sales are in pace with some of other more established plant-based drink dairy alternatives.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Veg of Lund to inspire and educate our consumers about the new alternatives to animal milk that are available in the UK,” Shrubsall said. “Our consumers like shopping for alternatives in Waitrose, and we anticipate increased demand for DUG.”
Protein derived from potatoes
Professor Eva Tornberg of Sweden's Lund University invented DUG potato milk. DUG is owned by Veg of Lund, a scientific food innovation firm that uses research from Lund University to develop innovative plant-based meals.
“Compared to other vegetables, potatoes are not traditionally viewed as a strong dietary source of proteins, as they only contain roughly 1-1.5 percent protein”
“Potato proteins, on the other hand, have a great amino acid composition that is rich in essential amino acids, as well as a high biological value (BV), which reflects how efficiently proteins may be absorbed in the body.”Professor Eva Tornberg
The carbon footprint
DUG says that potato milk has a 75% smaller climate impact than dairy milk, that cultivating potatoes is twice as efficient as producing oats, and that growing potatoes requires 56 times less water than growing almonds.
Despite being offered only in Sweden and the United Kingdom so far, DUG has a profitable position on the shelves of 220 of the 330 UK Waitrose locations. Waitrose's entry comes just a few months after the transaction was finalized in October 2021.
DUG is expected to rise substantially in 2022, according to Veg of Lund. “We have great aspirations of reaching new and significant client segments with the launch with Waitrose,” said Graham Stonadge, Veg of Lund's UK sales director. Despite these constraints, we were able to contact a wide range of clients in the UK market, and we now have customers in a variety of sectors, most notably ready meal providers.
“With more possibilities to travel, meet customers, and organize in-store tastings, 2022 should be the year of the potato and DUG's breakthrough,” Stonadge said.
“Waitrose has purchased the first shipments, and we are thrilled about their customers' reaction,” said Emma Källqvist, interim CEO and CFO of Veg of Lund.
“We are really pleased to be included in their trend analysis; it has generated further interest in DUG from both conventional and social media,” Källqvist added.
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Waitrose projected in October 2021 that potato milk will “dominate coffee shop menus in the following months.”


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Brussels Airport enlarges its pharma community certification program by adding nine companies to this ambitious scheme. It’s a further step in the airport’s aim of becoming one of the most preferred places for the throughput of temperature sensitive commodities.
The path is the goal! According to this classic premise BRU Cargo is advancing step by step in consolidating its prominent position as a leading gateway for products that require an unbroken cool
chain, in particular pharmaceutical and biotech products. Step one took place officially on 25 November last year, with IATA’s helmsman Tony Tyler and BRU’s chief Arnaud Feist introducing the
program which enables stakeholders of the local cargo community to receive the CEIV Pharma Certification.
BRU jumps on the bandwagon
It’s a standardized global program set up by IATA that trains and conducts onsite assessments to provide the expertise needed to transport and handle cool-chain pharmaceutical products worldwide. BRU’s decision to jump on IATA’s cool bandwagon was not made by chance. It was only a preliminary result of the airport’s continuous efforts to offer its partners – handling agents, airlines and forwarders – efficient and dedicated pharma procedures enabling an integrated cool chain.
At the time Tony Tyler and Arnaud Feist introduced the CEIV program 11 enterprises engaged in cargo transport or handling at BRU Zaventem Airport committed to coming along. Now, 9 additional companies have confirmed their commitment to obtain the IATA CEIV pharma certificate, amongst them are well known names such as Panalpina, DHL Global Forwarding, Kuehne + Nagel or Geodis Wilson. Steven Polmans, Head of Cargo at BRU states: “The fact that we have had so much good feedback from the first group of companies and seen the interest we got from the market to do a second wave, shows the strength of the program for all. This second wave of our pharma community certification program participants clearly demonstrates that Brussels Airport is now recognised by the pharma industry as the preferred gateway for pharmaceutical and biotech products in our region.” He goes on to say: “By the end of this year in total twenty locally acting companies will have obtained the IATA CEIV pharma certification program, guaranteeing a robust and transparent cool chain for pharmaceutical shipments at Brussels Airport.”
Cluster for pharmaceutical and biotech products
As a matter of fact, the handling of temperature controlled items requires dedicated infrastructure and fine-tuned procedures. At BRUcargo, the cargo area of the airport offers more than 13,000 sqm of temperature controlled zones within the warehouses and are available for daily utilization, all in accord with the guidelines for Good Distribution Practices (GDP) set up by the EU. These investments have been made by recognising that Belgium has become a European centre for the production and distribution of temperature critical products, proven by 150 enterprises that are active in this industry. Meanwhile, export figures of the pharmaceutical and biotech products manufactured in Belgium amount to 36.53 billion euros per annum. Its share in the economic development of Belgium is considerable.
Therefore, BRU joining IATA’s CEIV program was just a logical step, adding an important link to secure a supply chain of pharmaceuticals, biotech and alike sensitive products, that remains uninterrupted from door to door.


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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri is one of the latest states to enact legislation to legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports games.
Gov. Jay Nixon on Friday signed a law that gives the state Gaming Commission oversight of the practice and require licensing fees. It takes effect in August.
Websites such as DraftKings and FanDuel will need to pay an annual operation fee of 11.5 percent of net revenues to operate in Missouri. Businesses also must pay an annual licensing fee of $10,000 or 10 percent of net revenue, whichever is lower.
The games will be limited to those at least 18 years old.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Missouri joins six other states in passing legislation to allow the games.
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News release from Governor's Office:
Keeping a commitment made in his State of the State address this past January, Gov. Jay Nixon today signed House Bill 1941, the Missouri Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act, into law. The Act establishes a number of consumer protection measures and creates a regulatory framework for fantasy sports contests in Missouri.
“When a new frontier of online betting is available at the touch of a screen, we have a responsibility to protect consumers and young people,” Gov. Nixon said. “I appreciate the General Assembly for answering my call to bring forward common-sense consumer protection to make sure fantasy sports gaming in Missouri is operated responsibly and with accountability.”
Under the Missouri Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act, the Missouri Gaming Commission will exercise broad regulatory authority over the operators of fantasy sports sites. This authority will include the ability for the Commission to investigate and license operators, as well as take action against operators who violate the Act.
To pay for the investigation and licensing of operators, the Commission will collect an application fee of $10,000 or 10 percent of the fantasy sports operator’s net revenue from Missouri participants for the previous year, whichever is less. In addition to the application fee, licensed operators will be required to pay an annual operation fee of 11.5 percent of its net revenue from Missouri participants for the previous year. The revenue collected from the operation fee will be deposited into the Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund.
The Missouri Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act provides numerous consumer protections, including prohibiting employees of fantasy sport companies from playing in contests offered to the public. Other consumer protections include:
-- Prohibiting contests based on college, high school and youth sports;
-- Mandating participant funds be segregated from operating funds and preventing unauthorized withdrawals;
-- Prohibiting participants under the age of 18 and requiring operators to have age-verification procedures;
-- Ensuring that prizes are deposited into a participant’s account within 48 hours;
-- Establishing complaint procedures;
-- Requiring licensed operators to develop and maintain online self-exclusion forms and processes;
-- Imposing advertising restrictions on licensed operators, including restrictions on advertisements targeting those less than 18 years of age, those who have self-excluded themselves, and those on the Commission’s voluntary exclusion list and disassociated persons list;
-- Prohibiting licensed operators from issuing credit to participant s and prohibiting an individual participant from opening multiple accounts;
-- Regulating the use of scripts; and
-- Requiring licensed operators to conduct and pay for annual independent financial audits to ensure compliance with the act.


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Marketing leaders from several brands presented case studies of successful programs at this year’s ANA Brand Masters Conference in Hollywood, Florida. There were a few recurring themes among the presenters:
- Customers have changed so it is important to engage them with 360 degree experiences across paid, owned and earned media. The presenting brands were great examples companies that both say what they believe and put it into practice effectively: This group gets it right.
- If you really listen and respond to your customers you can build an authentic brand that they embrace, that they feel a part of and that they advocate for.
- Playing it safe is risky. To break out from the crowd and grow profitably you must challenge your organization’s comfort zone and the rules of your industry. Experimentation is critical for long-term success.
Here are some of the individual highlights.
Taco Bell: CMO Chris Brandt shared the efforts that led Ad Age to name the brand Marketer of the Year. With its Live Mas campaign, new Doritos Locos tacos and recently announced breakfast menu, Taco Bell has consistently outperformed in the QSR category. Brandt also explained why they ditched the crew member uniforms that no one wanted to wear. “We believe customers' experiences will never exceed team member experiences.”
Chobani: By launching an all-natural, delicious Greek yogurt, Chobani grew to over $1 billion in just five years. Peter McGuinness, chief marketing and brand officer, talked about the calculated risks the company took during the Olympics that led to massive media coverage.
The tweet “Naturally Powering Everyone” and the battle with Russians over shipping product to competing athletes made the brand one of the most talked about brands of the Olympics. Not a bad follow up to the company's Super Bowl commercial success.
Hostess: While America was mourning the death of Twinkies, Rich Saban, President and COO, was busy plotting a resurrection plan. After lining up new financial backing and revamping the operations structure, he launched the “Sweetest comeback in the history of ever” campaign on July 15, 2013 with less than $4M. The results were amazing. Retail shelves were emptied on day 1 of the relaunch. The multi-dimensional campaign leveraged the voice of reenergized fans, which created social media buzz and jokes on late night TV shows.
Hello Products: This brand of “seriously friendly” oral care products was launched in April 2013 and has become a retail and social media phenomenon. Founder and CEO Craig Dubitsky shared his belief that design matters and natural products that allow people to “greet friendly” can disrupt categories.
Mizuno: Ahmet Abaci, VP Brand Marketing, shared the company’s philosophy that “if people engage in sport, the world will be a better place.” An example of this is what the brand is doing to empower everyday golfers. This video made for one of the more emotional moments of the conference.
Citi: When NYC Mayor was looking to find a sponsor to launch a free bike share program he reached out to Citi. Elyssa Gray, head of Creative and Media, NA Marketing, championed the program to revitalize the brand in the firm’s hometown. The results have exceeded expectations in building brand affinity and consideration.
Samsung: “The Big Thing is Already Here” helped break Samsung out of the pack of iPhone challengers to become the leading mobile phone brand in the U.S. Todd Pendleton, CMO of Samsung Telecommunications America, provided insight on how he combined his Nike “cultural relevance” background with Samsung’s product innovation to launch out-of-the-ordinary programs like the partnership to launch JayZ’s latest album Magna Carta.
Honda: After a tsunami and a scuffle with a noted publication, American Company decided to rethink its approach to marketing. Mike Accavitti, SVP Automobile Operations, shared several campaigns, including an experimental collaboration with Jerry Seinfeld and his program “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”.


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Australian dairy farmers supplying Fonterra Australia have a new record high price for their milk.
Farmers in Victoria and Tasmania will get on average $6.64 per kilogram of milk solids, backpaid to the start of spring.
It's Fonterra Australia's third 16-cents-a-kilo rise for butterfat and 40 cent rise for protein since September.
Fonterra's director of ingredients and operations, Bruce Donnison, says that's equal to the record in Australia and the company expects to pay between $6.80 and $7.00 a kilo of milk solids by the close of the 2013-14 season.
"We've got a stronger view towards the year end," he said.
"Very much demand-driven.
"The world is still wanting good safe food and that's where milk from Australia can come into play.
"If we can satisfy that with more possible farmers growing, that would be fantastic."
The Fonterra milk price is in line with Rabobank's expectations, but the rural lender's dairy forecasts go even higher next year.
Rabobank's Tasmanian state manager, Greg Bott, says while the market for dairy properties is remains subdued, farmers are reinvesting in their businesses and paying down debt.
"This is a great story and it's a terrific thing for the dairy industry over the next even two years," Mr Bott said.
"We're not seeing any news that is anything but pointing towards a very good milk price this year, and this is just another step in that process."


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SLOVAKIA still has among the lowest penetrations of high-speed internet in the European Union (EU), at 8.8 percent. The EU average for high-speed internet connection is 20 percent. The finding is part of the 13th European Commission report on progress in the single telecommunications market, the SITA newswire reported on March 19.
“Slovakia has a lot of improving to do,” said Andrea Elsheková-Matisová, the head of the European Commission’s representation in Slovakia, commenting on the report. “In high-speed internet, it is the third worst in the EU.”
When it comes to the portability of mobile phone numbers, the 20 days it takes in Slovakia is the worst result (along with Italy) of all the states which provided data, said Elsheková–Matisová. She added that there are still problems with locating people who call the emergency 112 line. “The EC has referred the whole matter to the European Court of Justice,” she said.
“The third mobile operator and consequent competitive pressures have largely increased the penetration of mobile communications, thanks to which Slovakia has come close to the EU average,” the report reads.
By the end of 2007, penetration of mobile services in Slovakia represented 101.6 percent, according to the report, while the European average was 111.8 percent. However, SITA noted that the penetration of mobile services, according to data available from the three operators in Slovakia, was actually 113.44 percent. Competition in Slovakia could be helped by a more active and sophisticated approach towards market regulation, according to the EC report.
The Slovak Telecom-munications Office has already launched a second round of market checks and found that some regulations have not solved the problems of competition, especially in the fixed lines market. “The fixed lines market remains almost exclusively in the hands of the dominant operator, Slovak Telekom, which is owned 49 percent by the state, and whose market share is 94 percent (by retail income), the EC report reads.
As for the joint European emergency line 112, people in Slovakia can call it from both fixed lines and mobile phones. “Information about the location of the person calling, however, is available only partially, and the Commission has therefore filed a complaint with the European Court of Justice,” The EC report reads. Currently, eight co-ordination centres handle the calls reaching this line; they are currently being modernised. After modernisation is completed, full information about the location of callers is expected to be available.


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Judges have commended Hilton's decision to select a local supplier and the brand's dedication to reusing stand materials for the next three years.
Saudia has secured the ATM Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2) for the second consecutive year, with the panel congratulating the airline for creating a remarkable "wow factor."
At ATM 2023, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Visit Maldives, and WebBeds have also been honored with awards.
Hilton was honored with the inaugural Sustainable Stand Award at the 30th Arabian Travel Market (ATM), currently taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre until Thursday, May 4th. The hospitality company earned praise from the event's independent panel of judges for its decision to involve a local supplier in constructing its stand, as well as its commitment to repurposing materials over the next three years.
In line with the company's long-term sustainability objectives, Hilton is actively measuring its environmental impact using a carbon calculator and has implemented measures to minimize the environmental effects of its catering activities during the event.
The ATM judges also expressed their condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, Hilton's former President – Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye, who tragically passed away last week.
In addition to Hilton, the judges of the ATM 2023 Best Stand Awards also recognized several other exhibitors for their eco-friendly initiatives. The panel commended The Royal Commission of AlUla for its meticulous attention to environmentally-friendly materials incorporated into the design of its booth. Switzerland Tourism was also lauded for its 'sustainability wall' and the adoption of a reusable modular system.
In the category of Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2), Saudia secured its position as the winner for the second consecutive year. The national airline of the Kingdom received accolades for its impactful utilization of digital screens and the use of reflective flooring, which the panel noted created a genuine and impressive 'wow factor.'
The accolade for the top Stand Design Award (covering an area of less than 150 square meters) was bestowed upon Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Their exhibit took inspiration from the residence of the renowned global superstar, Rhianna. The judges of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) lauded the design for effectively capturing the essence of Barbados and for its innovative incorporation of digital screens. Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts received honorable mention in this category for their ingenious layout and utilization of recycled materials.
Meanwhile, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) clinched the Best Stand for Business Award due to their impressive three-story exhibition area. The stand's comfortable seating arrangements, well-organized layout, and top-notch hospitality combined to craft an inviting ambiance for attendees, as assessed by the judging panel. In a similar vein, the Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority earned commendation in this category for their skillful utilization of space, their success in reflecting the Emirate's identity, and their attention-grabbing powerboat centerpiece.
The Best Stand at the ATM Travel Tech Awards was clinched by WebBeds, thanks to its inviting, practical, and visually appealing design, coupled with its expansive upper-level meeting space. The judges also lauded RateGain's booth, which stood out from its Travel Tech peers due to its creative use of wood elements.
Visit Maldives secured the Best Stand Feature Award, with the judges highlighting the impact of its digital floor area. The impressive exhibit portrayed a marine ecosystem teeming with whale sharks and manta rays, effectively and memorably showcasing the Indian Ocean destination.
The panel of judges for the ATM 2023 Best Stand Awards comprised Helen Sheppard, Sustainability Director at RX; Christian Druart, Secretary of the Sustainable Development Working Group at The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI); Selina Donald, Chief Sustainability Advisor and Founder at The Bulb; Nadia Ibrahim, Director – Consultancy & Sustainability at Farnek; Kevin Agnew, Global Environment Manager at RELX; Sarah Duignan, Director – Client Relationships at STR; Philip Wooller, Senior Director Middle East & Africa at STR; Matt Gibson, CEO of UpThink; and Marissa Baranoff-Rossine, Editor of TTG Asia.
Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director for the Middle East at Arabian Travel Market, expressed her profound admiration for the caliber of this year's booths, which showcased a variety of innovative approaches to sustainability, functionality, and hospitality. She extended her gratitude to the panel members for their dedication and congratulated all this year's winners for their outstanding exhibition spaces.
The 30th edition of ATM is occurring as part of Arabian Travel Week, a series of events spanning from May 1st to May 10th, 2023. This festival of events is dedicated to facilitating collaboration among industry professionals worldwide, providing opportunities through exhibitions, conferences, breakfast briefings, awards ceremonies, product launches, and networking gatherings.
For those attending ATM 2023 in person, engagement in online discussions is encouraged using the hashtag #ATMDubai when posting on social media platforms.
ATM 2023 is being organized in partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre, with strategic collaborators including Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as the Destination Partner, Emirates as the Official Airline Partner, IHG Hotels & Resorts as the Official Hotel Partner, and Al Rais Travel as the Official DMC Partner.


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Derby County is delighted to announce that Avon Tyres will be the club’s official shirt sponsor for the 2017/18 season.
The Avon Tyres company logo will proudly take pride of place on the front of all of Derby’s first-team kits for the forthcoming campaign.
As a trusted and well-respected British brand Avon has not only proved itself on the road but also on the racetracks of the world, on two wheels as well as four, and has been making high performance tyres for over 100 years.
Their century of tyre-making experience is combined with the very latest design and advanced technology, manufacturing tyres with unparalleled quality and performance.
Avon Tyres has enjoyed a close working relationship with Derby in the last two seasons and they were the official secondary shirt sponsor during the 2016/17 season, with their company logo appearing on the back of the Rams’ shirts and shorts.
In addition to becoming Derby’s new official shirt sponsor, they will also be running events and competitions for supporters throughout the season – in addition to advertising their brand across Pride Park Stadium.
Derby County’s Director of Partnerships Ashley Peden said: “We’re delighted that Avon Tyres are our new main shirt sponsor for this season.
"Everyone will be aware that they were the back of shirt and shorts sponsor last season, so we’re thrilled that they are making the step up for the current campaign.
“Given the reach and stature of our club, we feel that we can offer brands a great deal of exposure through multiple media platforms, nationally and internationally, which was a key objective for Avon Tyres when agreeing this partnership.
“Both Derby County and Avon Tyres are well-established and long-serving brands in this country, sharing a great deal of synergy, and we’re looking forward to delivering a positive partnership moving forward.”
Luis Ceneviz, Avon Tyres’ Managing Director – Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), added: “We believe that this is a fantastic platform for us to promote our brand in the number one sport in the country. The two organisations have a great deal of heritage in the UK and we believe that it fits very well.
“Having the Avon Tyres brand on the front of Derby County’s shirts provides a great deal of potential for us, showcasing ourselves to potential customers.
“The kind of projection that Derby County can provide for us, with fantastic supporters and television exposure, is fundamental for our brand.”
He added: “We were the back of shirt and shorts sponsors last season, so this is an upgrade you could say for us and we’ve really enjoyed working with the club.
“We are looking forward to the future and Derby County pushing for a place in the Premier League.”
Avon Tyres replaces Just Eat as the club’s official shirt sponsor, after their three-year contract with club came to an end.
Derby County Football Club would like to express their thanks to Just Eat for their support over the past three seasons, in what was an extremely successful partnership for both parties.


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Vegans across Australia are thrilled as the beloved KitKat Plant Based chocolate range makes a comeback. Nestle’s vegan-friendly chocolate, made with a milk alternative derived from rice, was originally introduced in July 2021.
KitKat Australia made an announcement on Tuesday stating that the highly sought-after dairy-free chocolate is now exclusively accessible at Coles stores across the nation, as well as on KitKat Australia’s online store. Melanie Chen, the Head of Marketing Confectionery at Nestle, expressed that the revival of KitKat Plant Based chocolate blocks and bars is a result of their immense popularity among Australians.
“You asked, and we delivered,” Chen said.
“KitKat Plant Based is one of our most requested products and we are so excited to be able to bring this vegan-certified treat back for everyone to enjoy for a limited time.
“We’ve experienced an outpouring of demand on our socials for the return of KitKat Plant Based.”
“We can’t wait to give people more opportunities and ways to enjoy their favourite break with a vegan milk alternative, delivering the classic KitKat snap they know and love.”


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The Journal Sentinel business department follows developments in the local retail industry
Kohl's on Working Mother "Green" list
Kohl's is on Working Mother magazine's list of the best green companies for America's children.
Kohl's Corp., based in Menomonee Falls, is the second-largest retail purchaser of green power in the country. Kohl's started by putting solar panels on its stores in California, and has extended the program to other states, including Wisconsin. This month, the company is putting solar panels on its new photo studio on the northwest side of Milwaukee, where photos for Kohl's weekly circulars are shot.


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Animal Collective have unveiled their latest single online.
'Honeycomb' and 'Gotham', a double A-side single, will be available as a download and on vinyl.
The tracks will be released on June 26 from Domino Records.
The single follows their recent Record Store Day release 'Transverse Temporal Gyrus'.
Animal Collective released the well-received Merriweather Post Pavilion in 2009, before the experimental visual collection ODDSAC in 2010.
Frontman Panda Bear hinted in early 2010 that Animal Collective may have come to an end.
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On Sunday, the South African government announced it will impose “extraordinary” travel recommendations for South African travelers to Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, US, UK and China as of Wednesday, March 18.
“We respect and understand the decision taken by the South African government to stem the spread of the virus by banning travel to and from certain destinations,” said ASATA CEO Otto de Vries.
He added: “We appreciate the President’s well-considered position on this matter. We await further details, such as timelines when the government will re-evaluate the travel recommendations, to assess the implications for the outbound tourism industry.”
Boasting well over 85% of the travel industry market share, ASATA – established in 1956 – represents some of the major travel brands such as Harvey World Travel Blue Planet, Lara Travel, Travel With Flair, Abang Africa Travels, Trafalgar, Thompson Holidays and Cape Town Day Tours.
Strict measures to assist travelers
ASATA takes its mandate to advance the sustainability of its members serious. It’s no wonder it has created a dedicated Coronavirus site as seen here – to counter the scale of inaccurate information circulating on the internet about the pandemic.
Another tourism brand leader, SATSA (Southern Africa Tourism Services Association), has welcomed President Ramaphosa’s strict measures around coronavirus.
While the company acknowledges that the “extraordinary measures” will have dire results for South Africa’s inbound tourism private-sector, SATSA CEO David Frost said they support any measures aimed at keeping South African citizens safe.
“We face a difficult challenge as an industry to respond to this continuously evolving situation. Our only defense is to monitor the situation around the clock and put in place proactive measures and flexible policies to assist travellers, members and their customers, so that when the situation returns to some normality, South Africa is open for business and ready to welcome the world,” Frost added.
To keep its members informed, so they can employ proactive measures, SATSA is updating its Coronavirus website page continuously with information from official sources.
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the site will be updated regularly with basic hygiene advice as stipulated by the World Health Organization.


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- Effective January 1, Hain Celestial has named Wendy Davidson President and Chief Executive Officer, the company said in a press release.
- Davidson, a Glanbia Performance Nutrition executive with leadership experience at Kellogg, McCormick & Co. and Tyson Foods, will succeed Mark Schiller. He will become a non-executive member of the company’s board and will serve as a “continuing resource” for Davidson. CEO handover sent Hein’s The stock fell sharply in midday trading, with shares down nearly 10%.
- Davidson’s selection for the top job at the organic and natural foods maker comes as the company grapples with external challenges, including inflation, and internal questions about how to handle its non-core personal-care products business.
After years of change to stabilize Hayne, the food and beverage maker has a new chief executive who faces her own set of challenges.
Schiller took the helm in November 2018 as maker of Celestial Seasonings Tea and Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws in turmoil.
After more than five years of revenue growth of more than 20% annually, Just four years ago, Hain suddenly faced slowing sales and shrinking profits. To offset slowing sales in other businesses, big CPG makers including General Mills and Nestlé have jumped into the health and wellness channel for which Hayne is known.Hein also Facing pressure from activist investors Push for change.
Schiller Recalibrating sprawling food and personal care giantAt one point, he said, it was a “massive cash drain”.Ex-PepsiCo execs merge Hein’s sales force and reduced the number of distribution centers it operates. He also divested several businesses that were not part of his portfolio — including turkey butchers and fresh fruit sales.
While the company’s business is now on solid footing, Davidson will inherit many of the same problems faced by other big food and beverage giants: rising inflation, rising prices, global turmoil, disrupted supply chains and changing consumer eating habits.
Hayne describes Davidson as “an experienced consumer products executive with deep expertise in sales and marketing.” Davidson is no stranger to the CPG category, with her management experience at Kellogg, McCormick and Tyson bringing She was able to keep up the pace quickly in Hayne.
She also has a strong insight into healthier products after most recently serving as president of the Americas for Glanbia, maker of healthy foods, beverages and other products such as SlimFast.exist Glanbia, according to Hayne’s post, Davidson “Strong results in post-pandemic recovery” and played a role in consolidating acquired brands into a single operating model.
In addition to solving problems outside the company, she will also face internal decision-making. Hain, known for its crisps, tea and yoghurt, has long faced the question of whether it should sell its personal care portfolio, which includes cleansers, shampoos, sunscreen, lotions and baby care products. Personal care accounts for less than 10% of its sales.
Davidson could also consider selling the entire company. Its prominence in organic and natural foods is likely to attract interest from large CPGs looking to expand their presence there. But any deal could hinge on Hain selling its personal-care division; few companies make both food and products, including shampoo and sunscreen.


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Who needs all-star rosters when you have bike trails? Minnesota’s Pedal MN, a coalition of state agencies and private organizations that promote bicycling, is trying to tempt former Miami Heat forward LeBron James to sign with the Timberwolves when the four-time MVP makes his free agent decision.
James is a bike aficionado: He has said he often bikes to and from Heat home games to stay in shape (not for the environment or fun.)
— PedalMN (@PedalMN) July 2, 2014
Created by Colle+McVoy, the campaign can be found at TheDecision2014.com (the name of the site is a play on the name of James’ over-the-top television special in 2010 when he announced he was signing with The Heat), where @PedalMN is tempting the King with offers to mark bike paths to get him to the Target Center by game time, or showing off the Paul Bunyan statue that might be perfect to for him to dunk on.
The idea came about when a Colle+McVoy art director, David Kelly, was watching ESPN and noticing how much airtime was devoted to James’ decision. He put together a quick presentation for Pedal MN. Some tweets were crafted, but others respond in real-time to the conversation — if max salary caps are mentioned, @PedalMN will play off that and talk about max bike trails.
According to the agency, average impressions per tweet since the campaign began are up 37 percent, while average engagement per tweet is up 28 percent.
There is no word on when James plans to make his decision, although the player did say he was planning to fly to Brazil to watch the FIFA World Cup Final Sunday, so the decision could be imminent.
As such, Minnesota has a bit of competition. Cleveland — burned after his decision to leave for Miami — has launched its own grassroots effort. Come Home LeBron was co-founded by commercial real estate broker Josh Raggi (along with the guy who famously stormed the court in 2013 wearing a “We Miss You” shirt). The site features a somewhat persuasive argument about the “economics” of the NBA and why LeBron doesn’t need to stay with Miami. On Twitter, rumors about James’ plans — as well as some super intense speculation — are retweeted.
As of press time, Digiday couldn’t find any campaigns to get LeBron James to stay in Miami.
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‘Microsoft makes another offer to change EU cloud practices’
Microsoft is trying to appease its rivals and thereby avoid an antitrust probe by the European Commission.
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China's export grew far beyond expectations in March
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