2011 New Year Honours (New Zealand)

Numbase and FIFA to Launch a Trivia Mobile Game '100 Seconds FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Edition'

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Friday, November 11, 2022

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 100 Seconds FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is a mobile trivia game that requires users to answer 10 questions in just 100 seconds and win a prize instantly.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 100 Seconds FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is a mobile trivia game that requires users to answer 10 questions in just 100 seconds and win a prize instantly.
  • The game is initially knowledge-based but with a major emphasis on FIFA, the brand, the tournaments, and more.
  • 100 Seconds FIFA World Cup Qatar is developed by Numbase, a telecom service and Software House, with a Blockchain Development Division operating in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
  • The game will be released on the schedule ahead of kick-off at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Edward Rubin Joins Lazard as a Managing Director in Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment Group, Financial Advisory

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Edward Rubin has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment Group within Financial Advisory.

Key Points: 
  • Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Edward Rubin has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment Group within Financial Advisory.
  • Based in New York, Mr. Rubin will advise companies in the communications infrastructure and network services sectors.
  • Weve built one of the leading Communications and Digital Infrastructure groups across Wall Street, said Garrett Baker, Global Co-Head of the Telecommunications, Media and Entertainment Group at Lazard.
  • Eddie has deep experience in Fiber and Telecommunications infrastructure and is a perfect complement to our teams active and growing practice.

Heightened Competition and Consumer Expectations Driving Changes in Banking, Finance and Insurance

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

New approaches are dramatically changing the way banking and financial services firms engage and service customers, offer new products and services and enable new marketplaces.

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  • New approaches are dramatically changing the way banking and financial services firms engage and service customers, offer new products and services and enable new marketplaces.
  • Gress also will share how his company leverages data and analytics for improved customer experience and engagement against legacy competitors.
  • The ISG TechXchange: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance event is sponsored by Cognizant, Datamatics, WNS, [24]7.ai, Hitachi Vantara, LTI, Quinnox, Allganize, Quantiphi, Softtek, UiPath, and Uniphore.
  • ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III ) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm.

Canadian employers are most worried about staff retention and well-being, but solutions vary amid economic uncertainty: new research from HOOPP and Angus Reid Group

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

HOOPP commissioned Angus Reid Group to conduct a survey of 778 Canadian business owners and senior leaders with 20+ employees.

Key Points: 
  • HOOPP commissioned Angus Reid Group to conduct a survey of 778 Canadian business owners and senior leaders with 20+ employees.
  • On the positive side, there was evidence in the survey of some momentum towards improved retirement security outcomes.
  • And its encouraging to see there are some employers who are prioritizing retirement benefits as a way of supporting staff.
  • Offering a variety of research solutions to businesses, brands, governments, not-for-profit organizations and more, the Angus Reid team connects technologies and people to derive powerful insights that inform your decisions.

Quebec Labour Leaders to Speak at Queen’s Park Rally, Showing Solidarity With CUPE Education Workers in Fight Against Bill 28

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Monday, November 7, 2022

CUPE Quebec Union Leaders will be at Queens Park to protest the Ford governments Bill 28 and to show solidarity with front-line education workers.

Key Points: 
  • CUPE Quebec Union Leaders will be at Queens Park to protest the Ford governments Bill 28 and to show solidarity with front-line education workers.
  • CUPE education workers in Ontario began job action in protest of Bill 28 on November 4 with more than 10,000 bringing their message to Queens Park.
  • The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is Canadas largest union, with 715,000 members across the country.
  • CUPE represents workers in health care, emergency services, education, early learning and child care, municipalities, social services, libraries, utilities, transportation, airlines, and more.

Caterpillar Raises Record $13.8 Million in United Way Campaign

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees and retirees together with the Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Caterpillar, have pledged more than $13.8 million to the United Way chapters across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama as part of its 2022-2023 campaign. This record amount is a $1 million increase from 2021.

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  • "Their incredible generosity is demonstrated by our campaign increase from $12.2 million in 2020 to $13.8 million this year, continuing to create a positive impact in our global communities."
  • The United Way has been Caterpillar's only annual solicitation for funds to its employees and retirees for more than 70 years.
  • "Caterpillar is proud to harness the passion of our employees and partner with United Way to help elevate the quality of life for millions of people worldwide," said Caterpillar Foundation President Asha Varghese.
  • Caterpillar is part of the United Way's Global Corporate Leadership Program, which includes 87 corporate partners that raise more than$875 million annually.

Oracle Announces New Technology Suite for Public Safety

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle announced Oracle Public Safety Services, a new technology platform for law enforcement and first responders. The platform provides a unified hardware and software suite that is designed to remove data silos, eliminate manual busy work, and empower first responders with real-time information and situational awareness to help them make more objective decisions when every second counts. The suite includes dispatch command center, law enforcement records, and jail management software, as well as body worn devices and real-time video communication tools.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle announced Oracle Public Safety Services, a new technology platform for law enforcement and first responders.
  • We are bringing this expertise to public safety to provide our first responders with the cutting-edge technology they need to better serve our communities."
  • Oracle Public Safety Services were created in partnership with local government, Police and Sheriffs' personnel, Fire and EMS professionals, and leading law enforcement technology experts.
  • To learn more about Oracle Public Safety Services, visit https://www.oracle.com/industries/government/state-local/public-safety/
    Oracle offersintegrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud.For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com .

Open Banking Market to Hit $135.17 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The global open banking market is expanding as a result of favorable government legislation, improved overall customer involvement made possible by open banking APIs, and an increase in the adoption of innovative applications and services.

Key Points: 
  • The global open banking market is expanding as a result of favorable government legislation, improved overall customer involvement made possible by open banking APIs, and an increase in the adoption of innovative applications and services.
  • Key Industry Insights & Findings from the report:
    The banking & capital markets segment dominated the market in 2021.
  • Increased investment in the open banking space by prominent players is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global open banking market based on services, deployment, distribution channel, and region.

Open Banking Market to Hit $135.17 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 3, 2022

The global open banking market is expanding as a result of favorable government legislation, improved overall customer involvement made possible by open banking APIs, and an increase in the adoption of innovative applications and services.

Key Points: 
  • The global open banking market is expanding as a result of favorable government legislation, improved overall customer involvement made possible by open banking APIs, and an increase in the adoption of innovative applications and services.
  • Key Industry Insights & Findings from the report:
    The banking & capital markets segment dominated the market in 2021.
  • Increased investment in the open banking space by prominent players is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global open banking market based on services, deployment, distribution channel, and region.

Catholic Teachers Join CUPE Education Workers in Solidarity

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Toronto, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catholic teachers join in solidarity with the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) 55,000 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) education worker members, as they fight for a fair agreement that supports their frontline education workers and the students they serve, free from the Ford governments heavy-handed legislative interference.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catholic teachers join in solidarity with the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) 55,000 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) education worker members, as they fight for a fair agreement that supports their frontline education workers and the students they serve, free from the Ford governments heavy-handed legislative interference.
  • Furthermore, the use of the notwithstanding clause to further trample workers constitutional rights is shameful, but not unexpected.
  • This is a government with a long history of repeatedly and deliberately neglecting students, families, education workers, and teachers, turning its back on all Ontarians.
  • The Ford governments decision to legislatively impose a contract on OSBCU education workers, and to invoke the notwithstanding clause for the second time in Ontarios history, is another flagrant abuse of power.