CyberArk appoints Simon Mouyal as CMO
CyberArk announced the appointment of Simon Mouyal as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Mouyal will be responsible for overseeing global marketing strategy and execution at CyberArk to amplify brand awareness and further extend market leadership. Mouyal.....»»
Can fisheries benefit from biodiversity and conserve it too?
A new study, by researchers from Simon Fraser University and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, reveals the trade-offs of fish biodiversity—its costs and benefits to mixed-stock fisheries—and points to a potential way to harness the benefits.....»»
Ahead of Dell’s spin out, VMware appoints longtime exec Raghu Raghuram as its new CEO
Five months after it was announced that Pal Gelsinger would be stepping down as CEO of VMware to take the top job at Intel, the virtualization giant has finally appointed a permanent successor. Raghu Raghuram — a longtime employee of the compan.....»»
Adata holds record-high inventory
Memory module house Adata Technology held over NT$10 billion (US$357.8 million) worth of inventory as of the end of first-quarter 2021 - a record high, according to company chairman Simon Chen......»»
Rain, rain, go away: New waterproofing solution discovered
A new coating solution discovered by researchers at Simon Fraser University can transform regular materials into waterproof surfaces. The product will be cheaper to produce, free of harmful fluorinated compounds, and effective on a variety of materia.....»»
Urban design standards needed to protect Fraser River salmon, report finds
A joint research study by the Pacific Water Research Centre at Simon Fraser University and the Fraser Basin Council points to the use of certified, nature-based solutions for protecting salmon and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mainland......»»
Ancient Indigenous forest gardens promote a healthy ecosystem, says study
A new study by Simon Fraser University historical ecologists finds that Indigenous-managed forests—cared for as "forest gardens"—contain more biologically and functionally diverse species than surrounding conifer-dominated forests and create impo.....»»
Right to food strategy could eliminate food waste on farms
A national strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada's farms, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University's Food Systems Lab. The study proposes implementing a "right to food" framework that would suppo.....»»
Thrasio raises $100M for its Amazon roll-up play, appoints retail CFO for its next steps
Thrasio, an early mover and leading player in the wave of startups emerging to consolidate and scale companies that sell their goods mainly via Amazon’s Marketplace, has raised some more funding and is making a key executive appointment to do s.....»»
Wistron ready to reap profits from EV business, says chairman
ODM Wistron has been developing electronic components and modules for electric vehicles (EVs) for years, and expects to start making profits from them later in 2021, according to company chairman and CEO Simon Lin......»»
Lab one step closer to understanding how life started on Earth
How did life begin on Earth and could it exist elsewhere? Researchers at Simon Fraser University have isolated a genetic clue—an enzyme known as an RNA polymerase—that provides new insights about the origins of life. The research is published tod.....»»
Simon Hu resigns as Ant Group CEO following regulatory crackdown
Simon Hu has resigned as chief executive officer of Ant Group, months after the digital payments company was forced to pull its IPO amid a crackdown by Chinese regulators......»»
Russia turns away from NASA, says it will work with China on a Moon base
China wants a long-term presence on the Moon in the 2030s. Enlarge (credit: Simon Stacpoole | Offside | Getty Images) The heads of the Chinese and Russian space agencies signed an agreement on Tuesday to work together to build a "scientific".....»»
Acadia Realty Trust Appoints Kenneth A. McIntyre to the Board of Trustees
RYE, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE: AKR) (“Acadia” or the “Company”) today announced the election by the board of trustees of the Company (the “Board”) of Kenneth A. McIntyre as an independent trustee, effective.....»»
Audi appoints former Porsche exec as finance chief
Juergen Rittersberger replaces Arno Antlitz, who is moving to become the chief financial officer at parent Volkswagen Group......»»
Altamira Technologies Appoints Jane Chappell CEO
Proven Leader Brings Her More Than 30 Years of Success to Extend Critical Mission Support MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Altamira Technologies Corporation announced today the appointment of Jane Chappell as Chief Executive Officer. Her addit.....»»
Salmon scales reveal substantial decline in wild salmon population & diversity
The diversity and numbers of wild salmon in Northern B.C. have declined approximately 70 percent over the past century, according to a new Simon Fraser University study......»»
A backward-spinning star with two coplanar orbiting planets in a multi-stellar system
In a recent paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences a group of researchers led by Maria Hjorth and Simon Albrecht from the Stellar Astrophysics Centre, Aarhus University, have published the discovery of a special exoplanetary sys.....»»
Simon Hamui creates clean-lined furniture for minimalist Mexico City house
Mexican design firm Simon Hamui has created bespoke furnishings for a moody and minimalist Mexico City home by Spanish practice Francesc Rifé Studio, using a tactile palette of eucalyptus wood, glass, quartzite, marble and brass. Read more.....»»
Sawfish face global extinction unless overfishing is curbed
Sawfish have disappeared from half of the world's coastal waters and the distinctive shark-like rays face complete extinction due to overfishing, according to a new study by Simon Fraser University researchers, published in Science Advances......»»
Big data VC OpenOcean hits $111.5M for third fund, appoints Ekaterina Almasque to GP
OpenOcean, a European VC which has tended to specialise in big data-oriented startups and deep tech, has reach the €92 million ($111.5 million) mark for its third main venture fund, and is aiming for a final close of €130 million by mid-way this.....»»