DataXstream LLC, an SAP® Endorsed app and Gold-level partner developing innovative solutions for SAP sales and distribution, today announced the fourth release of its award-winning OMS+ platform, which significantly accelerates quote and order processing capabilities within SAP S/4 HANA On-Premise and SAP S/4 HANA Private Cloud environments.

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Avenacy, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on supplying critical injectable medications, today provided an update on recent business highlights and financial performance for 2024 and strategic priorities for 2025 ahead of the Company’s participation in the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference from January 13-16, 2025 in San Francisco, CA.

Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced the closing of the transaction to acquire HUB Organoids Holding B.V. (HUB) following regulatory clearances and the fulfilment of other customary closing conditions. The acquisition, which closed on December 23, 2024, is a strategic step aligned with the company’s commitment to providing novel next-generation biology solutions to the life science industry, specifically by enabling wider access to HUB’s technology for more faster and more effective drug development. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Verne, a leading provider of sustainably powered HPC data centers across the Nordics, has announced the appointment of Michele Tagliatti as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 10 years of experience in the data center, telecommunications, and technology sectors, Tagliatti brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in Digital Engineering, today announced that GlobalLogic’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Head of Global Industries, Srinivas (Srini) Shankar has been appointed its new President and CEO, effective February 3, 2025. Srini will succeed Nitesh Banga, who has decided to step down to pursue new opportunities outside of Hitachi and GlobalLogic.

Egle Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of regulatory T cell (Treg)-focused therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases, today announced the appointment of experienced biotechnology industry executive, Christophe Quéva, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, Dr. Quéva brings a wealth of expertise as Egle transitions into the clinic its two lead drug candidates, EGL-001 and EGL-003.

e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) announces its partnership with Amanda Nguyen, a globally recognized activist, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and astronaut. Together, e.l.f. and Nguyen celebrate the intersection of beauty, dreams, and empowerment, aligning with e.l.f.’s commitment to democratize access—to beauty, to the boardroom and beyond—and supporting Nguyen’s vision of creating positive change.

NaFarm Foods, a pioneering agricultural solutions provider based in Kaduna, Nigeria, has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category. This award recognises the company’s groundbreaking innovation in reducing post-harvest losses, improving food security, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across Nigeria.

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Sakafia Islamic Senior High School, located in Kumasi, Ghana, has been named the winner of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa category. The school was recognised for its pioneering aquaponics project, aimed at addressing food insecurity while promoting sustainable agricultural practices within the school and the wider community.

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OpenMap Development Tanzania (OMDTZ), a nonprofit organisation pioneering community-driven climate resilience based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action category. This award recognises the organisation’s innovative approach to empowering communities with open data and mapping solutions to address the challenges of climate change.