Author: Charles Michel

Hey! I’m Charles — business writer at Business Magazine (business-magazine.org). I’m all about turning complex business trends into stories that actually make sense. Whether it’s startups, strategy, or the next big thing in tech, I love digging into it. Big fan of bold ideas, strong coffee, and real conversations. Got a cool business story? Let’s share it!

NEW YORK, Sep. 17, 2014 – Videology Revenue Expected to Approach $300 Million in 2014 Videology – one of the world’s largest video advertising technology platforms – today announced escalating growth in the digital video sector, with 2014 revenue on track to approach $300 million, up from $135.5 million in 2012. Videology to date has raised $130 million in venture capital funding, and is one of the few private video technology firms in the market

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EF Education First announced that the EF Standard English Test (EFSET), the world’s first free standardized English test, will be released on September 30, 2014.    Millions of people around the world are required to show proof of their English skills for career, university and personal advancement. Traditional tests often cost more than $300 (USD) per exam and are only offered at specific times in certain regions. Often, test takers travel overnight or internationally to claim a seat.

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MILAN, Sep. 16 The company that will be producing the Rio 2016 Olympic Ceremonies is working alongside Expo Milano 2015 on design and production of the events promoting the upcoming Universal Exposition Filmmaster Events has made a successful bid to Expo Milano 2015 for design, creation and coordination of events and activities promoting the Universal Exposition, thus becoming Official Supplier & Provider to this world-level show expected to attract over 20 million visitors.

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Alexander Mann Solutions has been named the Market Leader of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) in Asia Pacific by HRO Today, in its global Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey, an annual list of the top global RPO providers. Alexander Mann Solutions was also named the Market Leader of RPO in Europe, Middle East & Africa and the only organisation to be named top 2 in all of the global enterprise categories.

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 Australia’s daily telecommunications journal CommsDay and international consulting, engineering and testing services company P3 communications announce the launch of a new annual benchmark for Australia’s mobile networks. Unprecedented in scope, it will objectively evaluate the user experience on the Optus, Telstra and Vodafone networks, based on comprehensive testing conducted each year.

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ANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 16, 2014 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced today that Scott Harris has been named head of aerospace programs, within Northrop Grumman Australia. In this role, Harris will be responsible for representing all Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Sector operations throughout Australia and the region. Harris will report directly to Northrop Grumman Australia Chief Executive Ian Irving, with strategic responsibility to Mary Glickman, the director of international strategic positioning within the Aerospace Systems Sector.

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FutureCeuticals is excited to announce a distribution arrangement with Pathway International to commercialise and distribute their range of products in Australia and New Zealand. The sophistication of the Australian and New Zealand markets aligns well with our commitment to delivering the highest quality natural products supported by careful, responsible scientific research,” said Brad Evers, FutureCeuticals’ Director of Business Development. He added “Pathway’s capabilities and leadership position in healthy ingredients present a substantial opportunity to extend the success of our brands and products into Australia. We are very excited about this new partnership.”

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Android One gives consumers access to a high-quality Android mobile experience and the assurance of future software updates    Aiming to reach the next billion people, MediaTek and Google are working together on Android One(TM), an initiative to provide a family of high-quality and affordably priced Android devices for consumers in emerging markets. With Android One, which launched today, Google is working closely with partners to make it easier and faster to manufacture Android smartphones for the rising Super-mid market — a new market segment comprising an unprecedented volume of premium mid-range smart devices.

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