IS Solutions Plc has now changed its name to D4T4 Solutions Plc (LON:ISL). The name change and rebranding programme were overwhelmingly approved by shareholders at the company’s AGM earlier this week.
The new D4t4 Solutions name is being reinforced by a comprehensive rebranding programme based on a new, more vibrant, corporate identity, said the data solutions provider.
Biomedical group NetScientific announced that A to Z Home Health Care, Inc wil, deploy its medical tech platform Wanda's predictive analytics and behavioural guidance to improve outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction.
The firm is to deploy Wanda's science-driven solutions in multiple languages to accommodate multi-cultural clients.
In other news, oil and gas company Gulfsands Petroleum plc (LON:GPX) announced that executive chairman Alastair Beardsall will be retiring.
Executive duties will be assumed by John Bell, as Managing Director and Andrew Morris, as Finance Director.
James Ede-Golightly will assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman.
Elsewhere, Positive pre-clinical data has been published on ReNeuron Group Plc's (LON:RENE) cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), an inherited disease, which can cause blindness.
The firm recently kicked off a phase I/II clinical trial in the USA and initial short-term safety and tolerability data from the phase I part in the first nine patients is expected in early 2017.
Over at Turkey-focused gold miner Ariana Resources plc (LON:AAU) it raised £445,000 to fund exploration drilling around its Kiziltepe mine project.
The placing, at 1.5p, was subscribed to by new and existing shareholders.
Meanwhile, Kibo Mining PLC (LON:KIBO) is to take full 100% ownership of the Imweru and Lubando projects in Tanzania as it moves to consolidate its gold interests.
An agreement has been reached with Acacia Mining PLC (LON:ACA) that will see the FTSE 250 miner’s current interest converted into a 2% net smelter royalty.
e-commerce firm Cloudbuy PLC (LON:CBUY) is eyeing the second half, where projects should start generating revenues, it said, sending shares higher.
The firm, holding an AGM today, said revenue for the first half will likely be down compared to the first half last year but the operating loss substantially narrowed due to cost-cutting measures.
Over at Magnolia Petroleum’s PLC (LON:MAGP) its chief executive told shareholders he is confident the company can survive the current low price environment 'and thrive'.
Steven Snead also bemoaned the market’s current valuation of the US onshore oil and gas group.
And finally, Ferrum Crescent Ltd (LON:FCR) is advancing its Moonlight iron ore project and in offtake discussions and talks over historic data, it said, updating on activity.
The firm also revealed the parties have agreed to extend an option on the firm's purchase of GoldQuest, which owns interests in the promising Toral and Lago lead-zinc exploration projects in Northern Spain, to the end of August.