Here is Read Magazine’s Weekly Roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Aerospace News this week…
AeroVironment, Inc., a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced receipt of a $6,166,952 firm-fixed-price contract award for Puma 3 AE small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) and spares on May 3, 2022.
Oceaneering to Team with Collins Aerospace, ILC Dover on NASA’s Next-Generation Spacesuit Program
Oceaneering International (“Oceaneering”) announces that Oceaneering Space Systems (“OSS”), a division of the Aerospace and Defense Technologies segment, will serve on a team led by Collins Aerospace (“Collins”), a Raytheon Technologies business selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) to develop next-generation extravehicular spacesuits.
In Agritech News this week…
Modular Hydroponic Farms From ACTX Can Enhance Food Security
Advanced Container Technologies, Inc, announced that GrowPods – transportable modular hydroponic farms – can help enhance food security.
Blue Diamond Growers Applauds President Biden’s Nominees to USDA and USTR
Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, applauds President Biden’s nominations of the Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture and of Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the United States Trade Representative.
In Automotive News this week…
Juice Technology AG, producer of electric charging stations and software and the market leader in portable chargers for electric cars, announced the founding of Juice Power AG.
EV Safe Charge, a leading provider of flexible electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, unveiled ZiGGY, its mobile EV charging robot. ZiGGY will bring EV charging to parking facilities, shopping and entertainment centers, hotels, fleet operators and property owners, providing cost-effective charging, overcoming the limitations of stationary EV chargers without the need for costly electrical infrastructure.
In news from the Banking, Finance, Securities and Insurance sector this week…
Mastercard Empowers Open Banking Startups to Scale and Expand Consumer Choice
Mastercard has launched the Start Path Open Banking global program to engage open banking startups on their path to scale, uncover unique opportunities to co-innovate and power experiences that enable consumer choice.
The City of Clearwater Launches New Online Payment System with InvoiceCloud
The city of Clearwater has chosen InvoiceCloud, an EngageSmart solution for online bill payment services, to launch an enhanced online billing and payment system for Clearwater customers.
In Energy and Power Sector News this week…
New Flagship Project for Aker Carbon Capture in the UK
To develop the groundbreaking Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station, UK energy company SSE Thermal and Equinor have selected a consortium of Aker Solutions, Siemens Energy and Doosan Babcock, with Aker Carbon Capture as the carbon capture provider.
Pilot Company Expands into Compressed Natural Gas: Partners with VoltaGrid
Pilot Company, one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator of travel centers in North America, announced that the company is building upon its current initiatives in the alternative fuels space with a new compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen delivery platform.
In IT news this week…
Keysight Technologies, Inc. a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, and Sauce Labs Inc, the leading provider of continuous testing and error reporting solutions, have partnered to deliver cloud-based testing of enterprise applications on mobile devices, browsers and secure desktops.
SuperCom Granted 180-Day Extension by NASDAQ to Regain Compliance with Minimum Bid Price Rule
SuperCom, a global provider of secure solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors announced that it has it received a notification letter from Nasdaq that the Company has been granted an additional 180-day compliance period, or until December 12, 2022 to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price rule.