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…
Redwire Camera to Support Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lunar Mission for NASA
Redwire Corporation, a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced its flight-proven camera technology will launch onboard Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander for their first mission to the Moon. Redwire delivered 12 flight cameras, a vision navigation processor, and two flight floodlights for the Blue Ghost lander. This technology will play a crucial role in the landing and other key mission milestones.
In Automotive news this week…
DXC Partners with Ferrari to Redefine Driver HMI for Next-Generation Vehicles
DXC Technology has announced an agreement with Ferrari to further strengthen their collaboration, focusing on the development of next-generation in-vehicle infotainment systems. This partnership aims to enhance the connection between drivers and Ferrari’s high-performance vehicles, delivering an unparalleled driving experience.
In BFSI news this week…
Ramp Integrates with Workday Financial Management
Ramp, a Workday, Inc. Innovation Partner, announced its Design Approved Integration with Workday Financial Management. The integration allows businesses to automatically sync their Ramp corporate card data with Workday Financial Management, replacing manual data entry with a smooth, automated process.
In Biotech this week…
Biofidelity & CellCarta Partner for Aspyre Lung Global Trials
Biofidelity, a leader in innovative genomic solutions, and CellCarta, the global contract research organization (CRO) partner of choice for biopharmaceutical companies seeking precision medicine solutions, announced a strategic partnership agreement to utilize Biofidelity’s Aspyre® Lung in global clinical trials.
In Chemical news this week…
Stardust Power Appoints Chris Celano as COO
Stardust Power Inc, an American developer of battery-grade lithium products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Celano as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Mr. Celano will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Paramita Das. Chris has been working with the Stardust Power team since October 2024 and now begins his duties officially as a member of the executive team.
In Defence Technology news this week…
Cofense Appoints Marc Olesen as Chief Executive Officer
Cofense®, the leading provider of intelligence-driven phishing defense solutions, announced the appointment of Marc Olesen as its new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience, Olesen is set to lead the company’s next phase of growth. Olesen most recently served as the CEO at TokenEx, where he oversaw its merger with IXOPAY, expanding its payment optimization capabilities and global market reach.
In Energy, Power and Sustainability news this week…
LS Power Acquires Algonquin’s Renewable Energy Business
LS Power, a leading development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, announced the completion of its acquisition of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.’s renewable energy business. The acquisition strategically expands LS Power’s renewable energy portfolio, adding to a fleet of more than 23,000 megawatts (MW) of top-performing renewable, energy storage, flexible gas and renewable fuels generation capacity, as well as a deep pipeline of projects in various stages of development.
In Food and Beverage this week…
Cut+Dry & Instacart Partner to Expand Ad Reach in Foodservice
Cut+Dry, one of the leading e-commerce and advertising platforms for independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers, and Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, announced that Cut+Dry will integrate Instacart’s Carrot Ads technology across its platform. Carrot Ads brings the best of Instacart advertising – products, technology, and expertise – to help platforms build or grow their own advertising businesses. The new partnership will provide advertisers in foodservice with direct access to reach buyers while unlocking new revenue opportunities for distributors and operators alike.
In Healthcare this week…
Availity & Concert Partner to Automate Genetic Testing Authorization
Availity, the nation’s leading real-time health information network, and Concert, the leading provider of clinical content and payment accuracy solutions for advanced diagnostics, have partnered to digitize and automate the prior authorization and payment processes for genetic tests. Together the companies will enable more consistent, transparent, and instantaneous prior authorizations, reducing administrative burden in the delivery of precision medicine.
In Information Technology this week…
Intel Appoints Semiconductor Leaders Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi to BOD
Intel Corporation announced that Eric Meurice, former president, chief executive officer and chairman of ASML Holding N.V., and Steve Sanghi, chairman and interim chief executive officer of Microchip Technology Inc., have been appointed to Intel’s board of directors, effective immediately. Both will serve as independent directors.
In Martech this week…
Talkdesk AI Agents for Retail: Transforming Customer Experience with Industry-Specific AI Solutions
Talkdesk®, Inc., a global leader in AI-powered customer experience (CX) technology, unveiled Talkdesk AI Agents for Retail. This innovative solution introduces advanced agentic AI capabilities to automate and enhance retail customer service, delivering hyper-personalized experiences at scale.
Revolutionizing Retail Customer Service with Agentic AI
AI Agents represent the foundation of the next-generation intelligent customer experience. These advanced agents can perceive their environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific goals—either autonomously or semi-autonomously.
In IoT this week…
Quectel Achieves Gold Partner Status with NXP
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is proud to announce its recognition as a Gold Partner in the NXP Partner Program, highlighting Quectel’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge IoT solutions in partnership with NXP® Semiconductors, a global leader in secure connectivity for embedded applications.
In Logistics and Supply Chain this week…
BlueGrace Logistics Acquires FreightCenter
BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider operating within North America, announced the acquisition of FreightCenter, a prominent online transportation solutions provider, which started 26 years ago. This strategic move expands BlueGrace’s customer base by integrating FreightCenter’s clients with BlueGrace’s advanced suite of logistics tools and services.
In Materials this week…
Fairmarkit Partners with Sonoco to Expand in Latin America
Fairmarkit, a leading AI-powered autonomous sourcing solutions provider, announced its expanded partnership with Sonoco, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to streamline procurement operations across Latin America. After a successful partnership with their North America team, Sonoco has broadened their use of Fairmarkit’s AI-driven sourcing and procurement technology to standardize procurement workflows, automate sourcing requests, and centralize supplier engagement across their operations in Mexico.
In Medical Devices this week…
Bruker Unveils Infrared Imaging Microscope for Pharma & Life Sciences
Bruker Corporation announced the launch of the LUMOS™ II ILIM, a quantum cascade laser (QCL) based infrared imaging microscope. The new LUMOS II ILIM redefines performance standards, enabling pharma and life science researchers to capture ultrafast IR images of expansive areas with enhanced spatial resolution.
In Retail this week…
Zebra Technologies Unveils Advanced AI Solutions to Transform Retail Frontline Operations
Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, has introduced several innovative AI-powered products and solutions tailored to the retail industry. Among the key offerings is the Zebra Mobile Computing AI Suite, a comprehensive set of tools designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities into Zebra’s Android mobile devices.
In Semiconductor & Electronics this week…
Renesas Unveils High-Performance MOSFETs
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced new 100V high-power N-Channel MOSFETs that deliver industry-leading high-current switching performance for applications such as motor control, battery management systems, power management and charging. End products include electric vehicles, e-bikes, charging stations, power tools, data centers, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and more.