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…
Exolaunch Signs with HawkEye 360 to Provide Launch and Deployment Services for Multiple Satellite Missions
Exolaunch, the global leader in launch mission management, integration, and satellite deployment services, announced a multi-mission agreement for launch and deployment services with HawkEye 360, a prominent provider of next-generation geospatial intelligence solutions. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies, signifying an important milestone in advancing space-based technology and geospatial intelligence capabilities.
In Agritech news this week…
Fleet Space Launches Next-Gen Centauri-6 Satellite on SpaceX’s Bandwagon-1 Mission
Fleet Space Technologies, the leading Australian space exploration company, announced the successful deployment of its next-generation Centauri-6 satellite on SpaceX’s Bandwagon-1 mission, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The addition of Centauri-6 to Fleet Space’s satellite constellation will play a vital role in servicing the global demand for its end-to-end mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere, while also building capacity to deliver advanced SATCOM capabilities with microsatellite architectures.
In Automotive news this week…
ETAS and BlackBerry QNX Forge Partnership to Provide the Safe and Secure Foundation for the Software-Defined Vehicle
ETAS GmbH, a leading solution provider for the development of automotive software and BlackBerry QNX, a business unit of BlackBerry Limited, have signed a contract to jointly sell and market software solutions accelerating the development of safety-critical functions for next generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Through this new streamlined re-selling partnership (extending the existing long running technical partnership between ETAS and BlackBerry), both companies will provide pre-integrated software leveraging ETAS middleware RTA-VRTE based on AUTOSAR Adaptive, and the QNX® Operating System to provide a high performance and safe foundation for the development of microprocessor-based vehicle computer/domain controller electronic control units (ECUs).
In BFSI news this week…
Finzly Launches Account Galaxy: Embedded Banking Solution with Virtual Account and Virtual Ledger Capabilities
Finzly, the pioneering provider of modern money movement systems to financial institutions, announced the launch of Account Galaxy™, a groundbreaking solution that provides the tools and technology needed by banks of all sizes to participate in the emerging embedded banking segment.
In Biotech this week…
Parhelia Biosciences Announces the Launch of the Parhelia Spatial Station™ – A Revolutionary Sample Prep System for Spatial Biology
Parhelia Biosciences, a leader in spatial biology automation, is excited to announce the launch of the Parhelia Spatial Station at the American Association for Cancer Research Conference—a next-generation sample preparation platform designed to revolutionize spatial biology through automation and pushbutton precision.
In Chemicals news this week…
Pedro Lopes Appointed As Kraton Vice President For Marketing & Product Management In Polymers Organization
Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping by-products, is pleased to announce Pedro Lopes’s appointment to Vice President of Marketing and Product Management in its Polymers organization. This strategic move comes as part of Kraton’s commitment to driving growth, excellence, and innovation within the organization.
In Defence Technology news this week…
BlueHalo to Provide U.S. Army with Full-Cycle Support for High Energy Laser Systems
The Palletized High Energy Laser (P-HEL) system, developed by BlueHalo in support of the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), has a proven track record of successfully engaging and eliminating small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) threats to forces and critical infrastructure–a rapidly growing concern to U.S. battlefield dominance. BlueHalo was awarded a four-year logistics support contract to provide preventative and corrective maintenance along with operator and maintenance team training for BlueHalo’s P-HEL system. This newly awarded contract establishes BlueHalo as the full-cycle lead system integrator from prototype development to frontline operations for the P-HEL system.
In Energy, Power and Sustainability news this week…
Collective Healthcare Action to Reduce MedTech Emissions (CHARME) tackles emissions-intensive health care supply chain
The Collective Healthcare Action to Reduce MedTech Emissions (CHARME) collaborative launched with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions that arise from the multi-billion dollar U.S. medical device and equipment supply chain. The MedTech (medical device, equipment, service, and distribution) supply chain accounts for 7% of U.S. health care greenhouse gas emissions. The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council is leading this effort in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and Vizient.
In Food & Beverage this week…
PAR Punchh® Partners with Attentive on SMS Marketing Capabilities for Restaurant Loyalty Programs
ParTech, Inc., a global restaurant technology company and provider of unified commerce solutions for enterprise restaurants, announced a new partnership between PAR Punchh®, PAR Technology’s industry-leading loyalty and offer solution, and Attentive, the AI marketing platform specializing in SMS marketing for leading brands. This integration will expand PAR Punchh’s capabilities to help restaurants turn anonymous guests into loyalty members, grow their loyalty membership and send engaging visuals and content with personalized offers to spark actions via SMS messaging.
In Healthcare this week…
RXNT Launches Advanced Reporting Analytics Tools to Help Medical Practices With Data-Driven Decision-Making
Each dashboard is interactive, with a default display view of six months and a fully customizable date range. Users can also filter data extensively by provider, patient, billing event type, prescription status, service location, and many more. Many KPI modules can also be exported, giving users the flexibility to view data in Excel or another spreadsheet application.
In Information Technology this week…
TPx Appoints Two New C-Level Leaders to Accelerate Sales, Marketing, and Product Growth
TPx, a leading nationwide managed services provider (MSP) delivering cybersecurity, managed networks and cloud communications, announced the appointment of Steve Grabow as the company’ first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Adeel Omer as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
In Logistics and Supply Chain this week…
Tai Software and Front Partnering to Revolutionize Freight Broker Operations with AI and Email Automation
Tai Software (Tai), the leading transportation management system (TMS) for freight brokers, and Front, a modern customer service platform that streamlines shipper, broker, and carrier communication, announced an integration set to transform freight broker operations through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and email automation capabilities. The integration will significantly elevate the productivity of freight brokers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) by automating critical but time-consuming tasks.
In Materials this week…
RS Announces Three New Mechanical Power Transmission Solution Suppliers
RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, is proud to announce three new mechanical power transmission solution suppliers: Lenze, Bison Gear (AMETEK), and Dichtomatik.
In Retail this week…
SAP Emarsys Announces AI Product Finder, as Demand for AI-Powered Retail Reaches a New High
SAP Emarsys announces its AI Product Finder, a new tool that revolutionizes how brands recommend products and personalize their customer experiences. The new Product Finder comes as a response to a significant rise in consumer demand for AI in commerce, with SAP Emarsys data showing 64% of shoppers think artificial intelligence has improved their retail experiences – up from 51% in 2023.
In Semiconductor & Electronics this week…
Montage Technology Pioneers the Trial Production of DDR5 CKDs
Montage Technology, a leading data processing and interconnect IC company, announced that it has taken the lead in the trial production of 1st-generation DDR5 Clock Driver (CKD) chips for next-generation client memory. This new product aims to enhance the speed and stability of memory data access to match the ever-increasing CPU operating speed and performance.
Article of the Week
A Comprehensive Guide to PLM vs PIM
This comprehensive guide answers, what is the difference between PLM vs PIM, equipping you with a clear understanding of their functionalities, key differences, and ideal use cases. By the end, you’ll be well-positioned to determine which solution, or potentially both, can best serve your specific product management needs.