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…
Trax and Aeroxchange to enhance integration capabilities
Trax, the preeminent global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software products, and Aeroxchange.
In Automotive news this week…
Solid Power Partners with Samsung SDI and BMW on Solid-State Batteries
Solid Power Inc. is a top U.S. developer of solid-state battery technology. They have partnered with Samsung SDI and BMW.
In BFSI news this week…
Zafin and Curinos Collaborate to Power Deal Management and Fee Billing with Embedded Market Intelligence
Zafin, the strategic platform partner that banks trust to accelerate innovation and deliver transformative customer value, announces a collaboration with Curinos.
In Biotechnology news this week…
Novartis to Acquire Avidity Biosciences to Expand RNA and Neuroscience Pipeline
Novartis announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avidity Biosciences, for RNA-based therapeutics designed for targeted delivery to muscle tissue.
In Chemicals news this week…
Chemstream and Synthex Organics Announce Strategic Merger to Create a Leading Force in Specialty Chemical Solutions and Oilfield Innovation
Chemstream, a leading provider of advanced chemical manufacturing and distribution for the energy and industrial sectors, announced its merger with Synthex Organics.
In Defense Technology news this week…
Lockheed Martin and Google Bring GenAI to National Security
Lockheed Martin and Google Public Sector are teaming up. They will include Google’s advanced generative AI, with the Gemini models, in the Lockheed Martin AI Factory.
In Energy, Power & Sustainability news this week…
RS and Schneider Electric Launch Solar-Powered Motor Control Solution
RS Group (RS) has announced the availability of Schneider Electric’s Altivar Solar ATV320 variable speed drives (VSDs) tailored for solar-powered pumping applications.
In Healthcare news this week…
SS&C Technologies Launches AI Agent Catalog for Financial and Healthcare Firms
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. has launched its AI Agent Catalogue designed for financial services and healthcare firms, offering outcome-focused AI agents that simplify complex workflows.
In Information Technology news this week…
nsKnox Launches Adaptive Payment Security™, Revolutionizing B2B Fraud Prevention
nsKnox, a leader in payment security, announced the launch of Adaptive Payment Security, a groundbreaking enhancement to its PaymentKnox platform.
In Internet of Things news this week…
Swift Navigation and SIMCom Fuel Mass Market Outdoor Autonomy for Centimeter-Accurate Positioning
Swift Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technology for mass-market applications, and SIMCom, a leading global IoT wireless modules and solutions supplier, announced a partnership.
In Logistics and Supply Chain news this week…
FedEx Dataworks and ServiceNow Partner to Power AI Supply Chains
ServiceNow, the top AI platform for business change, and FedEx Dataworks, which drives FedEx’s insights, are teaming up. They announced a new collaboration to reshape global supply chains.
In Materials news this week…
ZEISS and LG Chem Partner to Advance Photopolymer Supply for Optics
ZEISS, a leader in optics and photonics, teamed up with LG Chem, known for advanced materials. They announced a partnership.
In Retail news this week…
Lula Commerce Raises $8 Million Series A to Power the Next Generation of Digital Retail
Lula Commerce, the leading provider of AI-powered digital commerce technology for convenience retailers, announced it has raised an $8 million Series A round Funding.
In Semiconductors and Electronics news this week…
Supermicro Expands NVIDIA Partnership to Advance U.S. AI Infrastructure
Super Micro Computer, a global Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud Storage, and 5G/Edge, is demonstrating its latest AI infrastructure innovations.
Article of the Week…
Smart Grids & Real-Time Data: The Future of Efficient Energy Distribution
The fix starts with data. Real-time visibility helps utilities see these shifts as they happen and respond before problems grow. Virtual Power Plants, or VPPs, do this brilliantly. They connect thousands of small energy assets like rooftop solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles into one controllable system. When one source drops, another picks up the load. Microsoft’s Azure Data Manager for Energy helps bring that coordination to life. It collects grid data, turns it into insights, and helps utilities act with speed and precision.