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…
NASA Awards Planetary Defense Space Telescope Launch Services Contract
NASA has selected SpaceX of Starbase, Texas, to provide launch services for the Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission, which will detect and observe asteroids and comets that could potentially pose an impact threat to Earth.
In Automotive news this week…
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc., a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced the official kick-off launch of the Company’s FF Global AI Innovation Competition. This competition invites anyone with a keen interest in shaping the future of AI-driven solutions to redefine the future of intelligent mobility.
In Agritech news this week…
Lundberg Family Farms, a leading Regenerative Organic Certified brand known for its California-grown rice and rice-based products, has committed to accelerating research and development of rice varieties that are compatible with climate-friendly regenerative organic farming practices. Introduced, Lundberg’s new Black Pearl Rice – which took 12 years to develop – was created to thrive within California’s Sacramento Valley and Lundberg’s regenerative organic system. It also has a 25% higher crop yield, producing 25% more rice per acre.
In BFSI news this week…
Arrowpoint Investment Partners Chooses SS&C for Fund Administration
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. announced that Arrowpoint Investment Partners, Singapore’s new multi-strategy hedge fund investment firm, has selected SS&C GlobeOp to administer its flagship $1 billion multi-strategy fund. The fund currently leverages 18 portfolio managers in Hong Kong and Singapore across various strategies.
In Biotech this week…
Celularity Forms Strategic Partnership with BlueSphere Bio for Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Celularity Inc., a leader in cellular and regenerative medicine, has announced a strategic collaboration with BlueSphere Bio, Inc., focused on advancing the manufacturing of BSB’s innovative T cell receptor therapies. This agreement underscores Celularity’s expertise and capabilities in large-scale, cGMP-compliant manufacturing, positioning the company as a key player in the cell therapy sector.
In Defence Technology news this week…
VTG Expands Intelligence Community Portfolio with Acquisition of Loki Solutions
VTG, a leading provider of national security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Loki Solutions LLC, further advancing its Intelligence Community growth strategy. Loki Solutions offers specialized solutions and services to the U.S. Government and Intelligence Community customers and missions.
In Energy, Power and Sustainability news this week…
The Toro Company Partners with Call2Recycle on Battery Recycling Program
The Toro Company, a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, announced a new recycling partnership with Call2Recycle, the nation’s largest consumer battery stewardship and collection program. Along with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, the Power Tool Institute and other participating manufacturers, the initiative will ensure the safe collection and responsible recycling of high-energy batteries used to power outdoor tools and equipment.
In Healthcare this week…
Experity Partners with ChartSwap to Enhance Digital Record Retrieval for Urgent Care Clinics
Experity, the national leader in on-demand healthcare solutions, announced its partnership with ChartSwap, a secure business-to-business (B2B) health information exchange platform. Through this collaboration, Experity’s Record Retrieval service, powered by ChartSwap, will provide seamless medical and billing record retrieval for authorized third-party requestors using ChartSwap’s digital medical and billing record exchange. The partnership is designed to reduce administrative burdens and enhance operational efficiency for urgent care clinics across the U.S.
In Information Technology this week…
Motorola Solutions Acquires RapidDeploy to Enhance 911 Emergency Response Capabilities
Motorola Solutions has strengthened its public safety portfolio with the acquisition of RapidDeploy, a cloud-native provider of Next Generation 911 solutions. Based in Austin, Texas, RapidDeploy’s technology aims to accelerate emergency response times and improve decision-making for 911 dispatch centers.
In Logistics and Supply Chain this week…
Geotab Inc. and its affiliates, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, and global behavior change experts, Vitality, have formed a joint venture to tackle their shared mission to improve driver safety and well-being, reduce risk and support better road safety, bringing together telematics data with behavioral science, in a first-of-its-kind solution.
In Medical device this week…
Novanta Inc., a global technology supplier to the medical device and life sciences markets announced a strategic business development and marketing partnership with Identiv, Inc., a global leader in RFID-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The partnership aims to streamline the adoption of intelligent, RFID-enabled solutions for medical device OEMs by combining Identiv’s advanced RFID inlays, tags, and labels with Novanta’s industry-leading ThingMagic reader modules and APIs, filling a key market gap by providing end-to-end vertical solutions for access, identification and traceability with better price and performance.
In Retail this week…
Shoplazza participated in NRF 2025—Retail’s Big Show—at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Recognized as one of the world’s premier retail industry events, NRF 2025 brought together professionals and innovators to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies shaping the future of retail.
Article of the Week
Beyond Automation: How Autonomous Warehouse Management is Reshaping Supply Chains
The global supply chain is getting a major upgrade. The push for speed, accuracy, and scalability is behind this transformation. It’s all thanks to autonomous warehouse management, which is the game-changer here. This technology revolution is changing the way businesses handle their products from storage to delivery, fast. According to Statista, in 2020, the U.S. spent an average of US$ 377,000 in warehouse automation.