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…
Isotropic Systems, the leading multi-link satellite ground terminal provider, announces that it has completed all tests demonstrating that its multi-link terminal can connect to satellites in LEO, MEO and GEO orbits, simultaneously.
NASA Provides Update to Astronaut Moon Lander Plans Under Artemis
As NASA makes strides to return humans to the lunar surface under Artemis, the agency announced plans Wednesday to create additional opportunities for commercial companies to develop an astronaut Moon lander.
In Agritech News this week…
Williams-Sonoma, INC. Announces New Sustainabilty Goal to Plant Six Million Trees by 2023
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home-furnishings retailer, announced a new commitment to plant six million trees by 2023 in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Local Bounti to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Global ESG Conference
Local Bounti Corporation, a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects of vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, had announced that it will be participating virtually in the J.P. Morgan Global ESG Conference to be held on March 22-24, 2022.
In Automotive News this week…
Audi Drive Progress Grant Empowers Collegiate Women in Stem at Forbes Idea Incubator
Audi of America partnered with Forbes and New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering to sponsor the fifth Forbes Idea Incubator, a one-day virtual event designed to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for collegiate women.
Luminar Acquiring Freedom Photonics, Leader in High-Performance Laser Chips
Luminar, announced its acquisition of high-performance laser manufacturer Freedom Photonics. This transaction follows a multi-year collaboration and brings fundamental next-generation chip-scale laser technology, IP, and production expertise in-house for Luminar lidar systems.
In news from the Banking, Finance, Securities and Insurance sector this week…
With Commitment To Data Security And Privacy, LSQ Successfully Completes SOC-2 Audit
LSQ, a leading provider of working capital finance and payments solutions, announces the successful completion of their System and Organizational Controls (SOC) 2® Type 2 third-party attestation for their LSQ FastTrack® platform.
BitKeep Swap, the multi-chain wallet, hits 5 Million in Transactions
BitKeep – Asia’s leading decentralized multi-chain wallet, is pleased to announce its multi-chain wallet has reached five million in transaction volume. The average daily swap transaction amount on BitKeep’s multichain swap hit $20M while Metamask, Ethereum-based leading wallet’s all-time-high stands at $40M.
In Energy and Power Sector News this week…
AltaSea and the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering’s Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) have announced an agreement to demonstrate carbon removal technologies on the 35-acre AltaSea campus at the Port of Los Angeles later this year.
Envoy Solutions Strengthens Northeast Presence with ATRA Acquisition
Envoy Solutions announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire ATRA Janitorial Supply Company, based in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. This highly valued business provides innovative janitorial supplies to a wide range of customers, including healthcare, retail, and educational institutes throughout New Jersey.
In Chemicals News this week…
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, an industrial player committed to decarbonizing the construction sector that designs and distributes innovative clinker-free cement, announces that its H-UKR cement has become the first clinker-free cement in the world to be validated by the CSTB for structural applications on all types of structures.
Univar Solutions Enhances Global Distribution Partnership with Dow
Univar Solutions Inc., a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced an agreement to distribute Dow Organics’ portfolio in Brazil. The new agreement covers brands such as CELLOSIZE™, FOAMYSENSE™, ECOSENSE™, ACULYN™, VERSENE™ and more, which are used in the beauty and personal care market.
In IT news this week…
JFrog Partners with Softline India to Accelerate DevOps and DevSecOps Adoption
JFrog Ltd., announced a new partnership with Softline India, Ltd., a global provider of IT solutions and services, to help companies in India seamlessly and securely deliver software updates from distributed development environments all the way to the edge.
HubSpot Launches New HubSpot Creators Program to Invest Millions in Emerging Talent
HubSpot, the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for scaling companies, announced the launch of HubSpot Creators, its new accelerator program to seek out and invest in emerging creators globally.