🚀 Global Tech Roundup: AI, Aerospace, Energy & Next-Gen Connectivity

EchoStar to Sell Spectrum Licenses to SpaceX in US$ 17 Billion Deal

EchoStar Corporation has signed a definitive agreement with SpaceX to sell its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses in a transaction valued at around US$ 17 billion, marking a major shift in satellite and aerospace communications strategy. https://readmagazine.com/industries/aerospace/echostar-announces-spectrum-sale-and-spacex-agreement/

ZenaTech Acquires Lescure Engineers to Expand Drone-as-a-Service in California

ZenaTech, a provider of AI-powered drones, DaaS, enterprise SaaS, and quantum solutions, has acquired Lescure Engineers. The move extends ZenaTech’s drone-driven precision agriculture and viticulture services into California. https://readmagazine.com/industries/agritech/zenatech-announces-the-acquisition-of-lescure-engineers-expanding-drone-as-a-service-to-californias-precision-agriculture-and-viticulture-markets/

ThunderSoft, Geely, and NVIDIA Launch AIBOX for In-Vehicle AI

ThunderSoft and Geely Auto have introduced AIBOX, a first-of-its-kind platform that brings large AI models into production vehicles. Built on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX and powered by ThunderSoft’s AquaDrive AIOS, it paves the way for scalable in-vehicle AI. https://readmagazine.com/industries/automotive/thundersoft-geely-and-nvidia-collaborates-to-launch-aibox-for-scalable-in-vehicle-ai/

Esker and PwC Poland Partner to Modernize Financial Processes

Esker has entered into a strategic collaboration with PwC Poland’s Finance Transformation team to enhance financial operations using Esker’s AI-driven automation platform, aiming to drive innovation across CFO offices. https://readmagazine.com/industries/bfsi/esker-and-pwc-poland-collaborate-to-transform-financial-processes-with-innovative-solutions/

Palantir and Hadean Join Forces to Bring AI Simulation to UK Armed Forces

Palantir Technologies and Hadean have announced a strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered simulation capabilities to the UK Armed Forces, combining Palantir’s data-driven systems with Hadean’s defense simulation expertise. https://readmagazine.com/industries/defence-technology/palantir-and-hadean-partner-to-deliver-ai-and-simulation-for-uk-armed-forces/

Eaton and Xendee Collaborate on AI-Driven Microgrid Optimization

Eaton has partnered with Xendee to create AI-powered solutions for optimizing microgrid design, operations, and sustainability performance, supporting the transition to distributed clean energy. https://readmagazine.com/industries/energy-and-power-sustainability/eaton-and-xendee-partner-on-ai-powered-microgrid-optimization-energy-and-sustainability/

Vallarta Expands Partnership with Logile to Optimize Fresh Food Planning

Vallarta, a leading grocery retailer in Southern California, has expanded its partnership with Logile to deploy advanced AI-driven production planning tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in fresh food operations. https://readmagazine.com/industries/food-beverage/vallarta-expands-partnership-with-logile-to-optimize-fresh-food-operations-with-production-planning/

Oracle Adds AI Features to Fusion Cloud for Healthcare Supply Chains

Oracle has integrated new AI-powered capabilities into its Fusion Cloud Applications to help healthcare organizations strengthen supply chain operations, improving agility, visibility, and efficiency. https://readmagazine.com/industries/healthcare/oracle-adds-ai-capabilities-to-fusion-cloud-apps-for-healthcare-supply-chains/

Astek Acquires Quantion to Grow Aerospace Presence in Spain

Astek has acquired Quantion, a Barcelona-based digital transformation firm, expanding its engineering and technology consulting footprint and strengthening its role in the Spanish aerospace sector. https://readmagazine.com/industries/aerospace/astek-acquires-quantion-to-boost-aerospace-presence-in-spain/

Panasonic Avionics and Intellian Unveil Next-Gen In-Flight Connectivity

Panasonic Avionics has partnered with Intellian Technologies to launch a new generation of in-flight connectivity solutions designed to deliver faster, more reliable airline Wi-Fi services worldwide. https://readmagazine.com/industries/iot/panasonic-avionics-and-intellian-launch-next-gen-in-flight-connectivity-for-airline-wi-fi-services/

Highway Expands McLeod Partnership to Include Digital Freight Matching

Highway has expanded its certified partnership with McLeod Software to include digital freight matching capabilities, combining carrier identity verification with more efficient logistics workflows. https://readmagazine.com/industries/logistics-and-supply-chain/highway-expands-partnership-with-mcleod-software-to-include-digital-freight-matching/

MMC Introduces ICONect Smart Factory Platform at K 2025

MMC, a TekniPlex business, has unveiled the ICONect Smart Factory Platform at K 2025. The platform integrates automation equipment, vision systems, and software to optimize manufacturing for the caps and closures industry. https://readmagazine.com/industries/materials/mmc-a-tekniplex-business-unveils-iconect-smart-factory-platform-at-k-2025/

MMT Launches Glebar P5K Gauging System for Medical Devices

Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT) has introduced the patented Glebar P5K Gauging System, designed for precision measurement and metrology of guidewires used in medical device manufacturing. https://readmagazine.com/industries/medical-devices/medical-manufacturing-technologies-mmt-unveils-the-glebar-p5k-gauging-system-guidewire-measurement-and-metrology/

KIBO Enhances Platform with Reverse Logistics, B2B Features, and AI Agents

KIBO Commerce has announced new platform upgrades, including reverse logistics capabilities, enhanced B2B commerce tools, and integrated AI agents to drive innovation and improve customer experiences. https://readmagazine.com/industries/retail/kibo-accelerates-innovation-and-product-momentum-with-reverse-logistics-b2b-commerce-enhancements-and-new-ai-agents/

Keysight Debuts New Frequency Extenders Up to 250 GHz

Keysight Technologies has launched two new millimeter-wave frequency extender modules, the NA5305A (up to 170 GHz) and the NA5307A (up to 250 GHz), expanding the measurement range of its vector network analyzers. https://readmagazine.com/industries/semiconductor-electronics/keysight-unveils-two-frequency-extenders-to-extend-vna-up-to-250-ghz/