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The Oregon Lottery has secured a five-year contract extension with Brightstar Lottery PLC, ensuring the provider remains the state’s central technology partner through May 2031. This agreement focuses on modernizing retail infrastructure, including the rollout of thousands of new digital signage units and high-speed processing terminals across the state.
The Canadian Space Agency has tapped MDA Space to design and launch an advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite, a move designed to extend the lifespan and capabilities of the existing RADARSAT Constellation Mission. This $688 million agreement solidifies the company’s role in maintaining Canada’s sovereign Earth observation infrastructure.
Canada Nickel Company has appointed Nordic investment bank SB1 Markets AS to secure a US$600 million debt facility. The move aims to monetize federal investment tax credits generated by the Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario, providing a financial bridge ahead of a final investment decision slated for 2027.
San Francisco-based Caplight has closed a $16 million Series A funding round led by BlackRock and Fin Capital, with additional participation from UBS Investment Bank. The capital infusion aims to accelerate the company’s development of data-driven research tools and automated workflows for the rapidly evolving private market sector.
With an investment exceeding $20 million, Cleveland-based DistrictWON is launching a nationwide initiative to provide every American high school with access to its uReport platform. The project aims to standardize and elevate the coverage of student athletics, arts, and academic achievements through a hybrid human-AI storytelling model.
Chief Marketing Officers now have access to a dedicated conversational AI platform designed to synthesize industry-wide intelligence, case studies, and peer-to-peer insights. Developed by Infosys, the tool aims to translate the collective knowledge of the world’s leading marketing organizations into actionable, real-time decision-making support.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Dr. David Jeremiah is urging the nation to anchor its future in scripture. His new digital series, "Celebrate America," frames the semiquincentennial milestone not merely as a historical observation, but as a critical moment for a return to Judeo-Christian foundational principles.
Lundbeck has named Tarek Samad as its new Executive Vice President and Head of Research & Development, effective September 1, 2026. Samad, who currently leads the company's global research organization, will succeed Johan Luthman, who is retiring after a seven-year tenure guiding the firm’s scientific strategy.
A $720,000 grant from the California Advanced Services Fund is set to fuel the Digital Bridges Initiative, a program designed to provide 2,000 Los Angeles students and their families with essential technology training, hardware, and digital literacy resources across 10 school communities.
Tarek Samad will step into the role of Executive Vice President and Head of Research & Development at Lundbeck starting September 1, 2026. He succeeds Johan Luthman, who is retiring after seven years of leading the company’s scientific transformation and pipeline development within the neuroscience sector.
Ole Henrik Bang-Andreasen has been elevated to Partner at AVANT BIO, a move underscoring his influence on the firm’s investment strategy and its expanding footprint within the European life sciences market. The appointment follows his instrumental work in identifying growth-stage opportunities across the therapeutic enabling technology sector.
Hyperscale Data has signed a master services agreement with a California-based neocloud provider, marking a strategic shift for its Michigan campus. The deal provides 20 megawatts of AI compute capacity, a commitment expected to generate over $1.2 billion in revenue over the next decade as the facility pivots from Bitcoin mining.
Reston-based cybersecurity firm Silent Push has launched version 6.0 of its defense platform, introducing a tiered module structure and specialized tools designed to map malicious infrastructure before attacks occur. The release focuses on surfacing actionable intelligence to help enterprise and government teams identify threats earlier in the kill chain.
Private equity firm Quad-C Management has secured a stake in Armstrong Transport Group, a Charlotte-based freight brokerage currently generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue. The deal, terms of which remain undisclosed, aims to fuel the logistics company’s expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions in North America.
After a year of interim leadership in the region, H.I.G. Capital has appointed Carlos Couret as Managing Director to spearhead its lower middle market private equity operations in Spain. Couret joins the global investment firm with nearly two decades of experience navigating complex mid-market transactions across various industries.
With 17 years of experience in the mid-market private equity sector, Carlos Couret has been appointed Managing Director and Head of the Spanish Lower Middle Market team at H.I.G. Capital. His arrival marks a strategic push to bolster the firm’s investment reach across the Iberian region.
Governments struggling to manage AI-driven financial services and digital assets now have a new yardstick for policy. The Fintech Foundation and the Global Finance & Technology Network have launched the Fintech Regulatory Futures Index, a collaborative project designed to measure and compare regulatory environments across global jurisdictions.
Shareholders of Cango Inc. voted on June 24 to authorize a potential share consolidation of up to 10-to-1. While the board now holds the power to execute this restructuring within the next 15 days, executives have yet to confirm if or when the reduction will actually take place.
A striking disconnect has emerged in the North American boardroom: while financial leaders report their lowest confidence in the broader economy in months, their optimism regarding their own companies’ prospects has surged by 17 percentage points, according to the latest Deloitte CFO Signals report released June 24.
Drivers of 2020 or newer Toyota and Lexus models can now opt into a data-sharing program with State Farm, allowing the insurer to access vehicle sensor reports directly after an accident to expedite claims processing through the company's mobile application.
Drawing on over 15 years of experience in the veteran support sector, Meredith Lozar has joined the national nonprofit Operation Homefront to spearhead its strategic impact initiatives. She will oversee program alignment and service delivery, aiming to bolster stability for military families through data-informed, scalable solutions.
South Korean vision AI specialist SPHERE AX and U.S. semiconductor firm Blaize have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and commercialize AI-driven hardware. The agreement, formalized at the National Assembly, aims to bridge American chip architecture with Korean manufacturing to supply the global physical AI market.
Users in Bangladesh, Mexico, and Zambia can now bridge digital assets directly with local payment systems, including bKash, Nagad, SPEI-compatible transfers, and mobile money networks like MTN and Airtel. This expansion aims to simplify the transition from crypto holdings to practical, real-world financial activity through unified payment routing.
Accountants and small business owners are increasingly abandoning expensive outsourced payroll services in favor of in-house automation. Redmond-based Halfpricesoft is positioning its ezPaycheck software as a budget-friendly alternative, allowing firms to regain control over their tax filings and check processing without the burden of monthly subscription fees.
Former CathWorks chief Ramin Mousavi has been named Chairman of the Board at CardioMech AS, a move intended to accelerate the company’s development of its minimally invasive mitral valve repair technology. The appointment follows Mousavi’s leadership role during the recent acquisition of CathWorks by medical device giant Medtronic.
A 1,002% spike in Micron (MU) futures volume underscores a shift toward AI-driven asset speculation on the MEXC exchange. In May, the platform saw overall stock futures volume climb 105%, as traders increasingly utilize crypto-native infrastructure to access traditional equity markets, semiconductors, and high-bandwidth memory sectors.
Target is betting on aggressive expansion for the upcoming academic season, with over half of its back-to-school inventory consisting of new or exclusive items. By securing high-profile partnerships and prioritizing design-led aesthetics, the retailer aims to position itself as a fashion-forward destination for both K-12 students and college dorm dwellers.
China is transitioning into a new longevity era, yet a significant gap persists between total life expectancy and healthy living. With the average lifespan reaching 79 years but healthy life expectancy stalling under 69, Ping An Good Doctor CEO He Mingke argues that current passive healthcare models are no longer sufficient.
Kristen Nunery, CEO of tech firm illumend, warns that businesses relying on manual spreadsheets and email threads to track Certificates of Insurance are inviting significant operational risk. While these workarounds appear functional, they often mask inconsistent approval processes and a lack of documented reasoning behind vital third-party risk decisions.
NASA has expanded its contract with PlanetiQ to include high-resolution polarimetric GNSS radio occultation data under the Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition program. This addition provides government researchers with specialized atmospheric observations designed to sharpen the detection of precipitation, storm intensity, and complex cloud structures through advanced signal analysis.