Here is IT Digest’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 Hardware and Network news this week…
Skylo Raises $30M to Expand Global Satellite Service
Skylo, a leading provider of seamless direct-to-device satellite connectivity, has successfully secured $30 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by NGP Capital. The Westly Group also participated, along with existing investors Intel Capital, BMW i Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Next47, and others. This investment will support Skylo’s expansion into Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and additional regions, following the recent launch of its services on major Tier-1 smartphones and partner carriers.
In Business Technology news this week….
Drata Partners with HGS to Simplify Compliance & Growth
Drata, the trust management platform, announced a strategic partnership with HGS, a leading provider of solutions in digital experience, applied artificial intelligence (AI) business process management (BPM), and digital media services.
In Cloud Computing & Mobility news this week….
1Kosmos Partners with Microsoft to Secure Entra ID
In Computer Science news this week….
IonQ Appoints Niccolo de Masi as CEO and President
IonQ, Inc., a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Niccolo de Masi as President and Chief Executive Officer. Niccolo will begin this new role effective immediately, and Peter Chapman will continue in the leadership role of IonQ’s Executive Chair.
In FinTech news this week….
Alkami to Acquire MANTL, Expanding Account Openings
Alkami Technology, Inc., a prominent provider of cloud-based digital banking solutions for U.S. financial institutions, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fin Technologies, Inc. (“MANTL”) for an enterprise value of $400 million. The transaction is structured on a debt-free, cash-free basis and includes customary purchase price adjustments estimated at $7 million. Alkami intends to finance the acquisition with approximately $380 million in cash and will issue restricted stock units valued at $13 million to retain MANTL employees, replacing unvested compensatory stock options upon closing.
In HealthTech news this week…
GE HealthCare Unveils Freelium Magnet Platform at ECR 2025
GE HealthCare unveiled Freelium, a next-generation sealed magnet platform, that aims to enable high-quality Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging with less than 1% of helium used in conventional magnet technology to help support diagnostic accuracy and sustainability goals. Debuting at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), Freelium marks the evolution of GE HealthCare’s established lightweight intelligent platform magnet technology, which was first introduced in 2020, now with over 2,000 installations worldwide at 1.5T and 3.0T magnetic fields.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Obsidian & SentinelOne unite for endpoint and SaaS security
Obsidian Security, a prominent provider of SaaS security solutions, has unveiled a strategic integration with SentinelOne, a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity. This collaboration introduces Obsidian’s comprehensive SaaS security offerings to the SentinelOne Singularity™ Marketplace, effectively merging SentinelOne’s cloud, endpoint, and data capabilities with Obsidian’s specialized SaaS security platform. This alliance empowers enterprises to achieve unified cross-detection and response mechanisms spanning endpoints, cloud infrastructures, and SaaS applications.
Article of the Week
The Convergence of AI and Embedded Finance: What It Means for B2B Transactions
B2B transactions are changing fast. This change comes from two main forces: artificial intelligence (AI) and embedded finance. Their convergence is creating new chances for efficiency, innovation, and growth. Each has redefined its own industry. IT leaders must understand how these technologies work together. This knowledge is key to staying competitive in a fast-changing digital economy.