Weekly Recap: 15 Tech Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy tech announcements from PR Newswire this week, including United Launch Alliance launching Amazon's satellites, S&P Global separating its Mobility segment and IBM's $150 billion investment in America.

NEW YORK, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help tech journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

1. IBM Unveils $150 Billion Investment in America to Accelerate Technology Opportunity
   "We have been focused on American jobs and manufacturing since our founding 114 years ago, and with this investment and manufacturing commitment we are ensuring that IBM remains the epicenter of the world's most advanced computing and AI capabilities," said Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer.
2. Sabre enters into definitive agreement to sell its Hospitality Solutions business unit to TPG for $1.1 billion
   Hospitality Solutions provides software and solutions to more than 40 percent of the world's leading hotel brands. The SaaS based platform serves as an integrated system of record for reservation and guest information, enabling hoteliers to operate with greater accuracy and efficiency.
3. Palo Alto Networks Announces Intent to Acquire Protect AI, a Game-Changing Security for AI Company
   The acquisition will enable secure pursuit of AI innovation with confidence by helping customers discover, manage, and protect against AI-specific security risks—securing AI end to end from development to runtime.
4. United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Amazon's First Operational Satellites
   "This launch is an incredible milestone in Amazon's ambitious initiative to provide fast, reliable broadband service to unserved and underserved communities around the world," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
5. S&P Global Announces Intent to Separate Mobility Segment into Standalone Public Company
   The planned separation follows a comprehensive review by the Company's Board of Directors and executive leadership team. The separation is expected to be effected through a spin-off of Mobility that is intended to qualify as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal tax purposes to S&P Global shareholders.
6. LG and MediaTek are Showcasing Revolutionary Mobility Solution at Auto Shanghai 2025
   This groundbreaking solution enables passengers to simultaneously use multiple displays on a single Android OS, addressing the growing need for enhanced in-vehicle content consumption as displays become larger and more diverse in the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era.
7. ProjectDiscovery Named "Most Innovative Startup" at RSAC™ 2025 Conference Innovation Sandbox Contest
   ProjectDiscovery was selected by a panel of esteemed judges for equipping security teams with open-source tools to find and fix vulnerabilities fast. Powered by Nuclei, the platform automates attack surface monitoring and vulnerability management — helping organizations stay ahead of real-world threats.
8. NEXT Semiconductor Technologies Collaborates with BAE Systems to Develop Next Generation Space-Qualified Chips
   BAE Systems will provide support of the NX450 APU for use in proliferated low-Earth orbit missions. The company may also work with NEXT to incorporate its own application specific integrated circuit technology and expertise for use in future SoC products.
9. Rivada Expands Outernet Access to 33 Countries, Secures $16 Billion+ in Global Business
   The Outernet is the first unified global communications platform, a unique next-generation constellation of 600 laser-linked LEO satellites that provide a ubiquitous, highly secure optical mesh network in space.
10. Shokz Unveils Latest Innovation, OpenDots ONE, As First Ever Open-Ear Headphones Tailored to the Lifestyle Consumer
    OpenDots ONE introduces Shokz's first-ever clip-on design, distinguished from other traditional earbuds. At just 0.23 oz (6.5g) per earbud and 52g with the case, OpenDots ONE delivers all-day comfort in a barely-there form. The flexible nickel-titanium JointArc provides a gentle yet secure grip on various ear shapes.
11. Baidu Launches ERNIE 4.5 Turbo, ERNIE X1 Turbo and New Suite of AI Tools to Empower Developers and Supercharge AI Innovation
    CEO Robin Li said in his keynote, "Without practical applications, neither advanced chips nor sophisticated models hold value. While there will be a multitude of models, it is the applications that will truly dominate in the future."
12. Badge Inc. Wins Five Prestigious Global InfoSec Awards at RSA 2025
    Badge's technology fundamentally reimagines authentication by removing centralized personally identifiable information, passwords, and reliance on any one device. Badge uses advanced cryptography to derive secure keys on the fly, based on biometric and contextual inputs chosen by the user.
13. Sapiens Acquires AdvantageGo to Expand Global P&C Platform with Cutting-Edge Underwriting Workbench & Risk Management Capabilities
    AdvantageGo is expected to enable Sapiens to enhance its proposition to the London Specialty Market – a global hub for complex and high-risk insurance and reinsurance, where brokers and underwriters negotiate bespoke coverage, primarily through Lloyd's of London and the London Company Market.
14. Cisco and ServiceNow Partner to Simplify and Secure AI Adoption for Businesses at Scale
    "The integration of ServiceNow and Cisco AI Defense is game changing for enterprises – providing organizations with the confidence of a single source of truth for managing AI risks and compliance, even while models continuously evolve," said Jeetu Patel, EVP and Chief Product Officer, Cisco.
15. Volta Labs, Inc. Launches Access Program to Support Academic Researchers Amid Budget Cuts
    The program addresses the challenges many institutions are facing, including NIH budget cuts, grant uncertainty, and widespread freezes on capital purchases and hiring, as labs prioritize conserving funds and delay new projects unless absolutely necessary. The company's Callisto™ Sample Prep System is specifically designed for ease of use, requiring no skilled labor and minimal personnel to operate.

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