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Noteworthy Industry Profiles


Gogo Galileo HDX Antenna Completes FAA DO-160 Testing

Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced that its Gogo Galileo HDX electronically steerable antenna (ESA) has passed FAA-mandated DO-160 qualification testing. The antenna is designed to provide access to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks for all sizes of business aircraft. “Passing DO-160 keeps us on track to receive the first-article Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)…more

Arvada Company Hosts $34M in Air Force Innovation Funds

Mobilize Vision, an Arvada-based product and data company, has partnered with the Department of the Air Force to host over $34 million in innovation funding within its VISION Joint Innovation System. This collaboration introduces the Squadron Innovation Fund (SIF) Marketplace into VISION for the first time, aiming to change how innovation funds are distributed. The…more

Trimble Partners with John Deere to Enhance Construction Technology

Trimble announced a new strategic relationship with John Deere that aims to accelerate innovation and adoption of grade control technology in the construction industry. This partnership will integrate Trimble Earthworks Grade Control technology with the John Deere SmartGrade platform, providing customers worldwide access to advanced machine control capabilities for improved productivity and efficiency. For over…more

Trimble Opens Tech Lab at Florida A&M University

Westminster-based Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) celebrated the grand opening of the new Trimble Technology Lab at the Tallahassee campus on Oct. 2. This event marks a milestone as FAMU becomes the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host a Trimble Technology Lab. The lab at FAMU is set…more

Trimble and Caterpillar Extend Joint Venture

Trimble Inc. and Caterpillar Inc. extended their long-standing joint venture aimed at enhancing grade control solutions and expanding distribution options in the construction sector. Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies joint venture has developed grade control solutions that improve jobsite safety and productivity. The renewed agreement will provide a broader availability of interoperable grade…more

Gogo to Acquire Satcom Direct for $375M

Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) and Satcom Direct have announced a definitive agreement under which Broomfield-based Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct, establishing a multi-orbit, multi-band provider of global in-flight connectivity for the business aviation and military/government mobility markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Satcom Direct will receive $375 million in cash, 5 million shares of…more

Brisk Technologies Secures $20M to Fuel Growth

Brisk Technologies, a mobile app development company based in Lakewood, has secured $20 million in funding to accelerate growth and innovation. The company specializes in creating applications for iOS, Android and the web, utilizing the Flutter framework to expedite the development process. Known for its flagship product, the Brisk Health app, Brisk Technologies has established…more

Trimble Launches Georeferencing Tools for UAV Mapping

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced the launch of the Trimble APX RTX portfolio, a new line of direct georeferencing solutions for mapping sensors on uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). This release allows original equipment manufacturers and drone payload integrators to provide their customers with high accuracy and reliable map products in various environments. The integration of Trimble…more

Trimble Collaborates to Advance 3D Ground Monitoring Tech

Trimble and Worldsensing announced a new solution for long-term 3D ground and structural movement monitoring. This solution combines Trimble 4D Control (T4D) monitoring software with the new Trimble GNSS Meter, powered by Worldsensing. Aimed at the mining, construction and infrastructure industries, the solution seeks to reduce risks related to land and structural instability through quicker…more

AbsenceSoft Acquired by Luminate Capital Partners

AbsenceSoft, a Golden-based SaaS platform for leave of absence and accommodations management, has been acquired by Luminate Capital Partners from existing investors Norwest Venture Partners and Bow River Capital. Luminate’s strategic investment aims to support AbsenceSoft’s growth and strengthen its market leadership. AbsenceSoft provides a platform designed by HR professionals to streamline and automate employee…more

Arvada’s Parsec Group Acquired

The Parsec Group, an Arvada-based provider of critical infrastructure and operating system managed services, was acquired by IT Service Alliance, a majority employee and management-owned outsourced IT manager. The acquisition allows ITSA to expand its presence in the U.S. by partnering with a leading IT service provider. “ITSA is the ideal partner to carry forward…more

Trimble Launches Reality Capture Platform Service

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has announced its new Trimble Reality Capture platform service, designed to enhance collaboration and the secure sharing of large reality capture datasets obtained from 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. The service is an extension of Trimble Connect, a cloud-based common data environment that has supported over…more