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ROLLER Acquires BookNow Software, Accelerating Mission to Help Operators Transform Guest Experiences

Acquisition strengthens European and USA presence, adds deep CRM platform expertise, and accelerates innovation for venue operators worldwide

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ROLLER, the all-in-one venue management platform, today announced it has acquired UK-based BookNow Software, a CRM-native booking and operations platform.

The acquisition accelerates ROLLER’s mission to bring more joy to the world by helping venue operators grow faster and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The move strengthens ROLLER’s support for European customers with more in-region resources and improves its ability to service large multi-venue enterprises through deep CRM interoperability expertise. 

“BookNow and ROLLER share a vision for empowering leisure and attraction businesses with cutting-edge technology that transforms the guest experience and fuels long-term growth,” said Luke Finn, CEO of ROLLER. “Their strong presence in Europe and expertise with CRM interoperability are key strategic levers that help ROLLER move faster in our mission to transform the guest experience and drive incredible ROI for our customers.” 

Founder of BookNow Software, Luke Sims, joins ROLLER and will serve as CEO BookNow, a ROLLER Company. Sims’ significant technical and commercial expertise, combined with his hands-on experience as an owner and founder of the UK’s first trampoline park chain, expands ROLLER’s guest-focused leadership team. 

“When we started BookNow, we were on a mission to serve large enterprise attractions, especially within the Salesforce ecosystem,” said Sims. “The opportunity to come together with ROLLER to achieve our shared mission became the obvious next step. I look forward to the incredible results we will help our customers achieve as a part of the ROLLER team.”

With this acquisition, BookNow customers will benefit from joining with a global category leader trusted by over 2,500 venues in more than 30 countries. ROLLER’s reputation for investing heavily in customer success and innovation, delivering 99.99% up time, providing support 24/7/365, and introducing over 100 new product enhancements each year will be further enhanced with BookNow’s technology and client service, particularly in Europe.

ROLLER publicly announced the acquisition during IAAPA Expo Europe, the leisure industry’s premier event in Europe. The Expo continues in Barcelona, Spain through September 25th at the Fira Gran Via Exhibition Center. ROLLER is showcasing its latest technology innovations and solutions for attractions venues in Booth 2-1112. More information can also be found at roller.software.

About ROLLER

ROLLER is the cloud-based venue management platform for modern attractions, purpose-built to remove friction from the guest experience at every touchpoint. Their all-in-one platform simplifies its customers’ business processes, improving efficiency and maximizing revenue. ROLLER’s comprehensive solution includes: Online Checkout & Ticketing, Point-of-Sale, Integrated Payments, Memberships, Gift Cards, Waivers, Self-Serve Kiosks, Cashless Wallets, Guest Surveys, and more. To learn more, visit roller.software.

About BookNow

BookNow Software is a UK-based venue management solution built on the Salesforce platform, offering CRM-centric tools for booking and operations. Serving leisure businesses across Europe and beyond, BookNow helps venues deliver personalized, data-driven guest experiences.

HKeyBio Lauched the Most Comprehesive Non-human Primate Autoimmune & Allergic Disease Model Matrix to Redefining Clinical Translation

BOSTON and SUZHOU, China, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HKeyBio, a CRO specializing in preclinical and translational autoimmune-drug development, today announced the launch of HKEY-NHP-MATRIX2.0, a next-generation platform designed to improve the reliability of translating novel autoimmune and allergy therapies from preclinical research to clinical success.

Platform Highlights

  • Broad Primate Disease Model Library
    The platform includes over twenty non-human primate (NHP) models spanning autoimmune and allergic diseases in four major categories: dermatology, respiratory, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. These models include, among others, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Sjogren’s Syndrome (SjS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Atopic Dermatitis (AD), urticaria, pruritus, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), Psoriasis (Pso), asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Ulcerative Colitis (UC), and Crohn’s Disease (CD). www.hkeybio.com 
  • High-Resolution Omics Database
    HKEY-NHP-MATRIX2.0 offers a spatiotemporal single-cell and spatial omics database covering various immune systems and tissues from the primate models. The data enable differentiation of novel therapeutics vs established treatments, precise biomarker discovery, and mechanistic insights. www.hkeybio.com 

Rationale & Advantages

Many rodent models fail to fully replicate human disease biology due to differences in organ structure, molecular and cellular composition, and immune system development. Primate models, by contrast, offer:

  • Closer anatomical and developmental similarity in key organs (e.g. lung branching, epithelial lineages, immune cell distributions) that are central to respiratory, dermatologic, or gastrointestinal pathologies.
  • Barrier and immune system fidelity: primate gut-associated lymphoid tissues, skin barrier structures, and immune cell types are much more like humans; this supports better modeling of barrier disruption, microbiome interactions, immune cell responses, etc.
  • Better modeling of pediatric and early-onset autoimmune/allergic conditions, as immune system ontogeny (thymus development, peripheral tolerance, immune cell diversity) in primates align more closely with humans, especially in infancy.

Impacted Outcomes & Applications

The platform is designed to:

  • Improve predictive accuracy in preclinical to clinical translation, reducing the risk of clinical failure due to species differences.
  • Enhance the discovery and validation of clinical biomarkers.
  • Distinguish subtle differences in mechanism or efficacy between novel agents and existing drugs targeting the same pathways.
  • Support precision medicine through customizable data services, enabling more tailored approaches in therapy development.

Conclusion

HKEY-NHP-MATRIX2.0 represents a significant step in enhancing translational rigor for autoimmune and allergy drug discovery. By combining a comprehensive primate disease model resource with deep omics profiling, the platform offers improved mechanistic understanding, more reliable efficacy predictions, and stronger biomarker development — all of which can help bridge the gap between preclinical findings and clinical success.

HKeyBio is an industry-leading CRO specializing in efficacy evaluation and translational research in autoimmune diseases – focused, expert, and dedicated to empowering autoimmune drug innovation. For more information, please visit: www.hkeybio.com

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Blue Planet Showcases Technology-Driven Circular Economy and Sustainable Ventures at Asia PE-VC Summit 2025

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, a leading environmental services company, participated in the Asia PE-VC Summit 2025 held in Singapore from September 10 to 11. Organized by DealStreetAsia, a Singapore-headquartered media company known for its coverage of private equity, venture capital, and startup ecosystems, the summit convened Asia-Pacific’s leading investors, fund managers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. This year, the event highlighted climate tech innovation, including the session “The Upside: Climate tech innovators on building a sustainable venture.”

Leading the conversation on climate tech and circular economy at the Asia PE-VC Summit 2025 in Singapore.
Leading the conversation on climate tech and circular economy at the Asia PE-VC Summit 2025 in Singapore.

On September 11, Prashant Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Planet, joined this session to share the company’s journey of creating a technology-driven platform that integrates municipal solid waste, e-waste, plastics, hazardous waste, and biofuels into a unified circular economy model.

“Our sector is very capital-intensive, requiring significant investment. Over the last decade, transition financing has improved, but responsible capital deployment remains critical, especially for technologies that have demonstrated real, tangible benefits,” Singh said.

He also emphasized the importance of scaling proven solutions such as landfill mining and reclamation projects. “Many viewed these projects as too complex or expensive, but they are essential to addressing legacy waste challenges. The key is to make them investible and scalable through technology, partnerships, and supportive policy frameworks.”

Singh highlighted Blue Planet’s focus on measurable outcomes, including carbon reduction, land reclaimed, jobs created, and supply chain traceability. He stressed that patient, risk-aligned capital and progressive policies will be vital to transform successful pilots into citywide sustainable systems.

Blue Planet’s participation at the Asia PE-VC Summit 2025 reinforced its leadership in climate technology and its commitment to building scalable, sustainable ventures that drive circular economy solutions across Asia.

About Blue Planet Environmental Solutions
Blue Planet Environmental Solutions is a technology-driven environmental services company dedicated to transforming waste management into a scalable, transparent, and impact-driven industry. The company integrates diverse waste streams into unified systems, leverages technology to track and reduce environmental impact, and partners with governments, corporations, and startups to build solutions aligned with ESG principles. With a focus on circular economy models, Blue Planet is at the forefront of Asia’s transition toward sustainable and data-driven environmental solutions.
For more information, please visit: https://blueplanet.asia

About DealStreetAsia
DealStreetAsia™ is a Singapore-headquartered, subscription-driven media company covering private equity, venture capital, M&As, listings, and the business of startups across Asia. It provides data, intelligence, and insights to investors and tracks startups that are shaping one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. The company also delivers in-depth analysis and breaking stories on deals, funding trends, and emerging sectors, helping both regional and international investors make informed decisions.

For more information about DealStreetAsia and our work, please visit: https://www.dealstreetasia.com/

Myriad Genetics and SOPHiA GENETICS to Develop an Innovative Companion Diagnostic Offering in Liquid Biopsy

SALT LAKE CITY and BOSTON, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Myriad Genetics (Nasdaq: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, and SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), an AI technology company transforming precision medicine, announced a strategic collaboration to develop and provide pharmaceutical companies with an innovative global liquid biopsy companion diagnostic (CDx) test. This partnership will leverage Myriad’s advanced laboratory capabilities in the U.S. to support global testing for clinical trials and SOPHiA GENETICS’ broad, decentralized network of more than 800 connected institutions in more than 70 countries for global test deployment.

“Serving patients and healthcare providers along the cancer care continuum is a strategic focus for Myriad Genetics,” said Sam Raha, President and CEO, Myriad Genetics. “We expect this collaboration with SOPHiA GENETICS to support the development and global commercialization of comprehensive CDx solutions for our BioPharma partners with the potential to positively impact patient lives, add an important product offering to the Myriad menu and support the growth of our CDx programs.”

SOPHiA GENETICS and Myriad will initially focus on the liquid biopsy application, MSK-ACCESS® powered with SOPHiA DDM™. Developed in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MSK-ACCESS® powered with SOPHiA DDM™ is an innovative liquid biopsy test that detects actionable genomic alterations from a single blood draw using proprietary, state-of-the-art algorithms which analyze circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). By developing the application into a CDx, more patients can gain access to the benefits of this high-quality tumor profiling test, advancing personalized healthcare at scale.

Myriad will pursue regulatory submissions in the U.S., and SOPHiA GENETICS will manage regulatory submissions outside of the U.S. Both companies will collaborate across development activities. This innovative, hybrid approach is expected to provide pharmaceutical partners with access to key regulated markets globally.

“This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for the industry,” said Jurgi Camblong, Co-founder and CEO of SOPHiA GENETICS. “By combining the complementary strengths of a specialty lab leader and a global testing network, we are not only expanding access to innovative oncology testing but also laying the foundation for a new hybrid model in companion diagnostics. This collaboration will allow us to serve both clinical and pharmaceutical partners better, while accelerating the adoption of liquid biopsy solutions across key markets.”

SOPHiA GENETICS and Myriad will participate in a panel discussion at the World CB and CDx Summit in Boston and provide additional details on the collaboration.

About SOPHiA GENETICS  
SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH) is a cloud-native healthcare technology company on a mission to expand access to data-driven medicine by using AI to deliver world-class care to patients with cancer and rare disorders across the globe. It is the creator of the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform, which analyzes complex genomic and multimodal data and generates real-time, actionable insights for a broad global network of hospital, laboratory, and biopharma institutions.  For more information, visit SOPHiAGENETICS.COM and connect with us on LinkedIn

SOPHiA GENETICS products are for Research Use Only and not for use in diagnostic procedures unless specified otherwise. The information in this press release is about products that may or may not be available in different countries and, if applicable, may or may not have received approval or market clearance by a governmental regulatory body for different indications for use. Please contact support@sophiagenetics.com to obtain the appropriate product information for your country of residence. 

SOPHiA GENETICS Forward-Looking Statements: 
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, products, and technology, as well as plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including those described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. No assurance can be given that such future results will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update these forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which such statements are based, unless required to do so by applicable law. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. 

About Myriad Genetics
Myriad Genetics is a leading molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and well-being for all. Myriad Genetics develops and offers molecular tests that help assess the risk of developing disease or disease progression and guide treatment decisions across medical specialties where molecular insights can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. For more information, visit www.myriad.com.

Myriad Genetics Safe Harbor Statement 
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the company’s expectation that the collaboration with SOPHiA GENETICS to support the development and commercialization of comprehensive CDx solutions for the company’s BioPharma partners, add an important product offering to its menu and support the growth of its CDx programs, that by developing the application into a CDx, more patients will gain access to the benefits of this high-quality tumor profiling test, advancing personalized healthcare at scale, and that this innovative, hybrid approach is expected to provide pharmaceutical partners with access to key regulated markets globally. These “forward-looking statements” are management’s expectations of future events as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, conditions, and events to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated. Such factors include those risks described in the company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2025, as well as any updates to those risk factors filed from time to time in the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K. Myriad is not under any obligation, and it expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou! The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival Grandly Kicks Off

FUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – On the evening of September 22, the opening ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Fuzhou, bringing together guests from all walks of life to celebrate this grand event.
Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou
Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou

Centered around the core elements of “Maritime Silk Road Charm, Cross-Strait Exchanges, and Mindu Culture,” the opening ceremony featured a stage design theme of “Fu Ship Setting Sail, Navigating by Stars to Cinematic Dreams,” symbolizing embarking on a journey and connecting with the world, and offering the audience a spectacular audio-visual feast that blends art and culture.

The event is divided into three chapters: “Setting Sail,” “Navigating by Stars,” and “Voyaging Afar”—corresponding to local Fuzhou, cross-strait exchanges, and international cooperation, respectively. It progressively guided the audience on a cinematic journey that transcends language and culture, vividly interpreting the concept of “harmony and coexistence”.

Headed by Chen Kaige, president of the international jury for this year’s Golden Silk Road Awards, the jury members made a collective appearance. They will select the winners of ten major awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Documentary, etc.

The shortlisted films for the Golden Silk Road Awards were announced during the opening ceremony, covering categories such as feature films, documentaries, and animations. These works collectively showcase the fruitful achievements of film production in countries along the Belt and Road.

With the theme “Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou,” the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival highlights four key features: international exchange and cooperation, empowering industrial development, culture for the benefit of the people, and integrated cross-strait development. Over 300 events are scheduled for the festival.

Subsequent activities include a film event by the guest-of-honor country (Indonesia), a Belt and Road film industry collaboration and exchange activity, and the “Silk Road Mountains and Seas, Fuzhou Films Setting Sail” series, further promoting the exchange and cooperation of Silk Road film culture.

Additionally, the carnival and consumer season activities will extend through the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, offering public benefit activities such as “ticket stub economy” and “intangible cultural heritage + cultural tourism,” building an integrated ecosystem of culture, commerce, and tourism that “empowers culture, attracts tourists, and enhances consumption quality,” truly realizing the vision of “a film feast and a festival for the people.”
Hashtag: #12thSilkRoadInternationalFilmFestival

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China’s NTN and D2C Market Set for Rapid Expansion Amid Mega-Constellation Plans

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The country’s space infrastructure is expanding rapidly, supported by commercial and private enterprises, as well as technological advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics, quantum computing, and 6G research. These developments are tightly integrated with China’s ambitious plans to deliver next-generation connectivity solutions. According to global intelligence firm ABI Research, China’s Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) for satellite D2C subscription services could reach 30 million users by 2030, driven by the launch of new major LEO networks.

“What we’re seeing are opportunities in China’s space sector across a wide range of areas, including domestic commercial expansion in private and state-backed constellations, business opportunities in downstream applications, multi-application communication networks, and partnerships in adjacent technology areas,” explains Rachel Kong, Research Analyst at ABI Research. “These opportunities are strongly supported by government policies, which are a key driver in ramping up investments and funding for national initiatives. Examples include the Space Silk Road Initiative, the New Infrastructure Policy, and the Space-Ground Integrated Information Network Plan. Currently, two mega constellations, Spacesail and Guowang, are launching satellites with the aim of building networks that could potentially include tens of thousands of satellites.”

Active satellites in orbit are expected to increase from over 17,000 in 2025 to over 48,000 by 2032, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.6%. Over 35% of these satellites are anticipated to come from the ‘big three’ Chinese Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) networks, including Honghu-3, which has not launched any satellites in orbit yet. With support from national space networks anticipated in the future, China’s direct-to-cellular (smartphone) and direct-to-device (IoT) opportunities lie in its large existing base of smartphone users and proliferation of IoT devices. These value-added services will ensure users remain connected to the domestic network during outages and natural disasters while also providing coverage overseas when traveling or operating beyond China’s terrestrial coverage.

“While the Chinese market shows growth potential supported by emerging mega-constellations, commercial opportunities are expected to be dominated by local players such as Spacesail, China Satellite Network Group’s Guowang, and the upcoming Hongqing Technology’s Honghu-3, which are largely supported by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) as the market remains largely closed to foreign space services due to ongoing national security and regulatory requirements,” said Kong. “As more private and commercial players emerge in the market, we’ll be expecting to see higher levels of investments, competition, and collaboration in the space sector.”  

These findings are from ABI Research’s China’s Space Market and NTN Frontier: Company Profiles & Market Insights report, part of the company’s Space Technologies and Innovation research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

About ABI Research

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KATE SPADE NEW YORK’S NEW CAMPAIGN, “SPARK SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL,” BRINGS BACK ICONIC GEN Z “DUO” ICE SPICE AND CHARLI D’AMELIO, WELCOMES LAUFEY

This group of women demonstrates the power of connection; they transform the everyday into something more beautiful when together. By their sides: the versatile Duo bag, ever-present through life’s infinite possibilities.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Kate Spade New York unveiled its Fall 2025 global brand campaign, “Spark Something Beautiful,” bringing back the iconic Gen Z “Duo” of four-time Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice and dancer and multi-faceted social media star Charli D’Amelio—and welcoming Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Laufey, and model Reign Judge. Firmly establishing the brand’s new chapter under CEO and Brand President Eva Erdmann, the campaign embraces a fresh aesthetic and new vision designed to connect with the next generation, celebrating the magic that happens when we are together with friends.

Set against the bustling backdrop of New York City, we follow our protagonist as she navigates on her own…until she approaches a street crossing.  As her friends join her, their togetherness sparks a transformation of the crossing into a celebration of how even a small moment of connection can spark something beautiful. 

“At Kate Spade New York, we believe that the little moments shared together are what truly brighten life,” said Kaisy Mae O’Reilly, Senior Vice President of Marketing. “Like the Duo Bag, our campaign stars reflect uniqueness and versatility—yet shine brightest together. At its heart, this campaign is about how showing up for each other can transform even the simplest moments into something extraordinary.”

The campaign introduces Laufey, whose wit, charm, and artistry resonate deeply with Gen Z audiences, alongside returning campaign stars Ice Spice and Charli D’Amelio, and model Reign Judge. Though distinct in personality, together the group reflects the power of connection (and the versatility of Kate Spade New York’s newest hero, the Duo Bag). They each demonstrate the ability to transform the everyday into something extraordinary.

“Music has always been about connection for me—whether it’s with the audience at a concert or the people closest to me in my everyday life,” says Laufey. “What drew me to this Kate Spade New York campaign is how it captures the beauty of those small, shared moments. I love the idea that friendship can turn something as simple as crossing the street into something magical—that really resonates with how I see the world.”

“I’ve always admired Kate Spade New York for creating designs that feel bold, universal and chic all at once,” says Ice Spice. “Being part of this campaign felt natural because it’s about the people who bring joy to your life and make you feel good. For me, that’s my friends. It’s no secret that behind every successful woman is her girlfriends hyping her up in the group chat.”

“I’m so happy to be working with Kate Spade New York again,” says Charli D’Amelio. “This campaign celebrates togetherness, and that means a lot to me because my friends are truly my support system through everything. In the busiest moments of my career, they’re the ones who bring me back to myself and remind me what’s important. I love that Kate Spade New York is shining a light on the fact that life is better when we are together.”

At the heart of the Fall campaign is the Duo Bag—a multi-tasking essential designed for infinite possibilities. With four ways to wear it (as a shoulder bag, crossbody, clutch, or belt bag), Duo is as versatile as the women who carry it. The Fall/Holiday 2025 collection features Duo in eye-catching colorways—Cashew Milk, Black, Leopard Multi, Dried Thyme, Lime Slice, Cinder Grey, and Burnt Sage—alongside holiday-ready hues like Milk Glass, Red Jam, Leopard Haircalf, and Nightshade. Prices range from $298–$348, with new styles continuing to roll out throughout the season in stores and online.

The Fall 2025 collection will be available to shop beginning September 23, 2025, with new styles rolling out throughout the season in Kate Spade New York stores and online. The campaign will launch across Kate Spade New York’s channels beginning the same day and run through February 2026.

Campaign Images & Video:
KV Images: HERE
:30 Hero Video: HERE

Credits:
Director: Julien Vallée
Photographer: Daniel Arnold
Creative Strategy: Mandai Loop
Creative Agency: Marcel
Production House: Wanda
Post Production House: Chemistry
Music: Amy McKnight – Rise Up Let’s Go
Stylist: Leith Clark (Laufey & Reign Judge), Timothy Garcia (Ice Spice), Carlee Suzanne Barrow & Anabel Bentle (Charli D’Amelio)
Hair: Jenny Cho-Semple (Laufey), Araxi Lindsey (Reign Judge), Dionte Gray (Ice Spice), Laura Polko (Charli D’Amelio)
Makeup: Dana Delaney (Laufey and Reign Judge), Karina Orozco (Ice Spice), Akina Shimizu (Charli D’Amelio)
Nails: Yoko (Laufey and Reign Judge), Brittney Boyce (Charli D’Amelio)

kate spade new york Fall 2025 lookbook:
FLAT-LAY: HERE
ON MODEL: HERE

About Kate Spade New York:
Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for color, wit, optimism, and femininity. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand synonymous with joy, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home décor and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry house of brands.  

Charli D'Amelio x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign
Charli D’Amelio x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign

 

Ice Spice x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign
Ice Spice x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign

 

Laufey x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign
Laufey x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign

 

Reign Judge and Laufey x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign
Reign Judge and Laufey x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign

 

Charli D'Amelio, Ice Spice and Laufey x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign
Charli D’Amelio, Ice Spice and Laufey x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign

 

Ice Spice x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign
Ice Spice x Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Campaign

 

Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Duo Assortment
Kate Spade New York Fall 2025 Duo Assortment

 

Frost & Sullivan: UFODRIVE Receives the 2025 European New Mobility and Automotive Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Enhancing Customer Impact through Digital Innovation

UFODRIVE is recognized for its transformative digital platform, advanced fleet automation capabilities and award winning customer impact at scale, setting new benchmarks with a truly integrated solution to modern mobility and fleet needs

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that UFODRIVE has received the 2025 European New Mobility and Automotive Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for its outstanding achievements in automation, customer experience and fleet intelligence. This recognition highlights UFODRIVE’s consistent leadership in technology innovation and growing customer impact.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. UFODRIVE excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to develop disruptive technology to meet enterprise scale market demands while executing them globally with efficiency, scalability, and impact.

“UFODRIVE’s transition from a rental-first model to a platform-first business has been a resounding success. Since launching UFOFLEET in late 2023, the company has reported over 300% year-over-year growth in SaaS revenue, recurring revenue surpassed that of its rental operations by early 2024 and market leaders now leverage their tech across 17 countries,” said Anagha Jayaprakash, Consultant, Mobility at Frost & Sullivan.

UFODRIVE’s journey started using their cloud banking experience to build a platform to automate all legacy rental operations and power a seamless digital rental experience. Unparalleled customer ratings and high margin automated operations led to investment from Hertz in 2022. Seeing an opportunity to impact the entire automotive, mobility and fleet ecosystem, they launched UFOFLEET in October 2023. A modular enterprise platform enabling complex businesses to connect and automate fleet operations, build modern omnichannel customer experiences and leverage 360° customer and asset intelligence. 

“Our tech is born out of an obsession with customer experience,” said Aidan McClean CEO and Cofounder of UFODRIVE. “But the best experiences are powered by exceptional operations. We have helped banks, the rental industry and now the rest force multiply their expertise with automation to deliver award winning customer impact. We’re not a new mobility player or a digital point solution. In two years our customers have automated 1000s of complex processes, built 50 products and experiences and deployed to 700k customers globally.”           

Working with leaders in each vertical, UFODRIVE solves industry problems at scale. Developing automation modules for every part of an operator’s business from finance and fleet management to remarketing. The automation layer powers the experience layer, where companies create and modernize their experiences. Turning legacy products into award winning digital solutions and meeting customer demand with new products & services. UFOFLEET intelligence unifies customer and asset data in real time to provide predictive intelligence that has enabled their customers to launch targeted retention products, re-distribute complex fleets to maximize utilization and deploy preventative maintenance to protect asset value.

Frost & Sullivan commends UFODRIVE for setting a high standard in innovation leadership, strategic execution, and customer-centric mobility solutions. The company’s vision, growth strategy, and technology-driven culture are shaping the future of the mobility and automotive industry while driving measurable outcomes for customers worldwide.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding innovation performance, resulting in measurable improvements in customer value, industry impact, and long-term competitiveness. The recognition honors forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation, growth excellence, and customer success.

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Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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About UFODRIVE

UFODRIVE is a multi-award-winning technology company that helps market leaders automate to elevate.  UFOFLEET is their modular cloud platform for automotive and fleet leaders. UFOFLEET-Experience is the enterprise toolkit for developing advanced product and service experiences. UFOFLEET-Automation is an expanding suite of connected business applications for automating vehicle, fleet, contract, finance, and business management. UFOFLEET-Intelligence unifies Experience and Automation data to provide actionable and predictive insight for operators. Since October 2023, Merchants Fleet, Hertz, and many other leaders have built out of this world experiences and operations on UFOFLEET for 700k customers in 17 countries.  Investors include Hertz, Certares, Knighthead Capital, Aioi Nissay Dowa Japan, BNP Paribas, and the European Investment fund.