Industrial Internet of Things Market Review – 2016/17
Acuity releases our inaugural M&A Market Review of the Industrial Internet of Things (“IIoT”) sector
Semiconductor Market Review 2017
The global semiconductor industry is evolving steadily, driven by product innovation coupled with aggressive research and development and new manufacturing technologies. Increasing digitalisation has propelled the demand for semiconductors and changed the way the industry operates.
credit:adove stock zapp2photoThe Digital World is Breaking the Semiconductor Demand Wave
“This time it’s different” – these are some of the most dangerous words in business, because it is hardly ever true.
credit: adobe stock jirsakJPMorgan Chase Closes on WePay and Looks to Further Fintech Expansion
Supporting fintech startups isn’t just for mature banking groups pondering what the future may look like – the time has come to put real money on the table.
credit: adobe stock alice_photoBroadcom goes hostile – but can it win Qualcomm?
Broadcom’s $130 billion takeover offer for Qualcomm was always poised to become the deal of the year – but things are rapidly escalating.
Credit: Adobe Stock artegorov3@gmailSynopsys gets serious about open source with Black Duck deal
Synopsys has acquired Black Duck in a $565 million deal intended to advance the semiconductor IP company’s presence in the open source arena.
credit:adobe stock BoggyIs Apple’s move for Vrvana a green light for an augmented reality boom?
The acquisition of Vrvana is an encouraging sign that Apple is serious about the prospect of rolling out augmented reality (AR) headsets.
credit: adobe stock peshkovaAirbnb’s advances in adtech signal more M&A ahead for industry
Private room rentals giant Airbnb has announced a deal to buy AdBasis, a small adtech startup which has developed its own platform for ad testing and optimisation.
credit: adobe stock SashkinFlurry of deals hots up the software testing market
The market for automated software development testing tools is hotting up, as PE players are showing particular interest in this niche market.
Credit: Adobe Stock Production PerigSkyscanner bulks up its social connections with Twizoo and Trip.com
Skyscanner, the travel search engine, has acquired Twizoo, a small London startup that helps companies pull social content to add to their platforms.