RBS opens its purse to keep up with fintech trends
For the first time since the financial crisis, the Royal Bank of Scotland has made an acquisition.
For the first time since the financial crisis, the Royal Bank of Scotland has made an acquisition.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is getting down to business. Out of the 8.4 billion connected devices currently in use, Gartner estimates that over 4 billion are aligned to business practices. This industrial slice of the IoT pie is expected to grow to 7.5 billion by 2020.
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.
Ncam, an industry-leading award-winning developer of Augmented Reality solutions for film, broadcast TV and live events, has raised funding from YFM Equity Partners to accelerate product development and support its exciting growth plans.
Chatter of an upcoming major leagues deal from Google has caught our eye in the past week, as the tech giant is apparently looking to make a significant acquisition to boost its cloud offerings.
Security platforms provider Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire compliance software automation outfit Evident.io in a $300 million cash deal.
Nokia is making a big push for its WiFi business vertical with the acquisition of Unium, a startup from Seattle that builds technology for mesh WiFi used to deliver home networking services.
Pharma giant Roche is buying healthcare startup Flatiron Health, in a $1.9 billion deal that will enhance its offerings in the field of cancer treatment.
Amazon has acquired Blink, the home security camera company, in a $90 million deal, according to Reuters.
Fitbit, maker of the popular health tracking wristband, has acquired Twine Health, a collaborative software platform aimed at workplace wellness providers.