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.

As Industrial IoT is hitting its stride, buyers are becoming more discerning

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.

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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.

Ncam Technologies Limited secures investment from YFM Equity Partners

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.

Google Cloud sets sight on big acquisition

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.

Palo Alto Networks strengthens cloud security offerings with Evident deal

Security platforms provider Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire compliance software automation outfit Evident.io in a $300 million cash deal.

Nokia gets serious about WiFi with Unium 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.

Roche steps up support for healthcare startup Flatiron with full acquisition

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’s Blink acquisition signals push for smart home dominance

Amazon has acquired Blink, the home security camera company, in a $90 million deal, according to Reuters.

Fitbit buys Twine Health as wearables company gets serious about healthcare

Fitbit, maker of the popular health tracking wristband, has acquired Twine Health, a collaborative software platform aimed at workplace wellness providers.