TikTok Replaces Chipmakers at Frontline of Trade War
TikTok has replaced chipmakers at the frontlines of the US-China trade war. But while semiconductors have been caught in the crossfire, social media is unlikely to take a hit.
Entries by Holly Baker
Lifesize Kaptivo Deal Brings Virtual Whiteboards to Life
As Covid-19 drives corporations into cyberspace, videoconferencing platform Lifesize is adding digital whiteboards to its virtual meeting rooms with the purchase of Kaptivo.
Chip Market Buzzes into Life as MAXIM Merges with ADI
Despite battling economic headwinds, the semiconductor industry continues to consolidate with big players joining forces to satisfy the growing global appetite for electronic chips.
Software 2020 H1 Update
H1 2020 was very much a “game of two halves” as we say in the UK.
Electric Imp Brings IoT to the Cloud with Twilio Deal
As cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) converge, the dream of a fully connected world is slowly becoming a reality.
Finance Cloud Market Stirs as IBM Buys Spanugo
Compliance is one of the biggest roadblocks to cloud migration, but even the highly-regulated financial sector is now making the transition.
How 5G Could Remake Enterprise Cloud
5G promises to bring the high-speed connectivity and low latency needed to unleash the full potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and virtual reality (VR).
ERT acquires APDM Wearable Technologies to reinvent endpoint measurement in clinical trials
Combining APDM’s precision motion wearables and digital biomarkers with ERT’s eClinical Suite revolutionizes clinical trials.
Accenture Snares Gekko on Increased Cloud Appetite
Prolific acquirer Accenture is not slowing down on concerns over coronavirus, and instead making moves on the French cloud market with the acquisition of Gekko.
Pandemic Panic Creates Dealmaking Opportunity
Fears of coronavirus have sent a shudder through financial markets, dampening enthusiasm for dealmaking and leading to a 31% drop in the volume of acquisitions involving British companies, according to Refinitiv data.
