Okta buys big in IAM SaaS

Amidst widespread remote working and growing numbers of cyber-attacks around the globe, enterprises are moving beyond the firewalls of legacy identity systems to use cloud-based apps for access control

Regal and Rexnord combine to create power transmission giant

Two Wisconsin-based industrial parts makers, Regal Beloit and Rexnord, are merging their power transmission businesses with a view to accelerating R&D and digital service capabilities, developing world-class IIoT solutions and extracting cost synergies to drive long-term value creation.

ARM could be the next big semiconductor IPO

Approval of Nvidia’s acquisition of ARM is looking less likely as corporations voice dissent and antitrust authorities put the deal under the microscope.

Renesas seeks diversification with Dialog play

As the automotive industry struggles with a global chip shortage, Reading-headquartered chip supplier Dialog is being acquired by the world’s largest automotive semiconductor maker: Renesas Electronics.

Silicon Photonics Specialist Rockley Snags $65 Million Funding

From 5G to self-driving cars, silicon photonics are set to play a critical role in a range of innovative industries.

Optum Merges with Change to Create Healthcare Analytics Powerhouse

Following a resurgence in software dealmaking in the second half of 2020, the new year has been marked by a megadeal in healthcare analytics.

Semiconductors will remain relevant despite exciting quantum computing breakthroughs

Quantum computing announcements from China and the US herald an exciting long-term future for the tech industry. Yet, for the foreseeable future, it is the semiconductor industry that will meet the world’s need for more computer power and faster processing speeds.

PTC responds to mid-market SaaS PLM need with $715m Arena Solutions acquisition

PTC is set to acquire product lifecycle management leader Arena Solutions, enabling PTC to deliver a complete CAD and PLM SaaS solution to the growing mid-market.

Apple’s Silicon Advantage Could Rest on Shaky Ground

Apple’s custom M1 chip has made a spectacular debut, hitting headlines in recent weeks for delivering a game-changing combination of powerful performance and long battery life.

EU seeks digital sovereignty with semiconductor funding

In yet another example of pandemic-induced digital transformation, more than half the countries in the European Union have pledged $175 billion from coronavirus recovery funds to establish Europe as a global semiconductor hub.