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One year after Virgin Media and O2 signed the biggest telecoms deal ever, the combined company has launched with big promises to invest in the coronavirus recovery.

As electronics manufacturers struggle to secure vital components, semiconductor foundries have shifted up a gear to operate at maximum capacity; yet they are still unable to fully meet skyrocketing demand.

The global semiconductor shortage has served as an abrupt awakening to governments around the world, which are now racing to futureproof supply chains through strategic local investments.

Nvidia's acquisition of ARM is facing opposition on multiple fronts. The UK has initiated a probe into the deal.

“Intel is back”, said CEO Pat Gelsinger last month, before setting out plans to capitalize on tensions with China and the global semiconductor shortage by starting a new foundry business.

As Covid-19 hit and consumer demand for cloud soared, heavy industry turned to the same technology, embracing cloud, Internet of Things, and automation to stay up and running amidst lockdowns and employee absences.