Global chip shortage galvanizes local investment
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.
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Apple chip lab set to boost Munich semiconductor scene
Amidst the innovation battleground of the semiconductor industry, Munich is becoming a key stronghold.
Acuity & Q Advisors Represent Mission Labs in Its Acquisition by Gamma Communications
Q Advisors and Acuity Advisors, members of a global TMT investment banking alliance, announced the joint representation of acting as the exclusive financial advisors to Mission Labs Limited (“Mission Labs”), in connection with its sale to Gamma Communications plc (“Gamma”).
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
Acuity advises on the acquisition of Instrumentation Technologies by ARX Equity Partners
ARX Equity Partners (“ARX”), a private equity firm focused on the Central European region, has agreed to complete the acquisition of Instrumentation Technologies (“I-Tech”, www.i-tech.si).
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.
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.
2020 ends with the biggest tech deal of the year
S&P Global and IHS Markit announced the biggest corporate merger of 2020 with a definitive agreement that values IHS Markit at $44bn.