IDC Directions 2020, the seminal ICT industry event for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), takes place at Dubai’s iconic Atlantis, The Palm on Thursday, January 23. (more…)
January 14, 2020
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Visa Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Plaid, a network that makes it easy for people to securely connect their financial accounts to the apps they use to manage their financial lives. Visa will pay total purchase consideration of $5.3 billion (€4.7 billion) to acquire Plaid. (more…)
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Sustainability is a widely known concept. However, finding a balance for its three main pillars (society, economy, and environment) is not easy. Society demands that companies respect and protect the environment while generating benefit, improving the country’s economy and respecting every member of society. (more…)
January 13, 2020
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services. (more…)
January 9, 2020
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Global consumer electronics company Coolpad, announced that it is working with Borqs Technologies Inc.,, a global provider of software and products for IoT providing customisable, differentiated and scalable Android-based smart connected devices and cloud service solutions. With Borqs, Coolpad will drive 5G product development and its adoption by global carriers. (more…)
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Idemia, the global provider of Augmented Identity, has announced the appointment of David Desharnais as the group’s chief digital product officer. As executive vice-president and a key member of Idemia group’s executive committee, Desharnais will lead Idemia’s cloud and digital platform strategy. (more…)
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The pace of innovation and level of investment in electric and autonomous vehicles is well known, with global car makers this year investing over US$90 billion (€80.7 billion). These vehicles will become a key part of our daily lives, as they replace traditional fossil fuelled transport, and help accelerate the move towards a fossil-free future. (more…)
January 8, 2020
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, reports that, after the successful integration of Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) in the U.S., IDT began operating in the market under the name of Renesas Electronics America Inc. as of January 1, 2020. IDT was acquired on March 30, 2019. (more…)
January 6, 2020
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Software AG announced that its Cumulocity IoT platform has been named “Overall Enterprise IoT Platform of the Year” by IoT Breakthrough, a market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet of Things (IoT) market today. This year’s programme attracted more than 3,700 nominations from companies all over the world. (more…)
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Acquisition increases Emerson‘s capabilities and grows Emerson’s presence as complete automation solutions provider for process, hybrid and discrete end markets Emerson announced it has completed the purchase of Intelligent Platforms, a division of General Electric. (more…)
January 3, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello