Google Cloud and Ascension to build data-driven healthcare solutions

In the eyes of tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Amazon, healthcare seemingly represents a massive business prospects. It’s no wonder these companies are exploring opportunities to lead healthcare innovation. Following Amazon&rs....

Tencent eyes Nintendo characters to target U.S., Europe console gamers

As the Chinese government has tightened domestic scrutiny over video games with measures including a curfew for gamers under 18, Chinese gaming giants are now apparently eyeing the U.S. and Europe videogame markets. Tencent, the world&rsqu....

Macnica and Baraja partner to bring LiDAR technology to Japanese OEMs

Baraja Pty Ltd, a leading developer of LiDAR technology headquartered in Sydney, has reportedly inked a collaboration with Japanese tech firm Macnica, Inc. The companies reportedly intend to deliver Baraja’s proprietary Spectrum-Scan....

Elgama-Elektronika to use ADI’s mSure® technology in its smart meters

American multinational semiconductor manufacturer Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has reportedly partnered with Elgama-Elektronika, a leading manufacturer of static electricity meters based in Lithuania. Evidently, Elgama plans to integrate ADI....

Microsoft and Nokia reportedly in talks to reunite on IoT, AI, cloud

Five years after Microsoft’s doomed $7 billion acquisition of the smartphone business pf Nokia, it appears that the two companies have decided to reunite.   The American tech major has reportedly inked a strategic collabora....

Panasonic, IMT to mass produce microfluidic devices by glass molding

Conventional glass etching-based  microfluidic devices have been prominently used in sensing and analysis for environmental, medical and biological applications. However, poor precision and higher costs associated with the production o....

Broadcom closes $10.7B deal to acquire Symantec’s enterprise business

San Jose, California-based chipmaker Broadcom had reportedly been in advanced talks with cybersecurity software provider Symantec for the acquisition of its Enterprise Security business. Following months of discussions, the two companies ha....

SmarTone partners with Sigma Systems to speed up digital innovations

Hong Kong-headquartered telco SmarTone has reportedly partnered with Sigma Systems, a leading provider of catalog-driven software solutions, to boost its digital transformation efforts. Apparently, SmarTone intends to leverage Sigma System....

BISTel, SK Telecom unveil IoT-powered asset health monitoring solution

A leading provider of smart manufacturing solutions, BISTel has recently introduced Grandview® Asset Performance Management (APM), powered by SK Telecom’s cloud-based and IoT enabled equipment performance management solution, Meta....

Particle secures $40m funding to boost IoT technology adoption

San Francisco-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform, Particle, has reportedly secured $40 million during a Series C investment round, bringing its total funding raised to about $81 million. The latest round was led by Qualcomm Ventures an....