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UK authority OKs Broadcom’s VMware buy but regulatory hurdles remain

The UK’s Competetion and Markets Authority has approved Broadcom’s $61 billion acquisition of VMware, but the deal still faces hurdles, including Chinese regulatory approval.

By Jon Gold

Aug 21, 2023 3 mins

Laws and Regulations Mergers and Acquisitions Technology Industry

UK competition agency provisionally OKs Broadcom’s $61B VMware acquisition

Eight months after launching an investigation into whether the deal would reduce competition in the UK, the CMA has provisionally cleared the acquisition.

By Charlotte Trueman

Jul 19, 2023 3 mins

Laws and Regulations Mergers and Acquisitions Technology Industry

US weighs further restrictions on chip exports to China

The Biden administration is reportedly considering placing new restrictions on the export of AI chips to China, in a move that could specifically target products previously compliant with the rules.

By Charlotte Trueman

Jun 28, 2023 3 mins

Computer Components Laws and Regulations Technology Industry

EU countries reject plan for big tech companies to fund 5G rollout

A proposal to have big tech companies that account for heavy internet traffic finance 5G and broadband expansion in Europe is facing criticism from ministers.

By Charlotte Trueman

Jun 5, 2023 2 mins

5G Laws and Regulations Technology Industry

After China’s Micron ban, US lawmakers urge sanctions on chips from CXMT

After the Chinese government said it was banning the use of some Micron chips due to security risks, US lawmakers lobby for a ban on one of its biggest Chinese competitors.

By Charlotte Trueman

May 24, 2023 3 mins

Computer Components Laws and Regulations Technology Industry

UK announces $1.2B chip strategy, faces criticism over funding size

Two years after the UK government promised it would introduce forward a national semiconductor strategy, a new policy paper outlines its efforts to make the UK an industry leader.

By Charlotte Trueman

May 19, 2023 4 mins

Computer Components Government

6G is coming sooner than you think, FCC chief Rosenworcel says

The FCC is taking lessons learned from 5G rollout as it prepares rules for 6G and presses Congress for spectrum auction authority.

By Jon Gold

Apr 25, 2023 3 mins

5G Laws and Regulations Small and Medium Business

Broadcom-VMware deal faces further regulatory hurdles from EU Commission

Having concluded its initial investigation into the proposed $61 billion deal, the EU Commission remains concerned the acquisition could restrict market competition, particularly for Fiber Channel host bus adapters.

By Charlotte Trueman

Apr 13, 2023 2 mins

Laws and Regulations Mergers and Acquisitions Virtualization

UK regulator slams AWS, Microsoft for cloud interoperability hurdles

Communications regulator Ofcom has proposed that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority launch an inquiry into the country's cloud sector, in particular to examine AWS and Microsoft for potential anticompetitive practices.

By Charlotte Trueman

Apr 5, 2023 3 mins

Cloud Computing Laws and Regulations Technology Industry

Netherlands to restrict export of ‘advanced’ chip-making tech to China

Pressured by the US, the Netherlands is moving forward with new export restrictions on chip-making technology to China, expected to affect the manufacture of advanced logic and DRAM modules.

By Moumita Deb Choudhury

Mar 9, 2023 4 mins

Computer Components Government Technology Industry