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Digital-twin tech at crux of Schneider Electric’s $10.7B deal for Aveva

Schneider touts synergy, reference-agnostic data platforms, but insists that Aveva will continue to operate much as it has in the past.

Sep 21, 2022 3 mins

Internet of Things Mergers and Acquisitions

Linux Foundation to blaze a path forward for mainframes

The Linux Foundation's Open Mainframe Project is targeting the development of mainframe applications and skill sets, and now has its own Big Iron to work with.

Sep 21, 2022 3 mins

Collaboration Software Open Source Small and Medium Business

Google employees at loggerheads with company over defence contract, again

The search giant has been facing criticism from internal quarters over its engagement with defense projects that some employees equate to supporting apartheid.

Sep 2, 2022 4 mins

IT Leadership Manufacturing Industry

AWS (sort of) brings private 5G to market

New private 5G managed service from AWS lets enterprises kick the tires on a private mobile network, but so far it only supports 4G LTE.

Aug 12, 2022 4 mins

5G Amazon Web Services Small and Medium Business

Government-imposed internet shutdowns impacted 1.9 billion people in first half of 2022

More people were impacted than during the same period late last year, even as the number of internet blackouts reduced from 84 to 72 in the first half of 2022.

Aug 4, 2022 3 mins

Government IT Internet Privacy

The average US 5G connection is getting faster

All three major national US carriers saw substantial increases in their average 5G connection speed over roughly the second quarter of 2022.

Jul 12, 2022 2 mins

5G Telecommunications Industry

STMicroelectronics and Global Foundries to build new chip plant in France

The new project will receive “significant financial support” from the French government, as president Macron seeks to increase foreign investments in the country.

Jul 11, 2022 2 mins

CPUs and Processors Supply Chain Technology Industry

Cisco announces plan to exit Russia and Belarus

After first suspending operations in March 2022, the networking company has formally announced it will be quitting Russia.

Jun 24, 2022 2 mins

Cisco Systems Technology Industry

India paves the way for 5G spectrum and captive private 5G networks

Private 5G networks can now be built by companies such as Cisco, Ericsson, and Nokia after obtaining the license directly from the government following upcoming spectrum auctions.

Jun 15, 2022 4 mins

5G Telecommunications Industry

Atos announces major restructuring plans in wake of CEO exit

The France-based IT company is exploring a potential separation into two publicly listed companies in order to increase focus on their respective markets.

Jun 14, 2022 2 mins

Technology Industry