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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

Qualcomm buys Autotalks to boost SnapDragon Digital Chassis automotive product line

Qualcomm's acquisition of Israel-based Autotalks, estimated to be valued at $350 million to $400 million, is meant to bolster the Snapdragon Digital Chassis product line for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications.

By Apurva Venkat

May 8, 2023 2 mins

Automotive Industry Computer Components Technology Industry

Bosch to acquire TSI Semiconductor, invest $1.5 B post acquisition

The acquisition is part of Bosch’s strategy to tap into the rising demand for chips globally, especially in the automotive and electronics sector.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Apr 27, 2023 4 mins

Computer Components Technology Industry

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

US-China chip war to hit affiliates of server maker Inspur

Reported plans to extend US chip export controls to Inspur affiliates signal continuing supply chain upheaval.

By Moumita Deb Choudhury

Mar 10, 2023 3 mins

Computer Components Servers 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

UK competition agency launches inquiry into Broadcom’s $61B VMware buy

The UK’s Competition and Market’s Authority is the third regulatory body to announce it will be scrutinizing Broadcom’s proposed acquisition of VMware on anticompetition grounds.

By Charlotte Trueman

Nov 21, 2022 3 mins

Mergers and Acquisitions Technology Industry

AMD posts operating loss, but solid growth for data center, embedded segments

AMD’s quarterly results show a sharp loss in overall operating income, but the company’s data center and embedded businesses look strong enough to help the company weather difficult economic conditions.

By Jon Gold

Nov 2, 2022 3 mins

CPUs and Processors Data Center Technology Industry

Broadcom CEO: What the VMware merger will look like

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan says the goal of buying VMware is more and better products without raising prices.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 26, 2022 5 mins

Mergers and Acquisitions Multicloud Technology Industry

IBM sales jump shows the mainframe is not dead, with hybrid cloud alive and well

The company's third quarter financial report reveals a strong showing for mainframes as well as hybrid infrastructure, as total quarterly revenue hits $14 billion.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Oct 20, 2022 3 mins

Hybrid Cloud Mainframes Technology Industry