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Vodafone and Microsoft Join Forces for GenAI Collaboration

Vodafone and Microsoft Join Forces for GenAI Collaboration

Vodafone has announced a partnership with Microsoft that will see the telecommunications company invest $1.5 billion over the next decade in cloud and customer-focused AI services. The collaboration aims to accelerate the digital transformation of Vodafone's business customers, particularly small and medium-sized...

Published on: January 17, 2024

Future Horizons Predicts 16% Semi Growth by 2024

Future Horizons Predicts 16% Semi Growth by 2024

The semiconductor industry is set to experience significant growth in the coming years, according to the Future Horizons semiconductor forecast for 2024. CEO Malcolm Penn predicts a 16% increase in the industry, breaking the $600 billion barrier. This positive outlook brings hope...

Published on: January 17, 2024

Empowering Women in Electronics: Just Go for It!

Empowering Women in Electronics: Just Go for It!

There is an impressive panel of judges for the inaugural Electronics Weekly’s Women Leaders in Electronics Awards. Many have the same advice to people considering entering themselves or a colleague for these awards: “just go for it!”“This is a fantastic opportunity for...

Published on: January 16, 2024

QPT and Percepio Announce New CEOs in Recent Appointments

QPT and Percepio Announce New CEOs in Recent Appointments

Industry veteran Rupert Baines is set to become the CEO of GaN-based motor drive company QPT in Cambridge, UK, starting from April 1st. Baines brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously served as the CEO of UltraSoC and the CMO...

Published on: January 16, 2024

Synopsys Acquires Ansys in Strategic Deal

Synopsys Acquires Ansys in Strategic Deal

Synopsys, a leading electronic design automation (EDA) company, has announced its plans to acquire Ansys, a global leader in engineering simulation software, in a deal worth approximately $35 billion. This acquisition aims to address the increasing demand for compute performance and efficiency...

Published on: January 16, 2024

Hailo-8 AI Processor Powers Mini PC for Mobile Robots

Hailo-8 AI Processor Powers Mini PC for Mobile Robots

Aaeon, a leading provider of industrial computing solutions, has unveiled a new mini-PC designed specifically for robotics applications. The mini-PC is built around Intel's Core i3-N305 or Processor N97 CPUs, which were chosen for their balance of power consumption and performance. According...

Published on: January 16, 2024

Next-gen 64bit Arm MCU Empowers 5G Wireless Modules with PCIe Interface

Next-gen 64bit Arm MCU Empowers 5G Wireless Modules with PCIe Interface

Renesas Electronics has unveiled its latest addition to the RZ/G Series, a 64bit MCU designed specifically for 5G IoT edge devices and Gigabit Wi-Fi 7 gateways. The new MCU, called RZ/G3S, offers advanced features and capabilities to meet the demands of these...

Published on: January 16, 2024

D-Orbit Secures €100m in Series C Funding for Space Tech Advancements

D-Orbit Secures €100m in Series C Funding for Space Tech Advancements

D-Orbit, the Italian space logistics and transportation specialist, has successfully raised €100m in a Series C funding round. This funding round is considered one of the largest ever for a European Space Tech company. The company's revenue growth and the winning of...

Published on: January 16, 2024

EW BrightSparks 2023: Imogen Cole Shines as Leonardo Innovator

EW BrightSparks 2023: Imogen Cole Shines as Leonardo Innovator

Now in its sixth year of awards, EW BrightSparks sees Electronics Weekly highlight and celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today.Here, in our series on the latest EW BrightSparks of 2023, we highlight Imogen Cole,...

Published on: January 16, 2024

PC Sales Plunge: Slump Continues Amidst Tech Industry Challenges

PC Sales Plunge: Slump Continues Amidst Tech Industry Challenges

According to a report by IDC, PC shipments in the fourth quarter of last year reached 67.1 million units, marking a 2.7% decline compared to the same period the previous year. This decline represents the eighth consecutive quarter of year-on-year shipment volume...

Published on: January 16, 2024