Industry News

Cisco to buy July Systems to strengthen its enterprise Wi-Fi platform

Cisco likely to acquire July Systems, a mobile application platform provider for strengthening its enterprise Wi-Fi platform to enable better indoor location services capabilities.

Instagram to Directly Compete with YouTube, Launches IGTV

To accommodate new longer-form videos from content creators as well as users, Instagram has launching IGTV which can be used from button inside the Instagram home screen, as well as a standalone app. IGTV is Instagram’s attempt to compete with YouTube.

Google Brain Team’s Tool to Predict Patient Mortality

The Google Brain team uses artificial intelligence to predict the death risk among hospital patients. The neural network collects information for predictions, as well as links back the predictions to the records from which it draws conclusions.

PepsiCo to Expand its Snacks menu, acquires Bare Snacks

PepsiCo, Inc. to enter a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods Co, a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks. The transaction is aimed at diversifying PepsiCo’s snacking portfolio to offer consumers more positive nutrition options.

Capgemini to Expand its Cyber Security arm, Acquires Leidos Cyber

Capgemini is gearing up to acquire Leidos Cyber, the commercial cybersecurity arm of Leidos. Capgemini believes the acquisition, slated to be closed by the end of 2018 will enable the company to expand its capabilities to North America for meeting the growing demand of cybersecurity services.

Entegris set to overtake SAES’s Pure Gas business

Entegris, Inc., is all set to acquire SAES Pure Gas business from SAES Getters S.p.A. As per the agreement, Entegris will purchase the shares and assets for approximately USD 355 Million.

Arkema to increase specialty polyamide powder capacities in France

Arkema, the chemicals and specialty materials giant, is all set to boost the production of specialty polyamide powders at its Mont, France manufacturing plant by more than 50%. The company is investing EUR 20 Million in the capacity expansion effort.

Bayer to closing Monsanto acquisition on June 7

Bayer is all set to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June 7, after receiving the required approvals from regulatory authorities. The deal is expected to double the share of Bayer’s agriculture business.

Apple, Google Compete for Augmented Reality Tools

Apple Inc is gearing to launch augmented reality tools to allow two iPhone users share AR, while restricting personal data sent to its servers. Apple and Google are both racing to release AR tools to attract software developers on their platforms.

Verizon Digital Media’s CDN to Support QUIC

Verizon Digital Media Services recently accounted that its content delivery network now supports Quick UDP Internet Connections (QUIC) with 125 points of presence globally. The transport protocol aims to lower latency and allows faster digital media performance.

Patanjali to compete with WhatsApp, launches Swadeshi rival Kimbho

Patanjali has recently launched a new swadeshi messaging application called Kimbho, to compete with the WhatsApp. The messaging app is listed on both Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, and offers features identical to WhatsApp.

Huntsman to build new polyurethanes systems facility in Dubai

Huntsman Corp. is likely to build a new polyurethanes systems facility in Dubai. The facility, located within the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone, is likely to strengthen Huntsman’s distinguished downstream capabilities in the Middle East and is anticipated to finish the end of 2019.

GDPR impact Google, Facebook looking at USD 9.3 Billion fine

Technology giants Google and Facebook have been hit with privacy complaints, after the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on 25th May. The complaint could carry fines up to USD 9.3 Billion in total.

DuPont divests its alginates business to JRS Group

DuPont and Nutrition & Health (N&H) divest its alginates business to JRS Group, after the deal was approved by the European Commission (EC). The sale was a mandate established by the EC following DuPont’s acquisition of FMC’s Health and Nutrition (H&N) business in 2017.

Hamburg resorts to diesel ban for curbing air pollution levels

Hamburg has banned some diesel vehicles from two major arteries to improve air quality. Hamburg is the first German city to take this bold step. Further, diesel trucks and cars that do not meet the latest Euro 6 emissions standards will be also banned.

Samsung expands AI Capabilities, Opens AI Centers in the U.K.

Samsung is all set to open three new AI centers in the United Kingdom, Canada and Russia to strengthen its AI capabilities. The technology giant already has two established Centers in Seoul and Silicon Valley.

Microsoft acquires Semantic Machines, a step towards conversational computing

Microsoft has acquired Semantic Machines, a conversational AI company. The natural language processing technology developed by Semantic can not just follow commands, but also hold conversations. Microsoft’s Cortana and the Azure Bot Service are expected to be integrated with the technology.

Adobe acquires Magento to go B2B2C for USD 1.65 Billion

Adobe reported that it has gone into an agreement to acquire Magento Commerce, a market-leading e-commerce platform, for $1.68 billion. The expansion of the Magento Commerce Cloud will empower business to be consistently incorporated into the Adobe Experience Cloud, conveying a single stage that se

Nissan to foray into rooftop solar panels and batteries

Nissan has joined the bandwagon with Tesla by entering in the electricity sector with rooftop panels along with a battery storage product. The integrated solar panel and battery system will allow the consumers to store electricity as well as generate it.

Apple to test 55 self-driving cars, gets permit from DMV

Apple is likely to enter in the bandwagon of self-driven cars as it gets permit for testing of 55 autonomous cars by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Apple is now second to General Motor’s Cruise automotive which has 104 vehicle permits.