All articles by BV Swagath

BV Swagath

Palo Alto Networks to acquire CyberArk in $25bn deal

Palo Alto Networks will integrate CyberArk’s capabilities into Strata and Cortex platforms to offer identity-aware security solutions for enterprises.

Oxide Computer secures $100m in Series B

The funding will support manufacturing scale-up, customer support expansion, and faster product delivery for on-premises cloud solutions.

EquiLend acquires Trading Apps to boost securities finance automation

Trading Apps’ TA.Link messaging service will be integrated as a resilience solution for EquiLend’s NGT platform.

Palo Alto Networks in talks to acquire CyberArk for over $20bn

The acquisition of CyberArk would be Palo Alto Networks’ largest to date, as it aims for consolidation in cybersecurity.

Cadence to pay $140m fine for illegal tech exports to China

Cadence admitted to violating export controls by selling EDA technology to NUDT, connected to China’s military.

EQT and CPP Investments to acquire Neogov

Neogov provides cloud-based human capital management solutions to around 10,000 public sector organisations across North America.

Google Cloud secures $1bn-plus contract from ServiceNow

Although ServiceNow holds agreements with multiple cloud providers, it has chosen not to disclose the specifics of each contract.

Spingence partners with Cooler Master to advance AI in manufacturing

The collaboration aims to enhance enterprise-level processes through solutions in quality inspection, digital simulation, and agentic AI deployment.

STMicroelectronics to acquire NXP’s MEMS sensors business

The deal involves an initial payment of $900m, with a further $50m dependent on meeting certain technical milestones.

Intel plans deep job cuts to streamline operations

The firm’s workforce will shrink from 96,400 in June to 75,000 by year-end, aligning with CEO Tan’s economically-driven investment strategy.