Cyber security upgrades are need of the hour in the wake of cyber attacks from Nations: European Commission

The economic cost of cyber crime in the EU is a whopping $316 billion (265 billion euros). As a means to secure EU nationals from cyber attacks from other nations, the European Commission has decided to bolster cyber security in the bloc and is set to hike up its cyber security spending and unveil stricter…

Nissan’s revamped Leaf competes head to head with Tesla’s Model 3

In 2018, Nissan plans on releasing another version of the Leaf which will have a driving range of “more than 300 miles” In a significant development that underscores Nissan Motor Co’s efforts at stimying criticism over its limited driving ranges in its EV offerings, the company has launched a revamped version of its Leaf electric…

Eye On A Billion New Users In India, Google Teams With China’s Xiaomi

Revamping a stalled effort to showcase its mobile software for users in emerging markets, Google is teaming with China’s Xiaomi Corp. to resurrect its Android One smartphone program for India. The first under the Android One banner, the Xiaomi’s Mi A1 dual-camera device goes on sale Tuesday for 14,999 rupees ($234). Noting a persistent weakness when compared…

Initial Coin Offerings Declared Illegal By PBOC, Bitcoin Tumbles

Issuing the strongest regulatory challenge so far to the burgeoning market for digital token sales, China’s central bank has asked issuing the strongest regulatory challenge so far to the burgeoning market for digital token sales and declared that initial coin offerings are illegal. Following this, bitcoin tumbled the most since July. It will strictly punish…

United Technologies Corp acquires Rockwell Collins Inc for $30 billion

The deal is significant since it will allow United Technologies Corp to negotiate better rates with Airbus and Boeing for airplane components. In a significant development United Technologies Corp, an aerospace supplier has agreed to acquire avionics and interiors maker Rockwell Collins Inc for $30 billion. The deal marks the creation of the world’s largest…

Britain-based Aveva Group merges with France based Schneider Electric’s software business

The two previous attempts at a mergers were unsuccessful due to its sheer complexity. This time with Schneider Electric separating its software business ahead of the merger proved instrumental in signing the deal. On Tuesday, Britain-based Aveva Group disclosed that it has agreed to be acquired by France-based Schneider Electric’s software business and in the…