Seagate pledged not to acquire stake in Toshiba for the next 10 years: Bain Capital

Among Western Digital concerns for blocking Toshiba’s NAND memory sale was that its direct competitors, Seagate Technologies and SK Hynix will gain access to proprietary information from the acquisition. Here is how these concerns have been addressed by Bain Capital. As per a documents from Bain Capital LP, the leader of the group that is…

GE’s Predix platform set to deepen its relationship with Microsoft

Later today, GE and Microsoft are set to announce a deepening of their partnership revolving around GE’s industrial internet platform and Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. As a result, GE will be in a better position to tap the vast majority of industries who use Microsoft’s software.   A senior executive from GE has disclosed that…

Toyota to remain invested in hydrogen fuel cell technology

Toyota believes hydrogen powered fuel cells technology is cleaner than its current alternative electric battery powered technology. Toyota Motor Corp has stated despite its “game changer” solid-state battery technology, currently under development, it will not give up on its hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles. Toyota has invested for fuel-cell battery technology vehicles and plug-in hybrids since many…

Saudi Arabia’s IDB plans on introducing blockchain technology into its Islamic banking products

This development will help open up the banking sector in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Already Canadian and Indonesian firms have gained sharia-compliant certification for their banking products. The Islamic Research and Training Institute, the research arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), said it plans on using blockchain technology to develop sharia-compliant banking…

A heady mix of cutting edge engineering and technology prowess is fueling the growth of Europe’s industrial giants

Investors are increasingly looking to reap in the benefits of cutting edge industrialization with hi-tech software prowess such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. No wonder, European Companies, including Siemens and ABB, have become a favorite among investors. Investment funds who are looking to reap rich rewards at the intersection of European efficiency and technology…

Cisco close to acquiring telecommunications software provider BroadSoft: sources

If the deal goes through it will not only be Cisco’s second biggest acquisition this year but will also strengthen its foothold in the telecommunications market as well as diversify its offerings and services. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, Cisco Systems Inc, the world’s biggest manufacturer of networking gear is…

Mitsubishi Corp partners with U.S. Digital Realty Trust for opening 10 data centres in Japan by 2022

Data centers are set to be key engines for growth in an increasingly digital world. On Saturday, the Nikkei, a Japanese news daily has reported, Mitsubishi Corp, a Japanese trading house, plans on setting up a joint venture with Digital Realty Trust, a U.S. data center operator, to bold 10 data centers in Japan by…

Singapore Exchange announces concurrent or sequential listing pact with Nasdaq

The technology partnership will allow firms to pursue their global ambitions. In a development of widespread implications, Nasdaq Inc has announced the signing of a pact with Singapore Exchange Ltd which will allows firms to tap both stock exchanges simultaneously under the two exchange operators’ namesake exchanges. The deal is expected to significantly help fast…