France brings in bill amendments aimed at China’s Huawei Technologies

Despite facing international pressure on its business, Huawei has managed to secure 30 contracts to supply 5G equipment; it has already shipped 25,000 5G base stations. As per a report by French newspaper Les Echos, France is weighing its option for introducing a bill amendment so as to empower its defense and security institutions to…

Microsoft Corp wins $479.2 million contract from U.S. Army

Microsoft won the contract through an auction process which saw the participation of tech companies, including Magic Leap. The U.S. Army has awarded Microsoft Corp a $479.2 million contract to supply prototypes for the Army’s augmented reality systems which will help soldiers in training and combat missions. The U.S. Army has posted the awarded contract…

ASEAN nations likely to sign cybersecurity deal with Russia

A draft agreement is being circulated among foreign ministers on the area of cybersecurity, the details of which is likely to be published this coming Saturday. Following high-profile hacking attacks in Southeast Asia, nations in the region are hoping to enter into joint agreements on cybersecurity with Russia. The draft agreement, which aims to formalize…

French government will defend its national champions against hostile takeovers

French Prime Minister made it amply clear that France will not tolerate any takeover which is deemed as hostile for its national industries. On Monday, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe made it clear that the French government will put its weight behind national companies and will not allow any takeover that are deemed as hostile.…

Boeing wins $409 million contract to develop next-gen technologies

Boeing’s focus will be on developing thermal power and its corresponding control systems. The Pentagon has disclosed, Boeing Co has been awarded a a $409 million Air Force contract for developing next-generation thermal power and control systems as part of a government and industry joint effort to develop revolutionary and innovative technologies.

Symantec acquired Israeli cyber security startup Fireglass for undisclosed amount

Fireglass specializes in the domain of browser isolation technology. On Thursday Symantec Corp disclosed it is acquiring Israeli cyber security startup Fireglass in a deal designed to boost its cyber security defenses for its products. Symantec has yet to disclose the terms of the deal as well as the price for the acquisition of the…