Cybersecurity: A growing challenge and regulatory shift
For many years, cybersecurity was primarily a concern for the enterprise computing market. Corporate PCs and datacenters were the main targets for malware attacks, while embedded and IoT devices largely flew under the radar of malicious actors.
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Cadence to acquire embedded security IP specialist
Cadence has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire French embedded security IP platform provider Secure-IC.
Kontron secures major defense order valued at €165 million
Kontron has received a significant order from an unnamed European company in the defense, security, and aerospace technology sectors.
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Kontron inks contract with US aerospace & defense firm
German embedded systems specialist Kontron has announced a major new contract in the U.S. defense sector.
Bittium inks partnership agreement with Finnish Defence Forces
Bittium Wireless, a subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, and the Finnish Defence Forces have signed a Partnership Agreement for the years 2025–2036.
KKR makes an offer to acquire Fuji Soft
Investment firm KKR says it intends to make a tender offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of Fuji Soft Incorporated via FK Co., Ltd., an entity owned by investment funds managed by KKR
Hanwha Phasor partners with Kontron
International satellite communications company Hanwha Phasor, has entered into a new strategic partnership with German embedded specialist Kontron.
Toradex acquires Linear Computing
Embedded systems specialist Toradex announces that it has acquired Linear Computing Inc. (LCI).
AT&S is prepared to benefit from the AI boom
The Austrian supplier of high-end PCBs and IC substrates is welcoming new customers from the AI sector with sustainable energy solutions for data centres. "Renewable energy and intelligently controlled, efficient data networks are the basis for sustainable economic growth,” says AT&S CEO Andreas Gerstenmayer.
Seco kicks off 2024 with a new major factory in China
Seco S.p.A., a player in the field of edge computing, IoT and AI solutions, is starting 2024 with expansion in mind, opening its new subsidiary headquarters in Hangzhou, China.
Kontron signs a contract worth over €30 million
Kontron has signed a contract exceeding EUR 30 million for fiber optic solutions. While the new client remains unnamed it is described as a "significant player in the telecommunications sector in Germany."
congatec names Dominik Ressing as new CEO
congatec has named Dominik Ressing as its new CEO. Ressing previously served as Vice President at Avnet Embedded, where he oversaw the global embedded business of the company, including the organisation formerly known as MSC.
Another design win for Kontron, valued at €50 million
IoT technology company continues to see high demand for its solutions. The company reports that it has secured another design win with revenues of around EUR 50 million.
Kontron to acquire Bsquare
Kontron America will acquire Bsquare Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, Kontron will commence a tender offer for all outstanding shares of Bsquare for USD 1.90 per share of common stock in an all-cash transaction, representing an implied equity value of approximately USD 38 million.
Two major design wins for Kontron, worth €100 million
Embedded systems specialist Kontron says that it has secured two design wins with a combined volume of approximately EUR 100 million.
Kontron acquires Altimate for €11.64 million
Embedded technology specialist Kontron has acquired Altimate, a Romanian company for urban and interurban mobility solutions.
Kontron acquires Hartmann and W-IE-NE-R
Kontron is acquiring Hartmann and W-IE-NE-R, a group of rugged computing systems manufacturers based in Germany and the United States, from Phoenix Mecano AG.
Kontron acquires Comlab AG
Kontron AG has signed a contract to purchase 100% of the shares in Comlab AG, a Swiss specialist for data communication repeaters for Railways.
Kontron acquires cellular automotive module unit from Telit Cinterion
Embedded computer technology specialist Kontron has signed an asset deal with Telit Cinterion, a US-based company headquartered in Irvine, California, USA
Variscite expands manufacturing capacity with additional production line
Israeli System on Module (SoM) designer, developer and manufacturer, Variscite, has launched a new production line at the company’s production facility.
Syntronic expands its capability within the automotive sector
Due to increased demand and requests from automotive customers, Syntronic R&D Canada is investing in further expanding its automotive team and expertise in the domain.
German heavyweights team up to unify design schematics
German embedded and edge computing heavyweights, congatec and Kontron, are teaming up to reduce NRE costs, accelerate time-to-market, and improve product & supply security.
Kontron starts the new year with major new orders
Technology group Kontron has seen a successful end to the business year. In addition to signing major new strategic contracts, Kontron completed the sale of the majority of its IT services business to VINCI Energies S.A.
Market predictions that will drive growth in the embedded electronics sector
From Matter to how smart technology will come of age as it contributes hugely towards energy cost reduction, and handling continued supply chain pressures, ByteSnap Design embedded electronics engineers look at trends that will drive growth in the embedded electronics sector in 2023.
Hexatronic acquires the data center specialist
Swedish Hexatronic Group has signed an agreement to acquire 90% of the shares in UK-based Impact Data Solutions Limited (IDS Group).
Kontron AIS takes over LUCOM
As of September first, 2022, Kontron AIS GmbH has taken over LUCOM GmbH and thus strengthen its portfolio as an IIoT solution provider for industrial software and industrial automation.
exceet has sold Lucom GmbH Elektrokomponenten & Systeme
exceet Group has sold its portfolio company Lucom GmbH Elektrokomponenten & Systeme, to Kontron AIS GmbH, a subsidiary of Kontron AG.
TULA Solution handles distribution of PEAK-System products in Vietnam
PEAK-System, a manufacturer and supplier of hardware, software, and services around CAN (FD), CANopen, and LIN, expands the list of its trading partners with the Vietnamese company TULA Solution Co., Ltd.
L&T Technology Services opens Polish engineering R&D centre
L&T Technology Services inaugurates Engineering R&D Centre in Poland to provide Embedded and Digital Solutions to Clients.
Avnet breaks ground on German expansion
In order to better serve its customers’ local and global needs, Avnet is expanding in two locations in Germany. Avnet Embedded broke ground on a new manufacturing site in Eschbach and Avnet EMEA plans to build its third European logistics centre in Bernburg.
Littelfuse acquires Embed
Littelfuse says that the company has acquired Embed, a UK-based provider of embedded software and firmware developed for a range of applications serving transportation end markets.
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