Embedded | October 05, 2018

Data Respons lands another Swedish contract

Data Respons has signed contracts of SEK 38 million (EUR 3.6 million) with a customer within Telecom & Media.

The contracts include R&D Services and development of smarter solutions embedded in the customer's platform for digital services and for future IoT applications. "The across industry trend of smarter, automated and always connected devices (like Internet of Things) requires a development team with multi-discipline competences covering the entire value chain. Our skilled engineers has extensive experience in developing smarter solutions from the sensor level to the final app, making us a good partner for these challenges," says Kenneth Ragnvaldsen, CEO of Data Respons ASA, in a press release.

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The semiconductor startup has opened a new European Union headquarters to address the regional needs of its growing number of customers, partners, vendors throughout the EU.

TDK Corporation (TSE 6762) announces the introduction of an EtherCAT interface option to all models in the GENESYS+™ series of programmable DC power supplies.

MaxLinear, along side its subsidiary, have entered into a definitive agreement with Intel Corporation under which MaxLinear would, subject to customary closing conditions, acquire Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division for USD 150 million.

The situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and doing so rapidly. Globally we’re seeing nations and governments react with recommendations and restrictions to movement and business operations – and companies are reacting.

Infineon says it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Cypress Semiconductor. Infineon expects to close the transaction within five business days.