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ReadyTech gets $480m acquisition bid

ReadyTech gets $480m acquisition bid

From Aussie private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners.
Staff Writer Nov 1 2022, 1:03PM Software
Australia flags increased penalties for data breaches following major cyberattacks

Australia flags increased penalties for data breaches following major cyberattacks

Will introduce laws to parliament to increase penalties for companies subject to major breaches.
Staff Writer Oct 24 2022, 9:11AM Security
China holds emergency talks with chip firms after U.S. curbs -Bloomberg News

China holds emergency talks with chip firms after U.S. curbs -Bloomberg News

Seeking to assess the damage from U.S. chip restrictions.
Staff Writer Oct 21 2022, 8:40AM Hardware
Schneider Electric to sell Russia unit to local management

Schneider Electric to sell Russia unit to local management

Joining wave of companies divesting their Russian businesses.
Staff Writer Jul 5 2022, 7:28AM Hardware
Western Digital mulling alternatives after Elliott's push to split

Western Digital mulling alternatives after Elliott's push to split

Activist investor wants flash-memory, HDD businesses split.
Staff Writer Jun 8 2022, 1:17PM Servers & Storage
Samsung in talks to hike chipmaking prices

Samsung in talks to hike chipmaking prices

By up to 20 percent, according to Bloomberg.
Staff Writer May 16 2022, 11:43AM Hardware
Apple seeking more memory chip suppliers

Apple seeking more memory chip suppliers

Including a potentially first Chinese supplier.
Staff Writer Apr 1 2022, 6:44AM Hardware
SoftBank mulls US$8 billion loan for Arm IPO

SoftBank mulls US$8 billion loan for Arm IPO

Asking banks vying to be part of Arm listing to underwrite a margin loan.
Staff Writer Feb 17 2022, 7:12AM Finance
Apple turning iPhones into payment terminals

Apple turning iPhones into payment terminals

New feature to accept payments with just a tap.
Staff Writer Feb 9 2022, 7:28AM Digital
Quest Software to be sold to Clearlake Capital

Quest Software to be sold to Clearlake Capital

Valued at US$5.4 billion including debt.
Staff Writer Nov 29 2021, 12:29PM Software
Mastercard expands cryptocurrency services

Mastercard expands cryptocurrency services

Will allow partners to enable consumers to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency.
Staff Writer Oct 26 2021, 6:50AM Finance
Govt mulls punishing social media platforms for defamatory posts

Govt mulls punishing social media platforms for defamatory posts

Paul Fletcher expects stronger position from platforms.
Staff Writer Oct 11 2021, 6:37AM Digital
Siris Capital in talks to take Radware private

Siris Capital in talks to take Radware private

According to a CNBC report citing people familiar with the matter.
Staff Writer Sep 14 2021, 7:06AM Finance
Microsoft wins U.S. antitrust okay for purchase of Nuance

Microsoft wins U.S. antitrust okay for purchase of Nuance

The US$16 billion deal was announced in April.
Staff Writer Jun 7 2021, 12:02PM Software
US govt ups pressure on firms, adversaries over cyberattacks

US govt ups pressure on firms, adversaries over cyberattacks

Biden considering all options, including a military response.
Staff Writer Jun 7 2021, 11:39AM Security
EBay open to accepting to cryptocurrencies in future

EBay open to accepting to cryptocurrencies in future

Also exploring non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Staff Writer May 4 2021, 1:30PM Digital

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