All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Microsoft lays off hundreds from Azure cloud division 

The job cuts within the Azure for Operators team could number as many as 1,500.  

ASML and imec open lab to test new chip-making technology 

The facility provides access to the first prototype High NA EUV scanner and associated processing and metrology tools. 

Nvidia unveils next-generation AI processors 

The company also introduced a new Vera Arm-based central processing unit, expanding its presence in the AI data centre chip market.  

AMD accelerates AI processors rollout to challenge Nvidia 

In addition to AI chips for enterprise solutions, AMD also discussed its third-generation Ryzen AI processors for consumers.  

Saudi fund joins $400m funding round of Chinese AI startup Zhipu 

This marks the first significant foreign investment in China’s AI sector. 

Thea Energy raises $20m to advance stellarator technology 

The company will use the proceeds for the development of its proprietary superconducting planar coil magnet array systems.  

Cohesity to acquire data protection unit of Veritas 

The deal reportedly values the Veritas’ data protection unit at more than $3bn, including debt.  

Synopsys prepares for divestment of software integrity unit SIG   

The deal could value at the unit, which provides application security testing for software developers, upwards of $3bn. 

Disney to acquire $1.5bn stake in Epic Games  

This partnership aims to create a new gaming and entertainment universe based on characters and stories from Disney’s portfolio. 

Entrust in talks to acquire UK tech company Onfido  

Onfido, which specialises in artificial intelligence for identity verification, could be valued at approximately $650m.