Promethean Particles of Nottingham, the specialist developer of nanomaterials for current and next-generation applications, has been awarded an Institute of Physics Business Innovation Award for solving a key fluid mechanics problem enabling the use of supercritical fluids for the large-scale production of nanoparticles. The breakthrough supported the development of a unique manufacturing process that enhances the ...

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AMD and Google Cloud have beta availability of Confidential Virtual Machines (VMs) for Google Compute Engine powered by 2nd Gen AMD EPYCTM processors, taking advantage of the processors’ security features. The first product in the Google Cloud Confidential Computing portfolio, Confidential VMs, enables customers for the first time to encrypt data in-use while it is being ...

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UK telcos have been banned from buying Huawei 5G switchgear as from December 31st 2020. All Huawei 5G kit in the network must be taken out by 2027. These measure were announced by the DCMS Secretary of State Oliver Dowden in the Commons earlier today An hour or so before the announcement the Chairman of ...

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Nokia has announced a software upgrade that will enable its 4G/LTE radios to be migrated to 5G/NR.  This provides immediate support for approximately one million radios, reaching 3.1 million by the end of the year and over 5 million in 2021. By upgrading existing radio elements via software, Nokia is helping to streamline the process of refarming 4G/LTE spectrum into 5G/NR. The move ...

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Softbank has appointed Goldman Sachs to look at options for the future of Arm, reports the Wall Street Journal. The options include a full or partial public offering for the company. Softbank is engaged in a cash-raising exercise to raise $41 billion with $21 billion to come from the sale of its stake in T-Mobile. ...

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Zyxel Networks of Hsinchu, Taiwan, Octopus WiFi of Madrid and Boundless Digital of Paris are combining in support of the WiFi4EU initiative. WiFi4EU is an EU initiative that awards grants to municipalities to install free WiFi access for citizens in public spaces throughout Europe, including parks, squares, libraries, and health centres. Through the WiFi4EU initiative, local ...

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EDA industry revenue increased 3.5%  in Q1 2020 to $2,698 million, compared to $2,606.4 million in Q1 2019, according to the Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance Market Statistics Service (MSS). “The EDA industry reported increased revenue in Q1 compared to Q1 2019, in part due to strong growth in the largest product category, Semiconductor Intellectual ...

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