Divided Mood in Start-ups
A third of tech start-ups in Germany report an improved business situation, almost as many report a deterioration. Nine % expect a possible insolvency within a year. Only half would start up again in Germany.
read more...read more...New CEO at Steute Technologies
Effective January 1, 2026, Martin Kunz has assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Steute Technologies, headquartered in Löhne, Germany.
read more...Global Incident Response Report 2026
AI accelerates Cyber Attacks
The "Global Incident Response Report 2026" by the Unit 42 team at Palo Alto Networks analyzes over 750 serious security incidents in more than 50 countries. The evaluation shows faster, more complex attacks, increasing use of AI and growing risks in identity and supply chain structures.
read more...Three new OT Attacker Groups identified
The new OT/ICS report from Dragos documents a growing number of specialized attacker groups and a significant increase in ransomware activity in industrial environments. Three new OT groups have been identified.
read more...Siemens makes a strong Start to Fiscal Year 2026
Siemens raises its forecast for 2026 after a strong first quarter. Order intake and sales increased significantly, industrial earnings rose at a double-digit rate. The order backlog reached an all-time high of 120 billion euros.
read more...More than 364 Providers included
DigiKey expands Portfolio by 108,000 Products in 2025
DigiKey has added more than 108,000 products and 364 new suppliers to its ex-stock portfolio in 2025. The company thus provides engineers and manufacturers with immediately available components and new technologies.
read more...Taming the AI's Hunger for Data
Artificial intelligence works fast, but its hunger for energy is growing rapidly. A German-Taiwanese research team from Fraunhofer IPMS, Fraunhofer IMWS and the Taiwanese research institute TSRI is now developing a solution: new memories for the leading chip technologies smaller than 3 nm. These innovative nanosheet components enable computing operations directly in the memory and thus drastically reduce energy consumption.
read more...Acquisition in the EDA business
Siemens buys Aster Technologies
Siemens is integrating Aster's test verification software into its Xpedition and Valor solutions. The acquisition is aimed at end-to-end processes from PCB design to production.
read more...HMS Networks takes over Molex Division
HMS Networks is acquiring significant parts of Molex's Industrial Communications division. The acquisition includes IP rights, development sites and an existing product portfolio in industrial communications. Closing is expected in January 2026.
read more...Conrad continues Growth Course with new Management
Conrad Electronic is continuing its transformation from a traditional retailer to a B2B platform. The new managers Dr. Daniel Saga and Guy Dann strengthen the strategic focus on different customer segments.
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