Can Semtech’s Acquisition of Sierra Wireless Change Offerings in IoT Space?
US-based semiconductor manufacturer and LoRa pioneer Semtech announced a $1.2-billion deal on Wednesday to acquire Canada-based cellular IoT module…
Increased EUV Shipments Help ASML Deliver Strong Growth in Q2 2022
ASML has delivered a strong Q2 2022 ahead of its guidance with record quarterly orders. Net sales increased by 35% YoY to €5.4 billion driven by…
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Semi Bellwether TSMC’s Q2 Earnings Forecast Sunny Days Ahead
COVID-19, along with the rise of advanced capabilities such as 5G, AI and imaging technologies, has catalyzed the semiconductor demand for the last…
Bespoke Home 2022: Samsung’s Smart Home Strategy Gathers Pace
At this year's Bespoke Home 2022 event, Samsung showcased its vision for smart home products. As the name of the event implies, Samsung is attempting…
Xiaomi Updates: Q1 2022
Xiaomi’s 4.6% YoY Revenue Decrease in Q1 2022 Signals Turbulence in Smartphone Segment May 23, 2022 Xiaomi registered a 4.6% YoY and 14.3% QoQ…
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Guess Who Dominated Premium Android Smartphone SoCs in Q1? 19th May China’s strict COVID-19 quarantine measures have started showing up in our…
IoTerop Betting on LwM2M for Massive IoT Adoption
The IoT ecosystem is maturing and the entire IoT module/device connectivity to the cloud is now managed by IoT platforms. The IoT platform space is…
TSMC’s Quarterly High-performance Computing Sales Surpass Smartphones for First Time in Q1 2022
TSMC reported its Q1 2022 revenue at $17.6 billion (up 12% QoQ). Among its different segments, the high-performance computing (HPC) segment posted…
Qualcomm Announcements Keep Coming
Qualcomm announcements continue at a rapid pace. The company believes its one technology roadmap will expand its total available market seven-fold –…
NXP Sees Record Revenues in 2021; Automotive Segment Leads the Way
NXP’s automotive segment crossed $5.4 billion in revenues in 2021, surpassing the previous high of $4.5 billion in 2018. The segment will continue…
MWC 2022: 5G Open RAN, Private Networks, eSIM, Foldables & Sustainability Takes Center Stage
It was a great last week to physically go on the annual pilgrimage at the technology mecca GSMA MWC 2022 Barcelona after three years! It was a…
Despite Global Component Shortages, Qualcomm Dec Quarter Revenues Hit New High of $10.7 Billion
Qualcomm recorded a very strong December quarter with revenues of $10.7 billion, an increase of 30% YoY. The company had a record QCT quarter despite…
Leveraging AI-driven RAN Intelligence to Maximise Network Potential
The RAN is a critical part of a cellular network as it manages a CSP’s most important asset: its spectrum. Yet despite investing billions of dollars…
CES 2022: TP-Link, Netgear, Asus Drive Wi-Fi 6E Momentum
Despite several larger OEMs and Internet Service Providers pulling back from physically attending, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) saw some…
Canada 5G Spectrum Auction May Boost Competition
With Canada’s 3500 MHz auction ending, the focus has shifted to the setting up of 5G networks by license winners as well as the competitive landscape…
Internet Service: Xiaomi’s Key Profit Generator
Beijing, Boston, Toronto, London, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul – September 1, 2021 Ten years ago, Xiaomi entered the smartphone market with…
eSIM Discovery Service to Help eSIM Ecosystem, Increase Adoption
The recent launch of eSIM Discovery service integration by mobile network operators’ (MNOs’) body GSMA is good news for the eSIM ecosystem. The…