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Identity governance specialist

CyberArk acquires Zilla Security for 165 million US dollars

14. February, 2025 - 11:10

CyberArk, the provider of identity security solutions, is further expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of identity governance specialist Zilla Security. The deal has a volume of 165 million US dollars in cash, plus a performance-related earn-out payment of 10 million dollars.

Study by WEF and Accenture

Quantum technologies as a 2 trillion dollar opportunity

11. February, 2025 - 13:53

In their latest study, the World Economic Forum and Accenture show how quantum technologies will generate an economic potential of up to 2 trillion dollars by 2035 and transform entire industries.

Exit from the stock market

Turn/River Capital acquires SolarWinds for 4.4 billion dollars

10. February, 2025 - 10:30

The IT management specialist SolarWinds is changing hands: the company is being acquired by the private equity firm Turn/River Capital for around 4.4 billion US dollars. Shareholders will receive 18.50 dollars per share in cash.

Patent dispute

Nokia patent lawsuit: Amazon does not see Prime Video in danger

10. February, 2025 - 07:49

After losing a patent lawsuit, Amazon sees no risk of having to shut down its Prime Video streaming service in Germany. There is “absolutely no risk of customers losing access to Prime Video”, a spokesperson for the company emphasized at the weekend.

Nvidia dominates

AI boom without AMD? Chip manufacturer misses expectations

05. February, 2025 - 08:54

The artificial intelligence chip business is dominated by Nvidia. Rival AMD is currently fighting for a piece of the market. But the stock market is not moving fast enough.

Support program

Google and TU Munich join forces for more cyber security

05. February, 2025 - 08:28

Google.org, the non-profit arm of the internet company, spends around 100 million dollars a year on non-commercial purposes. Up to one million now goes to the TU Munich.

Germany and France

Start-ups call for AI offensive

05. February, 2025 - 07:38

Hundreds of billions are being invested in artificial intelligence in the USA, while the Chinese start-up DeepSeek is causing a stir. Europe’s founders are now looking to join forces – and are warning that they are falling behind.

Tap-proof communication

KIT networks campuses for the quantum internet of the future

31. January, 2025 - 13:01

A milestone in quantum research: KIT has put a special fiber optic test track into operation. The 20-kilometer connection between the two campuses enables research into quantum networks and tap-proof communication.

Quantum computing

Quantum power for smart e-car charging

31. January, 2025 - 11:22

Pasqal and EDF have successfully used quantum computing for the first time to optimize smart charging systems. The 100-qubit quantum computer enables more precise forecasts for the energy requirements of electric cars.

Partnership

BMW relies on quantum computing from Pasqal

30. January, 2025 - 15:07

From sheet metal forming to crash simulation: BMW Group and Quantum pioneer Pasqal jointly develop applications for the vehicle production of the future.