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German politicians have signed an agreement on "automated and networked driving" with China with #MIIT, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Do they know that MIIT is connected horizontally at multiple levels to #MSS, the Ministry of State Security? You won't be told this by the CCP - I learned it from engineers who worked for state-owned enterprises belonging to MIIT during years of living and reporting in China. Volker Wissing Dr. Franziska Brantner Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD) if you don't know this kind of vital information, why are you signing agreements in China? If you do know, do you consider this a safe situation - and why did you sign this agreement? As a journalist, I believe the public deserves answers. Dr Andreas Fulda Dr Alicia H. Noah Barkin John O'Donnell https://lnkd.in/dgHtV6EH

Driving Efficiency with IT/OT Convergence: How Digital Integration is Revolutionizing Industrial Safety and Productivity.  Smart Industry with Orange Business and Ecosystem Partners Advantech, Cisco, HiveMQ, STREAMWIDE and Surveily #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation

🌐 imec CEO advocates global collaboration in chips industry, warns against regional self-sufficiency🔧 During the imec Technology Forum (ITF) in Taiwan, celebrating Imec's 40th anniversary, CEO Luc Van den hove stressed the importance of global collaboration over regional self-sufficiency in the semiconductor industry. With the rise of the China+1 strategy and regional efforts like the US, EU, and Japan’s Chips Acts, Van den hove cautioned against fragmentation. He argued that pursuing self-sufficiency could lead to mediocrity and inefficiency, advocating instead for leveraging global expertise to solve complex R&D challenges. He highlighted Taiwan’s TSMC as a crucial global partner, stating that it's more beneficial for regions like Europe to collaborate with semiconductor giants rather than trying to replicate all technologies locally. He also praised TSMC’s recent fab expansion in Europe, which will serve industries like automotive and strengthen European-Taiwanese partnerships. Despite growing geopolitical tensions and a trend towards de-globalization, Van den hove remains a firm believer in global partnerships as essential for future innovation in the semiconductor sector. Reflecting on Imec’s 40-year journey, he attributed their success to open innovation and a strong global network that has fostered partnerships with leading companies like Intel, Samsung, TSMC, and SK Hynix. Imec’s role in shaping the future of the semiconductor industry is built on leveraging international strengths, investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure, and maintaining a diverse talent pool. With continued R&D expansion, including new cleanroom facilities, Imec is well-positioned to drive progress in advanced semiconductor technologies, including sub-2 nm processes. #SemiconductorIndustry #GlobalCollaboration #Imec40 #Innovation #ChipsAct #KOTRA #KoreanTech #TSMC #SemiconTaiwan https://lnkd.in/d7bSPWWb

Stay one step ahead of your competition with insights from the "Gartner® Hype Cycle for Wireless Technologies, 2024" report. It's a must-read for tech executives, delving into 34 technologies, their value and growth phases. Access the insights that lead to innovation. Available only until December 31! https://lnkd.in/gkcGqDzM

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Michael Schröder from "𝐃𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧ä𝐫," the leading stock market and finance magazine in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. During the interview, I discussed our business model, strategic business areas, and our diverse product portfolio. It was a great opportunity to shed light on our performance. If you're interested in learning more about our stock, you can read the full article (in German) here. #finance #investment #stockmarket #business #Frequentis #DerAktionär

NXP India recently hosted a pivotal Indo-German roundtable focused on #semiconductor #collaboration. This event united key industry players to explore #partnerships and #innovations aimed at enhancing the semiconductor ecosystem. Discover the insights shared and the potential for strengthening technological ties between India and Germany. #powerelectronics #powermanagement #powersemiconductor

On this episode of the Six Five On the Road, hosts Daniel Newman and Patrick Moorhead are joined by Intel Corporation‘s Novin Kaihani, Sr. Director, GM Client Software Products, and GoTo‘s David Campbell, VP of Products, for a conversation on the latest trends and innovations in endpoint manageability, from virtual remediation to AI-enhanced PCs. Their discussion covers: 🔹 The evolving landscape of endpoint manageability 🔹 The role of AI in modern PCs and its impact on manageability 🔹 Challenges and solutions for virtual remediation in the current IT environment 🔹 Intel and GoTo’s collaborative efforts and their vision for the future of work 🔹 Key insights on how businesses can prepare for the next wave of technological advancements Watch now below 👇 or at https://lnkd.in/eGda9ekP

The annual Gartner IT Symposium is one of the largest gatherings of enterprise technology peers and partners spanning across all industries. I've tried for years to get some of the CRE-specific vendors to get involved and attend as a way to help bridge the gap that exists between the often closed-off CRE world, and other traditional industries. This year, I know of several CRE vendors and peers who will be in attendance, which is a testament to the growth of the CRE technology space (I'm done saying "prop tech"). This years agenda is heavy on AI, and the keynote will be with none other than Jensen Huang of NVIDIA. With the recent rate cuts, higher levels of return-to-office, and companies competing to differentiate themselves from competitors, I see 2025 being an exciting and pivotal year for all things technology related. I look forward to seeing those in my network in a few short weeks! https://lnkd.in/ebvRZ4B6

On Monday our CEO Stew Edmondson attended a Labour Party Conference Fringe Event with Chi Onwurah and Samantha Niblett MP, hosted by TechWorks and Palace Yard, which focused on how we can secure the UK Semiconductor Industry. A key message from all of the industry participants was about the vital importance of access to talent to support their growth plans. We advocate that the only sustainable solution to the overall skills shortage is to invest in the skills pipeline right from primary school. Tackling the shortage means a national-level, long-term programme to incentivise more young people to pursue the study of Electronics and semiconductors. Another point made in the discussion was about gender imbalance in our sector. Through our successful “Girls into Electronics” programme, we are starting to see increased interest and engagement. Overall, through our programmes, more than 100 employers are demonstrating their commitment to supporting young people to develop the skills that the industry needs. With continued support from industry and government leadership, we can work together to tackle the skills challenge. 

There are many things that can be criticised in the proposal of the Bundesnetzagentur regarding the 2025 mobile spectrum allocation, not only the fact that no auction is foreseen and, as the Bundeskartellamt pointed out, a fourth MNO may not be forthcoming under these conditions, but also the quite general conceptional point that without access obligation, there is simply no reason for MNOs to provide access to service providers. That this is detrimental to customers of mobile services and also reduces investments in the mobile network should be obvious. Why the Bundesnetzagentur is going down that road is less clear. Check out the paper of my co-authors and myself on these points. #spectrum #auction #Bundesnetzagentur #Verhandlungsgebot #Diensteanbieterverpflichtung #competition