Tag: M&A
IoT creates M&A hotspots as firms forced to transform – report
Internet of Things (IoT) or Industry 4.0 technologies are driving a new wave of mergers and acquisitions in the technology sector, says a report...
Otto closes doors on $699 smart lock business
Otto, the IoT-enabled door lock company, closed down and sacked all of its staff just before Christmas.
Otto's business was built on a door lock...
Sierra Wireless to acquire Numerex to boost IoT capabilities
Sierra Wireless, the Canadian wireless communications designer and manufacturer, is to acquire managed Internet of Things (IoT) products and services provider Numerex for $107m.
According...
ARM buys NextG-Com and Mistbase for NB-IoT expertise
UK-based chipmaker ARM has announced the acquisition of two companies specializing in NarrowBand-IoT (NB-IoT) technology, NextG-Com and Mistbase.
NB-IoT, a standard that was approved...
Tele2 buys connected tech company to boost IoT portfolio
Tele2, one of Europe’s largest mobile phone operators, has acquired Sweden-based connected tech company Kombridge in a bid to boost its IoT portfolio.
As a...
The top ten IoT acquisitions of 2016
The Internet of Things (IoT) vendor ecosystem is booming in 2016, and serious money is being pumped into M&As and industry partnerships. IoB looks...