Molex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect
Molex has finalized its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect from Smiths Group plc, expanding its portfolio of high-reliability connectivity solutions across multiple industries.
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Molex has finalized its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect from Smiths Group plc, expanding its portfolio of high-reliability connectivity solutions across multiple industries.
Robo.ai has announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its ordinary shares as part of a broader effort to optimize its capital structure and strengthen its business operations.
Sapiens International Corporation has named Eva Skidmore as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She will lead global marketing efforts and integrate AI into the company’s go-to-market strategy.
Leonard Pagon, CEO of Robots & Pencils, will participate in an ASU-GSV Summit panel discussing how universities can scale AI from pilot projects to enterprise platforms with governance and accessibility.
Huawei reported a 2.2% revenue rise in 2025 to CNY880.9 billion, driven by AI and automotive solutions, while Geekplus achieved profitability with a 31.6% revenue increase to RMB3.17 billion.
OpenGov has named Thiago Sá Freire as its new chief executive officer, succeeding co-founder Zac Bookman, effective April 1, 2026.
DataJoint has introduced native support for converting Common Workflow Language (CWL) pipelines into its platform, allowing research organizations to modernize scientific workflows without rebuilding them from scratch.
Hon Hai Technology Group, known as Foxconn, has appointed Michael Chiang as its rotating Chief Executive Officer for a one-year term starting April 1, 2026, succeeding Kathy Yang.
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference has begun accepting global applications for the 2026 SAIL Award, recognizing AI projects that demonstrate both technological excellence and scalability, with a total prize pool exceeding $280,000.
The White House has submitted a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, including $65.8 billion for Navy shipbuilding and the launch of the Golden Fleet program with a new Trump-class battleship.
X Square Robot held the inaugural Embodied AI Developers Conference (EAIDC 2026) in Shenzhen, marking the first global event dedicated to embodied AI developers. The conference featured live robotics demonstrations, a hackathon, and real-world deployment challenges.
ESET previewed new AI security tools at RSAC 2026 that scan chatbot prompts and responses to prevent data leaks and malicious content, with expanded capabilities for endpoint protection and AI supply chain defense.
Phantom Space Corporation has acquired Thermal Management Technologies to enhance its Phantom Cloud orbital data center program, bringing satellite thermal expertise in-house.
Numos has raised $4.25 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from Operator Collective, to develop its AI platform for enterprise finance teams.
Versant Media Group has acquired StockStory, an AI-driven financial insights platform, to enhance CNBC’s data and analysis capabilities across its digital platforms.
Cupertino-based startup Alcatraz has secured $50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-powered facial authentication system that verifies employees without storing biometric data.
Sona has secured $45 million in Series B funding led by N47, with participation from existing investors including Felicis, Northzone, Gradient, and Italian Founders Fund. The funding will accelerate the company’s AI platform development and U.S. expansion.
SpendHQ has acquired Sligo AI to integrate agentic AI into its enterprise procurement platform, combining structured spend data with secure AI deployment infrastructure.
Tata Communications has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services, marking its thirteenth consecutive year in the position. The company highlighted advancements in AI-driven network infrastructure, expanded connectivity options, and upcoming quantum-safe encryption capabilities.
Microsoft announced a $10 billion investment in Japan from 2026 to 2029, focusing on AI infrastructure, cybersecurity partnerships, and training one million workers. The initiative includes collaborations with Sakura Internet and SoftBank to expand domestic AI compute capacity and support Japan’s data sovereignty goals.