Renesas to acquire Panthronics to extend connectivity portfolio with near-field communication technology

Tokyo, Japan, 22 March 2023 – Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced its wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a agreement with the shareholders of Panthronics AG, a semiconductor company. The acquisition will enrich Renesas’ portfolio of connectivity technology, extending its reach into high-demand Near-Field Communication (NFC) applications in fintech,

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Encora acquires Excellarate to strengthen its capabilities in HealthTech, FinTech, InsurTech

Encora, a global product engineering provider, has announced that it has acquired Excellarate, a global technology solutions and services company. The acquisition enhances Encora’s capabilities in AI, Analytics and Automation, and deepens Encora’s industry expertise in HealthTech, FinTech and InsurTech. With Excellarate’s 1,300+ engineers, Encora expands its global talent pool to over 9,000 engineers.

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Fintech innovation propels B2B money transfer market to $218tn by 2022, says Juniper Research

New findings from Juniper Research have concluded that the cross-border B2B money transfer market is ripe for disruption, as new technologies and legislative changes redefine traditional banking practices across the globe. Cross-border B2B transactions will exceed $218 trillion (€175.13 trillion) by 2022, up from $150 trillion (€120.50 trillion) this year.

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Migrant workers to transfer $300bn via digital remittance channels by 2021, says Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research has found that international digital P2P remittances conducted via mobile and online platforms will exceed $300 billion (€243.91 billion) globally by 2021, up from an estimated $225 billion (€182.93 billion) in 2018.

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NFC mobile ticketing users to reach 375 million users by 2022, despite a slow start

New data from leading fintech analysts, Juniper Research forecasts that the number of mobile users adopting NFC ticketing will exceed 375 million by 2022, up from an estimated 122 million in 2017. While there is rapid growth in NFC ticketing in European markets,

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Mobile ticketing to account for more than 1 in 2 digital ticket transactions by 2018

New data from leading fintech analysts, Juniper Research forecasts that mobile and wearable ticket purchases will exceed 14 billion by 2018, accounting for 54% of total digital ticket sales across transport and events sectors. Juniper estimated that the total number of transactions via mobile devices will exceed PC-based ticket sales for the first time in

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WorldRemit launches digital money transfers from Singapore

WorldRemit, the digital money transfer company, has launched in Singapore. The new service will enable migrants in Singapore to transfer money to over 140 countries as easily as sending an instant message, using the WorldRemit app or website.

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IoT, VR, wearables and big business innovation to be championed at Corporate Entrepreneur Awards

Innovation has been the buzzword of 2016 with the launch of hundreds of exciting new products and services from big businesses around the UK. With the rise of the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, omnichannel retail, challenger banks and Pokemon Go,

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Indian multinational Winjit Technologies sets up US base in New York

Winjit, a technology solutions provider with more than 10 years of experience in enabling tech solutions for organisations across the globe, has cemented its global network of delivery centres by opening an office in the US.

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Future of Wireless International Conference

Event date: 21-22 June 2016 IET London: Savoy place Future of Wireless International Conference

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8th Future of Wireless International Conference focuses on boardroom impact of connected world

Now in its 8th year, the 2016 Future of Wireless International Conference will turn its attention to the boardroom and explore how industry leaders are planning to transform and build new business models to harness a world with ubiquitous wireless.

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Apps World

Event date: November 18-19, 2015 London Apps World is BACK for 2015 at London ExCeL (18-19 November) for the 7th year and it’s going to be bigger, better and more fun than ever before!

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