Microsoft and R3 accelerate adoption of distributed ledger technologies by global banks

Microsoft Corp. and the R3 Consortium announced a strategic partnership that will accelerate the use of distributed ledger technologies, also known as blockchain, among R3 member banks and global financial markets.

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Peggy Johnson leaves Qualcomm for Microsoft as Stream appoints Bill Podrasky global head of bizdev

August 11, 2014 — IoT’s game of musical chairs shows no sign of slowing during the holiday season, reports Jeremy Cowan. If anything it is gathering pace and seniority as Microsoft and Stream Communications announce significant new appointments. 

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Qualcomm and Sierra invest US$5m in Ireland’s Cubic Telecom to enhance embedded M2M connectivity

Dublin, Ireland: Cubic Telecom has secured a US$5 million investment from Qualcomm and Sierra Wireless. Added to earlier financing rounds, this brings total investments in the Irish start-up to date to $15 million. Cubic Telecom is also launching a new funding round to secure a further $15 million from investors.

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