IBM buys Confluent for $11.000 billion to boost its AI and hybrid cloud strategy
IBM acquires Confluent for $11.000 billion to strengthen its commitment to AI and real-time data. Learn the key aspects of the deal and its impact.
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China and Vietnam launch a cross-border payment system using QR codes
China and Vietnam launch cross-border QR code payments for tourists and businesses, using local currencies and with a future two-way system.
Verifactu: what changes, who needs to adapt, and how to prepare
Dates, exemptions, and requirements for Verifactu in Spain. What's changing for businesses and the self-employed, and how to prepare to avoid penalties.
Amazon to cut up to 30.000 corporate jobs
Amazon is preparing the largest layoff in its history: up to 30.000 corporate jobs. Affected divisions, dates, and key factors for Spain and Europe.
TikTok Shop reaches 12.000 stores in Spain and accelerates its integrated commerce
12.000 TikTok Shop stores and 15.000 direct sales per month in Spain. Data, real-life cases, and tips for selling on the app.
A Saudi fund is leading the $55.000 billion purchase of Electronic Arts.
PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity acquire EA for $55.000 billion; $210 per share, a 25% premium, and an IPO planned for 2027.
Electronic Arts negotiates its sale for 50.000 billion
EA is negotiating its sale for $50.000 billion with Silver Lake and PIF. The transaction, via an LBO, would take it public and would be a milestone in the sector.
Alphabet reaches $3 trillion market capitalization
Alphabet surpasses $3 trillion in stock market value after AI boost and favorable antitrust ruling. Data, context, and analyst insights.
Forterro completes the acquisition of Inology and boosts its cloud presence in Southern Europe.
Forterro acquires Inology and integrates Tickelia and Nubhora into MyForterro. It adds 1.500 customers and 170 employees. Key aspects of the transaction and its impact.
Xiaomi sets its sights on Europe with its electric cars
Xiaomi confirms its entry into Europe with the SU7 and YU7: expected date, sales, estimated prices, and production challenges.