Washington in talks with chipmakers about building U.S. factories
Reuters reports that Intel Corp (INTC.O) is in discussions with the United States Department of Defense over improving domestic sources for microelectronics and related technology, Intel spokesman William Moss said in an emailed statement. “Intel is well positioned to work with the U.S. government to operate a U.S.-owned commercial foundry and supply a broad range […]
SIA Applauds Legislation to Support Growth of Virtualized Networks
By Harry Clapsis, Government Affairs Associate, SIA In January, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act (S. 3189), aimed at encouraging the growth and implementation of virtualized cellular networks. The semiconductor industry is a key part of the push towards virtualized networks, which utilize off-the-shelf computer networking equipment to build a […]
Gartner Says Global IT Spending to Decline 8% in 2020 Due to Impact of COVID-19
Spending on Cloud Services is Bright Spot in 2020 IT Spending Outlook Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.4 trillion in 2020, a decline of 8% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. The coronavirus pandemic and effects of the global economic recession are causing CIOs to prioritize spending on technology and services […]
Reskilling and Upskilling in the Microelectronics Industry After COVID-19
In light of COVID-19, the microelectronics industry is undergoing major changes and adapting to a great degree its work practices. This transition has given rise to new skills priorities. In such a challenging time, it is clear that reskilling and upskilling are of vital importance to follow the constantly changing demands of the market and adjust to the new work realities.