MICROSOFT ACQUIRES ACTIVISION BLIZZARD FOR USD 68.7 BILLION TO BECOME THE WORLD’S THIRD-LARGEST GAMING COMPANY BY REVENUE

With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft aims to accelerate the growth of its gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud. In addition, Activision has the content necessary to generate engagement and revenue for Microsoft’s move into cloud gaming. Furthermore, the acquisition would strengthen Microsoft’s Game Pass portfolio as it plans to launch Activision… Continue reading MICROSOFT ACQUIRES ACTIVISION BLIZZARD FOR USD 68.7 BILLION TO BECOME THE WORLD’S THIRD-LARGEST GAMING COMPANY BY REVENUE

NGS Data Analysis Made Easy Through Menarini’s Cloud Based ‘Msbiosuite Bioinformatic Platform’

On September 19, Menarini Silicon Biosystems announced the launch of new cloud-based data analysis solution, MSBiosuite. MSBiosuite automated data analysis platform processes NGS data generated from research in liquid biopsy area and formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue analysis.

Top 20 technologies for 2019

Disruptive technologies are going to shape the future, wherein the technology innovation leaders must evolve and embrace changing trends to stay ahead of the competition. It is crucial to anticipate emerging technologies to make informed business decisions and the best plans. 2018 proved to be a catalyst innovation, and this trend is expected to continue… Continue reading Top 20 technologies for 2019

Illumina to acquire Pacific Biosciences for approximately USD 1.2 billion, accelerating genomic discovery

Illumina is expected to acquire Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) for approximately USD 1.2 billion (at a rate of USD 8 per share). This will combine Illumina’s short-read technologies with PacBio’s long-read sequencing technologies to address complex genomic applications and accelerate genomic discovery in a cost-effective manner.