Microsoft acquires Simplygon to accelerate 3D innovation
Microsoft has acquired Sweden-based Company Simplygon to accelerate innovation in enabling 3D for everyone. Developer of automatic 3D data-optimisation solutions, Simplygon was developed by Donya Labs AB, a privately-held company based in Sweden. Simplygon is a leader in 3D game optimisation, dedicated to helping creators and users of 3D data across industries optimise content pipelines and streamline workflows.
Google acquires Twitter’s mobile app developer platform Fabric
Google has acquired Twitter’s mobile app developer platform Fabric. Twitter launched Fabric as a modular SDK in 2014 to allow developers improve their apps, and it now serves apps reaching 2.5 billion users built by 580,000 developers. • Fabric will join Google’s Developer Product Group working with Firebase team. • The integration of Fabric is part of our larger, long-term effort of delivering a comprehensive SUITE of features for iOS, Android and mobile web app development.
Pharmaceutical Firm Johnson & Johnson to Buy Actelion for $30 Billion
U.S. healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) will buy Swiss biotech company Actelion (ATLN.S) in a $30 billion all-cash deal that includes spinning off Actelion’s research and development pipeline. The biggest European drugs takeover in 13 years gives J&J access to the Swiss group’s range of high-price, high-margin medicines for rare diseases, helping it diversify its drug portfolio as its biggest product, Remicade for arthritis, faces cheaper competition.