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GlobalFoundries Announces New Multi-Million Dollar Student Loan Repayment Program to Strengthen Semiconductor Workforce

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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MALTA, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) announced today that it is launching a new student loan repayment program to help current employees and new recruits pay down student loan debt.

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  • MALTA, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) announced today that it is launching a new student loan repayment program to help current employees and new recruits pay down student loan debt.
  • The new benefit program is part of the company’s multi-million dollar investment to strengthen the semiconductor talent workforce by helping to ease the financial burden of higher education and training of our present and future employees.
  • The program is open to all U.S. employees that have qualified student loans for all degree types and credit-based certificate programs offered by U.S. universities and colleges.
  • “By enhancing our employee benefit programs, especially through our student loan assistance, GF is not only strengthening and building its own talent pipeline but also striving to set an industry benchmark.

Taiwan Advances Scientific and Technological Education, Capitalizing on Its Semiconductor Industry Clout

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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TAIPEI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan, known as Formosa for its beautiful scenery, has become an important partner in the global semiconductor industry chain in recent years. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) pointed out that Taiwan's semiconductor market share ranks among the top five in the world. In addition to developing technology, Taiwan's semiconductor industry chain also responds to the international STEM trend by promoting science popularization activities. Taiwan's famous science popularization activity "The Taiwan Science Circle Island Train" has been promoted for 8 years. Government has teamed up a wide array of scientific research institutions, private sectors, and non-profit organizations (NPOs) with Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) to create 330 scientific experiments that can be carried out on a moving train. While the train is in motion, with high school students leading elementary school students to experience scientific principles. In 2023, they introduced a program with eight major areas of focus: net zero carbon emissions, green sustainability, cybersecurity networks, artificial intelligence (AI), precision health, space technology, semiconductors, quantum technology, and basic science. The popularization has won 12,000 primary school students in Taiwan. The students responded enthusiastically and completed an intellectual and interesting scientific exploration journey.

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  • TAIPEI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan, known as Formosa for its beautiful scenery, has become an important partner in the global semiconductor industry chain in recent years.
  • The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) pointed out that Taiwan's semiconductor market share ranks among the top five in the world.
  • In addition to developing technology, Taiwan's semiconductor industry chain also responds to the international STEM trend by promoting science popularization activities.
  • Taiwan's famous science popularization activity "The Taiwan Science Circle Island Train" has been promoted for 8 years.

CTO Forum Appoints Alan Lee, Chief Technology Officer at Analog Devices, to the CTO Forum Advisory Board

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CTO Forum today announced that Alan Lee, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), has been appointed to the CTO Forum Advisory Board.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CTO Forum today announced that Alan Lee, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), has been appointed to the CTO Forum Advisory Board.
  • CTO Forum brings together senior technology executives, business leaders, and academicians to discuss and collaborate on key technology issues, as well as accelerate innovation across organizations.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Alan Lee and ADI to the Advisory Board," said CTO Forum President Basheer Janjua.
  • "It is my pleasure to accept this appointment to the CTO Forum Advisory Board.

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Partners with Indiana’s Applied Research Institute to Accelerate Global Tech Security and Innovation in America’s Heartland

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue and the Applied Research Institute (ARI) based in Indiana announced a partnership to accelerate the innovation and adoption of trusted technology to enhance global tech security within the State of Indiana.

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  • The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue and the Applied Research Institute (ARI) based in Indiana announced a partnership to accelerate the innovation and adoption of trusted technology to enhance global tech security within the State of Indiana.
  • “Our collaboration will bring new opportunities ​to spur innovation, ​extending from Indiana’s Hard Tech Corridor to global capitals worldwide.”
    “We are thrilled to partner with the Krach Institute,” said Dave Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of ARI.
  • The partnership with ARI is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships orchestrated by the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.
  • In June, Purdue University and the Krach Institute signed memorandums of understanding with NYCU and NCCU, two research universities in Taiwan, to bolster research and workforce development efforts in Tech Diplomacy and semiconductor-related areas.

NexPoint Launches NexPoint Semiconductor Manufacturing DST Offering

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint, an alternative investment firm with $14.4 billion in assets under management, today announced the launch (the "Offering") of NexPoint Semiconductor Manufacturing DST (the "Trust"), a Delaware Statutory Trust ("DST") that owns a semiconductor manufacturing property in Temecula, California (the "Property").

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint, an alternative investment firm with $14.4 billion in assets under management, today announced the launch (the "Offering") of NexPoint Semiconductor Manufacturing DST (the "Trust"), a Delaware Statutory Trust ("DST") that owns a semiconductor manufacturing property in Temecula, California (the "Property").
  • "The Trust provides a long-term investment opportunity in an increasingly in-demand industry" said Matt McGraner, Chief Investment Officer at NexPoint.
  • "With applications in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and a strong commitment by the U.S. to grow the semiconductor industry domestically, we believe the semiconductor manufacturing sector is primed for success."
  • NexPoint has also invested over $1.2 billion of its own capital in various investment offerings that it advised or sponsored.

Semiconductor Industry Veteran Jim Anderson Joins Lumotive's Board

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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SEATTLE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optical semiconductor pioneer Lumotive today announced that industry veteran Jim Anderson, President and CEO of Lattice Semiconductor , has joined the company's board of directors.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optical semiconductor pioneer Lumotive today announced that industry veteran Jim Anderson, President and CEO of Lattice Semiconductor , has joined the company's board of directors.
  • With more than two decades of experience in the semiconductor industry, Anderson is a widely respected leader and innovator in the fast-changing field of semiconductor design and commercialization.
  • Anderson currently serves on the board of directors of Entegris and EdgeQ, and was previously on the boards of Sierra Wireless and Qylur Intelligent Systems.
  • He also serves on the board of directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association and on advisory boards at the MIT Sloan School, Purdue University, and the University of Minnesota.

Kandou Appoints Marvell’s Raj Singh to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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SAINT-SULPICE, Switzerland, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandou , an innovative leader in high-speed, high-quality signal conditioning solutions, announces today the appointment of Raj Singh to its board of directors.

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  • SAINT-SULPICE, Switzerland, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandou , an innovative leader in high-speed, high-quality signal conditioning solutions, announces today the appointment of Raj Singh to its board of directors.
  • “Raj Singh is a welcome addition to the Kandou board,” remarks Amin Shokrollahi, Founder and CEO of Kandou.
  • He served in multiple leadership roles at Marvell Semiconductor, most recently as the Executive Vice President for the Processor Business Group focused on Cloud, AI, Infrastructure and 5G.
  • Prior to its acquisition by Marvell, Raj was Vice President & General Manager at Cavium Inc, with a focus on integrated semiconductor processors that enable intelligent networking, communications, storage and security applications.

Intel Editorial: Intel Addresses Semiconductor Workforce Shortage

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Sunday, September 24, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230924048835/en/
    Intel is addressing the semiconductor workforce shortage by creating the industry’s first stackable, shareable and transferable one-year semiconductor technician certificate program.
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    The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a troubling workforce gap nationwide, highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) .
  • Intel is facing this challenge head-on by creating specific regional programs in partnership with local community colleges to meet Intel’s and the semiconductor industry’s workforce needs.
  • In addition to the technician certification programs created by the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program, Intel is also collaborating with the National Science Foundation in two programs: Enhancing Engineering Technology and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Education ( ETSTE ) and Future of Semiconductors ( FuSe ) to ensure the U.S. workforce is ready for a new era in semiconductor manufacturing.

Supplyframe Commodity IQ Indicates That Electronics Component Buyers Currently Have Greater Negotiation Power Than They Have Had in Years

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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“The electronics supply chain will remain a buyers’ market into 2024,” said Supplyframe CEO and founder Steve Flagg.

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  • “The electronics supply chain will remain a buyers’ market into 2024,” said Supplyframe CEO and founder Steve Flagg.
  • Supplyframe Commodity IQ Price Index data show electronics component prices decreasing by 5% from Q1 to Q3 on average.
  • According to Commodity IQ Demand Index, month-on-month demand declines contracted in July globally and in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Commodity IQ aids electronics supply chain practitioners in knowing the unknowns.”
    Supplyframe Commodity IQ is a unique combination of analytics and analysis that offers predictive and prescriptive intelligence for the electronics industry.

Guerrilla RF Provides Corporate Update

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) a leading provider of state-of-the-art radio frequency and microwave communications solutions, today provided a corporate update, highlighting recent business progress and strategic adjustments.

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  • Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) a leading provider of state-of-the-art radio frequency and microwave communications solutions, today provided a corporate update, highlighting recent business progress and strategic adjustments.
  • Driven by Guerrilla RF’s R&D innovation engine, the Company continues to develop products for today’s fast-moving applications and specifications in various high-growth verticals.
  • Ryan Pratt, Founder and CEO of Guerrilla RF commented, “After careful consideration, the Board has decided to temporarily postpone the initial public offering and Nasdaq uplist while we focus on funding our continued growth through less-dilutive options.
  • Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) notes U.S. semiconductor firms also invested $58.8 billion in R&D in 2022, the highest in history.