IC-Link by imec Expands Collaboration With TSMC

semiconductor-digest.com Sep 23, 2026

IC-Link by imec Expands Collaboration With TSMC

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 23, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

IC-Link by imec and TSMC announced an expanded partnership that adds IC-Link to TSMC’s Open Innovation Platform Cloud Alliance. The move makes IC-Link the first managed‑cloud service to support mixed‑partner EDA flows for silicon design, offering secure cloud infrastructure, advanced‑node process design kits, and expert support. The collaboration aims to simplify complex chip development for AI, automotive, communications, and industrial markets, enabling customers to focus on innovation while accessing scalable compute resources and TSMC’s leading technology.

💡 Why It Matters

· By merging cloud‑based design tools with TSMC’s cutting‑edge process access, the alliance lowers entry barriers for emerging semiconductor firms, accelerating time‑to‑market for high‑growth applications.

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Valens Semiconductor to Collaborate with onsemi

Valens Semiconductor announced a partnership with onsemi to develop a cost‑optimized integrated sensor for high‑volume 3‑megapixel automotive cameras. The collaboration aims to accelerate OEM and Tier‑1 access to MIPI A‑PHY, enabling a streamlined camera architecture that reduces component count while maintaining performance. Valens will embed its A‑PHY connectivity into onsemi’s image sensors, expanding the standard’s reach into mainstream vehicles. Both companies highlighted the growing demand for simplified, high‑speed sensor solutions in automotive imaging.

💡 The joint effort unlocks a scalable, low‑cost A‑PHY pathway that could lower development timelines for next‑generation automotive vision systems.

quantumcomputingreport.com · Sep 23

Quantum XChange Partners with Carahsoft to Distribute FIPS-Validated Phio TX Platform Across…

Quantum XChange announced a distribution partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., appointing Carahsoft as its Master Government Aggregator. The deal will deliver Quantum XChange’s Phio TX® cryptographic management platform to federal, state, local, and education agencies through procurement vehicles such as TIPS, OMNIA Partners, and The Quilt. Phio TX® is FIPS 140‑3 and FIPS 203 (ML‑KEM) validated, enabling zero‑downtime hot‑swapping of post‑quantum algorithms, QKD protocols, and classical keys. The initiative supports agencies’ compliance with Executive Order 14412 and OMB Memorandum M‑26‑15, mitigating “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” risks.

💡 The partnership accelerates federal adoption of quantum‑safe encryption, ensuring agencies meet mandated migration timelines without disrupting existing applications. It also expands Carahsoft’s cybersecurity portfolio, positioning it as a key conduit for post‑quantum technology deployment across the public sector.

quantumcomputingreport.com · Sep 23

QuEra Computing and HPE Partner to Integrate Fault-Tolerant Neutral-Atom QPUs with On-Premises…

QuEra Computing and Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced a partnership to embed fault‑tolerant neutral‑atom quantum processors into on‑premises HPE Cray supercomputers. The collaboration will create integrated hardware testbeds, co‑design hybrid algorithms, and establish low‑latency software interoperability. It targets national labs, HPC centers, and enterprise data centers, enabling real‑time hybrid co‑processing for sovereign, high‑security workloads. The initiative aligns with U.S. Department of Energy programs and plans to scale to giga‑quop systems, with cloud access to QuEra’s Libra QPU as a transitional model.

💡 By coupling quantum and classical resources on the same premises, the partnership removes the latency barrier that has limited practical quantum acceleration, positioning U.S. research facilities to tackle compute‑intensive problems that currently exceed classical capabilities.

cfotech.com.au · Sep 23

McMillan Shakespeare deepens BYD leasing ties in Australia

McMillan Shakespeare Group (MMS) has formalised a direct partnership with Chinese electric‑vehicle maker BYD to expand its digital automotive and novated‑leasing services in Australia. The agreement, sealed during a visit to BYD’s headquarters, covers demand generation, customer acquisition, dealer engagement, digital integration and ownership solutions, and also includes BYD’s premium brand DENZA, targeting the small‑and‑medium‑enterprise market through MMS’s Oly platform. MMS’s dealer platform links manufacturers, dealers, finance providers and customers, giving OEMs greater visibility of demand while simplifying leasing for dealers. The move comes as novated leasing gains traction for electric vehicles, bolstered by the Federal Government’s Electric Car Discount and shifting consumer preferences. In FY26, MMS reported 90,000 novated leases—a 13.5% rise—with battery‑electric vehicles making up 61% of new lease sales.

💡 By tying BYD’s EV lineup to a streamlined leasing ecosystem, MMS accelerates Australian fleet electrification and gives BYD a fast‑track entry into a market increasingly driven by cost‑effective, lease‑based ownership.

quantumcomputingreport.com · Sep 23

IonQ Partners with SDT to Deploy Superion 256 Quantum System and Establish…

IonQ announced a multi‑year partnership with South Korean quantum firm SDT, Inc. The deal expands cooperation from software integration to manufacturing, assembly and APAC distribution of IonQ’s hardware. IonQ will deliver its Superion 256 trapped‑ion quantum computer and a silicon‑vacancy (SiV) quantum‑memory module to an SDT customer in South Korea, where the equipment will anchor an on‑premises hybrid quantum‑classical data centre for biomedical and cancer‑research workloads. Simultaneously, SDT will build a dedicated quantum‑manufacturing facility in Gumi to package, test and ship IonQ’s SiV memory modules and full‑stack platforms, creating a regional assembly hub and resale support network. The partnership adds to IonQ’s existing collaborations with KISTI, SK Telecom, Hyundai, Seoul National University and Sungkyunkwan University for future quantum ecosystem growth.

💡 By anchoring the first on‑site hybrid quantum‑classical data centre in South Korea, the alliance gives regional researchers direct access to cutting‑edge quantum hardware, shortening the path from algorithm to drug target.

thestar.com.my · Sep 23

Meta acts against scammers’ accounts with Singapore police help

Meta announced that, with data supplied by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), it has taken down more than 3.7 million scam‑linked accounts, pages and other content on Facebook and Instagram in 2024. The partnership, now in its second year, enables Meta investigators to pinpoint and dismantle entire scam ecosystems that would otherwise remain hidden across platforms and borders. Between January and June, the company removed over 113 000 fraudulent entities, including 33 600 targeted at holiday‑season travelers in June. In July, the bulk of the takedowns were “shell pages”—inactive profiles that scammers could repurpose. Meta officials said the collaboration with SPF is a model for regional expansion, while highlighting the growing use of AI by scammers to mass‑produce fake profiles and malicious code.

💡 By linking police intelligence with platform‑wide enforcement, Meta can strike at scam networks before they scale, curbing a rapidly evolving, AI‑driven fraud threat that traditional, siloed approaches miss.