— Topic
RISC-V
2 briefings
Qualcomm
Chip Wars Escalate: Qualcomm's Ventana Acquisition Rattles Arm and Signals a RISC-V Future
The strategic purchase of Ventana Micro Systems suggests Qualcomm is building a formidable 'Plan B' to reduce reliance on Arm, sending shockwaves through the semiconductor market.
Dec 27, 2025
3 min read
Qualcomm
Qualcomm's Ventana Acquisition Shakes Arm's Valuation and Signals RISC-V Pivot
The strategic purchase of RISC-V specialist Ventana Micro Systems suggests Qualcomm is hedging against Arm dominance, causing market ripples and delaying server chip roadmaps to 2026.
Dec 26, 2025
4 min read