When a Platform Provider Becomes a Competitor: Why Arm’s Silicon Strategy Changes the Incentives

When a Platform Provider Becomes a Competitor: Why Arm’s Silicon Strategy Changes the Incentives
by Admin on 04-07-2026 at 10:00 am

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Marc Evans, Director of Business Development & Marketing, Andes Technology USA

I work at a RISC-V IP company, and I genuinely root for Arm — probably more than most people in my position would admit. Not because I’m confused about who competes with whom, but because Arm’s best move for their shareholders is also… Read More


SiFive’s AI’s Next Chapter: RISC-V and Custom Silicon

SiFive’s AI’s Next Chapter: RISC-V and Custom Silicon
by Daniel Nenni on 02-18-2026 at 2:00 pm

AI’s Next Chapter RISC V and Custom Silicon

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and semiconductor design, open-standard processor architectures are gaining unprecedented traction. At the center of this shift is SiFive, a company founded by the original creators of the RISC-V ISA, which champions an open, extensible, and license-free alternative… Read More


CAST Simplifies RISC-V Embedded Processor IP Adoption with New Catalyst Program

CAST Simplifies RISC-V Embedded Processor IP Adoption with New Catalyst Program
by Daniel Nenni on 10-26-2025 at 10:00 am

CAST IP SemiWiki RISC V Summit 2025

In a move poised to accelerate the integration of open-source processor architectures into resource-constrained devices, semiconductor IP provider CAST, Inc. unveiled its Catalyst™ Program at the RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara, California. This initiative addresses a persistent pain point for embedded system developers:… Read More