Data deals: Week 42, 2026 (12 Oct to 18 Oct)
3 deals announced this week. ✓ Reviewed: read and analysed by Gianluca. Others are short summaries of the public record.
- 2026-10-15 · Ericsson
Ericsson Q3 2026 IPR licensing revenues rise to SEK 3.9 billion
Ericsson's Q3 2026 report, published 15 October 2026, disclosed IPR licensing revenues of SEK 3.9 billion, up from SEK 3.1 billion a year earlier. The company said the Networks adjusted gross margin was supported by retroactive IPR revenues in the quarter.
- 2026-10-15 · Google · CNN · Axios · Financial Times
Google's News AI licensing pilot grows to 400+ publishers, adds CNN, Axios, FT and Forbes
On 15 October 2026 Google said more than 400 news publications worldwide now participate in its paid News AI pilot, launched in 2025 with partners including The Washington Post and The Washington Examiner. New partners named include Axios, CNN, The Financial Times, Forbes, Post and Courier, Texas Tribune, Oil City News and Shaw Media. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- 2026-10-13 · Financial Information Technologies · Ground Signal
Financial Information Technologies (Fintech) acquires Ground Signal, an on-premise beverage alcohol market intelligence provider
On October 13, 2026, Financial Information Technologies (Fintech) announced the acquisition of Ground Signal, a provider of on-premise market intelligence and analytics for the beverage alcohol industry. Terms were undisclosed. Ground Signal's team, including founder Melki Ko and Dan Adams, will join Fintech to help lead its Data & Insights offerings.