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Synopsys, Ansys deal sparks concerns in China over bundling, trade controls

By MLex Staff ( April 29, 2024, 04:39 GMT | Insight) -- US-based Synopsys’ $35 billion buyout of competitor Ansys has raised alarm among Chinese industry players about potential bundling practices and implications related to US export controls, MLex has learned. The two companies' presence at various stages of the "design flow" has fueled apprehension among Chinese customers about being forced to integrate a mix of software tools from both companies, MLex understands.US-based Synopsys’ $35 billion buyout of competitor Ansys has raised alarm among Chinese industry players about potential bundling practices and implications related to US export controls, MLex has learned....

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