M&A, Strategies, Alliances Hytera is buying Norsat, for $62m, paying a 62% premium for the customized communications provider and its satellite expertise. Software AG is acquiring Cumulocity, an IoT-focused cloud and software provider, with plans on integrating the Cumulocity platform into Software AG’s offering. Progress has acquired DataRPM, adding its IIoT-based cognitive predictive maintenance expertise to Progress’ application development and deployment offerings. MaxLinear is acquiring Exar for $700m, buying up a rival analog semiconductor firm, citing its portfolio of power management, interface, and automotive silicon as targets. Forecasts, Surveys. Reports, and Blue Sky Thinking Global cellular IoT connections will hit 2.4bn in 2025, according to Strategy analytics, with the top three market (automotive, utilities, and security) accounting for 46% of…