CONNECT WITH US
Global supply chain: Mobile, telecom, computing
Mobile, telecom, computing trends
IN THE NEWS
Monday 16 May 2016
Intel, Microsoft to limit OS support on new processors; to increase IPC players costs
With Intel planning to have its next-generation processors support only Windows 10, industrial PC (IPC) players are concerned that the move will dramatically increase their costs...
Monday 16 May 2016
Japan market: Asustek is top SIM-free smartphone vendor in FY2015, says paper
Sales of SIM-free smartphones totaled 1.705 million units in Japan in fiscal 2015 (from April 2015 to March 2016) with Taiwan-based Asustek Computer being the top vendor in the segment...
Friday 13 May 2016
MediaTek announces sale of auto IC subsidiary to China firm
Taiwan-based IC design house MediaTek has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement with NavInfo, a China-based digital mapping service provider. According...
Friday 13 May 2016
Connectivity, AI, security technologies are keys for future development, says Huawei executive
Full connectivity, AI (artificial intelligent) and security technologies will be the three key categories of technology for the future development in the next 25 years, according...
Friday 13 May 2016
Asustek expects 2Q16 revenues to drop 9-14% sequentially
Asustek Computer expects consolidated revenues of NT$95-100 billion (US$2.93-3.08 billion) for the second quarter of 2016, decreasing 9-14% on quarter, the company said at a May 11...
Friday 13 May 2016
Digitimes Research: Global tablet shipments in 1Q16 estimated at 44.89 million units
There were an estimated 44.89 million tablets shipped globally during the first quarter of 2016, falling 31.3% on quarter and 12.1% on year, according to Digitimes Research.
Thursday 12 May 2016
Sensus pushing into smart grid market in Taiwan
US-based smart grid solution provider Sensus is optimistic about smart grid development in Taiwan and has contacted several system integrators such as Tatung and Chung Hsin Electric...
Thursday 12 May 2016
Taiwan motherboard players crossing into IPC, embedded industries
Facing weakening worldwide PC demand, Taiwan-based motherboard players have been expanding their businesses into new industries such as industrial PC (IPC), healthcare, car electronics...
Thursday 12 May 2016
Upcoming exhibitions to promote IT innovations
Six exhibitions are expected to come up in May and June, promoting the latest IT innovations including PC, smartphone, smart wearable device, robot and Internet of Things (IoT) app...
Thursday 12 May 2016
Asustek to unveil ZenFone 3 smartphones in June targeting mid-range segment, says CEO
Asustek Computer plans to unveil its ZenFone 3 family products in June targeting the mid-range segment, according to company CEO Jerry Shen.
Thursday 12 May 2016
DFI sees significant rise in 1Q16 gross margin
Industrial PC motherboard and system maker DFI recorded gross margin of 37.38% for the first quarter of 2016, hiking 5.39pp on quarter and 4.29pp on year, the company said at a May...
Wednesday 11 May 2016
Chip orders from China smartphone vendors to boost MediaTek 2Q16 revenues
Orders placed by China-based Oppo, Gionee and Vivo are set to boost revenues at smartphone-chip provider MediaTek in the second quarter of 2016, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 11 May 2016
Asustek revenues drop in April
Asustek Computer has announced consolidated revenues of NT$26.07 billion (US$801.77 million) for April, dropping sharply by 42.4% on month and 12.7% on year. Combined consolidated...
Wednesday 11 May 2016
Synnex April revenues up on year
IT and consumer electronics channel distributor Synnex Technology International has reported consolidated revenues of NT$26.45 billion (US$816 million) for April, decreasing 8.4%...
Wednesday 11 May 2016
China market: Xiaomi unveils large-size Mi Max smartphone
Xiaomi Technology has unveiled its new Mi Max smartphone, which features a 6.44-inch Full HD 342ppi display, the biggest smartphone the vendor has ever launched. Along with the large-size...