Technology
posted in February 2011
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The Verdict: Thumbs Down for Nokia Windows OS Move
Bolaji Ojo  
2/28/2011   (18) comments
EBN readers overwhelmingly believe Nokia should have opted for Google's Android operating system rather than Microsoft's Windows OS
Chip Chain Remains Tight
Malcolm Penn  
2/28/2011   (2) comments
It may not look like it right now, but supplies are tightening up in the semiconductor supply chain
Connectors, DRAM, Foundries on the Rise
Malcolm Penn  
2/27/2011   (4) comments
Many segments of the electronics components market are seeing strong demand that could result in higher pricing on tightening supply later
Coming Next: Useless but Absolutely Intriguing Technologies
Marc Herman  
2/25/2011   (20) comments
LG's 3D mobile phone is an example of a fascinating technology seeking relevant application in a fast-changing world
The Future of Mobile Apps in the Supply Chain
Laurie Sullivan  
2/24/2011   (15) comments
Any company not designing a mobile app for ordering, price checking, and distribution of goods will miss a huge opportunity to capture market share
Cellphone Payments: High-Tech's New Frontier
Logical Link  
2/23/2011   (26) comments
High-tech companies are competing to support mobile phone-based payments with near-field communications technology
EC Adds to Restrictions on Chemicals in Electronics
Michael Kirschner  
2/23/2011   (4) comments
The EC has approved the inclusion of six additional substances in the next phase of restrictions on dangerous chemicals
Was 2010 the Last Hurrah for NOR Flash?
Latest Research  
2/23/2011   (4) comments
NOR revenue in 2011 is projected to amount to $4.8 billion, down from $5.1 billion last year
Gearheads, Give Up
Semico Spin  
2/22/2011   (11) comments
New advances in semiconductors, electric, and hybrid technology indicate our fascination with gasoline-powered engines must stop
LED Backlighting Drives Growth for DTV Semiconductors in 2011
Latest Research  
2/22/2011   (1) comment
The global digital TV (DTV) semiconductor market is expected to expand by a robust 16.5 percent in 2011
Lighting: Primed for Transition
Solid State Revolution  
2/22/2011   (17) comments
While SSL now represents about 5 percent of the overall general lighting market, its penetration will accelerate to 50 percent in the next five years
Design Chain Challenges and Opportunities in 2011
Bernard J. Gizzi  
2/21/2011   (3) comments
Shorter lead times, inventory support and accountability are needed to address design and supply chain challenges in 2011
MWC: Mobile’s Next Leap
Logical Link  
2/18/2011   (20) comments
The World Mobile Congress has ended, and the conversation is shifting to how the supply chain can support a plethora of new wireless devices
Internet of Things
Matteo Bertozzi  
2/17/2011   (16) comments
A new world is upon us where people and businesses can use technology to control things remotely, but is the supply chain ready for this?
MWC: Debates on Mobile Devices Give Way to Supply Issues
Marc Herman  
2/17/2011   (11) comments
The industry is nervously watching discussions over mobile devices and wondering who will exert the most control over the supply chain
MWC: Will There Be Enough Displays for All These Tablets?
Logical Link  
2/17/2011   (8) comments
The electronics supply chain is in flux, and the uncertainties will deepen as sales of tablet devices surge
Challenges & Goals for Distributors in 2011
Dick Krass  
2/16/2011   (3) comments
Hopefully, this year a common vertical platform will be defined for the benefit of the electronics components industry and its customers
What's in Obama's Budget for High-Tech & Clean Energy?
Bolaji Ojo  
2/15/2011   (15) comments
Obama's fiscal 2012 budget of $3.73 trillion is one of "tough choices," but it offers incentives for high-tech and clean energy jobs
Watson: A New Valentine's Day Sweetheart
Semico Spin  
2/15/2011   (21) comments
A new frontier is upon us with the debut of Watson, the IBM supercomputer that can handle massive tasks and analyze languages
iSuppli: Intel-Nokia Partnership Takes a 'Serious Beating'
Bolaji Ojo  
2/15/2011   (3) comments
Nokia will still ship MeeGo phones, but its adoption of Windows 7 effectively signals its intention to abandon an agreement with Intel
Counterpoint: Nok-Win Is a Win-Win
Laurie Sullivan  
2/15/2011   (14) comments
The agreement between Nokia and Microsoft on the Windows operating system will be beneficial to both companies
MWC: Parts Challenges Ahead for Mobile Vendors
Logical Link  
2/14/2011   (2) comments
With wireless devices the new market rage, component suppliers are struggling to cope with spiraling demand from OEMs
Software, Components Upstage Hardware at MWC
Marc Herman  
2/14/2011   (3) comments
The annual Mobile World Congress is largely focused on breakthroughs in wireless communication components and software technology
Mobile Is Hot, but PCs Are Here to Stay
Al Maag  
2/14/2011   (16) comments
Sure, ET can phone home on his smartphone, but can he place an order for a new spaceship?
Nokia CEO Defends Microsoft Deal: 'I'm Not a Trojan Horse'
Bolaji Ojo  
2/14/2011   (18) comments
Nokia's CEO is under pressure to explain his decision to dump Symbian OS and adopt Window's OS as the platform for future mobile devices
Liabilities of the Expanding Software Supply Chain
Andy Chou  
2/14/2011   (2) comments
The 'you-wrote-it-you-fix-it' philosophy for software code quality must change because it is a major liability for OEMs
Where's the Innovation?
Ken Bradley  
2/11/2011   (7) comments
The electronics industry needs innovators who can blaze new trails in the area of supply chain innovation
US Company Working to Expand REE Sources
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/11/2011   (5) comments
Green Technology Solutions announced a joint venture with Rare Earth Exporters of Mongolia to pursue mining claims and operations
Nok-Win a No-Win Combination
Bolaji Ojo  
2/11/2011   (15) comments
Rather than partner with Microsoft, Nokia should have joined the Google Android crowd and focused its resources on design and R&D
The Problem With Nokia
Bolaji Ojo  
2/10/2011   (22) comments
CEO Stephen Elop details in an internal memo why Nokia is losing market share and the challenges ahead for the mobile phone maker
Nuts & Bolts of Semiconductor Lifecycle Management, Part 1
Joseph R. Bronson  
2/9/2011   (5) comments
Challenges of semiconductor lifecycle management, appropriate methodologies for wafer banking, and real-world implementations
Improving Visibility Into Subsidiary Operations, Part 1
Sheila Zelinger  
2/8/2011   (5) comments
To gain visibility into subsidiary units, companies should consider various options for coordinating and integrating legacy systems
Involve Your 3PL in Package Testing & Design
Change in the Chain  
2/8/2011   (8) comments
Packaging and transportation costs can be dramatically reduced by involving the logistics services provider at the product design stage
Next-Gen E-Readers for Emerging Markets
Logical Link  
2/7/2011   (17) comments
Can a low-cost e-reader be built to serve the developing world and what dynamics must be in place for OEMs to explore emerging markets?
What if China Turned Off the Internet?
Laurie Sullivan  
2/7/2011   (17) comments
Manufacturers who build for the global market will be hard hit if China were to cut access to the Web so some are suggesting options
Nintendo 3DS Please
Semico Spin  
2/3/2011   (11) comments
Nintendo is coming out with a 3D version of the handheld game player, and it promises to win over consumers
Illusions of Victory
Bolaji Ojo  
2/2/2011   (26) comments
Readers picked Apple as winner in smartphones/tablets but Android as likely No.1 in operating systems for the products. Are they confused ?
Avnet EM Releases Xilinx Spartan-6 LX9 MicroBoard
EBN Newswire  
2/1/2011   Post a comment
The kit was created for designers who are interested in using or are currently using off-the-shelf microcontrollers




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