Analysis
Industrial Automation and Process Control - The Big Three Predictions by Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan released its three big predictions for the industrial automation and process control market. Energy efficiency and sustainability, smart technologies and the influence from BRIC and other emerging economies will be the key topics in 2012 and beyond. Based on a survey of several hundred companies conducted in December 2011, this research paper highlights areas of growth.
Huawei Sets Agenda for Future of LTE Networks with No-Edge Networks Approach
For the past 20 years, mobile operators have focused on how to increase their subscriber numbers, but in the next 20 years, the focus should be on attracting valuable users and enhancing user experiences, said Ying Weimin, President of GSM/UMTS/LTE Networks for Huawei's Wireless Network business unit, yesterday in a keynote presentation at the 2012 LTE World Summit.
SENSOR+TEST 2012 concluded successfully: Innovation dialog getting more international
With the sun shining brightly on all three days of the fair, approximately 8,200 visitors from all over the globe made good use of the opportunity to obtain valuable and comprehensive information about the state of the art in sensor, measuring, and testing technology at the SENSOR+TEST in Nuremberg.
Dialight LED Lighting Proves Less is More at City of London Waste Transfer Facility
Its recent upgrade to Dialight high-efficiency LED High and Low Bay fixtures has enabled the City of London Corporation to slash energy use by approximately 70 percent, reduce total fixture count by one-half and virtually eliminate lighting maintenance, all while significantly improving visibility and overall operational efficiency at its quad-level Walbrook Wharf. With a change-out that took less than five minutes per fixture, the Corporation ex...
Mercury Computer Systems Awarded Contract to Deliver Rugged, High Density Solid State Data Recorder for Airborne ISR Applications
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. announced that it has received a contract from a leading defense prime contractor to provide an advanced solid state data recorder for the aggregation and storage of sensor data from airborne ISR applications.
Marvell Joins Citrix System-on-Chip Initiative to Bring Citrix HDX Technology for Thin Clients to Market
Marvell today announced participation in the Citrix System-on-Chip initiative to enable an entirely new generation of thin clients for high-definition virtual applications and desktops at a low cost. The Marvell ARMADA 510 SoC seamlessly integrates Citrix HDX capabilities into a complete silicon solution.
AMD Holds 2012 Supplier Day & Recognizes 7 Suppliers for Excellent Performance
AMD today announced at its 2012 Supplier Day that Silicon Precision Industries Co. is the recipient of the company’s prestigious Supplier of the Year award. Additionally, AMD also announced the winners of its Achievement Awards for their key contributions to AMD’s business success: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., Shinko Electric Industries Co., TDK Corporation of America, Toppan Printing Co. Ltd., and Unimicron.
Race Car Manugacturer McLaren GT Set For New Engineering Centre In The Home Town Of McLaren Group
New race car manufacturer McLaren GT is announcing plans to establish a dedicated engineering and vehicle assembly facility close to the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, southern England, one year after the stunning 12C GT3 made its racing debut as part of an intensive 2011 development programme. Close proximity to the headquarters of McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive presents the McLaren GT team with an enhanced opportunity to shar...
AMD Named to CRN’s 5-Star Partner Programs Guide for Third Consecutive Year
AMD today announced that it has been named to CRN’s 2012 Partner Programs Guide for its AMD Fusion Partner Program. CRN’s Partner Programs Guide recognizes vendors with robust partner programs or products that provide the best possible partnering elements for channel success.
Delphi Automotive in Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire Motorized Vehicles Division of FCI
Delphi Automotive announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations and has made a binding offer to acquire FCI Group's (FCI) Motorized Vehicles Division (MVL). MVL is a leading global manufacturer of automotive connection systems with a focus on high-value, leading technology applications. The transaction is valued at €765 million on a cash and debt-free basis (approximately $972 million at current exchange rates) and is expected...