This proves that PC manufacturing is just not a good business to be in anymore," he said. Martin Hingley, VP at analyst house IDC, said: "What can you get from the combined company that you couldn't get from either firm beforehand?
IBM will outsource production of some desktop computers to manufacturing firm Sanmina-SCI in a $5bn deal aimed at cutting the computer giant's costs. The move comes after IBM's PC division posted a 28 per cent fall in third quarter results, leading...
The statement added: "There are no immediate plans to outsource production at present however, in line with the majority of PC manufacturers NEC continually assesses its manufacturing strategy. In a statement to the UK press NEC said: "NEC's...
Though here is one area where it must get even better, judging by emails this publication receives. They say it spends little on R&D, pinches everyone else's ideas and then squeezes any market by coming in later on with cheaper prices thanks to a...
While the company is evaluating its costs and employee roster, it is also taking a look at its future manufacturing needs. However, AMD is winding down a chip manufacturing technology development programme with UMC.
In the same way an office copier can already make an automated phone call for assistance when it needs maintenance or repair, soon so will our cars, homes and appliances. A multitude of small digital radio units costing $50 screwed to the side of...