It was just a little over three years ago when I first presented to our global executive staff the coming importance of social media for business. It’s amazing to me how fast social media have become so integrated into our personal and business life. This was very obvious last week when {complink 10867|Facebook} made a…
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Digital Design, S.A. (“ADD Semiconductor”), a privately held company based in Zaragoza, Spain that develops power line communication solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in October. Atmel…
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Despite continued worldwide uncertainty, manufacturers are putting their collective short-term hope for growth into new products, strategic acquisitions and alliances, and emerging markets, according to a recent report from KPMG. The firm's annual Global Manufacturing Outlook, which surveys 220 executives from global companies, pegs the top priorities for the coming two years on top-line growth,…
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Tablet computers are clearly changing the way users view digital content, but a recent study indicates tablets may also influence users' willingness to pay for that content. Tablet users are more likely to pay for online subscriptions to newspapers and magazines than users of laptops, PCs, or smartphones, according to research from FTI Consulting Inc.…
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When credit is tight, “rent-to-own” programs begin to proliferate, offering consumers everything from furniture to cars for a nominal monthly fee. Start-ups are also having a tough time securing credit, as both banks and potential vendors weigh the risk of backing fledgling businesses. In the UK, British Telecom (BT) is launching a type of rent-to-own…
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In my last two blogs, I covered some of the top hiring mistakes made by employers, culled from Tony Beshara's list of Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make in the Recruiting and Hiring Process. (See: Top Hiring Mistakes, Part 1 and Top Hiring Mistakes, Part 2.) In this blog, my final on the subject, I'll cover…
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., and CEDARBURG, Wis. — Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and LS Research have signed a global distribution agreement. Mark Zack, Digi-Key's Vice President of Semiconductors said, “We are pleased to sign this worldwide agreement.…
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SEOUL, South Korea — Nesscap Energy Inc. (“Nesscap”) (TSX VENTURE:NCE), a global leader in research, development and manufacturing of ultracapacitor products, today announced the appointment of Mr. Dennis Orwig to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Orwig has extensive experience in power and technology development as Chief Executive Officer and senior executive of private…
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TORONTO — SMTC Corporation (Nasdaq:SMTX) (TSX:SMX), a global electronics manufacturing services provider, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of ZF Array Technology, Incorporated, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider with operations in San Jose, California. ZF specializes in manufacturing complex electronics equipment and providing systems integration services for some of the world's…
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Is the tablet PC market promising much more than it can deliver? I began wondering about this many weeks ago, but the question has become even more pertinent now as many manufacturers struggle to gain traction, despite the analyst projections of lofty sales. Even in developing economies, researchers say tablet sales will rise at a…
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