PEABODY, Mass. — Arrow Electronics Inc. (NYSE: ARW) today announced the launch of its full-service reverse supply chain business segment comprising three brands: ReSolve, a new global reverse logistics services brand; Intechra, a leading source for IT asset disposition services; and Converge, a global provider of extensive electronic components distribution services and market expertise. Each…
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MANSFIELD, Texas — Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top global engineering design resource for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it is stocking new product from Murata. Murata has expanded its DLP Series Common Mode Chokes to include the DLP11TB, a 1210 size chip-type common mode choke coil designed to address the unique noise…
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LONDON — element14, Premier Farnell’s innovative online technology resource and community for electronic design engineers, announces it is now offering Arduino boards, workshop kits and accessories, giving design engineers and electronic enthusiasts access to an expanded range of open-source prototyping platforms. Based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software, the Arduino platform was designed to make…
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SINGAPORE — Flextronics (Nasdaq: FLEX) today announced that Jonathan S. Hoak will be joining the Company as general counsel effective February 1. Hoak served as senior vice president and general counsel at NCR Corporation for 13 years where he oversaw all legal matters for NCR's global operations. Most recently, Hoak served as vice president and…
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RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — Samsung, the world technology leader and innovator in consumer electronics and telecommunications, today announced the appointment of Mr. Yangkyu (Y.K.) Kim as President and CEO of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Kim is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.…
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The irony was unmistakable. On the same day that {complink 103|Advanced Micro Devices} replaced its president and CEO, Dirk Meyer, {complink 3926|Nvidia Corp.} announced it struck an agreement “ending all outstanding legal disputes” with {complink 2657|Intel Corp.}. (See AMD Dumps CEO, Starts Search for New Head and Intel in Patent Accord With Nvidia.) Nvidia will…
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SAN DIEGO — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today announced organizational changes. Global Business Operations (GBO), previously referred to as Global Business Development, will be led by Jing Wang as executive vice president of Qualcomm and president of Global Business Operations. The GBO organization…
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. — IEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology for humanity, today announced the launch of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter. A monthly online publication, the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter features practical and timely technical information and forward-looking commentary on Smart Grid developments and deployments around the world. Designed to foster greater understanding…
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iSuppli forecasts Apple will ship 12.1 million CDMA iPhones through Verizon and other global CDMA wireless carriers in 2011
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Maybe it's CES overload, or maybe VTech just wants to sell more phones. According to a recent survey conducted by VTech and market research firm Toluna, Americans are feeling overwhelmed by the constant accessibility and influx of digital information in the 21st century. In fact, when asked to rank the most stressful technology-related issues, consumers…
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