Economic / personnel

Sun Microsystems and SAFEA Announce Open Source Collaboration to Benefit China's Higher Education

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:18:53 +0300

Effort Aims to Significantly Improve the Quality and Capability of China's University Administrators,

EZchip Schedules First Quarter 2009 Results Release for Thursday, May 7, 2009

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:17:02 +0300

Conference call to be held May 7, 2009 at 10:00am EDT

Broadcom Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:15:57 +0300

Conference Call to be Webcast Today at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time

Tatung University and Alcatel-Lucent launch the first WiMAX campus network in Taiwan

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:14:41 +0300

Taipei, April 21, 2008 � Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Tatung University today announced the launch of Taiwan�s first WiMAX 16e campus network to foster research and innovations in wireless broadband technologies. The University�s Center of WiMAX Wireless Broadband Technology features Alcatel-Lucent�s advanced, world-leading WiMAX solutions. Tatung University�s community of professors and students (more than 4000 people) can utilize the new WiMAX 16e network to delve deeper into wireless technology research, while WiMAX developers can also benefit from Tatung University�s research outcome for compatible hardware and innovative software. Alcatel-Lucent today signed a memorandum of cooperation with Tatung University to strengthen the telecommunication research and development of innovative WiMAX application by coordinating resources from both parties, marking it an important milestone in the WiMAX industry in Taiwan.

Sony Ericsson reports first quarter results

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:15:59 +0300

The consolidated financial summary for Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (Sony Ericsson) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 is as follows:

Gennum Increases Purchase Price to Acquire Tundra

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:14:29 +0300

Ottawa, Ontario and Burlington, Ontario - April 17, 2009 - Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (TSX: TUN) and Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND) today announced that they have amended the terms of their previously announced arrangement agreement, entered into on March 19, 2009 (the "March 19 Arrangement Agreement"), providing for the acquisition by Gennum of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Tundra ("Tundra Shares") by way of plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the amendment, Gennum has increased the aggregate purchase price for all of the Tundra Shares from approximately Cdn.$86 million (based on Gennum's 5 day Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") ended March 18, 2009) to approximately Cdn.$112 million (based on Gennum's 5 day VWAP ended April 16, 2009), representing an increase of approximately 31%.

Fujitsu and Cisco Expand Strategic Alliance to Deliver Unified Communications Solutions in Japan

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:37:42 +0300

Both Companies Combine Expertise and Deliver Collaboration Solutions That Help Enterprises Become More Productive

Fairchild Semiconductor Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2009

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:37:23 +0300

San Jose, California � April 16, 2009 � Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2009. Fairchild reported first quarter sales of $223.3 million, down 30 percent from the prior quarter and 45 percent lower than the first quarter of 2008.

Everlight Maintains Its Lead in Taiwan�s LED Market

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:37:03 +0300

With the release of its 2008 annual financial report, Everlight Electronics, Co Ltd. (TSE: 2393) grew to NT$1.35 billion after taxes, achieving an EPS of NT$3.73. Compared with its closest rival, with an EPS of NT$3.16, Everlight leads all LED manufacturers in Taiwan.

STC, the Middle East's Largest Telecom Provider, Orders EMC�S New Symmetrix V-Max System

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:36:40 +0300

EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced that Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is one of the first companies worldwide to order an EMC� Symmetrix V-Max� system to form the foundation of its virtual datacenter.

Tundra Mails Information Circular for Special Meeting Tundra Mails Information Circular for Special Meeting

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:35:46 +0300

Ottawa, Ontario and Burlington, Ontario � April 16, 2009 �Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (TSX: TUN) and Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND) today announced that Tundra has mailed to its shareholders a management proxy circular (the �Circular�) and other materials, in connection with the special meeting of shareholders of Tundra (the �Special Meeting�) to be held on May 8, 2009 at which Tundra shareholders will be asked to vote on a special resolution to approve a proposed plan of arrangement, pursuant to which Gennum will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Tundra (the �Arrangement�). The proposed Arrangement was announced on March 19, 2009.

Silicon Laboratories Announces First Quarter Earnings Release Webcast

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:54:07 +0300

AUSTIN, Texas, April 15, 2009 - Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq:SLAB) today announced that it plans to release first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009. An earnings conference call will follow the release at 7:30 a.m. Central Time. The call will be simulcast over the Internet in the Investor Relations section of the company website at www.silabs.com. Necip Sayiner, president and chief executive officer, and Bill Bock, chief financial officer, will discuss the financial results and the company's outlook.

Ambient Corporation and Bel Fuse Inc. Enter Alliance

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:42:23 +0300

New Partnership to Support Growth in Smart Grid Developments

Freescale Semiconductor Schedules First Quarter 2009 Results Conference Call

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:22:48 +0300

AUSTIN, Texas � April 13, 2009 - Freescale Semiconductor will announce its first quarter financial results in a press release at 3:00 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, April 22, 2009. The press release will be posted at www.freescale.com/investor.

PLX Technology Announces Conference Call, Webcast of First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:21:44 +0300

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- April 13, 2009 -- PLX Technology (NASDAQ: PLXT) today announced it will host a conference call and Webcast to discuss its first-quarter 2009 financial results and the Company�s business outlook, on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. (PDT), following the release of the Company's financial results. Ralph Schmitt, PLX� chief executive officer, and Arthur Whipple, PLX chief financial officer, will host the conference call.

STMicroelectronics Announces Timing for 1st Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:33:47 +0300

Geneva, April 10, 2009 � STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) announced that it will release first quarter 2009 earnings after 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 11:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET), on April 29, 2009.

Cirrus Logic Announces Conference Call to Report Fiscal Q4 2009 Results

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:32:15 +0300

AUSTIN, Texas � Apr. 10, 2009 � Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter, fiscal year 2009 financial results on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Cirrus Logic will release the company�s financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT on the same day.

Vinaphone selects Alcatel-Lucent for mobile network upgrade in Vietnam

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:32 +0300

Paris, April 10, 2009 � Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Vinaphone, the second largest mobile operator in Vietnam, to upgrade its GSM network in 16 northern provinces with advanced EDGE broadband data functionality. In addition, Alcatel-Lucent�s cost-efficient solution provides Vinaphone with the flexibility to introduce new technologies in the future, including EDGE+, W-CDMA, HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE with a smooth evolution path to meet their market needs.

MIPS Technologies to Hold Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Call on April 30, 2009

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 20:41:18 +0300

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. � April 9, 2009 � MIPS Technologies, Inc., (NasdaqGS: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard architectures, processors and analog IP for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, will hold its third quarter 2009 earnings conference call on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific time / 4:45 p.m. Eastern time.

Delta Electronics' Consolidated Sales Revenues for March 2009 Totaled NT$9,802 Million

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 20:38:26 +0300

Taipei, Taiwan, April 9, 2009 � Delta Electronics, Inc., today announced that its consolidated sales revenues for March 2009 totaled NT$9,802 million, representing a 25 percent increase as compared to NT$7,820 million for February 2009 and an 18 percent decrease as compared to NT$12,016 million for March 2008. The company's cumulative consolidated sales revenues from January to March in 2009 were NT$25,587 million, a 24 percent decrease as compared to NT$33,519 million for the same period last year.

HP Selects Borland Open Application Lifecycle Management as a Standard

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 20:38:05 +0300

AUSTIN, Texas - Apr 09, 2009 : Borland Software Corporation (NASDAQ: BORL, www.borland.com), the global leader in Open Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), today announced HP will include Borland's Open ALM portfolio of products such as Borland� StarTeam�, Borland� CaliberRM�, and Borland� Together� in its software delivery infrastructure. This further strengthens the partnership originally formed between Borland and Electronic Data Systems (EDS), which HP acquired August 26, 2008.

Digicel Antilles selects Alcatel-Lucent�s packet microwave radio solution for IP mobile network transformation

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 20:37:42 +0300

Paris, April 9, 2009 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) has successfully completed the deployment of its innovative microwave packet radio technology for the seamless IP transformation of the mobile network operated by Digicel Antilles, one of the fastest-growing mobile telecommunications operator in the Caribbean, to support both traditional and new, advanced high-speed services in the Antilles. By optimizing traffic transport and aggregation from the base stations to the core network, the Alcatel-Lucent microwave packet radio solution provides Digicel with optimized mobile backhaul capabilities for increased efficiency reduced operational costs and enhanced quality of service.

Qualcomm Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:31:33 +0300

SAN DIEGO - April 08, 2009 - Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share, payable on June 26, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2009.

Carbon and MIPS Technologies Partner for Model Distribution

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:29:14 +0300

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and ACTON, Mass. -- April 8, 2009 -- Carbon Design Systems�, the leading supplier of tools for the automatic creation, validation and deployment of system-level models, and MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MIPS) announced today that they have partnered to deliver models of MIPS� processor cores to Carbon�s SoC Designer customers. Development teams will now have the capability to debug their MIPS firmware code in the industry�s fastest cycle-accurate virtual prototyping environment.

Lite-On Tech reports fourth-quarter net profits of NT$325 million with operating profit margin hitting record high

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:26:40 +0300

Lite-On Tech (2301) reported its fourth-quarter worldwide consolidated of NT$25.3 billion and net profits of NT$325 million, or EPS of NT$0.15. As a result of product mix improvement and cost efficiency programs in place, the fourth-quarter operating profit margin reached 7.6%, setting a record high. The company also posted 2008 consolidated revenue of NT$142.1 billion and net profits of NT$4.42 billion, or EPS of NT$2.01.

New Hyatt Regency Dushanbe to offer superior guest service with Alcatel-Lucent IP communication solutions

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:24:06 +0300

Paris, April 8, 2009 � Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that the Hyatt Group is deploying Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise solutions at its new Hyatt Regency Dushanbe (Tajikistan), a five-star hotel opened on March 21st, 2009, in order to offer the highest standard of guest services and enable a wide range of internal communications for its staff.

WACS consortium and Alcatel-Lucent sign a contract to deploy new 14,000 km submarine cable network

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:23:40 +0300

Paris, April 8, 2009 � The WACS consortium and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) have signed today a turnkey contract valued at several hundred million US dollars to deploy a new submarine cable network that will provide the first direct connection between Southern Africa and Europe. Named the West Africa Cable System (WACS), this 14,000 km-long submarine network system will bolster Internet and other communications capabilities to and from the African continent.

Winbond Announces Monthly Revenue for March

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:56:47 +0300

(Taipei News) Winbond Electronics Corporation today announced the revenue results for the month of March, 2009. Revenue for the month was NT$ 1.089 billion, an increase approximately 2.97 percent when compared with NT$ 1.058 billion in the previous month.

Tektronix Communications Announces Acquisition of Arantech

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:56:21 +0300

Leading Customer Experience Management Solutions Strengthen Network Intelligence Solutions Portfolio

AudioCodes Announces First Quarter 2009 Reporting Date

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:55:54 +0300

Lod, Israel � April 7, 2009 � AudioCodes (NasdaqGS: AUDC), a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) technologies and Voice Network products, will release financial results for its first quarter 2009, reflecting the period ended March 31, 2009, on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, after the market close. AudioCodes� financial results will be released over the news wires, and will also be posted on the corporate Website.

Lantronix Appoints Jeff Kost to Executive Team as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:55:10 +0300

Former SanDisk executive brings nearly 20 years of tech-industry sales experience to networking company

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Has Extended Its Strategic Outsourcing Contract With IBM

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:54:42 +0300

TOKYO - 07 Apr 2009: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance in Japan has extended its strategic outsourcing contract for an additional five years. As part of the agreement, IBM Japan will manage the operation and maintenance of the company's IBM mainframe systems.

Delphi and Perko Agree to Exclusive Distribution Deal for Marine Evaporative Emissions Products

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:53:11 +0300

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and MIAMI�Delphi Corporation (Pinksheets: DPHIQ) and Perko, Inc., have entered into an agreement making Perko�a premier supplier of marine products�the exclusive distributor of Delphi's full line of Marine Evaporative Emissions Canisters.

ANADIGICS Sets Date for First Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:51:22 +0300

WARREN, NJ, April 7, 2009 -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANAD), a leading supplier of wireless and broadband communications solutions, will host a conference call with analysts to discuss first quarter 2009 results and business outlook on April 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm Eastern time.

Alvarion's First Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for May 6, 2009

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:50:57 +0300

TEL AVIV, Israel � April 7, 2009 � Alvarion� Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR), the world�s leading provider of WiMAX� and wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it plans to report its first quarter 2009 results on May 6, 2009, during pre-market hours.

KEMET Announces Extension of Credit Facility

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:50:33 +0300

Greenville, South Carolina (April 7, 2009) - KEMET Corporation (KEME.OB) today announced that on Friday, April 3, 2009, it entered into an agreement to extend and restructure a short-term credit facility in the principal amount of EUR 35.0 million with UniCredit Corporate Banking S.p.A., formerly UniCredit Banca d�Impresa S.p.A. (�UniCredit�), a financial institution headquartered in Italy and part of the Milan-based UniCredit Group.

Rochester Acquires National's Space Logic Inventory.

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:49:11 +0300

Rochester Electronics, the world's most comprehensive and authorized source for discontinued semiconductors, has announced its purchase of National Semiconductor Corporation's Space-level Logic inventory. With close to 300 specific part numbers in total, the purchase includes the 1003XX ECL, 54LS, 54F, 54AC, 54ACT, and 54ACTQ microcircuit families.

LSI To Purchase AMCC 3ware RAID Adapter Business

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:50:08 +0300

Combination to create best-in-class portfolio of host-bus RAID adapter solutions for distributors and system builders

Fairchild Semiconductor Announces Conference Call for First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:48:56 +0300

San Jose, California � April 3, 2009 � Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) will hold its first quarter 2009 financial results conference call on Thursday, April 16, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its first quarter 2009 results that day before the market opens.

Ericsson and Avea launch mobile broadband in Turkey

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:48:36 +0300

Turkish operator Avea will introduce high-speed mobile broadband services to its more than 12 million subscribers with the help of WCDMA/HSPA and mobile backhaul technology from Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC). The companies have signed a four-year contract for HSPA-enabled network.

Socket Mobile Streamlines Executive Team Organization

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:53:57 +0300

Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, today announced a streamlining of its executive team as part of its planned cost reduction initiatives to improve its bottom line results. Effective March 31, 2009, the Company terminated the services of Thomas Noggle, Vice President of Engineering, and Robert Zink, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing.

Fujitsu Names New Regional Sales Director - Russia, CIS & Eastern Europe and New Manager of Channel Marketing EMEA

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:53:11 +0300

London, 3. April 2009 � Fujitsu Europe Limited today announced its two new management appointments: Wilhelm Gassner, Regional Sales Director - CIS States and Eastern Europe. In this capacity he coordinates the company's sales activities of Fujitsu's imaging scanner business, biometric solution and hard disk drive storage divisions across Russia, CIS & Eastern Europe. The second appointee is Enzo Capobianco, Manager, Channel Marketing EMEA, responsible for the EMEA-wide Fujitsu Imaging Channel Program, imaging channel strategies and partner operations.

EXAR CORPORATION ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF EXCHANGE

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:52:51 +0300

Fremont, California and Los Gatos, California, April 3, 2009 - Exar Corporation (�Exar�) (NASDAQ: EXAR) today announced the successful completion of the exchange offer for the outstanding common shares of hi/fn, inc. (�Hifn�) (NASDAQ: HIFN). The exchange offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, at the end of Thursday, April 2, 2009 (the �expiration time�).

Disclosure made according to the requirements of the Law of May 2, 2007

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:51:36 +0300

According toAgfa-GevaertNV's bylaws, the threshold as from which a shareholding needs to be disclosed, has been set at 3%.

Oc� publishes 1st quarter 2009 results

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:22:38 +0300

enlo, the Netherlands, April 2, 2009 - Today Oc� N.V. published the results for the first quarter of 2009.

NEC�s Ultra Compact Microwave Communications System, PASOLINK, Selected by Vietnam�s GTEL-Mobile to Support the Growth of Mobile Backhaul Solutions

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:20:41 +0300

Tokyo, April 2, 2009 � NEC Corporation announced today its selection by Vietnam�s GTEL-Mobile (Headquarters: Ha Noi, Vietnam, CEO: Mr. Alexey Blyumin) to deploy a mobile backhaul solution based on NEC�s ultra compact microwave communications system, PASOLINK.

Sensata Technologies and Melexis Sign Agreement on Sale of Vision Business

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:20:21 +0300

Sensata Technologies and Melexis today announced the signing of an agreement to sell Sensata�s Vision business to Melexis, a Belgian-based manufacturer of smart mixed-signal semiconductors, integrated circuits and integrated sensors and systems for automotive applications. Sensata had previously announced the intention to sell the Vision business in December, 2008. The transaction is expected to close by the end of April.

SILICOM�S FIRST QUARTER 2009 RESULTS RELEASE SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 27

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:16:13 +0300

Conference Call Scheduled for April 27th, 2009 at 9:00am EDT

Bruce Claflin Appointed AMD Chairman of the Board

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:13:35 +0300

Waleed Al Mokarrab, COO of Mubadala Development Company, appointed to AMD Board of Directors

Alvarion� Selected by Main Street Broadband for WiMAX� Network Deployment in US

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:13:13 +0300

Las Vegas, April 2, 2009 � Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR), the world�s leading provider of WiMAX� and wireless broadband solutions, today announced it was chosen by Main Street Broadband, a strategic partner of Xiocom Wireless, Inc., for deployment of WiMAX networks in its initial RUS (Rural Utilities Service) funded rural market. This is a significant milestone for both entities. Main Street Broadband has received one of the largest RUS funded projects in the US and Alvarion can now deploy its 802.16e BreezeMAX 2300, 2500 and 3650 base stations in a formal RUS funded project. Alvarion has USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Rural Development acceptance and complies with "Buy American" requirements of USDA Rural Utilities Service.