Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market

May 22, 11:36

China-based Nanjing Z-Com Wireless has cooperated with IC design houses to begin development of 4G small cell equipment specifically for the China market and expects adoption by mobile telecom carriers to take off in 2014, according to the company.

Taiwan networking device makers see decreasing profit-to-R&D spending ratio

May 21, 11:56

Seven main Taiwan-based networking/communication device makers saw the average ratio of pre-tax profit to R&D expenditure continually decline from 0.87 for 2010 to 0.45 for first-quarter 2013, their financial reports have shown.

D-Link reports poor 1Q13 performance

May 16, 12:40

Networking/communication device vendor D-Link has released its first-quarter 2013 financial report, with all figures decreasing sequentially and on year.

BlackBerry to offer BBM on Android and iOS platforms

May 15, 22:16

BlackBerry plans to offer its messenger app, BBM, to competing platforms such as Google's Android and Apple's iOS.

China Mobile procures 1.5 million Wi-Fi APs

May 14, 11:27

China Mobile has procured 1.5 million Wi-Fi access points (APs) from 10 suppliers through open-bid competition, according to a report from China.

Gemtek raises 2013 LTE shipment goal

May 14, 10:40

Taiwan-based networking/communication device maker Gemtek Technology originally set a goal of shipping one million LTE terminal devices in 2013, but expects shipments to exceed the target to possibly reach as many as two million units mainly due to orders from new clients in emerging markets such as...

SerComm nets NT$0.60 per share for 1Q13

May 13, 10:35

Taiwan-based networking/communication device maker SerComm has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2013, recording net EPS of NT$0.60.

Nokia introduces Asha 501

May 10, 15:59

Nokia has unveiled the first of a new Asha family of smartphones, the Asha 501, targeting the sub-US$100 budget smartphone segment in emerging markets, including India, Latin America and Africa.

Arcadyan, PESI post 1Q13 results

Stockwatch - May 10, 15:36

Taiwan-based networking/communications device maker Arcadyan Technology has reported net EPS of NT$1.06 for the first quarter of 2013. Meanwhile, satellite communication device maker Prime Electronics & Satellitics (PESI) announced NT$0.96.

Smartphone brands to introduce new flagship products in 3Q13

May 9, 15:20

Smartphone brands such as HTC, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics all plan to introduce new flagship models in the third quarter of 2013 in order to take on the forthcoming new iPhone scheduled to be released in the second half of the year, according to industry sources.

SerComm sees April revenues increase

Stockwatch - May 8, 15:11

Taiwan-based networking/communications device maker SerComm on May 7 reported consolidated revenues of NT$1.721 billion (US$58.0 million) for April 2013, increasing 4.68% on month and 3.42% on year, and those of NT$5.828 billion for January-April, rising 0.35% on year.

Z-Com scores points in tapping China Wi-Fi hot spot equipment market

May 6, 15:48

Taiwan-based broadband wireless Internet-access solution provider Z-Com, having supplied Wi-Fi hot spot equipment for large events in China including the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and 2010 Shanghai World Expo, has become a supplier of such equipment for China Mobile, the largest mobile telecom carrier...

Accton sees decreased 1Q13 revenues

May 2, 15:58

Networking and communication device maker Accton Technology saw its consolidated revenues of NT$4.845 billion (US$162 million) for the first quarter of 2013 decrease 27.2% sequentially and 24.9% on year, according to the company.

Commentary: Price competition over 7-inch tablets erodes profits

Apr 29, 14:29

Tier-one tablet makers have been engaging in price competition in the 7-inch tablet market which has eroded profits, according to sources from distribution channels.

Taiwan 1Q13 international Internet bandwidth rises to over 910Gbps, says TWNIC

Apr 24, 10:25

Taiwan's direct Internet connection with 17 countries/areas (including Hong Kong and Macao) reached a total bandwidth of 910.364Gbps as of the end of first-quarter 2013, increasing 15.99% sequentially and 47.36% on year, according to the government-sponsored Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC)...

China market: Shipments of inexpensive tablets likely to reach 100 million units in 2013, say China makers

Apr 18, 22:08

As demand for inexpensive entry-level tablets in the China market is growing fast and retail prices have dropped to below US$100 currently, 100 million tablets are likely to be shipped in the market in 2013, according to China-based supply chain makers.

Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 at end of April in 50 countries

Apr 18, 21:46

Samsung Electronics plans to introduce its Galaxy S4 at the end of April in 50 countries and sources from the supply chain predict shipments in the first month will be close to 10 million units. There have been no rumors regarding component shortages.

Digitimes Research: HTC sees 1Q13 shipments fall sequentially

Apr 18, 21:16

In the first quarter of 2013, Taiwan-based smartphone brand HTC reported falling shipments compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 due to lack of key components causing shipment delays of popular models such as HTC Butterfly and Droid DNA. In addition, to prepare for the launch of its flagship smartphone,...

Touchscreen notebook costs may fall in 3Q13

Apr 15, 15:03

Since its launch, sales of Microsoft's Windows 8 have been bleak. Industry sources have noted that due to limited supply of touch panels and low yields, prices of touchscreen notebooks have remained high. However, touch panel makers have also noted that the yield for full lamination touch panels has...

TCL to develop smartphone chips, says chairman

Apr 11, 21:38

China-based TV brand TCL plans to invest in the development of smartphone and connected TV chips, according to Dongsheng Li, company chairman and CEO.

Arima, Compal Communications to benefit from Sony Mobile orders

Apr 10, 21:49

Taiwan-based smartphone ODM firms Compal Communications and Arima Communications are likely to see on-quarter revenue growth in the second quarter due to new smartphones from Sony Mobile.

Wistron reports rising March revenues

Apr 9, 14:30

Notebook ODM firm Wistron saw March consolidated revenues reach NT$60.88 billion (US$2.02 billion), showing a sequential increase of 37.07% and an on-year increase of 11.18%. The March revenues rose due to increases in notebook and smartphone shipments, according to the firm.

Asustek March revenues show 29% sequential growth

Apr 9, 13:43

Asustek Computer reported March revenues of NT$41.847 billion (US$1.39 billion), representing an on-month growth of 29.49% and an on-year growth of 24.30%. Accumulated revenues in the first quarter of 2013 reached NT$114.275 billion, showing an increase of 16% on year compared to NT$98.551 billion...

Sony Mobile ramping penetration in entry-level to mid-range smartphone segment

Mar 28, 13:46

Sony Mobile Communications is enhancing its presence in the entry-level to mid-range Android smartphone segment, leveraging the spectacular sales gained from its flagship model, the Xperia Z, according to industry observers.

Taiwan market: Sony Mobile aims to obtain 20% market share in 2013

Mar 27, 22:02

Launched in March, Sony Mobile's flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z, has sold more than 50,000 units in less than a month in Taiwan. According to Jonathan Lin, general manager of Sony Mobile Taiwan, the firm hopes to rank number two on handset sales while taking a 20% market share.

China Mobile to procure 1.24 million TD-LTE terminal devices

Mar 27, 09:52

China Mobile will initially procure 1.24 million TD-LTE terminal devices, consisting of 800,000 wireless Mi-Fi routers, 320,000 home-use CPE units and 120,000 dongles, according to tech.sina.com.

Accton Technology to deal out 2012 dividend of nearly NT$1.50

Mar 26, 18:33

Networking/communications device maker Accton Technology posted net EPS of NT$1.68 (US$0.056) for 2012, and will distribute a cash dividend per share of NT$1.4996, 89.26% of the net EPS, according to a decision made by the company's board of directors on March 26.

Intel, LCD TV brands to push full adoption of WiDi

Mar 25, 22:17

Intel is set to promote its Wireless Display (WiDi) technology in 2013 for the technology to become one of the standard PC specifications and LCD TV players including LG, Samsung Electronics and Toshiba will also join the promotion and adopt the WiDi technology into their HDTV products, according to...

Arcadyan expects continued growth in orders from Europe in 2013

Mar 25, 09:58

Taiwan-based networking/communication device maker Arcadyan Technology has shifted from ODM production for international vendors to direct-account production for telecom carriers in Europe to hike profitability since the second half of 2012, and expects growing direct-account orders from those telecom...

Gemtek, Hitron post profits for 2012

Mar 21, 11:54

Taiwan-based networking/communication device makers Gemtek Technology and Hitron Technologies have reported 2012 financial reports, recording net EPS of NT$3.01 and NT$1.61 respectively.

Commentary: Who would buy the Panasonic handset business unit?

Mar 20, 22:09

Japan-based Panasonic reportedly plans to sell its handset business unit. Industry observers believe China-based firms might be interested, but the chances of the Japan vendor reaching a deal to sell the unit are low.

SerComm nets NT$3.90 per share in 2012; to deal out dividend of NT$2.75

Mar 20, 14:06

Networking/communications device maker SerComm recorded net EPS of NT$3.90 for 2012 and will distribute a cash dividend per share of NT$2.75, according to the company.

Of 2012 consolidated revenues, 63% came from the North America market, 25% from Europe and 12% from Asia , SerComm indicated...

Government will abolish Nuke 4 project if experts label it unsafe, says Taiwan Premier Jiang

Mar 18, 15:10

Approximately 200,000 people joined Taiwan's anti-nuclear protest on March 9, 2013. Some statistics showed that 50-60% of people surveyed were against using nuclear power to generate electricity. According to Premier Jiang Yi-huah of the Executive Yuan, if experts conclude that operating the fourth...

Google executive reshuffle may affect relationship with handset brands, say sources

Mar 15, 15:37

Google's Android chief, Andy Rubin, has stepped down from his current post. If Rubin is assigned to strengthen in-house handset products, it may affect Google's relationship with other handset brands, according to industry observers.

China Mobile 2013 capex increases 49% on year

Mar 14, 21:56

China Mobile, one of the biggest telecom carriers in China, reported 2012 total revenues of CNY560.4 billion (US$90 billion, up 6.1% on year. Net profits were CNY129.3 billion, representing an on-year increase of 2.7%, said the firm. China Mobile reported that 2013 capex will reach CNY190.2 billion,...

Alpha Networks to expand capacity in China

Mar 14, 11:20

Taiwan-based networking/communication device maker Alpha Networks will expand the production capacity at its factory in Changshu, eastern China, by adding two to six production lines in 2013, the company has told an investors conference.

Alpha Networks posts 2012 EPS of NT$1.41, to deal out NT$1.13 dividend

Mar 13, 19:26

Taiwan-based networking/communications device maker Alpha Networks recorded net EPS of NT$1.41 (US$0.048) for 2012 and will distribute a cash dividend per share of NT$1.13, according to the company.

ZyXEL aims to be top-3 VDSL vendor, says president

Mar 13, 13:53

Taiwan-based networking/communications device vendor ZyXEL Communications has been among the global leading vendors of ADSL broadband Internet-access devices and further aims to become one of the world's three largest vendors of VDSL (very high rate DSL) devices, according to company president Gordon...

D-Link posts 2012 net EPS of NT$1.23

Mar 11, 14:05

Taiwan-based networking/communication device vendor D-Link recorded net earnings per share (EPS) of NT$1.23 for 2012 and will distribute a cash dividend per share of NT$1, according to the company.

Samsung, Apple to step into path toward wireless charging for smartphones

Mar 8, 12:01

Following the steps of Nokia, LG Electronics and HTC, Samsung Electronics and Apple are expected to add wireless charging capability to their flagship models in 2013, according to industry sources.

China handset makers hope to reduce reliance on Android

Mar 6, 22:23

The China Academy of Telecommunication Research for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has published a white paper stating that China's handset industry has been relying heavily on the Android platform. In fact, China's handset industry has been hoping to reduce its reliance on Google's...

Global NOR flash market to continue slide, says IHS

Feb 25, 12:06

After a decline in 2012, the NOR flash memory market is set to shrink again in 2013 and 2014 as more segments of the handset market eschew the device in favor of alternative NAND solutions, according to IHS iSuppli.

Sequans, Alcatel-Lucent team up for LTE broadcast

Feb 25, 11:53

Sequans Communications has successfully completed interoperability testing of Alcatel-Lucent's LTE infrastructure equipment with Sequan's eBMS-capable LTE chipsets, according to the 4G chipmaker.

Lantiq intros GPON SoC for SFP optical module form factor

Feb 22, 16:04

Lantiq has introduced the FALC ON-S, a complete GPON optical network unit (ONU) system-on-chip in a compact 11 by 11mm package. With its small size, high integration and power saving features, FALC ON-S is targeted at small-form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules. The chipset enables upgrade to GPON backhauling...

Taiwan makers to showcase LTE products at MWC 2013

Feb 19, 14:29

Taiwan-based networking/communication device makers ZyXEL Communications, SerComm, Gemtek Technology and Arcadyan Technology will exhibit LTE devices at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 in Barcelona, Spain during February 25-28.