GLG News by Semiconductor Evaluators (North America)

!. The introduction of these new LED's from Cree will alllow Cree to be able to compete both in applications where a smaller form factor is needed, and in applications such as linear strip lighting where a wider viewing angle LED is required. 2. This smaller form factor package is probably less costly...

1. LED LIghting due to it's eneergy saving and reduced maintainance costs is beginning to be implemented in commercial applications. 2. The payback period for implementing the initially more expensive LED lighting is in the range of 2-3 years. 3. Company's such as Anthony Door who is a major supplier...

Rumors abound that Cisco might purchase EMC, but that seems very unlikely given the cost involved and the lack of apparent synergy.  Cisco could, however, purchase VMWare.  Cisco has made virtualization a key strategic focus, and adding VMWare would instantly catapult them to the top of the...

1. Avago has become more profitable by selling off business's such as printer ASIC to Marvell, storeage IC to PMC Sierra, CMOS sensors to Micron, and camera modules to Micron. 2. KKR/Silverlake have been buildinbg up profitability by shedding workers in R&D, marketing, and sales leaving a profitable...

1. LED manufacturers such as Osram are pushing the envelope forward approaching light output level 3 times greater than were reported 2 years ago . 2. Light output level of greater than 100 lumens per LED ar enabling LED's to be used in applications that are replacing more traditonal lighting techn...

Microsoft’s acquisition of DATAllegro should put to rest any skepticism on whether Microsoft is serious about the data warehouse and Business Intelligence (BI) market.  They have been progressively moving more into BI and data warehouses for several years, but have focused on the low-end BI user. ...

* JEDEC is a memory standards body that is very active and respected in the electronics industry  * JEDEC has formed a committee to develop standards for NAND flash solid state drives  * The JEDEC committee will be co-chaired by Micron and Seagate  * Seagate expects to announce their...

The equipment, semiconductor market for WiMax. Software, services and applications on WiMax

HP maintains worldwide leadership, but Dell is staging a comeback.  HP may be able to leverage their wide array of products for an advantage.  The second-tier vendors will continue to do well in places but seem to have little chance of unseating either Dell or HP.  Apple is a dark horse...

* Seagate announced their Barracuda 1.5 TB disk drive, the first announced disk drive with more than 1TB capacity  * Seagate also announced their first 500 GB 2.5-inch drive products with 5200 and 7200 RPM  * The 3.5-inch 1.5 TB product will begin shipping in August 2008 while the 2.5-inch...