Best practices to enhance privacy and security for the IoT
05 February, 2015In a detailed report on the Internet of Things (IoT), the US Federal Trade Commission has recommended a series of concrete steps that businesses can take to enhance and protect consumers' privacy and security.
Memory suppliers account for more than 60% of 300 mm wafer capacity
02 February, 2015Ranking of top 10 suppliers now accounts for 93% of total installed 300 mm wafer capacity, according to IC Insights.
Memory suppliers account for more than 60% of 300 mm wafer capacity
02 February, 2015Ranking of top 10 suppliers now accounts for 93% of total installed 300 mm wafer capacity, according to IC Insights.
Medical device M&A activity hits all-time high
15 January, 2015The medical device industry witnessed an unusually high amount of mergers and acquisitions activity in 2014 with a total of 96 mergers and acquisitions announced, representing an increase of 18.5% on 2013, according to an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData.
South Korean and Taiwanese companies control 56% of global fab capacity
19 December, 2014South Korean and Taiwanese chip companies are well known for manufacturing prowess when it comes to efficiently fabricating huge amounts of IC wafers.
Connector technology trends of 2014
12 December, 2014The connector industry grew in 2014, and that was a result of both evolving product lines and cutting-edge technology. Bob Hult looks back at the year's trends and products in the annual 2014 Connector Technology Review.
IoT: fact or fiction?
08 December, 2014The majority of organisations that have adopted Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are already seeing measurable results, including enhanced customer experience, collaboration, insight and productivity, according to a new Harvard Business Review study.
Australian workers 'donate' $109.6bn worth of unpaid overtime each year
02 December, 2014Millions of Australian workers are losing the battle for better work/life balance due to excessive unpaid overtime and feel they have little control over how to change the situation, according to new research by The Australia Institute.
A strategy for workplace diversity
01 December, 2014Engineers Australia has welcomed 'A strategy for inclusiveness, well-being and diversity in engineering workplaces'. The strategy provides a comprehensive roadmap to improve diversity and inclusiveness in Australia's engineering workplaces.
Automotive IC market to grow 15%
20 November, 2014The total automotive IC market is expected to grow 15% to $21.7 billion in 2014, compared to a 1% increase registered in 2013, according to IC Insights' 2015 IC Market Drivers Report.
APAC wearables market to reach US$37 billion
07 November, 2014The market for wearable technology in APAC is currently worth US$8.5 billion and is expected to grow to US$37 billion over the next five years at a CAGR of around 34%, according to Arvind Arun, industry analyst in the ICT Practice at Frost & Sullivan.
Taiwan's electronics market continues to soar
05 November, 2014The face of Taiwan's electronics industry is changing. In the past, the island nation, with the same population size as Australia, has focused on original equipment manufacturing and original design manufacturing. The focus is now shifting towards a more service-oriented electronics industry.
Samsung invests big, supports new markets
20 October, 2014 by IC InsightsSamsung recently announced plans to build a new, cutting-edge wafer fab - a $14.7bn investment for the company that will be located in Pyeongtaek, a city south of Seoul.
IoT and the connected enterprise
17 October, 2014Rockwell Automation's CEO emphasised how the 'connected enterprise' improves industrial performance at the Internet of Things World Forum. He noted how industry is at a major inflection point, driven by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), and enhanced by the industrial Internet of Things (IoT).
Medical electronics market to reach $56.5bn
18 September, 2014With an increase in the levels of urbanisation and improvement in healthcare facilities, the need for medical electronics is set to grow, predicts research firm MarketsandMarkets. The firm expects the total value of the medical electronics market to reach $56.50 billion by 2020.
