from http://zoknowsgaming.com:
>>LG Electronics has revealed that sales of its Optimus LTE smartphone have exceeded one million units. The world’s first HD LTE smartphone, the Optimus LTE is currently available in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Apple Becomes World's Largest Smartphone Vendor in Q4 2011
from Strategy Analytics:
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| Exhibit 1: Global Smartphone Vendor Shipments and Market Share in Q4 2011 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Global Smartphone Vendor Shipments (Millions of Units) | Q4 '10 | 2010 | Q4 '11 | 2011 | ||||||||||
| Samsung | 10.7 | 23.9 | 36.5 | 97.4 | ||||||||||
| Apple | | | | | 16.2 | | | 47.5 | | | 37.0 | | | 93.0 |
| Nokia | | | | | 28.3 | | | 100.1 | | | 19.6 | | | 77.3 |
| Others | 45.6 | 128.0 | 61.9 | 220.8 | ||||||||||
| Total | 100.7 | 299.5 | 155.0 | 488.5 | ||||||||||
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| Global Smartphone Vendor Marketshare % | Q4 '10 | 2010 | Q4 '11 | 2011 | ||||||||||
| Samsung | | | | | 10.6% | | | 8.0% | | | 23.5% | | | 19.9% |
| Apple | | | | | 16.1% | | | 15.9% | | | 23.9% | | | 19.0% |
| Nokia | | | | | 28.1% | | | 33.4% | | | 12.6% | | | 15.8% |
| Others | 45.2% | 42.7% | 39.9% | 45.2% | ||||||||||
| Total | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | ||||||||||
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| Total Growth Year-over-Year % | | | | | 86.8% | | | 71.4% | | | 53.9% | | | 63.1% |
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The full report, Apple Becomes World’s No.1 Smartphone Vendor in Q4 2011, is published by the Strategy Analytics Wireless Smartphone Strategies (WSS) service, details of which can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/64cqrpr.
Samsung conference call
a few comments from Engadget:
>>Expecting that smartphone, smart tablets and devices like the Note will "contribute to overall growth."
Q1 2012 demand is expected to decrease compared to this quarter, but the Galaxy Note demand will increase thanks to the US launch (on AT&T with LTE).
It's another "remarkable" quarter, largely thanks to strong sales of the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Nexus.
both smartphones and tablets will see "solid growth" throughout the year.
secondary markets
from the Cypress conference call (SA transcripts):
>In the end, of course, the numbers of handsets seems to dominate. But there are some secondary markets where we've done extremely well like digital still cameras, which are meaningful contributions. And relative to at least handsets is people still spend so much time talking about them. Areas like white goods and automotive, we've had quite significant success, obviously, those are much slower growth market, but have much more stability. And I would say given the fact -- like in automotive, in fact, we actually have automotive touchscreen products that makes us unique, and we're dominating that design and space. So those are markets that aren't as flashy short term, but long term, I think, it should be significant to our bottom line.
>In the end, of course, the numbers of handsets seems to dominate. But there are some secondary markets where we've done extremely well like digital still cameras, which are meaningful contributions. And relative to at least handsets is people still spend so much time talking about them. Areas like white goods and automotive, we've had quite significant success, obviously, those are much slower growth market, but have much more stability. And I would say given the fact -- like in automotive, in fact, we actually have automotive touchscreen products that makes us unique, and we're dominating that design and space. So those are markets that aren't as flashy short term, but long term, I think, it should be significant to our bottom line.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
GoGrid Extends Cloud to Amsterdam
from DCK:
>>Cloud infrastructure company GoGrid has expanded its operations into Europe, opening a new data center and EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam, the company said today. The new infrastructure will help GoGrid provide on-demand cloud infrastructure services around the globe. GoGrid is deploying its cloud infrastructure in Equinix’s International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Amsterdam.
>>Cloud infrastructure company GoGrid has expanded its operations into Europe, opening a new data center and EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam, the company said today. The new infrastructure will help GoGrid provide on-demand cloud infrastructure services around the globe. GoGrid is deploying its cloud infrastructure in Equinix’s International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Amsterdam.
Immersion Corporation: The Calm Before The Storm?
Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:
>>The recent conclusion of CES, the International Consumer Electronics Show, gives us a good opportunity to review new product launches that also included haptic technology, to try forecast the impact of the introduction of these devices to Immersion Corporation's (IMMR) future revenue stream. In addition, some recently awarded patents and a new company approach aimed at defending its IP also in what is now known as "basic haptic" (and used in many popular smartphones available in the market), may justify analyzing this small company again for SA readers.
>>The recent conclusion of CES, the International Consumer Electronics Show, gives us a good opportunity to review new product launches that also included haptic technology, to try forecast the impact of the introduction of these devices to Immersion Corporation's (IMMR) future revenue stream. In addition, some recently awarded patents and a new company approach aimed at defending its IP also in what is now known as "basic haptic" (and used in many popular smartphones available in the market), may justify analyzing this small company again for SA readers.
Brigantine Advisors Starts Equinix (EQIX) at Buy
from www.streetinsider.com:
>>Brigantine Advisors initiates coverage on Equinix with a Buy. PT $139.00.
>>Brigantine Advisors initiates coverage on Equinix with a Buy. PT $139.00.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Jamba in Expansion Mode
from www.zacks.com:
>We are impressed with Jamba’s slow-but-steady turnaround. Besides the domestic market, Jamba is also in an expansion mode overseas. The countries that Jamba is currently eyeing are Korea, the Philippines and Canada.
>We are impressed with Jamba’s slow-but-steady turnaround. Besides the domestic market, Jamba is also in an expansion mode overseas. The countries that Jamba is currently eyeing are Korea, the Philippines and Canada.
The company is also on track to innovate a new beverage line and a value-based menu offering. Its recent deal with Bare Fruit LLC to produce three varieties of fruit chip snacks will hit the market by the end of fiscal year 2011.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Data Center Supply And Demand Dynamics
Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:
>>Building data centers is a very capital-intensive business, that also requires very good insight into future demand, as bringing a new facility on line may necessitate up to 18 months, with several additional months needed to fill it up in case of multi-tenant locations.
>>Building data centers is a very capital-intensive business, that also requires very good insight into future demand, as bringing a new facility on line may necessitate up to 18 months, with several additional months needed to fill it up in case of multi-tenant locations.
While the business model is now generally recognized as a potentially very margin-rich activity, supply and demand remains the single most important factor investors should be looking at, as it strongly impacts market pricing for data centers and profitability for the companies involved in the sector.
Friday, January 20, 2012
from http://blogs.computerworld.com
>>We've expected the physical button to be replaced by a haptic display, but when every other smartphone now boasts a little button on the front, why not put it elsewhere. Why not put the Home button on the side of the device?
>>We've expected the physical button to be replaced by a haptic display, but when every other smartphone now boasts a little button on the front, why not put it elsewhere. Why not put the Home button on the side of the device?
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
FireHost Chooses Platform Equinix to Support European Expansion
LONDON - January 13, 2012 - FireHost, a secure cloud hosting company, today announced that it has selected Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), a provider of global data centre services, to support its imminent European cloud hosting service launch. Equinix’s state-of-the-art LD5 International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centre in London will become FireHost’s primary data centre in Europe, with Equinix’s AM2 IBX in Amsterdam providing disaster recovery capabilities for the region.
FireHost specialises in secure cloud-based hosting solutions for organisations running websites and applications with critical data protection and performance needs, securing tens of thousands of websites for customers in 22 countries. The expansion of FireHost’s infrastructure into Europe addresses growing demand from European businesses, plus an increasing requirement to keep data within the European Union, and will provide existing and prospective customers with greater control over where they host their primary and backup operations.
FireHost required a colocation partner with the highest operational and security standards and a network-rich environment for customer connectivity. As well as meeting these requirements, Platform EquinixTM provides seamless global scalability and a rich ecosystem of more than 800 cloud and IT service providers and more than 4,000 potential customers to support future growth.
“The quality of Equinix’s data centres, together with its global reach and abundance of network operators, means it will provide the ideal platform for us to launch and then grow our European operations,” said Katrena Drake, director of European operations, FireHost. “FireHost’s solutions are recognised for being ultra-secure and ultra-reliable. In Equinix we have found a partner that shares these attributes and can help us replicate our award-winning US-based cloud hosting services in the European market.”
“FireHost stakes its reputation on the security and high performance of its services, so it’s a great endorsement of our standards-based approach that it will base its European operations in our data centres,” said Dick Theunissen, CMO, Equinix EMEA. “However, it is just as critical for FireHost to work with a data centre partner that can support its rapid growth trajectory. We hope that our mature cloud ecosystem and the constantly expanding Equinix Marketplace™ will provide Firehost with plentiful opportunities to expand its partner and customer base in the years to come.”
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Future games machines to read your emotions
from http://eandt.theiet.org:
>>One of Sony’s most striking goals was advanced haptics that can replicate sensations as specific as stroking a cat. “What we have today is solely based on vibration.” Tsuruta-san then envisaged the use of broader sensor technology that might read vital signs, body heat and facial expressions to gauge a player’s emotions and use them in the context of a game.
>>One of Sony’s most striking goals was advanced haptics that can replicate sensations as specific as stroking a cat. “What we have today is solely based on vibration.” Tsuruta-san then envisaged the use of broader sensor technology that might read vital signs, body heat and facial expressions to gauge a player’s emotions and use them in the context of a game.
Sony hints at super-HD, haptic and sensor tech for PS4
from www.mcvuk.com:
>One of the most interesting points regarded haptic technology. E&T reports that the new tech is able to replicate sensations, taking feedback way beyond simple vibration and resistance.
>One of the most interesting points regarded haptic technology. E&T reports that the new tech is able to replicate sensations, taking feedback way beyond simple vibration and resistance.
Cable&Wireless Worldwide and Equinix Collaborate to Deliver Cloud-Based Services for Global Enterprises
- Building on the success of its successful Flexible Computing platform in the UK, C&W Worldwide expands cloud offering to customers globally
- Global enterprises will have access to world class data centre services in multiple countries
Singapore — January 12, 2012 — Cable&Wireless Worldwide (LSE: CW.), a global provider of mission critical communications, is collaborating with Equinix Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), a provider of global data centre services, to become a one-stop shop for global enterprises that require best-of-breed data centre services.
This collaboration will strengthen C&W Worldwide’s existing cloud capabilities and will be a springboard from which the company will deliver a comprehensive suite of data centre services, such as co-location, managed hosting and cloud computing services to global customers.
Gartner predicts that, by 2015, 50 percent of Global 1000 enterprises will rely on external cloud-computing services for their top 10 revenue-generating processes[1]. C&W Worldwide’s hybrid cloud offering, which brings together the best of managed hosting, multi-tenant and private cloud deployments, will help companies reduce complexity, minimise infrastructure costs and increase business agility. The company already offers a Flexible Computing product in the UK that has been successfully deployed with clients in industries such as facilities management, IT services, media, retail and financial services.
“Telcos are natural providers of enterprise-class infrastructure services. Our ambition is to create an ecosystem of best-of-breed solutions from different service providers that can deliver a flexible and risk free cloud computing roadmap for customers,” said Nick Lambert, managing director, wholesale, mid-markets and global markets, C&W Worldwide.
He added, “Equinix is the ideal company for us to collaborate with because its footprint of data centres closely aligns with our global network. Both companies share a complementary vision to deliver reliable, on-demand services that will enable some of the largest organisations to transit into a world-class cloud computing and communications environment.”
“Our global relationship with Cable&Wireless Worldwide is testament to the value of Platform Equinix™ for enabling network service providers to easily expand their service reach to access new revenue opportunities,” said Samuel Lee, Equinix President, Asia-Pacific. “As part of our growing network ecosystem of more than 680 network service providers, C&W Worldwide has access to our global platform of 99 data centres, while customers have a broad choice of best-in-class network providers to meet their telecommunications needs.”
Enterprise customers can expect a complete approach to service management with a single point of accountability for the company’s network and hosted computing infrastructure. C&W Worldwide and Equinix will help customers deal with the complexities of supporting a geographically diverse operation, so that customers can focus on their core business and respond rapidly to changing market conditions and emerging opportunities.
Additional resources
For more information and best practices for aligning the networks and cloud communities, download and watch the Equinix webinar, “Networks & Clouds: Navigating the Potential” here.
For more information about C&W Worldwide’s Flexible Computing platform, please click here.
[1] Gartner: ‘Emerging Technology Analysis: Cloud Storage and Its Impact on Data Center Transformation’, February 2011 http://my.gartner.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=249&mode=2&PageID=864059&resId=1541314&ref=Browse
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Samsung confident of outselling Nokia in 2012
from Yahoo:
>>Samsung Electronics Co, the world's biggest technology firm by revenue and the world's No.2 handset maker, is confident of its handset shipments overtaking that of Nokia this year, its chief executive said on Monday.
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According to the latest polls by Reuters, Nokia's 2011 handsets were estimated at 418 million versus Samsung's 320 million but it would continue its lead in 2012, although the gap is seen declining to 388 million versus 359 million.
>>Samsung Electronics Co, the world's biggest technology firm by revenue and the world's No.2 handset maker, is confident of its handset shipments overtaking that of Nokia this year, its chief executive said on Monday.
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According to the latest polls by Reuters, Nokia's 2011 handsets were estimated at 418 million versus Samsung's 320 million but it would continue its lead in 2012, although the gap is seen declining to 388 million versus 359 million.
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