China WiFi Market Starts Up
China telecom operators released aggressive WiFi development schemes recently that project a doubling or tripling of the market within two years. This forecast dramatically changes WiFi device demand in China¡¯s domestic market. In the past, WiFi was a forbidden technology in China because it is a direct competitor to 3G technology, which had the blessing of the Chinese government. China Outlook Consulting expects significant market opportunity for WiFi chip suppliers and RF modules.
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Case Study in 3-in-1 implementation: Yun Fu Leads the Way
Yun Fu is not Shanghai or Shenzhen. It¡¯s a mid-sized industrial city located in the underdeveloped area west Guangdong province, about 150 miles west of Shenzhen as the crow flies. Yet despite its relative anonymity, it is a shining example of China¡¯s implementation of the ¡°3-in-1 Net Convergence¡± program, which integrates telecom, cable TV, and Internet services in one platform. The city recently launched a 3-in-1 annual package services to subscribers that includes TV programming, video on demand, telephone, Internet and data services at extremely low rates.
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Bourns: Fast Growth in China through Valuable Services and Products
Bourns Inc., the California-based maker of passive components, sensors, circuit protectors and modules, has great growth in China Market through providing valuable services and products to both international and local Chinese customers.
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Grow Business in Emerging Markets
Emerging markets in China is a mystery for many international companies. To help international suppliers and distributors better understand market demand from emerging markets, China Outlook Consulting analysts recently interviewed a local Chinese distributor executive
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China Supplier Management Philosophy at Short Supply Environment
An insight on the shortages that existed throughout 2010 for many components led to price increases, longer lead times, stricter payment terms, and an increase in supplier component swap-outs on the bill of materials. The changes have driven China¡¯s electronics manufacturers and independent design houses to overhaul their supplier partnership practices in order to reduce the impact of component shortages and improve purchasing productivity.
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