Integrated IP Communications Heating up
Integrated communications equipment is driving IP based communications for enterprise markets such as banking, government, education, electric power service, and railway service. Since the end markets have large voice and video communications requirements, and regularly exchange data, telecom equipment manufacturers have developed a focused integrated IP communications platform that cost effectively supports voice, video and data transmission. COC tracked the market demand for DSP, MCU, PLD, power management, and analog ICs through studying the VoIP equipment demand by Chinese companies.
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Refrigerator:Energy-saving + Fresh
China’s 2006 domestic shipment of refrigerators recorded the highest growth in the last five years by reaching 14.27 million units, 13.6% year over year. China Outlook Consulting analysts studied the reason for this growth, product development trends and new market demand for semiconductors and power components.
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Handset Trend for 2nd Half 2007
China’s total shipment of handsets slowed down during the first quarter of 2007. During that period of time, China’s handset shipment was 133.8 million units, growing 34.5% year over year. To help international semiconductor and component suppliers see the market demand change, China Outlook Consulting analysts have tracked the product development trends and performance of major Chinese handset manufacturers.
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More Digital, More Gains
PS Technology began focusing more on the digital consumer electronics market in 2005 and now the company is enjoying the results of this adjustment. In 2006, the company showed 30% growth in its total sales, with its digital consumer electronics program growing 50% year over year. PS expects to grow at least a further 50% in 2007, with digital consumer electronics contributing the greatest part of this growth. This case study will help you understand market strategy and business strategy of local Chinese franchise distributors and the hot market in 2007.
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China to Focus on Patent Issue
An update of how local Chinese manufacturers deals with patent issue and their progress in this sector. This story will help international suppliers to understand concerns and challenges of local Chinese manufacturers and better develop their business in China.
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