Vol 22 – Issue 05 – Page 5

Captive Media Chooses Broadsign

by Tom Allen

Captive Media, a UK provider of digital signage for public toilets, has converted its network to use Broadsign’s cloud-based software platform. Captive currently has a network of 60 screens in London and will install …

Corning Result 29/01/2015

by Helen Vince

Corning Incorporated recorded a fourth quarter net profit of $988 million on turnover of $2.4 billion, which compares with a net profit of $421 million on turnover of $1.9 billion in Q4 of the …

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LG Display Result 28/01/2015

by Helen Vince

LG Display Co. has reported its fourth quarter and full year results, posting a net profit in Q4 of KRW389 billion ($353.8 million) a year on year increase of 448% from KRW71 billion ($64.6 …

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Magnetic Slims Bezels for 3D Videowall

by Tom Allen

Magnetic 3D has produced a super-narrow bezel, glasses-free 3D display for use in videowalls. The ‘Empreza’ is a 46″ LCD display using a direct-LED backlight, lenticular 3D lens (also called Empreza) and a 5.9mm …

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JCDecaux Reports 5% Rise in 2014 Revenue

by Helen Vince

JCDecaux said that revenue in 2014 increased 5.1% year on year to €2.8 billion, compared with €2.7 billion in 2013. In the final quarter of the year, revenue was 8.8% higher at €389.3 million. …

Philips to Spin-off OLED Lighting Business

by Helen Vince

Philips is reported to be planning to spin-off its OLED lighting business so that it can focus on LED-based connected systems and services. The news came as Philips reported disappointing results for both Q4 …

Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results

by Helen Vince

Apple has reported record first quarter results, with turnover 30% higher year on year at $74.6 billion and a net profit of $18 billion, which was 37% higher. International sales accounted for 65% of …

Sony to Cut More Smartphone Unit Jobs

by Helen Vince

Sony is planning a further 1,000 job cuts in its loss-making smartphone business in Europe and China, in addition to the 1,000 job losses announced last October. Reports suggest that the main regions to …

Acer’s Reliability Promise Extended

by Tom Allen

Acer in Europe has extended its Reliability Promise warranty, for SMBs, until the end of 2015. Customers purchasing a Travelmate notebook, B6 monitor, P5 projector or Iconia business tablet will have it repaired if …

Apple Confirms Watch Release Date

by Tom Allen

Apple has finally provided an Apple Watch release date. Speaking during the recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said, “Development for Apple Watch is right on schedule, and we expect to begin shipping in …

Texas Instruments Result 30/01/2015

by Helen Vince

Texas Instruments Inc. posted a fourth quarter net profit of $825 million on turnover of $3.2 billion, which compares with a net profit of $500 million on turnover of $3 billion in the final …

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Huawei Aims at Overseas and High-End Markets

by Tom Allen

Huawei has announced that it aims to sell 100 million smartphones this year, raising its sales by more than 30%. The company sold 75 million smartphones last year, a 40% YoY rise The company is …