Industry News
Key defence associations merge
The Defence Electronics and Systems Association (DESA) and the Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence Systems Research Forum (C3IRF) have formally agreed to merge.
[ + ]Hewlett Packard shuts Sydney plant
Hewlett-Packard has closed its assembly plant in Sydney as part of its consolidation of manufacturing centres throughout Asia-Pacific.
[ + ]Trans-Tasman agreement on electromagnetic compatibility
An important agreement just signed by the Australian Communications Authority and the New Zealand communications regulator will allow electrical and electronic equipment to be traded freely between Australia and New Zealand.
[ + ]Novell lay off workers
Novell Australia has cut 22 staff, after a removal of duplicated roles following its acquisition of Cambridge Technology Partners.
[ + ]Toshiba stands down staff
Toshiba plans to tell 12,000 workers at its semiconductor division not to come in for two to four days, due to production being deemed not to be necessary.
[ + ]Kyocera Mita makes Sydney a hub
Kyocera Mita's operations in the Asia-Pacific will be focused through a Sydney regional headquarters.
[ + ]Companies to start hiring again
The TMP Worldwide Job Index says a net gain of 12% of companies intend to create new jobs in the next quarter.
[ + ]PC manufacturers risk shortages
PC manufacturers are risking supply shortages by continuing to receive inputs on a just-in-time basis.
[ + ]Semiconductor sales fall 45%
Global sales of semiconductors totalled $20 billion in September, a drop of 45% from a year ago, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.
[ + ]Short reach optical interfaces standard
The International Telecommunications Union has updated its global standard for very short reach optical interfaces.
[ + ]ICT trade deficit grows
The Australian Computer Society has just released a report claiming that Australia's ICT trade deficit had reached almost $16 billion in the year to 2001.
[ + ]AEEMA award winners announced
Seven organisations have been recognised for their excellence in smart manufacturing, commercialising R&D, energy efficiency, product stewardship and exporting at the gala Excellence Awards hosted by the Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association Ltd.
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