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EMEA, HighTech Industry Update: January to March 2009

Publication Date April 2009
Publisher IDC
Product Type Report
Pages 14
ISBN Number not applicable
Product Code IDC07649
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Summary

This Manufacturing Insights quarterly update analyzes the business environment and trends for the high-tech manufacturing sector in Europe (EU27 + EFTA countries are considered in the analysis).

In particular, we analyze the technology-oriented value chain (TOVC), which is characterized by industries manufacturing products driven by the cycles of key underlying technology, such as consumer electronics, electrical components (other than semiconductors), contract manufacturing services, computers, computer-related equipment, telecommunications, and semiconductors. Manufacturing Insights:

  • Analyzes trends in the high-tech manufacturing sector, based on our global performance index (GPI). This index tracks growth metrics from 800+ publicly traded global firms in the manufacturing industries.
  • Reports the most significant industry news about the European high-tech manufacturing industry.
  • Analyzes European ICT investment directions in the high-tech manufacturing sector by outlining the major ICT contracts signed in the first quarter of 2009.

Content

Table of Contents

In This Perspective

Business Environment, 1Q09

EMEA Global Performance Index

EMEA Industry News

High-Tech

Philips Acquires Ilti Luce

Nokia Set to Make Even Deeper Job Cuts

Hitachi to Close Czech Plasma TV Unit

Dell Shifts Manufacturing from Ireland to Poland

Elcoteq's Russia, Romania, and U.S. Plant Closures to Cost 5,000 Jobs

Semiconductors and Components

Ericsson and STMicroelectronics Complete Joint Venture Agreement

STMicro to Cut 4,500 Jobs in 2009

Major ICT Contracts Across EMEA

High-Tech

Braun to Deploy Content Management Companywide Using Open Text

Zebra Technologies Deploys Oracle Application Integration Architecture

Sorin Group and Orange Business Services to Develop Remote Monitoring Solution for Cardiac Patients

IFS Applications to Integrate Business Processes for Global Optoelectronic Manufacturer

Nokia and Qualcomm Plan to Develop Advanced Mobile Devices

Invatec Implements Pilgrim's Quality and Compliance Management Solution Platform

Sony Ericsson and IBM Sign 5-Year Outsourcing Agreement

Nokia Signs End-to-End Global Helpdesk & Desktop Management Outsourcing Agreement with HCL

Semiconductors and Components

NXP Semiconductor Chipset to Power New Amstrad HD DVR

Fujitsu Europe Chooses ARM Cortex Technology for Automotive Applications

TCS Inks Multi-Year Deal with Infineon

Thermo Deploys Wireless Parts Replenishment Solution From AeroScout and IMEC

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Related Research

Figure: EMEA, High Tech Industry Quarterly Revenue Trends, 1Q024Q08

Figure: EMEA, High Tech Industry Median Quarterly Net Profit Margin Trends, 1Q044Q08

Figure: EMEA, High Tech Industry Quarterly Total Inventories Trends, 1Q021Q08

Industry Events