EMEA, High-Tech Industry Update

January to March 2009

Publication Date	April 2009
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	14
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC05636

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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

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
List of Figures
- Figure: EMEA, High Tech Industry Quarterly Revenue Trends, 1Q02-4Q08
- Figure: EMEA, High Tech Industry Median Quarterly Net Profit Margin Trends, 1Q04-4Q08
- Figure: EMEA, High Tech Industry Quarterly Total Inventories Trends, 1Q02-1Q08