Semtech Corp’s (SMTC) third quarter earnings beat consensus estimates by 6 cents. This follows better-than-expected results reported by the entire peer group, including Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM), Intersil Corporation (ISIL) and Linear Technology (LLTC).  Revenue  Revenue of $75.1 million was up 13.3% sequentially and down 5.7% year over year. The sequential strength was broad-based across all end-markets except industrial and was derived from sequential increases across all product lines except power discrete. The decline from the year-ago period was recession-related.  Asia remained the largest region, with a 61% revenue share. North America was next, representing 23% of total revenue and Europe third, generating the remaining 16%. All three regions witnessed higher demand, with Asia growing 15.2% sequentially, North America growing 4.2% and Europe 20.9%. Both distribution and OEM sales grew in the last quarter, and distributor inventories declined.  Revenue by End ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIE Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TTCS) today announces its participation in the Intelligent Flood Protection Monitoring, Warning and Response System (IFPRMWRS) DNR RSIQ No. 2503-09-21 project awarded by the State of Louisiana to Geocomp and their ‘I-Levee Team’ associates.

TIE Technologies, as a named sub contractor under Geocomp in the I-Levee Team, will be leading the smart communications portion of the project. Designing and developing a ’smart’ communications system, which is independent, reliable and redundant is a critical component of insuring that the data from the sensor networks on the Mississippi Levee provide actionable intelligence to the entire Emergency Responder team.

The State of Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration (OCRP) is planning to deploy a state of the art Intelligent Flood Protection Monitoring, Warning and Response System (IFPRMWRS) at strategic locations within Mississippi River flood control systems

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Harris Corp. (HRS) recently won a  $419 million Basic Purchasing Agreement contract to supply the U.S. Army with Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multi-band tactical radios & vehicular power-amplifier adapter systems. The initial delivery order under the contract is valued at $165 million. Harris’ Falcon III AN/PRC-117G radios will be deployed by the U.S. Army for missions worldwide to provide next-generation, high-speed tactical satellite network and voice-and-data communications.   Harris has a strong market position in the government communications sector, with a broad product line and an enviable win rate on government contracts (more than 60% historically). The company’s Falcon III tactical radios are being widely used by U.S. Special Operations forces, the U.S. Army and various NATO and “Partnership for Peace" countries. Several industry researches have predicted that tactical radio segment may provide a multi-billion dollar business opportunity to Harris in the next couple of years as overall defense ...

CTS Setting a Course for Growth CTS Corporation (CTS) designs, manufactures, assembles and sells electronic components and sensors worldwide. Despite challenging business conditions, the firm delivered on an aggressive cost containment plan and had significant design wins during fiscal 2009. These wins should translate into meaningful revenue growth in 2010 and beyond. Several of the new business wins are related to clean technology applications. The global movement to energy efficiency, or so-called "green technology" is prompting consumers and governments to look for other options. This should be a tailwind for CTS. EMS: Niche markets, Diversification and Alternative Energy The slower growing Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment has been exceptionally diversified since 2004 into medical and industrial, where margins are higher and the cost to enter the market is significant. This will likely produce higher margins and more reliable revenue in what is CTS’ ...

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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organization, have launched an innovative program to provide Malaysian students with the opportunity to expand their skills and gain valuable international work experience. The initiative is in line with the Malaysian government’s call for more public-private sector collaboration to support the education and development of a highly skilled, technology-savvy workforce that can compete in the global arena.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK) announced it has agreed to acquire Insight Investment Management Limited (”Insight Investment”) from Lloyds Banking Group plc for 235 million pounds Sterling. Based in London, Insight Investment specialises in LDI (Liability

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China Voice Holding Corp.’s China subsidiary, Beijing CandidSoft Technology Co. Ltd., received its first order from China Unicom for CandidSoft’s patented/copyrighted SKY O/A Office Automation with integrated Digital Voice Application under their new agreement announced previously this month. The installation of these services is for a government education project in the County of ChongZuo in Guangxi Province.

According to the press release, this government education project requires a complete revamp of communications infrastructure in all education related facilities including installation of high speed Internet connections and SKY O/A to provide telephone services, fax and data service for a Unified messaging solution.

CHVC’s President and CEO, Bill Burbank, said, “This installation will enable the sharing of resources and knowledge through an integrated network of services managed by the SKY O/A platform, which provides real-time communication means to facilitate a ‘connected’ teaching and learning environment. We are excited

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Analog Devices Beats Consensus Estimates on Both Top & Bottom-LinesAnalog Devices Inc.'s (ADI) CEO Jerald G. Fishman said this: "ADI's second quarter results were better than planned as we benefited from increased sales to communications infrastructure and consumer customers and a general abatement of inventory reductions by our customers."What we likeMost of the company's products are in the analog category. Analog and mixed signal products tend to be more customized, with relatively longer life cycles than digital components. Consequently, sales of older analog products can keep contributing to revenue for longer time periods and at higher margins than corresponding digital products. Although competition in the analog market has been increasing in recent years, the large upfront design costs embedded in the customized devices continue to act as deterrents to many smaller players.The fact that the industrial business has grown in ...

Patriot Scientific Corp. announced today that Roper Industries, Sarasota, Florida, (NYSE:ROP) has purchased a Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) (MMP) Portfolio license from the TPL Group, Patriot Scientific’s exclusive MMP licensing partner.

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