Simon Burns
Recent articles by Simon Burns
Hitachi hard disk losses continue
The hard disk drive manufacturing division of Japanese electronics giant, Hitachi, has reported an operating loss of more than [US$177m] in its most recent quarter, according to analysts. Losses are expected to continue this year, even as Hitachi examines cost cutting options.
Aug 7 2007 4:53PM
Hardware
China goes for mobile music and video
China, the world's largest mobile phone market, will see a massive shift to multimedia phones over the next four years, researchers predict. While the country's consumers have initially tended to opt for cheaper phones with fewer functions, the popularity of music phones and camera phones is now driving interest in more advanced models.
Aug 2 2007 3:35PM
Software
Korea to open up telecoms markets
In a reversal of long-standing policy, South Korea's government plans to force large local telecoms firms to share their networks with smaller rivals. The move follows complaints that incumbent carriers are keeping prices artificially high.
Jul 31 2007 2:00PM
Telco/ISP
