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OLED Adoption Tipping Point: Apple iPhone

December 2, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

iPhone 6s & 6s Plus
iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus

Several reports have emerged saying that Apple, Inc. has told suppliers that it is committed to upgrading the displays on its popular iPhone from the current LCD-based touchscreen to an OLED display, starting in 2018. This decision has industry-wide ramifications and has suppliers scrambling to increase the capacity of their OLED factories. There are also competitive ramifications from this decision that is bound to rattle competitors.

Seen more on the dramatic implications of Apple’s decision… [Read more…] about OLED Adoption Tipping Point: Apple iPhone

Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Apple, Galaxy, iPhone, Japan Display, LCD, LG, OLED, Samsung, Sharp

Things Are Heating Up in Dallas

October 15, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

cedia logoDallas is hot right now – really hot – as in daily temperatures in the mid-90s. This is a shocking change from the cooling New England Fall now engulfing our home base. But it’s about to get even hotter as the nation’s custom integration community comes together for its annual pilgrimage, the pilgrimage known as Expo.

See more on the the pilgrimage known as Expo… [Read more…] about Things Are Heating Up in Dallas

Filed Under: Associations, Brands, News, Shows & Events, Tech Trends Tagged With: Amazon, Apple, Atmos, Auro 3D, CEDIA, CEDIA Expo, Dallas, DIY, GoldenEar, Google, James Loudspeakers, Microsoft, Sharp, Vincent Bruno

Needing Cash, Sharp Sells its Osaka Headquarters Building

September 30, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of woman walking past Sharp signTroubled Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp Corp. announced today that it will sell its headquarters building in Osaka, as well as an additional associated building, and the land they both stand on, in a bid to raise cash. The company says it sold the properties for ¥18.8 billion ($156.8 million) which will allow them to book a special gain of ¥14.8 billion in profit from the deal in their fiscal fourth quarter, the period ending March 2016.

See more on Sharp’s situation and this transaction… [Read more…] about Needing Cash, Sharp Sells its Osaka Headquarters Building

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Financial, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: Sharp

Shareholders Slam Sharp’s Stock

May 28, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Graphic of Sharp's LogoSharp Corp., as we have previously reported, is going through some seriously tough times. Earlier this month, company-connected sources had told the Japanese media that the company would announce drastic restructuring measures, including significant staff cutbacks – not just in export markets, but on their home turf of Japan as well. And while the company went on to officially announce these cuts, it did not take any additional steps to fundamentally restructure their company, disappointing investors who were looking for much more.

Shareholders in Japan have slammed Sharp for its weak-kneed restructuring…See more… [Read more…] about Shareholders Slam Sharp’s Stock

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Financial, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: restructuring, Sharp

Report: Job Cuts at Sharp are Much Deeper & More Painful than Expected

May 14, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

BREAKING NEWS

Photo of Sharp facility in Japan
Sharp headquarters in Osaka, Japan

“The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” This old saying will likely resonate with many Sharp Corp. employees who are about to learn that the company is planning major job cuts – far greater than originally rumored – as it tries to turn around its struggling operations and cut its losses. The company’s management – whether voluntarily or forced by their banks – seem to be finally ready to take the drastic steps necessary to make a meaningful change at the company.

See how many employees are about to lose their jobs and other measures being taken… [Read more…] about Report: Job Cuts at Sharp are Much Deeper & More Painful than Expected

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Financial, Management, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: Sharp

Whew! First Hurdle Cleared: Banks Say They’ll Help Sharp

April 22, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Image of Sharp logoIf you’ve been holding your breath, waiting to see what is going to happen to troubled Japanese giant Sharp Corp., you can now relax and exhale. The first significant hurdle the company faced on their race to survival appears to be cleared. Media in Japan is now reporting that Sharp’s two banks will support it through a restructuring with a ¥200 billion convertible loan.

But these bank loans come with strings attached. Read on to see what these are… [Read more…] about Whew! First Hurdle Cleared: Banks Say They’ll Help Sharp

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Financial, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Sharp, Sharp Corp.

Stunning Stories of Impending Doom Swirl Around Sharp

March 19, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Sharp facility in JapanIn just the last two days, Japanese and U.S. press outlets are releasing a slew of stories of Sharp Corp.’s impending doom in the form of a restructuring announcement that isn’t expected to be officially released until May. Nonetheless, multiple reports have emerged from a wide range of media sources including the Nikkei and Reuters news services with a relatively wide range of estimated job cuts – all citing unnamed sources.

See more on this recent whirlwind of reports on Sharp… [Read more…] about Stunning Stories of Impending Doom Swirl Around Sharp

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Financial, Manufacturers, Strategy Tagged With: Japan Display, Sharp, Sharp Corp.

Sharp Officially Announces Its Exit from the Canada TV Market

March 13, 2015 by Ted 1 Comment

BREAKING NEWS

wifihifi.ca logoCanadian tech industry website WiFiHiFi (wifihifi.ca) announced today that it has confirmed that Sharp Corp. will exit the Canadian TV market. Much in line with our recent reporting on the troubled brand, this is probably just the first shoe to drop…there will most likely be more.

See more on what WiFiHiFi has learned about the situation… [Read more…] about Sharp Officially Announces Its Exit from the Canada TV Market

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Economic Trends, Industry Trends, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: Canada, Sharp, WiFiHiFi, wifihifi.ca

Bloomberg Reporter Asks ‘Why is Sharp Still With Us?’

March 10, 2015 by Ted 2 Comments

Photo of Sharp solar panelWe’ve been reporting for a while now on the epic survival struggles of some of this industry’s biggest brand names in Japan…most recently Sharp Corp. Some of the changes we’re seeing now were unforeseeable even 24-36 months ago – Sony spinning off divisions, JVC Kenwood pulling out of the consumer business, Pioneer first shutting down A/V, then selling that division to Onkyo, Toshiba pulling out of TV biz, Panasonic dropping consumer business, and on and on…

Now a reporter for the respected Bloomberg View asks, “…why Sharp should still be in business?”

See more on this surprising declaration and criticism of the practices of Japan, Inc… [Read more…] about Bloomberg Reporter Asks ‘Why is Sharp Still With Us?’

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Financial, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: JVC Kenwood, Onkyo, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sharp, Sharp Corp., Sony, Toshiba

Sharp to Launch Major, and Painful, Restructuring

March 4, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Sharp facility in JapanOut of Osaka, Japan we learn that Sharp Corp. is about to embark on a major restructuring of its business that will likely change the company in fundamental ways. Plans call for closing domestic factories – a first for Sharp – staff cuts, and a possible exit from a major business segment for the company. Sharp is also seeking to raise capital, something that is not easy for a struggling company.

See more on this new announcement from Sharp… [Read more…] about Sharp to Launch Major, and Painful, Restructuring

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Economic Trends, Financial, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Kozo Takahashi, restructuring, Sharp

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