[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]ZMD AG (ZMDI), a Dresden-based semiconductor company that specializes in enabling energy efficient solutions, today announces their “Energy Efficiency Challenge of the Month(http://www.zmdi.com/ee-challenge-august-2013)” and the “Tech NewZ & ViewZ(http://www.zmdi.com/sensing-different-forms-suppor...)” blog. As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI provides integrated circuits that enable their customers to create products that ease the demand for energy. In the sp
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]GM Korea Company and its employees’ labor union formalized their 2013 wage agreement today at the company’s Bupyeong headquarters in Incheon. The agreement was signed by GM Korea President and CEO Sergio Rocha, Korea Metal Workers’ Union Vice-Chairman Dongkyu Yang, and GM Korea Labor Union Chairman Ki Min. The two sides held 27 rounds of wage negotiations starting on April 23. They reached a tentative agreement on July 23. The agreement includes a KRW 92,000 basic monthly wage increase, a lump-sum payment of KRW 4 million, a KRW 6 million performance bonus, and implementa
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its latest flagship smartphone LG G2, the first smartphone introduced under LG’s new “G” Series for premium devices, exemplifying LG’s aim to bring forth more customer-centric innovations. Nearly 700 guests from over 30 countries converged at the renowned Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York for the global introduction of the device. Based on LG’s research of consumer lifestyles and behaviors, the smartphone offers users more real-life benefits such as ergonomic design, practical functions and an intuitive u
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Quantitative Software Management, Inc. (QSM), a leader in software process improvement and systems development estimation, today announced a partnership with RedBay Consulting to sell QSM's SLIM tools in the Asia Pacific region. When working on behalf of QSM, they will conduct business as Quantitative Software Management-Asia/Pacific. Through this partnership, Quantitative Software Management-Asia/Pacific will provide SLIM tool licensing and consulting services, as well as local customer support in the Australia, Asia, and Pacific regions. RedBay Consulting is a major pro
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Data management software vendor, Asset Control, has been acquired by Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”). The deal will enable Asset Control to invest in its products and strategic initiatives, while maintaining best practices in implementation and support for its global client base. Dean Goodermote, CEO of Asset Control, said, “This is a very positive step for Asset Control and our clients, providing greater strategic clarity for the company. It is a clear vote of confidence in the business and our products, and will enable us to focus on developing both. Marlin‘s operatio
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Golfsmith International, the world's largest specialty golf retailer, has signed a definitive licensing agreement with GOLFZON Co. (KOSDAQ:GOLFZON) to create a premier retail chain in South Korea under the Golfsmith brand. The new partnership will result in the opening of several Golfsmith-branded stores in and around Seoul over the next five years, with the first store expected to open later this year. Similar to Golfsmith International's North American locations, the South Korean stores will offer an unparalleled merchandise selection featuring the best brands in golf.
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Jumbo Supermarkten, a leading grocery retailer in the Netherlands, expands its outsourcing relationship with Descartes for its entire order-to-cash messaging process. Descartes' cloud-based Messaging Gateway provides Jumbo Supermarkten with reliable supplier connectivity and secure communications exchange that drive operational cost savings. “Jumbo Supermarkten is focused on providing exceptional service to our customers and collaboratin
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Focused product line-up of pachinko/pachislot machines in Q2 In sales of pachinko/pachislot machines, our product line-up is more focused in the second quarter of the first half of the current fiscal year compared to the first half of the previous fiscal year. Multiple number of leading tiles are scheduled to be launched in the second quarter. For this reason, the total number of pachinko/pachislot machines sold decreased year-over-year and resulted in the above operating results. The consolidated earnings forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2014 remain unchanged from