[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced revenues of 56.06 trillion Korean won on a consolidated basis for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, a 7-percent increase quarter-on-quarter. Consolidated operating profit for the quarter hit 8.84 trillion won, representing a 10-percent increase on-quarter, while consolidated net profit for the same quarter was 7.04 trillion won. The full-year 2012operating profit was 29.05 trillion won on revenue of 201.10 trillion won. In its earnings guidance disclosed on January 8, Samsung estimated fourth quarter consolidated rev
[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 OHL, a leading global 3PL and freight forwarder, is enhancing its security operations with Descartes' cloud-based Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) solution. “We‘ve been successfully using Descartes’ Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) compliance solutions to manage security filings for shipments into the United States and Canada for a number of years. Working with Descartes to deploy their A
[NBC-1TV 이석아 기자]선진기업주식회사 황경석 회장(83세)이 지역인재 육성을 위해 써 달라며 무주군교육발전장학재단에 장학금 1천만 원을 기탁해 화제가 되고 있다. 황경석 회장은 “무주가 국제휴양도시로 발전하고 군민들이 잘 살기 위해서는 지역사회에 기여할 많은 인재들이 나와야한다”며 “이에 조금이나마 도움이 됐으면 하는 바람에서 장학금을 전달하게 됐다”고 전했다. 황경석 회장은 무주군 안성면 죽천리 출신으로 지난 20여 년 간 장학금을 전하고 고향을 방문해 이웃들의 어려움을 살피는 등 노력해왔으며, 무주출신 기업인 양성과 수시 고용에 앞장서는 등 무주에 대한 남다른 애정을 쏟고 있는 것으로 알려졌다. 한편, 지난 2009년도에 설립된 무주군교육발전장학재단에는 지금까지 31억 7천 9백여 만 원이 조성됐으며, 이 중 1억 1천 5백만 원이 장학금으로 지급된 것으로 알려졌다.
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]BIOTRONIK, a leading manufacturer of innovative medical technology, today announced the start of the large-scale international MATRIX study (Management and Detection of Atrial TachyarRhythmias in Patients Implanted with BIOTRONIK DX Systems). The study will collect data from patients implanted with BIOTRONIK's Lumax 740 or 540 VR-T DX implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) devices, which feature complete atrial sensing and detection in a single-lead system. MATRIX is a prospective open study that will include 2,000 patients in 100 sites throughout Europe, Latin Amer
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Japan‘s Nikkei index rose an average of 2.86 per cent to record another weekly gain for the 10th consecutive week, the market’s biggest winning streak since 1987. The gains have been attributed to exporters advancing on expectations that Japan's central bank will step up their attempts to ease monetary policy, causing the yen to weaken. Japan's central bank recently made an agreement with the government to set an inflation target of two per cent, and both are likely to issue a joint statement confirming the news next week. Nikkei's rise of 303.66 points represented the bi
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU) today announced the appointment of Richard M. Beyer to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Beyer was Chairman and CEO of Freescale Semiconductor from 2008 through June 2012 and continues to serve as a Director with Freescale. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Rich to our Board of Directors,” said Micron CEO Mark Durcan. “Rich brings unique experience and strengths to our board, and we look forward to his contributions.” Beyer, the 2012 Chairman of the Semiconductor Industry Association board of directors, also se
[By NBC-1TV J. H Yook]he NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it has been selected as the technology partner for a new exchange, East Africa Exchange. NASDAQ OMX will deliver its widely deployed X-stream technology to power trading and clearing for the nascent exchange. Through private sector led investment and under the terms of an agreement signed with the Government of Rwanda, the East Africa Exchange aims to increase regional market efficiency and liquidity as well as giving the region's population of 130 million, especially smallholder farmers, better access to market
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]XBT Holding Ltd., a global hosting and network solutions provider, today announced acquisition of India-based IBEE Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (IBEE Solutions) to meet the growing worldwide demand for intuitive yet powerful websites and visually inviting, easy-to-use mobile applications. IBEE Solutions is a leader in web hosting, as well as in web and mobile applications development. The acquisition allows XBT Holding to further its commitment to becoming a one-stop-shop for businesses worldwide. Mobile technology use has increased 45 percent since 2010, according to AC