Meldungen vom 10.02.2011

  • IBM-Server

    Lizenzen werden bei Umstieg übernommen

    IBM bietet Kunden den Systemwechsel ohne Lizenzprobleme an. Eine Hürde würde so entfallen.  …mehr

  • DGAP-News: Photo Release -- Plexus Customer Wins European Smart Metering Awards

    Plexus Corp. 10.02.2011 18:30 =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- KELSO, Scotland, 2011-02-10 18:30 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq:PLXS) announces today that it continues to build their customer partnership with OnStream by supporting the development of their industry-leading smart meters. OnStream's success was recently recognised at the European Smart Metering Awards 2011 when they were awarded both the Meter Manufacturer & Technology of the Year and the Innovation of the Year Awards. These awards recognise OnStream as a key contributor in the progression of smart metering and also acknowledge the innovative approach that OnStream adopted in developing their new smart meter offering. A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8744 Plexus was selected to be OnStream's partner because of its ability to deliver optimized Product Realization Value Stream Solutions that provide flexibility to expand the service model to meet changing market needs. Since October 2009, Plexus has provided OnStream with a high quality of service through localised product development at its Livingston Design Centre, and prototyping and volume manufacturing at its Kelso manufacturing facility. Speaking after the awards, Willie MacKinnon, Senior Operations Director in EMEA at Plexus, commented, 'We are excited to partner with OnStream on their smart meter program and are pleased that they have been recognised as industry leaders. We look forward to continuing our partnership with OnStream as they roll out their smart meter products by providing scalable, flexible and cost effective solutions that meet their growth needs in this exciting new market.' Speaking at the summit, OnStream's Strategy & Smart Development Manager Keith Hawkins, commented, 'We are delighted to win these awards. Not only do they recognise the hard work we have put into our product development, but are also confirmation from the industry that OnStream is seen to have the leading smart products and are at the forefront of driving forward innovative solutions to support the wider industry smart metering roll out.' Keith went further to thank Plexus for supporting and building the OnStream manufacturing capability. About Plexus Corp. - The Product Realization Company Plexus (www.plexus.com) delivers optimized Product Realization solutions through a unique Product Realization Value Stream service model. This customer focused services model seamlessly integrates innovative product conceptualization, design, commercialization, manufacturing, fulfillment, and sustaining services to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions for customers in the America, European and Asia-Pacific regions. Plexus is the industry leader in servicing mid-to-low volume, higher complexity customer programs characterized by unique flexibility, technology, quality and regulatory requirements. Award-winning customer service is provided to over 100 branded product companies in the Wireline/Networking, Wireless Infrastructure, Medical, Industrial/Commercial and Defense/Security/Aerospace market sectors. The Plexus Corp. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7065 About OnStream OnStream, a National Grid company, is one of Britain's leading metering companies, providing dual fuel traditional and smart metering solutions to customers across Great Britain. OnStream offers a flexible and professional range of meter management services to both residential and commercial customers, with more than 4.5 million meters installed to date. OnStream offers smart metering services aimed at improving service provision and reducing environmental impact and has, so far, installed more than 60,000 smart meters in homes and businesses. To support smart metering it offers data collection and aggregation services ensuring a holistic, end-to-end service for its customers. In addition, OnStream provides traditional meter reading services alongside world-class Automated Meter Reading services for both domestic and non-domestic customers, through which it collects consumption data on a daily basis from more than 20,000 AMR devices. For more information, please visit www.onstream.co.uk. Safe Harbor and Fair Disclosure Statement The statements contained in this release which are guidance or which are not historical facts (such as statements in the future tense and statements including 'believe,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'anticipate,' 'goal,' 'target' and similar terms and concepts), including all discussions of periods which are not yet completed, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk of customer delays, changes, cancellations or forecast inaccuracies in both ongoing and new programs; the continuing poor visibility of future orders, particularly in view of current economic conditions; the economic performance of the industries, sectors and customers we serve; the effects of the volume of revenue from certain sectors or programs on our margins in particular periods; our ability to secure new customers, maintain our current customer base and deliver product on a timely basis; the risk that our revenue and/or profits associated with customers who are acquired by third parties will be negatively affected; the particular risks relative to new customers, including our arrangements with The Coca-Cola Company, which risks include customer and other delays, start-up costs, potential inability to execute, the establishment of appropriate terms of agreements, and the lack of a track record of order volume and timing; the risks of concentration of work for certain customers; our ability to manage successfully a complex business model characterized by high customer and product mix, low volumes and demanding quality, regulatory, and other requirements; the risk that new program wins and/or customer demand may not result in the expected revenue or profitability; the fact that customer orders may not lead to long-term relationships; raw materials and component cost fluctuations particularly due to sudden increases in customer demand; the risks associated with excess and obsolete inventory, including the risk that inventory purchased on behalf of our customers may not be consumed or otherwise paid for by customer resulting in an inventory write-off; the weakness of the global economy and the continuing instability of the global financial markets and banking system, including the potential inability of our customers or suppliers to access credit facilities; the effect of changes in the pricing and margins of products; the effect of start-up costs of new programs and facilities, including our recent and planned expansions, such as our new replacement facility in Oradea, Romania, and our plans to further expand in Penang, Malaysia, Darmstadt, Germany and Xiamen, China; the risk of unanticipated costs, unpaid duties and penalties related to an ongoing audit of our import compliance by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; possible unexpected costs and operating disruption in transitioning programs; the potential effect of fluctuations in the value of the currencies in which we transact business; the potential effect of world or local events or other events outside our control (such as drug cartel-related violence in Mexico, changes in oil prices, terrorism and war in the Middle East); the impact of increased competition; and other risks detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings (particularly in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2010). CONTACT: Willie MacKinnon Senior Operations Director - EMEA +44 (0) 1573 227054 or willie.mackinnon@plexus.com News Source: NASDAQ OMX 10.02.2011 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Plexus Corp. United States Phone: Fax: E-mail: Internet: ISIN: US7291321005 WKN: End of Announcement DGAP News-Service =--------------------------------------------------------------------------  …mehr

  • DGAP-News: Photo Release -- Plexus Customer Wins European Smart Metering Awards

    Plexus Corp. 10.02.2011 18:30 =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- KELSO, Scotland, 2011-02-10 18:30 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq:PLXS) announces today that it continues to build their customer partnership with OnStream by supporting the development of their industry-leading smart meters. OnStream's success was recently recognised at the European Smart Metering Awards 2011 when they were awarded both the Meter Manufacturer & Technology of the Year and the Innovation of the Year Awards. These awards recognise OnStream as a key contributor in the progression of smart metering and also acknowledge the innovative approach that OnStream adopted in developing their new smart meter offering. A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8744 Plexus was selected to be OnStream's partner because of its ability to deliver optimized Product Realization Value Stream Solutions that provide flexibility to expand the service model to meet changing market needs. Since October 2009, Plexus has provided OnStream with a high quality of service through localised product development at its Livingston Design Centre, and prototyping and volume manufacturing at its Kelso manufacturing facility. Speaking after the awards, Willie MacKinnon, Senior Operations Director in EMEA at Plexus, commented, 'We are excited to partner with OnStream on their smart meter program and are pleased that they have been recognised as industry leaders. We look forward to continuing our partnership with OnStream as they roll out their smart meter products by providing scalable, flexible and cost effective solutions that meet their growth needs in this exciting new market.' Speaking at the summit, OnStream's Strategy & Smart Development Manager Keith Hawkins, commented, 'We are delighted to win these awards. Not only do they recognise the hard work we have put into our product development, but are also confirmation from the industry that OnStream is seen to have the leading smart products and are at the forefront of driving forward innovative solutions to support the wider industry smart metering roll out.' Keith went further to thank Plexus for supporting and building the OnStream manufacturing capability. About Plexus Corp. - The Product Realization Company Plexus (www.plexus.com) delivers optimized Product Realization solutions through a unique Product Realization Value Stream service model. This customer focused services model seamlessly integrates innovative product conceptualization, design, commercialization, manufacturing, fulfillment, and sustaining services to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions for customers in the America, European and Asia-Pacific regions. Plexus is the industry leader in servicing mid-to-low volume, higher complexity customer programs characterized by unique flexibility, technology, quality and regulatory requirements. Award-winning customer service is provided to over 100 branded product companies in the Wireline/Networking, Wireless Infrastructure, Medical, Industrial/Commercial and Defense/Security/Aerospace market sectors. The Plexus Corp. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7065 About OnStream OnStream, a National Grid company, is one of Britain's leading metering companies, providing dual fuel traditional and smart metering solutions to customers across Great Britain. OnStream offers a flexible and professional range of meter management services to both residential and commercial customers, with more than 4.5 million meters installed to date. OnStream offers smart metering services aimed at improving service provision and reducing environmental impact and has, so far, installed more than 60,000 smart meters in homes and businesses. To support smart metering it offers data collection and aggregation services ensuring a holistic, end-to-end service for its customers. In addition, OnStream provides traditional meter reading services alongside world-class Automated Meter Reading services for both domestic and non-domestic customers, through which it collects consumption data on a daily basis from more than 20,000 AMR devices. For more information, please visit www.onstream.co.uk. Safe Harbor and Fair Disclosure Statement The statements contained in this release which are guidance or which are not historical facts (such as statements in the future tense and statements including 'believe,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'anticipate,' 'goal,' 'target' and similar terms and concepts), including all discussions of periods which are not yet completed, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk of customer delays, changes, cancellations or forecast inaccuracies in both ongoing and new programs; the continuing poor visibility of future orders, particularly in view of current economic conditions; the economic performance of the industries, sectors and customers we serve; the effects of the volume of revenue from certain sectors or programs on our margins in particular periods; our ability to secure new customers, maintain our current customer base and deliver product on a timely basis; the risk that our revenue and/or profits associated with customers who are acquired by third parties will be negatively affected; the particular risks relative to new customers, including our arrangements with The Coca-Cola Company, which risks include customer and other delays, start-up costs, potential inability to execute, the establishment of appropriate terms of agreements, and the lack of a track record of order volume and timing; the risks of concentration of work for certain customers; our ability to manage successfully a complex business model characterized by high customer and product mix, low volumes and demanding quality, regulatory, and other requirements; the risk that new program wins and/or customer demand may not result in the expected revenue or profitability; the fact that customer orders may not lead to long-term relationships; raw materials and component cost fluctuations particularly due to sudden increases in customer demand; the risks associated with excess and obsolete inventory, including the risk that inventory purchased on behalf of our customers may not be consumed or otherwise paid for by customer resulting in an inventory write-off; the weakness of the global economy and the continuing instability of the global financial markets and banking system, including the potential inability of our customers or suppliers to access credit facilities; the effect of changes in the pricing and margins of products; the effect of start-up costs of new programs and facilities, including our recent and planned expansions, such as our new replacement facility in Oradea, Romania, and our plans to further expand in Penang, Malaysia, Darmstadt, Germany and Xiamen, China; the risk of unanticipated costs, unpaid duties and penalties related to an ongoing audit of our import compliance by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; possible unexpected costs and operating disruption in transitioning programs; the potential effect of fluctuations in the value of the currencies in which we transact business; the potential effect of world or local events or other events outside our control (such as drug cartel-related violence in Mexico, changes in oil prices, terrorism and war in the Middle East); the impact of increased competition; and other risks detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings (particularly in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2010). CONTACT: Willie MacKinnon Senior Operations Director - EMEA +44 (0) 1573 227054 or willie.mackinnon@plexus.com News Source: NASDAQ OMX 10.02.2011 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Plexus Corp. United States Phone: Fax: E-mail: Internet: ISIN: US7291321005 WKN: End of Announcement DGAP News-Service =--------------------------------------------------------------------------  …mehr

  • Trust-Tablet-Zubehör

    Des iPads neue Kleider

    Mit einer Reihe von Zubehörartikeln reagiert Zubehöranbieter Trust auf die Tablet-Euphorie. "Dabei haben wir nicht nur das iPad im Visier", betont Harold Huizing, vielmehr wolle man das Angebot auch auf andere Tablets wie das Galaxy von Samsung oder das Streak von Dell ausbauen.  …mehr

  • Microsoft

    Service Pack 1 für Windows 7 und Server 2008 R2 veröffentlicht

    Die Service Packs für Windows 7 und Server 2008 R2 werden in drei Stufen erscheinen. Partner erhalten die Upgrades vor den Endkunden.  …mehr

  • CeBIT 2011

    Fujitsu mit Cloud und Produkten in Hannover

    Nicht nur Cloud Computing, Managed Services und Virtualisierung werden in diesem Jahr bei den Messeauftritten von Fujitsu auf der CeBIT die Themen sein.  …mehr

  • Teil des neuen 5-Jahresplans

    China erleuchtet von LED-Straßenlaternen

    Als Teil des nächsten 5-Jahresplanes setzt China bei der Straßenbeleuchtung auf LED-Licht, womit die neuartigen Lampen auch im Preis fallen dürften. Bis Ende 2011 sollen im Reich der Mitte schon über 500.000 Laternen damit leuchten.  …mehr

  • SMB-Firmen

    Vorschriften beim Impressum werden ignoriert

    Viele kleine Firmen erfüllen bei ihrem Impressum im Web nicht die rechtlichen Vorschriften.  …mehr

  • Von Kroll Ontrack

    10 Tipps zum NAS-Backup in Unternehmen

    Der Dattenrettungs-Spezialist erteilt zehn Ratschläge, die Unternehmen zu ihrer eigenen Sicherheit befolgen sollten. …mehr

  • TOP DE: Deutscher Maschinenbau sieht höheres Produktionswachstum

    Von Hans Bentzien DOW JONES NEWSWIRES  …mehr

  • Drucker und Multifunkionsgeräte

    Papierloses Büro ist weiter denn je entfernt

    Trotz des Trends zu digitalen Mobilgeräten und Online-Diensten hat gedruckte Information noch lange nicht ausgedient. Der Absatz von Druckern hat 2010 wieder zugelegt, geht aus Zahlen des European Information Technology Observatory (EITO) http://www.eito.com hervor.  …mehr

  • Drei Neue von HP

    HP launcht das erste webOS TouchPad

    Das durch Hewlett-Packard mit dem Kauf von Palm erworbene Betriebssystem webOS läuft jetzt erstmalig nicht nur auf Smartphones, sondern auch auf einem Tablet.  …mehr

  • DisplaySearch

    "Killerapplikation" LTPS-Flat-Panels

    Low Temperature Polysilicion (LTPS) gilt als Wegbereiter für AMOLEDs und kleine LCDs mit hoher Auflösung für Handys und Smartphones. DisplaySearch bezeichnet solche Panels als Killerapplikation schlechthin.  …mehr

  • UPDATE2: Deutscher Maschinenbau sieht höheres Produktionswachstum

    (NEU: Weitere Details aus der Jahrespressekonferenz) Von Hans Bentzien DOW JONES NEWSWIRES  …mehr

  • FG bestätigt rückwirkende Anordnung

    Zinsen auf Steuererstattungen steuerpflichtig

    Die Besteuerung von Zinsen, die der Fiskus auf Steuererstattungen zahlt, ist verfassungsgemäß.  …mehr

  • Kein Retina-Display

    iPad-2-Produktion läuft bereits auf Hochtouren

    Das iPad 2 kommt bald. Nach einem Bericht des Wall Street Journal (WSJ) läuft die Produktion des neuen Apple-Tablets auf vollen Touren. Das WSJ bestätigt außerdem einige Gerüchte zum Gerät, so soll das Surfbrett flacher und leichter sein, als der Vorgänger. Die Informationen stammen angeblich von "Personen, die sich mit der Materie auskennen". …mehr

  • UPDATE: Deutscher Maschinenbau erhöht Produktionsprognose für 2011

    (NEU: Details aus der Jahrespressekonferenz) Von Hans Bentzien DOW JONES NEWSWIRES  …mehr

  • Ratgeber - Remote Control im Netz

    PCs einfach fernsteuern

    Sie müssen mehrere PCs bedienen oder warten? Dann können Ihnen Remote Control Tools die Arbeit deutlich erleichtern, denn Sie müssen nicht jeden Rechne vor Ort selbst bedienen. Wir stellen Ihnen gängige Remote-Control-Konzepte vor und zeigen, worauf Sie bei der Auswahl achten sollten. …mehr

  • Deutscher Maschinenbau hebt Produktionsprognose für 2011 an

    FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)--Der Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA) hat seine Prognose für das Produktionswachstum im laufenden Jahr angehoben. Wie der VDMA am Donnerstag in Frankfurt mitteilte, rechnet er für 2011 nun mit einem Produktionsanstieg um 10%. Im September hatte der Verband noch einen Zuwachs von 8% vorausgesagt. "Ein wesentlicher Teil dieses Zuwachses geht auf darauf zurück, dass die Produktion bis Ende des Jahres 2010 schon sehr stark angezogen hat - es gibt also einen so genannten statistischen Überhang", sagte VDMA-Präsident Thomas Lindner.  …mehr

  • VDMA: Auftragseingang im Dezember 44% über Vorjahresmonat

    FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)--Der Auftragseingang im deutschen Maschinen- und Anlagenbau hat im Dezember weiter an Fahrt gewonnen, was vor allem an einer hohen Nachfrage aus dem Ausland lag. Wie der Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA) am Donnerstag mitteilte, überstiegen die Orders das Niveau von Dezember 2009 um 44%, nachdem im November ein Plus von 43% verzeichnet worden war. Die Inlandsbestellungen erhöhten sich mit einer Jahresrate von 38% (Vormonat: plus 23%) und die Auslandsbestellungen um 46% (plus 53%).  …mehr

  • Einladungsschreiben angefertigt

    Betriebsratswahl vorbereitet - keine Abmahnung

    Die Vorbereitungshandlungen zur Betriebsratswahl dürfen während der Arbeitszeit stattfinden.  …mehr

  • PC-Komponenten

    Fingerabdruck macht Chips fälschungssicher

    Minimale Produktionsunterschiede von Chips und Elektronikbauteilen helfen dabei, sie vor der Produktfälschung zu schützen. Forscher des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Sichere Informationstechnologie SIT präsentieren auf der Nürnberger "embedded world"-Messe den digitalen Schlüssel für Hardware-Bausteine auf Grundlage von deren Materialeigenschaften. "Das Prinzip ähnelt jenem des digitalen Fingerabdrucks", erklärt SIT-Forscher Dominik Merli.  …mehr

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