Samsung to invest $3.9 billion in semiconductor plant in Texas

Last summer, Samsung announced it would be looking to expand its semiconductor plant in Austin, Texas.

Talks with local authorities have since wrapped up, giving Samsung the green light to go forward with the expansion.

The impetus behind the $3.9 billion investment is likely the plants involvement in the large scale production of mostly Apple Ax SoCs. By expanding its operations in Apple’s backyard, so to speak, Samsung will be able to provide chips to Apple at even lower cost.

This is especially interesting in light of rumors floating around that Apple is looking for a new chip supplier, given all of its recent legal troubles with the Korean giant. It looks like Samsung is trying to make it even more difficult for Apple to break ties, a process that would potentially take years to complete.

Wateen highlighted the importance of digital content at Digital Marketing Conference

 

EC-Pakistan organized second Digital Marketing Conference on December 18, 2012  under the theme ‘Digital Marketing: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond’. It was an effort to focus on the marketing trends in the digital world. Purpose of this conference was to bring closer marketing and advertising community.

Being a leading WiMax operator and other digital service provider, Wateen Telecom sponsored the event as a major supporter.

Naeem Zamindar – CEO of Wateen Telecom addressed the conference as a keynote speaker. He highlighted the importance of digital media and mobile marketing. He also talked about the digital content and how companies like Wateen can help deliver content using modern tools.

He added: “We at Wateen are strong evangelists of the digital revolution in Pakistan – and we believe that telecommunications technologies, such as high speed broadband and WiMAX, have the ability to enable and transform the lives of the average Pakistani. The DigIt conference is one step in demonstrating how digital and telecoms technologies can add value for both brands and individuals.”

The event was attended by top management of several leading brands as well as advertising and PR companies.