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Samsung Electronics has faced what might generously be called a financial slap on the wrist after allegedly exposing its workers to harmful radiation. Following the conclusion of a nearly four-month investigation, Samsung’s consumer electronics division was issued a fine of “as much as 10.5 million won,” or just under $8,000.On …

Digital transformation has been positioned as a cure-all to many of the challenges today’s enterprises face. But to fully reap the benefits of a digital transformation, businesses need to do more than just adopt the latest tools and apps. They also have to change their attitudes, practices and processes around …

  Advantech, the world’s largest manufacturer of industrial computers you don’t use but sure appreciate in retrospect, has announced that the semiconductor shortage is impacting its business and reducing shipments worldwide. This new foray into what’s gone wrong in semiconductors is brought to you by the phonemes “CO” and “VID,” …

Today, you can find FAQs on all types of websites, from local “Main Street” shops to global multinational corporations and everything in between. FAQ pages help people find answers to questions — and in doing so, can help improve customer service and the user experience. They can also reduce the …

Foxconn is taking over SoftBank’s Asia-based tech investment fund. The manufacturing giant, which is responsible for producing Apple’s iPhone among many other tech products, has agreed to buy a majority 54.5 percent stake in SoftBank Asia Capital in exchange for $600 million, according to a filing. The deal is scheduled to …

Image copyright Reuters Manufacturing growth fell sharply in October, surprising economists, who had predicted a rise. Output from manufacturers dropped by 0.9%, after a 0.6% rise in September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Total industrial production dropped by 1.3% in October, after falling 0.4% in September. The …

Foxconn, Apple’s key manufacturing partner, is among a number of supply chain companies that are said to be exploring the potential to relocate iPhone production facilities from Asia to the U.S., according to a report in Japanese newspaper The Nikkei. The report comes in the wake of the U.S. election and promises …