If we’ve learned anything from the last six months, it’s the need for more agility in manufacturing workflow and supply chains. The additive manufacturing sector has long been touting the benefits of 3-D printing, including agility and a digital manufacturing workflow, and it seems that this technology suite’s day in […]
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What is the average profit margin for a company in the telecommunications sector?
The average net profit margin for companies in the telecommunications sector, as of September 2018, is approximately 17%, according to CSIMarket.com figures. Net margins typically average about half of a company’s operating profit margins. Gross profit margins for the sector can run as high as 80% to 90%, but extremely […]
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Should the government go easy on the telecom sector?
The imbroglio over adjusted gross revenues has shaken the once-booming sector’s foundations Following years of breathtaking subscriber growth, tele-density is showing signs of strain. Some telecom players are facing an existential crisis due to brutal competition and the government demanding unpaid dues. At the same time, investors of different hues […]
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Jordan, Iraq discuss cooperation in telecom, technology sector
Amman, August 26 (Petra)-Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Muthanna Gharaibeh, discussed with the Iraqi Minister of Communications, Arkan Shaibani, joint cooperation in the telecom and information technology fields. The discussions also went over means to benefit from Jordan’s experience in implementing “distance learning” during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to […]
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Blockchain-Based Loyalty Programmes for the Telecommunications Sector
The pilot looked to explore promising blockchain-based business model innovations for the telecommunications sector Singapore — July 29, 2020 — Aqilliz, a technology company that specialises in blockchain-powered solutions for digital marketing, completed a loyalty programme pilot in partnership with multinational internet service and telecommunications provider, MyRepublic. Entitled MyRewards, the […]
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Tuesday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Technology & Communications
In afternoon trading on Tuesday, Utilities stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 1.5% loss. Within the sector, American Water Works Co, Inc. (Symbol: AWK) and Entergy Corp (Symbol: ETR) are two of the day’s laggards, showing a loss of 3.3% and 2.8%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF […]
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Thursday Sector Leaders: Technology & Communications, Services
The best performing sector as of midday Thursday is the Technology & Communications sector, not showing much of a loss. Within that group, Synopsys Inc (Symbol: SNPS) and ServiceNow Inc (Symbol: NOW) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 6.6% and 3.4%, respectively. Among technology ETFs, […]