Monday, November 2, 2009
Semiconductor Industry Ends Disaster Preparedness Drills
2009 semiconductor sales are down from 2008 by nearly record amounts, but they’re improving. That’s the latest word from the Semiconductor Industry Association, which said today that global chip sales rose in September from the previous month–the seventh straight month of gains.




“The worst is now behind us.” Intel CEO Paul Otellini made that brave statement back in April. And not a month later, it’s proving true. Commenting on Intel’s business during an event for financial analysts Tuesday, Otellini said, “Looking at order patterns, billings patterns, it’s a little better than expected.“