Behind the success of Apple is a network of suppliers and distributors. These companies also gained many benefits from the success of Apple. One of these companies expressed praise and Steve Jobs revealed the lack of confidence in Tim Cook, Apple's new CEO and his executive board.
1.
AT&T;
AT &T;
is one of business partners
and best friends with the Apple iPhone is the
only distribution company in the United States from 2007 to 2011. For AT
&T;, big iPhone profits.In just three months in 2011, 3.6 million iPhones have been sold and AT &T; service users, accounting for 23% of the total activation of AT & T.; Only the first half of 2011, AT &T; has 7.2 million are active on the iPhone.
2.
Verizon Communications
In 2007,
Verizon had initially
lose huge profits when Apple partnered with AT &T; iPhone
in the array.
But to May 2 / 2011, the telecommunications carrier has the largest U.S. first launched the iPhone using the Verizon network. Verizon and Apple were conducted in 2008 and tabled for a year to test the iPhone on Verizon's CDMA network.
In the first week out, about a million iPhones using Verizon's service has been sold, with 60% of sales from orders placed in advance. In six months in 2011, a total of 4.5 million iPhones using the Verizon network is sold.
But to May 2 / 2011, the telecommunications carrier has the largest U.S. first launched the iPhone using the Verizon network. Verizon and Apple were conducted in 2008 and tabled for a year to test the iPhone on Verizon's CDMA network.
In the first week out, about a million iPhones using Verizon's service has been sold, with 60% of sales from orders placed in advance. In six months in 2011, a total of 4.5 million iPhones using the Verizon network is sold.
3. Foxconn
Foxconn Technology Group is the maker of the world's largest electronic transaction is the name of Hon Hai Precision Industry - the largest exporter in mainland China.
Technology firms in China this huge assembly of Apple products such as iPad, iPhone, iPod and Mac computers in the factories across China and Taiwan. Last year, fires have occurred at Foxconn by the working conditions inside the factory, after a series of suicides at the company's factory in Shenzhen. The company has responded by setting up hotlines for consultation and installation of safety nets in their factories.
4. TPK Holdings
TPK Holdings
is a distributor plate
touch the largest number, with 30 partners
in the U.S., Japan
and South Korea. Taiwanese
companies are also distributors
largest touch panels
for the iPAQ and the Apple iPhone.
In quarter 2 / 2011, over 70% of revenue was 1.12 billion USD of TPK from Apple. Revenue giant's products have helped Apple gain TPK record profits last quarter.
In quarter 2 / 2011, over 70% of revenue was 1.12 billion USD of TPK from Apple. Revenue giant's products have helped Apple gain TPK record profits last quarter.
5. Quanta
Computer
Co., Taiwan's Quanta Computer is specialized in producing PCs for Apple iMac and Macbook. Partnership with Apple's Quanta Computer started in 1998, when Apple Computer released the first generation PowerBook WallStreet 2.
Quanter is a notebook computer manufacturer in the world's largest, and specializes in providing products of brands like HP and Gateway. In fact, every three laptops are produced from it is one the Quanta Computer.
6. Intel
The relationship between Intel and Apple began in 2005, when Jobs announced the transition to using Intel processors in Macintosh computers instead of IBM as before. The first generation Macs use the Intel's process launched in 2006.
Some reports said that Apple could again move to chip in Intel's mobile products like iPhone and iPad.
7. Samsung Electronics
Samsung is currently the largest memory chip manufacturer in the world. The company's technology giants Korea now offer chip and flash drives to Apple. The relationship of cooperation between Samsung and Apple are included here a few years, Samsung has a provider has a rival in the array of Apple smart phones and tablet PCs.
Last year, the two companies have been many disputes when Apple accused of counterfeit software and Samsung's iPhone design. In response, Samsung and Apple events piracy crimes.
8.
Toshiba
The company's Japanese technology giant is currently listed shares in four trading floors around the world, including New York and London.
12/2010 Last month, Toshiba announced plans to spend $ 1.2 billion plant in Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan to produce high-resolution LCD panels, primarily to give the Apple iPhone. According to Nikkei Business Daily, Apple also has capital investments in plant construction.
9.
Catcher Technology
Catcher Technology is one manufacturer of computer cases and cell phone the world. The company now offers the metal to the Apple Macbook products.
Last year's stock rose nearly 3 Catcher. Both Citigroup, Macquarie Bank of America and Merrill Lynch increased its forecast Catcher's shares after the company announced revenue of USD 82 million in quarter 2 / 2011, up 24% compared to quarter 1 / 2011 and 183 % compared to 2010.
10.
Wintek
Wintek a manufacturer of electronic components based in Taiwan and operations in China and India. The company provides a touch screen for Apple's iPhone.
Price war is putting more burden on Winteck. According to a Digitimes report last week, Winteck has received orders from Apple touchscreen with prices down nearly 50% from the previous shipment, even if the number of orders for the third quarter also increased significantly . Analysts predict Apple may be preparing for the discount before the launch of new products - iPhone 5.
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