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Building an Integrated Supply Chain to Prevent Counterfeit Components
Industry leaders address the issue of counterfeit components at 2013 ERAI Executive Conference. Livermore, CA, April 09, 2013 — As systems age, component sourcing becomes more difficult and increases the risk of counterfeit components in legacy systems. IHS’s Director of Global Supply Chain, Rory King, illustrated that more than 50% of counterfeit component incidents are…
Obsolete components: What is the COTS life cycle costing you? – Millitary Embedded Systems
Now more than ever, long-lasting embedded systems require proactive obsolescence management. Because of growing legislative and environmental requirements and shrinking budgets, program managers and sustainment teams are forced to take another look at COTS end-of-life-cycle costs – and how to avoid them. A proactive obsolescence management solution is the key.
GDCA Announces New Name And The Next Generation Of Legacy Management Solutions – Vita Technologies
Recognized as the authority in solutions that extend product lifecycles, GD California, Inc. announces they have changed their name to GDCA, Inc.
The end of the line: Transforming dead computer designs into a viable business — San Francisco Business Times
The end of the line Transforming dead computer designs into a viable business By Michael Hytha – Special to the Business Times Martin Plotkin spent the first half of his high-tech career on the leading edge. Then he jumped back to the trailing edge. Plotkin’s Livermore company, GD California Inc., is thriving and growing in…
680 Business Journal – GDCA thrives on obsolescence
GDCA thrives on obsolescence By Loralee Stevens, Staff Reporter LIVERMORE – Shrinking technology cycles are swelling the product Lines of GD California, a supporter of legacy computer components. Despite losing 40%- 60% of its business each year as customers migrate to new products, the company has quietly trebled its revenues since 1996 and continues to…