Onur Aksoy, a Florida-based supplier with dual US-Turkish citizenship, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for orchestrating an elaborate scheme that generated hundreds of millions in illicit revenue. Over nearly a decade, Aksoy established a sprawling network of at least 19 companies in the US, supported by approximately 15 Amazon storefronts and 10 eBay storefronts selling counterfeit Cisco networking equipment. His scheme exemplifies the rising sophistication of counterfeiters and the vulnerability of even robust supply chains to infiltration.
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Astute is one of the world’s most knowledgeable experts in international electronic component procurement, distribution, and supply chain management.
Trusted to deliver in the most complex, mission-critical, and technologically advanced arenas, including Defence and Aerospace, Astute works with a hand-picked selection of over 70 of the world’s elite component manufacturers to provide you with all the support you need to turn your vision into reality.
With a physical presence across 21 service hubs serving Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, Astute has expertise on hand for you at every step to fast-track project completion and time-to-market through assured supply continuity and replenishment.
From design, prototyping and sourcing to custom order fulfilment, authenticity protection, distribution logistics, ongoing maintenance, and sustainable obsolescence management, Astute puts your success front and centre in every single thing we do.
Market-leading component expertise providing you with transformational levels of product innovation, supply-chain integrity and service support…
14 May 2024 - General
Prison for man who sold fake Cisco gear to US military and hospitals
Onur Aksoy, a Florida-based supplier with dual US-Turkish citizenship, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for orchestrating an elaborate scheme that generated hundreds of millions in illicit revenue. Over nearly a decade, Aksoy established a sprawling network of at least 19 companies in the US, supported by approximately 15 Amazon storefronts and 10 eBay storefronts selling counterfeit Cisco networking equipment. His scheme exemplifies the rising sophistication of counterfeiters and the vulnerability of even robust supply chains to infiltration.
13 May 2024 - General
Upheaval in DRAM: 15-25% price increase possible
The memory market is experiencing major upheaval under the transformative impact of AI applications. Industry leader SK Hynix reports a staggering 144.3% year-on-year surge in revenue and predicts that this strong demand trajectory will continue. This optimism aligns with predictions from multiple sources that DRAM product prices could rise by 15-25% in the second quarter.
10 May 2024 - Industrial
MLCC bounce back: Murata and industry expect renewed Growth
The multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) market is signaling a significant rebound, propelled by the Chinese smartphone sector and burgeoning electric vehicle demand. Industry giant Murata reports a 30.8% increase in orders for the first quarter of 2024, a sign that a recent downturn may be reversing course.
14 - 16 May 2024 - Sevilla, Spain
Aerospace & Defence Meetings Sevilla 2024
Over the past six editions, A&DM Sevilla has established itself as the most prominent matchmaking program for the aerospace and defence industries in Spain. A&DM Sevilla connects OEMs and their Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, with manufacturers and service providers from both civil and defence aviation, through a series of individually tailored one-to-one meetings.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
AS6081-accredited protection against counterfeit parts and bespoke support in sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find components along with long-term nitrogen storage.
Component sourcing solutions for design engineers individually tailored to your project or concept requirements and backed by expert technical support from over 70 franchise manufacturers throughout your design cycle.
Fully-traceable, quality-assured component supply across our international procurement network and authorised markets.
Dedicated supply-chain expertise in bespoke component logistics up to and including fully outsourced consolidation support across complex supply-chain elements.
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