....the fact that there is such fantastic DD which, when followed up, can lead to other news and exciting things that could/may apply to our *powered by POET* Poet Technologies.

Several examples of this were given today. Of course there are some who are unable to see the shrubs (likely a Canadian term, lol) through the many, many trees we have here in the north country. LOL....merely jesting (to the overly sensitive types).

Anyways, please find an interesting example of whence I speak...
Research And Markets: Global Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Devices Market 2014-2018 - Increased Adoption Of Smartphones

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xgpl8x/global_gallium) has announced the addition of the "Global Gallium arsenide (GaAs) Devices Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

The Global GaAs Devices market to grow at a CAGR of 3.32% over the period 2013-2018

GaAs is a crystalline compound composed of two elements, gallium and arsenic. It is generally referred to as an III-V semiconductor and is used in devices such as microwave frequency integrated circuits, monolithic microwave integrated circuits, infrared light-emitting diodes, laser diodes, solar cells, and optical windows.

One of the key trends in the market is the increase in collaboration among GaAs vendors helping them to provide enhanced solutions to customers. Through strategic alliances, collaborations, and M&A, market vendors are expected to expand their business, improve their respective market shares, and gain access to new technologies. These collaborations also aid in offering better solutions and the latest technologies to customers.

According to the report, one of the major key factors driving the market is the increase in the adoption of smartphones and tablets worldwide. In recent years, the market has witnessed an increase in the adoption of smartphones, especially in emerging countries such as China and India, because of the dramatic decline in the prices of such devices. Consequently, demand for GaAs devices has also increased.

Further, the report states that one of the major challenges that the market confronts is the increase in the availability of alternative devices. In recent years, GaN, SiGe, LDMOS, and CMOS devices have emerged as ideal alternatives to GaAs devices.