This NZ tech firm wants to be the other supplier

This NZ tech firm wants to be the other supplier
Rakon managing director Brent Robinson says he's never seen such uncertainty in his career. (Image: supplied)
Henry Burrell
Rakon’s managing director says the chip shortage that helped the company’s half-year revenue won’t last forever, but that the situation has secured more ongoing business.A global dearth of temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) chips has helped the listed company secure new customers.Brent Robinson told BusinessDesk “everyone's sort of woken up to the fact that they need more than just one supplier”.“We'll be able to offer a completely different thread of supply to what the traditional supp...

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