Mainboard-listed Datapulse Technology, one of the leading total solution providers of CD and DVD services in the Asia Pacific region, reported its first quarter results for the financial year 2011.

For 1Q FY2011, revenue increased by 4.6% from $20.5 million to $21.4 million. The group continued to enjoy the usual higher level of business activities from year-end orders with the increase in revenue attributed to certain higher value kitting projects undertaken during 1Q FY2011.

Total operating expenses increased by 12.2% from $16 million to $18 million. The increase was primarily attributed to higher cost of raw materials as a result of higher raw material prices and purchases of higher value components used in certain kitting projects fulfilled during 1Q FY2011.

Depreciation was lower as a result of more assets becoming fully depreciated. The reduction in other operating expenses was attributed to cost management measures undertaken by the group.