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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
12:17 (GMT+8)
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Subject: Systems > Software, Internet |
Taiwan market: Microsoft offers SBS 2008 on 3-year payment play Nov 28, 16:54 Microsoft on November 27 unveiled a Chinese-language version of Windows Small Business Server 2008 (SBS 2008), its latest IT infrastructure platform tailored for small businesses users equipped with fewer than 75 PCs, for sale to SMBs in Taiwan on a three-year installment payment scheme, according to Microsoft Taiwan. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Sparq becomes first provider of E.164 VoIP services Nov 27, 16:30 New Century InfoComm Tech (Sparq), a fixed-line telecom carrier in Taiwan, on November 26 announced the launch of its E.164-format VoIP service, becoming the first provider of such services in Taiwan. Read more |
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Acer eDC and China-based GDS form Asia Pacific Data Center Alliance Nov 26, 15:18 Acer e-Enabling Data Center (eDC) and China-based Global Data Solutions (GDS) on November 25 announced the formation of an Asia Pacific Data Center Alliance to facilitate the provision of various information technology outsourcing (ITO) services for enterprises operating in two or more countries in the Asia Pacific region. Read more |
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Taiwan 3.5G user base may grow to 1 million in 2009, says Vibo Telecom Nov 25, 16:20 The total number of HSDPA subscribers in Taiwan is expected to reach 300,000 at the end of 2008 and may be increasing to between 600,000 and one million in 2009, according to Vibo Telecom president Feng-hsiung Chang. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom aims to add 550,000 FTTx users in 2009 Nov 24, 15:19 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will expand the capacity of its fiber-optic network around Taiwan by more than 900,000 ports, and it expects an addition of 550,000 FTTx (fiber to the home/building/curb) subscribers in 2009, with the total number of FTTx subscribers to increase from 1.05 million estimated for the end of 2008 to 1.6 million, according to CHT. Read more |
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Asustek rallying to compete with HTC for smartphones in 2009 Nov 24, 14:59 Asustek Computer's handset business has fallen short of expectations in 2008, but the company is strengthening its R&D to offer up to 10 new models, almost all supporting 3G and a touch user interface, in 2009, in a bid to compete with its main rival High Tech Computer (HTC), according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Taiwan market: So-net aims to hike broadband Internet users Nov 24, 13:54 So-net Entertainment Taiwan, an ISP (Internet service provider) and ICP (Internet content provider), has set a goal of increasing the number of its broadband Internet-access subscribers in Taiwan from 170,000 currently to 210,000 by the end of 2009, with those using FTTH (fiber to the home) service to grow from 10,000 at present to 30,000, according to the company. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom reveals details of new value-added service platform to launch alongside iPhone 3G Nov 21, 17:24 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) on November 20 unveiled Hami, a package of free value-added services specifically designed for CHT 3G subscribers using iPhone 3G handsets. Hami will be launched alongside the iPhone 3G in December, according to CHT. Read more |
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IGS foresees 20-30% growth in 2009 shipments of arcade gaming machines Nov 20, 15:51 International Games System (IGS), a producer of arcade game software/hardware and operator of online games in Taiwan, expects its shipment volume of arcade gaming machines in 2009 to increase 20-30% from 2008, according to the company. Read more |
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Tatung InfoComm granted first WiMAX operating license in Taiwan Nov 20, 11:18 Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) on November 19 decided to grant the country's first WiMAX operating license to Tatung InfoComm. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Soft-World launches World of Warcraft's second expansion pack Nov 18, 16:47 Soft-World International has announced the launch of Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion pack of World of Warcraft. Game First International, Soft-World's subsidiary, is the Taiwan operator of World of Warcraft, a MMORPG (massively multi-player online role-playing game) developed by US-based Blizzard Entertainment. Read more |
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Windows Azure is for Microsoft to realize Software + Services Nov 18, 16:25 The offering of Windows Azure, Microsoft's new operating system for cloud computing unveiled at the 2008 Professional Developer Conference held in late October, is a milestone for Microsoft to realize its concept Software plus Services, according to Kurt DelBene, the company's senior vice president for Business Platform Group, at a forum in Taiwan on November 17. Read more |
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ARM announces Adobe Flash 10 support Nov 18, 12:06 Adobe Systems and ARM have announced a technology collaboration to optimize and enable Adobe Flash Player 10 and Adobe AIR for ARM powered devices, ranging from mobile phones to set-top boxes (STBs), mobile Internet devices (MIDs), televisions, automotive platforms, personal media players and other mobile computing devices. Read more |
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Taiwan market: MSOs competing for 10M Internet-access users Nov 17, 11:41 Leading multi-system operators (MSOs) of cable TV service in Taiwan have been promoting sales of cable-modem broadband Internet-access service at a download speed of 10Mbps, in a bid to compete with ISPs' (Internet service providers) xDSL, according to industry sources. Read more |
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China market: C2C transactions top 30 billion yuan in 3Q08 Nov 14, 16:42 C2C online auctions in the China market reached a total transaction value of 30.453 billion yuan (US$4.45 billion) during the third quarter of 2008, rising by 18.4% on quarter and 147.8% on year, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Microsoft appoints ex-Motorola guy as chairman and CEO for Greater China Nov 14, 16:39 Microsoft has announced that Simon Leung will join Microsoft as corporate vice president, chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China Region (GCR). Read more |
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China market: Online gaming services valued at 4.76 billion yuan in 3Q08 Nov 14, 10:29 Operators of online gaming services in the China market generated total revenues of 4.76 billion yuan (US$696 million) during the third quarter of 2008, rising by 7.5% on quarter, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Ubuntu Linux support coming to ARM processors Nov 13, 17:17 While Intel is looking to position its low-power x86-based Atom Z500 processor family to challenge ARM-based processors in the mobile device market, ARM is returning the favor by aggressively developing a complete platform to challenge Intel in the netbook segment, with ARM's current focus being on strengthening its mobile computing software ecosystem. Read more |
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China market: 359,000 GPS PNDs sold in 3Q08 Nov 13, 14:21 In the China market, 359,000 GPS (global positioning system) PNDs (portable navigation devices) were sold during the third quarter of 2008, increasing 39.4% on year, according to China-based CCID Consulting. Read more |
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Global IT spending will grow in 2009, but not by much, says IDC Nov 13, 11:37 Worldwide spending on information technology will slow significantly in 2009 as a direct result of the global financial crisis that began in September 2008. According to a newly revised forecast from IDC, worldwide IT spending will grow 2.6% year over year in 2009, down from IDC's pre-crisis forecast of 5.9% growth. In the United States, IT spending growth is expected to be 0.9% in 2009, much lower than the 4.2% growth forecast in August. Read more |
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China mobile phone user base increased to 624.05 million in September 2008 Nov 12, 14:21 There were 624.05 million subscribers of mobile communication services in China as of the end of September 2008, growing by 1.3% on month and 19.25% on year, according to statistics published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Read more |
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China market: 3Q08 B2C transactions reach nearly 2.24 billion yuan Nov 12, 13:48 In the China market, sales transactions of B2C online shopping during the third quarter of 2008 reached a total value of 2.24 billion yuan (US$327 million), increasing by 25.6% on quarter and 88.2% on year, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Taiwan market: TomTom offers Google Maps download service Nov 12, 10:55 TomTom International has announced its cooperation with Google to provide free service of downloading coordinates and POI (points of interest) from Chinese-language Google Maps onto TomTom in-car GPS (global positioning system) PNDs (portable navigation devices) in Taiwan, according to the Taiwan branch of TomTom Asia. Read more |
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Synnex October revenues down from September Nov 11, 14:57 Synnex Technology International, the largest 3C (computer, communication, consumer electronics) channel distributor in Taiwan, reported consolidated revenues of NT$15.38 billion for October, representing a drop of 20.5% from the record high level the company posted in September but up 13.4% on year. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom's January-October net profit attains almost 95% of 2008 goal Nov 11, 11:11 Chuunghwa Telecom (CHT) has reported a net profit of NT$41.31 billion for January-October 2008, which accounts for 94.7% of the NT$43.60 billion projected for this year. Read more |
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China provides over US$600 million in outsourced software in 3Q Nov 10, 15:16 China-based companies generated total revenues of 4.53 billion yuan (US$662 million) from developing software for international clients during the third quarter of 2008, representing an increase of 8.8% on quarter and by 19.5% on year, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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China market: IM accounts rise to 463 million by end of 3Q08 Nov 10, 13:47 In the China market of instant messenger (IM) services, the number of active accounts increased to 463 million as of the end of the third quarter of 2008, rising by 8.7% on quarter and 19.3% on year, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom aims to boost adoption of 3.5G data card services in 2009 Nov 7, 16:17 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has been actively promoting its mobile Internet-access service and has set a goal of increasing its number of HSDPA data card subscribers by 100,000 in 2009. CHT also aims to increase subscriptions of its 3G-based mobile Internet service designed for business use, mPro, by 100,000. Read more |
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China market: Online advertising reaches 3.3 billion yuan in value Nov 7, 10:52 Providers of on-line advertising services in the China market generated total revenues of an estimated 3.344 billion yuan (US$489 million) during the third quarter of 2008, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Five MSOs, two STB makers form broadband digital multimedia service alliance Nov 6, 16:52 Five major MSOs (multi-system operators) of cable TV services in Taiwan and two Taiwan-based STB (set-top box) makers at a November 5 press conference announced the joint establishment of the Digital Innovative Service Industry Alliance (DISIA), aiming to collaboratively create an operating environment of broadband digital multimedia entertainment services in Taiwan, according to the companies. Read more |
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Taiwan market: NCC approves Chunghwa Telecom ADSL/FTTx network fee cuts Nov 6, 15:44 Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) on November 5 approved reductions in network fees proposed by Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) for using its ADSL and FTTx broadband Internet-access services. The new rates will come into effect in 10 days, CHT noted. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Vibo Telecom may offer mobile VoIP service Nov 5, 11:45 Vibo Telecom, one of the five operators of 3G mobile communication services in Taiwan, is considering the launch of a handset-based international VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) service for users to make mobile phone calls to overseas locations, according to company president Feng-hsiung Chang at a press conference on November 4. Read more |
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Taiwan online games market to grow to over NT$12 billion in 2010, says MIC Nov 4, 16:23 Total revenues of online gaming services in the Taiwan market will keep increasing to a forecast of NT$12.256 billion (US$373 million) in 2010, according to the Market Intelligence Center (MIC) under the government-sponsored Institute for Information Industry (III). Read more |
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China market: IPTV user-base increased over 27% in 3Q08 Nov 3, 11:54 There were 2.173 million subscribers of IPTV services in the China market at the end of the third quarter of 2008, growing by 465,000 or 27.2% on quarter and by 158.7% on year, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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China market: B2B trade valued at almost 1.3 billion yuan in 3Q08 Oct 31, 16:52 In the China market, B2B e-commerce services generated a total transaction value of 1.299 billion yuan (US$190 million) during the third quarter of 2008, growing by 5.8% on quarter and by 20.9% on year, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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TWM leads Taiwan top-three telcos in Jan-Sep net EPS Oct 31, 14:51 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile (TWM) and Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), the three largest operators of mobile communication services in Taiwan, on October 30 released their financial reports for the third quarter of 2008. Among the three, TWM posted the highest net EPS at NT$4.12 (US$0.13). Read more |
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Taiwan C2C and B2C market still growing, says Taiwan's MIC Oct 30, 16:23 Online trade through C2C auction web portals and B2C shopping portals in the Taiwan market is rising, with the combined total sales transaction value projected to increase on year by 32.3% to NT$243.8 million (US$7.3 million) in 2008 and by 31.6% to NT$320.9 million in 2009, according to the Market Intelligence Center (MIC) under the government-sponsored Institute for Information Industry (III). Read more |
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CyberLink focuses 2009 business operation on increasing global market share Oct 29, 15:21 CyberLink is not optimistic about its business operation in 2009 because of the uncertainty caused by the global financial crisis but will lay emphasis on expanding its global market share through capitalizing on its technological advantages, according to company chairman Jau Huang speaking at an institutional investors conference on October 28. Read more |
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Taiwan's international Internet bandwidth rose to over 223Gbps at end of 3Q08 Oct 28, 16:23 Taiwan's direct Internet connections with 19 countries (including Hong Kong and Macao) reached a total bandwidth of 223.701Gbps as of the end of third-quarter 2008, increasing by 0.55% on quarter and by 23.59% on year, according to the government-sponsored Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC). Read more |
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Taiwan market: Over 90% of Internet surfers have used mobile data services, but adoption still limited Oct 28, 16:07 Of Internet users in Taiwan, 90.7% have at some time used mobile data services on a handset or smartphone, according to an international Worldwide Mobile Data Service Survey (WMDSS). However, SMS messaging was by far the most prevalent service used while adoption of other data services is still limited in the Taiwan market. Read more |
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Taiwan gaming firm Soft-World had record profits in 3Q Oct 28, 12:15 Soft-World International, the largest developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, had record net profits of NT$344 million for the third quarter. Soft-World generated net profit of NT$768 million for January-September 2008, equivalent to net earnings per share (EPS) of NT$6.27. Read more |
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Skype sees WiMAX as business opportunity, says COO Oct 24, 16:57 During his visit to Taiwan, Skype COO Scott Durchslag noted that Skype is looking to extend its business operations from PCs to mobile communication devices, with WiMAX being one technology that afford the company potential business opportunities for Skype VoIP services. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom lowers 2008 target user base for MOD Oct 22, 16:39 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has downward adjusted the target number of its MOD (multimedia on demand) subscribers for the end of 2008 from 800,000 to 700,000, according to the company. Read more |
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Taiwan Internet market: Volume of xDSL users continues to fall in 2Q08 Oct 21, 16:00 While the total number of home/business subscribers of broadband fixed-line Internet services was steadily growing to 4.70 million at the end of the second quarter of 2008, the corresponding number of xDSL subscribers continued dropping to 3.42 million from the record high 3.90 million at the end of September 2006, according to a quarterly survey conducted by FIND, an organization with ties to the government-sponsored Institute for Information Industry (III). Read more |
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China market: Baidu leads search engines with over 63% of revenues in 3Q08 Oct 21, 14:47 Search engines in the China market generated total revenues of 1.464 billion yuan (US$214 million) in the third quarter of 2008. Baidu was the largest search engine accounting for 63.4% of total revenues, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Taiwan-based Systex becomes Asian sales agent for Splunk Oct 17, 16:31 Systex, a developer of software solutions for IT management and provider of system integration service in Taiwan, on October 16 announced its strategic alliance with Splunk, a US-based provider of IT search engine service, to become the latter's sales agent in eight Asian markets consisting of Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and five Southeast Asian countries. Read more |
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China market: IBM led in 2Q08 middleware sales Oct 17, 16:22 IBM remained the largest vendor of middleware products in the China market during the second quarter of 2008, occupying 28.4% of the total sales value, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Taiwan market: NCC gives nod to new Chunghwa Telecom FTTx pricing Oct 16, 15:47 Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) on October 15 approved a proposal by Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to reduce the circuit-lease fee for its 10M/2M FTTx Internet-access service from NT$650 (US$20) currently to NT$550 per month, and to introduce a new 3M/768K service at NT$430 per month. Read more |
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IBM increases China investments Oct 16, 11:53 In addition to announcing the opening of a new research facility in Shanghai, IBM has invested in a subsidiary of the Hisense Group. The new research facility is an extension of the IBM China Research Laboratory – one of IBM's eight research labs worldwide. The IBM China Research Laboratory was established in Beijing in 1995. Read more |
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Top Taiwan telecom operators report September financial performance Oct 13, 17:07 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has reported financial figures for September 2008, recording a net earnings per share (EPS) of NT$3.86 (US$0.12) for January-September 2008 accounting for 86.4% of NT$4.47 projected for the year. Read more |
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