Last update: Friday 18 May 2012 [113 news items]
China market: Baidu to launch cloud computing smartphones, says report
May 18, 11:10
Baidu, the largest China-based search engine, will cooperate with three partners to launch smartphones with built-in Baidu Cloud, Baidu's in-house-developed suite of applications...
Chunghwa Telecom working with Intel for green cloud computing
May 3, 11:48
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Intel will cooperate to promote green cloud computing by integrating the chipmaker's cloud server technology and the carrier's cloud computing R&D and...
Virtual screen will be ubiquitous in 2015, says Asustek Chairman
Apr 12, 01:05
Chairman of Asustek Computer Jonney Shih, commenting on the PC industry's future, pointed out that as the PC industry is heading toward a cloud computing generation, virtual screens...

Lite-On sees on-month growth, but on-year drop in March revenues
Apr 10, 01:15
Optical disc drive (ODD) maker Lite-On IT has announced consolidated revenues of NT$4.47 billion (US$151.28 million) for March, up 17.1% on month, but down 7.1% on year, while the...
Quanta, Compal expected to achieve growth in 2H12 gross margin
Apr 3, 01:30
Quanta Computer and Compal Electronics are both expected to see falling gross margins in the first quarter of 2012 with Quanta's problems due to its weak shipments for non-notebook...
FET launches communication private cloud service
Mar 28, 16:19
Taiwan-based mobile telecom carrier Far EasTone Telecommunication (FET) has launched communication private cloud service, customized cloud computing-based service through integration...
Chunghwa Telecom, Chinesegamer cooperate in cloud computing game
Mar 22, 16:09
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Chinesegamer International, a developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, have signed a memorandum of understanding for the latter to develop a cloud...
HTC likely to launch cloud computing music service in 2H12, say sources
Mar 21, 14:58
HTC is expected to venture into cloud computing music service that will provide cross-platform, cross-device mobile music experience to end users in the second half of 2012, with...
Acer chairman reportedly to visit Chongqing for a cloud computing event
Mar 20, 01:20
Acer chairman JT Wang reportedly will visit Chongqing, China for a cloud computing-related event to promote its AcerCloud, which is set to launch in April and since Chongqing's Committee...

Acer to launch personal cloud service
Mar 19, 15:50
Acer will launch PCs equipped with AcerCloud, its personal cloud computing service for sharing pictures, documents, music and video among all Acer devices, initially in the North...
Taiwan Cloud Valley established
Mar 15, 14:44
The Cloud Computing Association in Taiwan on March 14 inaugurated an exhibition center under the Taiwan Cloud Valley project, according to the association.
Taiwan market: Dell launches 12G server
Mar 8, 01:20
Dell has launched its latest 12 generation (12G) server in Taiwan to fulfill market demand for large data processing.

Cloud server market set to double from 2010 to 2012, says IHS
Jan 17, 10:43
Spurred by the rising use of online storage and infrastructure systems to support services like Apple's iCloud, cloud servers will enjoy robust prospects in 2012 and then move on...
Market share of non-Apple tablet PCs to surge in 2012, says Nvidia CEO
Dec 15, 01:05
Although non-Apple tablet PCs are only expected to account for 30% of the worldwide tablet PC market, Nvidia CEO Huang Jen-hsun pointed out that after hardware and software platforms'...

Foxconn starts construction of incubation, cloud computing R&D buildings in southern Taiwan
Dec 2, 11:21
The Foxconn Group on December 1 started construction of a 5-story and 12-story building for cloud computing R&D and technological innovation incubation in the Kaohsiung Software...
Demand for high-end CCLs rising
Nov 25, 15:40
With consumer products getting more portable, coupled with the rise in environmental awareness, demand for halogen-free and high-Tg laminates, and aluminum heat sink substrates has...
Asustek launches solutions for private cloud computing
Nov 24, 14:40
Asustek Computer, on November 23, launched a new solution – Asus Cloud – for the private cloud computing market and will also rename its subsidiary, Asus WebStorage, that...
Cloud computing player Wyse acquisition of Trellia to benefit Inventec
Nov 24, 01:00
Cloud client computing solution player Wyse Technology's recent acquisition of cloud computing infrastructure management player Trellia is expected to benefit its major ODM partner...
Foxconn to offer Popo Cloud in the China market
Nov 23, 16:55
Foxconn will launch Popo Cloud, self-developed and operated personal cloud computing services for handsets, tablet PCs, notebooks and other terminal devices with differing operating...
Foxconn to construct cloud computing buildings in southern Taiwan
Nov 23, 10:22
The Foxconn Group will start construction of two buildings at the Kaohsiung Software Park in southern Taiwan on December 1, according to industry sources. The buildings will house...
Asustek tapping private cloud market
Nov 21, 10:19
Asustek Computer has offered cloud computing-based total solutions to compete for orders for private clouds and to promote its servers, according to the company.
Storage solution supplier Promise launches new private cloud solution
Nov 17, 15:59
Taiwan-based RAID storage solution supplier Promise Technology has cooperated with Taiwan's Institute for Information Industry to launch on November 16 its SmartApp cloud storage...
AMD announces two new server platforms in China
Nov 15, 01:20
AMD, on November 14, announced its latest 16-core Opteron 6200 series server processors, previously codenamed Interlagos, in Beijing, China with server players such as Hewlett-Packard...
Quanta Computer donates R&D cloud computing platform to Taiwan university
Nov 11, 17:10
Taiwan-based Quanta Computer on November 11 donated a cloud computing platform for R&D application to the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of National Taiwan...
Google pushing Chrome OS for PCs; vendors give it the cold shoulder
Nov 10, 13:59
Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, at speech in Taiwan on November 9, promoted Chrome OS in high-profile for the PC market, but PC players are rather pessimistic about the idea...
Google's Eric Schmidt to visit Taiwan to promote Android
Nov 8, 01:30
Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt is set to visit Taiwan on November 9 to have a conference with Taiwan-based PC vendors and promote its Android operating system, according to...
Dell to expand Taiwan Design Center staff for cloud computing business
Nov 4, 01:00
Dell on November 3 announced additional investment in Taiwan to mainly expand staff at its Taiwan Design Center from 600 members currently to 700 in an attempt to strengthen its ability...
Cloud computing enough to cover decrease in demand for DRAM used in PCs, says Kingston co-founder
Oct 25, 01:25
Although demand for DRAM used in PCs has been decreasing, demand for DRAM from cloud computing applications is sufficient to cover the decrease, and server-use DRAM, SSD (solid-state...
Taiwan market: CHT, real estate developer in cloud-enabled building project
Oct 20, 12:12
Taiwan-based Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will team up with a local real estate developer to offer customized cloud-computing services for office buildings, according to industry sources...
Chunghwa Telecom cooperates with Fujitsu in cloud computing solutions
Oct 20, 11:02
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has announced that it has signed an MOU with Japan-based Fujitsu for cooperation in developing and marketing cloud computing solutions.
Taiwan forms Cloud & Connect TV Forum
Oct 4, 11:01
MSO (multi-system operator of cable TV) members of the Cable Broadband Institute in Taiwan as well as local digital content providers and hardware makers have formed the Cloud &...
Wistron to launch a tablet PC model with in-house built software support
Oct 4, 01:30
Wistron is set to launch a tablet PC that will support cloud computing and the company will push the device in the education and medical markets, according to company president Robert...
AMD aggressive about cloud computing business in Greater China, say executives
Sep 30, 16:28
AMD, seeing the cloud computing market starting to take off, has been aggressive about gaining share in the server market and has already cooperated with the government of Beijing,...

Global HDD shipments to grow only 3% sequentially in 3Q11
Sep 27, 01:10
Global hard disc drive (HDD) shipments are expected to grow slightly by 3% in the third quarter, up from 165 million units in the second, while shipments in the fourth quarter are...
A 10Networks sets up cloud computing R&D center in Taiwan
Sep 26, 10:03
A 10Networks, a California-based provider of application delivery controller and server load balancing solutions, has established a R&D center focusing on cloud computing in Taipei's...
Solar wafer maker GET reports full capacity
Green energy | 7h 13min ago
TXC to increase TCXO capacity by 200%
Bits + chips | 7h 18min ago
MILC to enjoy growth in both worldwide and Taiwan sales
IT + CE | 7h 23min ago
Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset vendor ranking in April
Mobile + telecom | 7h 28min ago
Sony to ship in-cell touch panels for next-generation iPhone, say sources
Displays | 7h 33min ago
Asustek to launch three new ZenBook models in June
IT + CE | 7h 38min ago
PC shipments may only see slight sequential growth in 2Q12
IT + CE | 7h 43min ago
TXC optimistic about 2Q12 revenues
Bits + chips | 7h 48min ago
Google 7-inch tablet PC to ship in June with initial volume of 600,000 units
IT + CE | 7h 53min ago
Computex 2012: ViewSonic to unveil 21.5-inch touch screen monitor
Before Going to Press | 11h 59min ago
NAND flash faces oversupply and falling contract prices in May
Before Going to Press | 12h 9min ago
Taiwan market: Four operators to begin marketing HTC WiMAX-enabled phone in June
Before Going to Press | 12h 11min ago
Taiwan market: LG aims to take up 8% in local smartphone segment
Before Going to Press | 12h 12min ago
Touch IC orders in May are mostly short-term orders, says EETI
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:48
PTC conservative about 2012 revenue growth
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:29
Taiwan LCD driver IC design houses expect lower revenue growth in 2Q12
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:27
- TPV steps up LCD TV production
- China market: Energy-saving subsidies expected to boost sales of LCD TVs
- New e-book readers face production issues with front light panel
- June TV panel prices to be flat
- LED industry enjoys high capacity utilization rates in 2Q12
- Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes
- Compal lands notebook ODM orders from Samsung
- Thunderbolt to become key specification for motherboard market in 2H12
- TSMC 3Q12 revenues to grow at a slower pace than expected, say sources
- Taiwan digital camera makers developing MILCs
- China and Taiwan LED firms sign agreement in Zhengzhou China
- China government focuses on illegal imports of waste materials that carry polysilicon
- 3M announces commercial availability of FTB3 barrier film
- Linde expands TFT-LCD footprint in China with gas contract for Samsung in Suzhou
- Weltrend expects to turn into profitability in 2Q12
- Silicon Power Computer & Communications to list on OTC
- Eris Technology to list on OTC at the end of June
- Some China solar cell makers looking for Taiwan partnerships
- Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China
- Asustek, Acer to see 10% of notebook shipments in 2012 feature touchscreen panels
- GET refutes production suspension of thin-film solar products
- Rexchip shares at stake between Micron-Elpida deal, say sources
- Taiwan market: WiMAX operator Global Mobile obtains NT$640 million loan
- Mighty Bright showcasing LED lighting lineup at the National Stationery Show in New York
- International smartphones vendors worried about insufficient LTE chip supply
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- Step into the new era of HD surveillance - GKB to launch ForeSight Surveillance System
- iPV Tracker: TOPPER SUN's intelligent solar tracking system that adjusts the position of PV modules automatically to track the sun can increase the power yield by 30-40%
- Glacialight is pleased to expand its Navi Series LED Flood Light Line into DC
- Advantech Makes Testing More Effective, Advancing Intelligent Vehicle Inspection
- Digi-Key launches new website for Israel
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
23-May-2012 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 7147.75 | -127.14 | -1.75% |

| TSE electronic | 271.94 | -5.69 | -2.05% |

| GTSM (OTC) | 103.29 | -1.28 | -1.22% |

| OTC electronic | 132.45 | -1.69 | -1.26% |

- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire

Keeping industrial interesting: Q&A with analog and mixed signal solution provider Maxim
According to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Maxim Integrated Products, the industrial...

Over the next 30 years, the world's middle class (defined as per capita income of more than US$8,000...

Turning C code into silicon in 8-16 weeks: Q&A with semi startup Algotochip
Silicon Valley startup Algotochip specializes in architecting and implementing all aspects of a complete...

The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
The ramping-up of 8.5G production at China-based BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - Jun 2011
The motherboard industry began 2010 with optimism and expected to see a reversal of the previous two years' declines in revenues and shipments as the impact of...
- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
The year 2010 represented a peak in recent years for the DRAM module industry. Optimism surfaced in the second half of 2009 thanks to a return of demand on the...
- Overview of the Greater China small- to medium-size TFT LCD industry
This DIGITIMES Research Special Report provides a comprehensive overview of the players and market direction of panel makers in the Greater China region, as well as outlining the potential market influence of OLEDs.
- The role of PV in China energy policy through 2015
During China 12th Five Year Plan period (2011-2015), solar PV will be the fastest growing renewable energy. Installed capacity in China grow by tenfold to reach the target of 10GWp by 2015.
- Industry development and government policy in China animation sector
The animation industry production value in China is projected to exceed CNY50 billion by 2015. This Digitimes Special Report provides an overview of the industry, including regional development, government policy and a breakdown of the various market segments.























