Taiwan market: Second university adopts Microsoft MCloud

Dec 22, 14:02

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has become the second university, next to National Taiwan University, in Taiwan to adopt Microsoft's MCloud integrated solutions, which help...

Microsoft plans to launch Chinese-edition WP7 platform in 2H11

Dec 16, 01:30

Microsoft plans to launch a Chinese-edition of Windows Phone 7 (WP7) in the second half of 2011 and is currently soliciting China-based mobile device makers including Lenovo, Huawei...

Taiwan-based cable makers see strong performance in November because of Apple and Microsoft

Dec 14, 14:05

Taiwan-based cable makers Foxlink, I-Sheng Electric and Cable and Longwell have all seen their sales for November 2010 grow on year.

Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom to adopt Microsoft Lync Server

Nov 26, 16:21

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will adopt Microsoft Lync Server to integrate with its cloud computing services to launch UC (united communication) as a Service, UCaaS, for business users...

BenQ, CMI eyeing gaming monitor market

Nov 19, 01:20

BenQ, on November 18, launched a 3D LED-backlit LCD monitor, the XL2410T, eyeing the professional gamer market, while Chimei Innolux (CMI) is cooperating with Microsoft to set up...

Newmax to ship 14 million camera modules for Kinect sensors in 2010, say sources

Oct 28, 14:20

Taiwan-based optical lens maker Newmax Technology has become the only supplier of camera modules used in Microsoft Kinect sensors and will ship as many as 14 million units of these...

Taiwan market: Vee TIME adopts Microsoft Mediaroom 2.0

Oct 27, 02:10

Vee TIME, an operator of fixed-line Internet-access, cable TV and WiMAX services in central Taiwan, on October 26 announced the adoption of Microsoft Mediaroom 2.0 for providing Vee...

Intel needs to improve collaboration with Taiwan, says vice economics minister

Oct 26, 16:12

Intel CEO Paul Otellini, during his visit to Taiwan on October 28, is arranged to sign an MOU with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) for cooperation in cloud computing development...

Microsoft to charge royalty fees to prevent Acer, Asustek from using Android in netbooks, say Taiwan makers

Oct 26, 01:30

Microsoft plans to impose royalty fees on Taiwan-based vendors of Android handsets for using its patents in e-mail, multimedia and other functions, with Acer and Asustek Computer...

Windows Phone 7, a last chance for Microsoft?

Oct 12, 08:47

There's a huge amount resting on the launch of Windows Phone 7 for Microsoft, its device and operator partners, and for the ecosystem market in general. As such, the commercial launch...

PC players host summit to find cure for ill China PC DIY market

Oct 12, 01:40

As China's PC DIY market is seeing demand gradually shrinking, several PC-related players including China- and Taiwan-based IT media as well as the Taipei Computer Association (TCA)...

WP7 able to increase market share, but unlikely to be abreast of iOS, Android, say Taiwan handset makers

Oct 12, 01:15

Microsoft has won adoption of its Windows Phone 7 (WP7) from many large mobile telecom carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Orange, O2 and Telefonica, the new mobile operating...

Etron USB3.0 controller chip receives WHQL Windows Logo

Oct 11, 14:36

Etron Technology has announced that its USB 3.0 host controller chip, the EJ168, has received a Windows Logo certificate from Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).

Genius Electronic, Newmax post record revenues for September

Stockwatch - Oct 8, 11:11

Taiwan-based optical lens maker Genius Electronic Optical has reported consolidated revenues of NT$500.4 million (US$15.7 million) for September, hitting a record for the third consecutive...

Nuvoton 32-bit MCUs entering Microsoft Kinect supply chain, say sources

Sep 27, 15:14

Nuvoton Technology, the logic IC subsidiary of Winbond Electronics, has reportedly made additional ground with its 32-bit microcontroller units (MCUs) with industry sources indicating...

Taiwan market: Microsoft sets up personal data protection center

Sep 13, 09:35

Microsoft Taiwan on September 9 announced the establishment of a personal data protection center specifically for providing various professional services to prevent leakage of personal...

Taiwan market: Over 238 million webcams sold between July 2009-June 2010

Aug 20, 11:33

There were 238.42 million webcams sold in the Taiwan market during July 2009-June 2010, with the corresponding total sales value standing at NT$159.5 million (US$4.8 million), according...

Taiwan market: Xbox 360 slim to triple monthly sales, say channel retailers

Aug 19, 16:42

Microsoft is set to launch its new 250GB Xbox 360 slim model on August 21 in Taiwan, and sources from channel retailers expect the new model to triple the console's average sales...

China IT players to hold tablet PC industry summit

Aug 12, 14:27

The China Electronic Appliance (CEAC) and China Video Industry Association (CVIA) plan to jointly hold a tablet PC industry summit in Beijing on August 20 with industry players including...

TSMC and UMC see orders increase for 3Q10

Jun 24, 11:51

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) have seen some major clients, including Qualcomm, Integrated Memory Logic (iML), Microsoft...

Jentech ships thermal heat spreaders for Xbox 360

Jun 18, 15:31

Taiwan-based Jentech Precision Industrial, a supplier of thermal heat spreaders for game consoles, has recently started shipping to Microsoft for its new Xbox 360 console and expects...

Microsoft introduces motion sensing device Kinect and new Xbox 360 console

Jun 15, 17:01

To kick-start the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft, world premiered Kinect for Xbox 360, formerly known as Project Natal.

Foxconn and Flextronics to begin shipping Project Natal to Microsoft in August

Jun 11, 15:14

Electronic manufacturing service (EMS) providers Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Flextronics International are expected to start shipping Project Natal devices...

Chicony to benefit from Xbox 360 Natal Project

Jun 10, 15:04

Taiwan-based Chicony Electronics is expected to benefit from Microsoft Xbox 360's Natal Project by supplying power supplies and webcam modules, and already started shipping in June,...

Computex 2010: Microsoft releases Windows Embedded Compact 7 CTP

Jun 2, 16:31

Microsoft has announced the release of the CTP (Community Technology Preview) version of Windows Embedded Compact 7, with the final version expected to be available at the end of...

Qt aims to surpass .NET to become largest framework for application development in three years, says executive

Jun 2, 12:07

Qt Development Frameworks under Nokia, in view of its advantages of a large user base of Nokia smartphones and cross-platform support for Symbian, MeeGo, Windows 7, Windows Mobile,...

Computex 2010: All eyes on Microsoft tablet strategy

Jun 1, 11:38

Microsoft, with its close partnerships with Taiwan's PC and embedded system makers, remains the biggest exhibitor in the software sector at Computex 2010. But as ARM has emerged as...

Computex 2010: Wintel tablet to get spotlight while ARM devices linger in the shadows

May 26, 15:22

Despite the most PC vendors have already completed development of ARM-based tablet PCs, vendors such as Asustek Computer and Micro-Star International (MSI) will still push Wintel-based...

Elan reportedly lands touch controller orders from Microsoft IPTV business unit

May 14, 15:27

Consumer IC design houses Elan Microelectronics, Weltrend Semiconductor and Sonix Technology have seen orders for their consumer ICs continue to pour in for the second quarter of...

KYE denies mistreatment at Microsoft-OEM factory

Apr 16, 16:54

Taiwan-based PC accessory maker KYE Systems, which is also an OEM manufacturer of Microsoft products, has refuted a recently published report by the US National Labor Committee (NLC)...

Former Microsoft executive Tim Chen rumored to head Google's Greater China operation

Apr 16, 12:38

According to China-based media, NBA China CEO Timothy Chen, a former CEO for Microsoft Greater China Region, will resign and join Google to head its Greater China operation. However,...