With just a few weeks to go to the biggest 5G event in the region, we would like to announce our confirmed Show Headline speakers sharing the latest in 5G, 5G architecture, services and much more!Hear it first at 5G Asia!• Tay Yeow Lian, MD Networks, SingTel, will be speaking about SingTel's Journey to 5G• Park Jin-Hyo, Senior Vice President-Network Technology R&D, SK Telecom, will be speaking about SK Telecom's Journey Towards 5G Commercialization• Fred Xiao, NFV&Cloud Chief Marketing Expert, Huawei, will be speaking about 5G Road to a Super Connected World• Takehiro Nakamura, VP & MD 5G Lab, NTT DOCOMO, will give an update of NTT DOCOMO activities toward 5G deployment in 2020 and beyond• Subbu Subramanian, Engineering Director, Facebook, will be speaking about Flexible Network Architectures for Ubiquitous 5G LTE• Boudewijn Pesch, VP Sales, JAPAC. Oracle Singapore, will be evaluating the Road to 5GPeople currently registered include:• Head of Development, AirAsia Bhd• CTO, Altel• CFO, Arete M Pte Ltd• CEO, AzQtel• Chief Advocacy Officer + Director, Binary HealthCare• CEO, Cateleya• Group CFO, Celcom• Chief Scientist, Wireless Technologies, China Mobile Research Institute• Senior Vice President and Captive Head, Comcast• Vice president & chief technology officer of Antenna Systems, CommScope• Head of Content - APAC, Dailymotion• Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, DiGi Telecommunications• Senior Engineering Director, Facebook• CEO, First Media/Bolt of Indonesia• Chairman, KDDI R&D labs• CTO, Lanka Bell Ltd• Chief Operating Officer, M1 Limited• Vice President, NTT DOCOMO• IT Manger, SingPost Ltd• Senior Vice President, SK Telecom• AVP, StarHub Ltd • Vice President - Product Architecture, Telstra• AGM, U Mobile Sdn Bhd• Head Roaming Manager, VIETTEL (Cambodia)• Head, Service Management Asia , Vodafone Global Enterprise• CEO, YTL Communications.......and many more! Download the full attendee list here.

Filled with cutting-edge content, future-focused product demo's and unrivaled opportunities to meet with the LTE and 5G ecosystem, 5G Asia is THE event in the APAC region to set you on the path for the connected future. Co-located with Network Virtualisation and SDN Asia, 5G Asia provides the platform to discuss the future of wireless networks & technology in the APAC region - the most advanced LTE & 5G markets in the world.Formally known as LTE Asia, 5GAsia conference offers attendees the opportunity to discover how the most innovative operators are getting 5G ready, along with how they are starting to optimize their LTE Networks through Carrier Aggregation, LTE-A, VoLTE, Video and RCS.Moving towards a connected generation where connectivity is a key challenge, the show will hear from IoT experts for the first time to share use case for 5G networks, while the demo zone in the exhibition will show hands-on examples of what the future holds.Click here to register now OR, if you are an operator in the APAC region, you can register for your free operator pass.Website: https://tmt.knect365.com/5g-asia/

Apple has introduced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 series is the first water and dust resistant iPhone. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in more than 25 countries beginning September 16.The iPhone 7 features a 12-megapixel camera with a f/1.8 aperture and 6-element lens. The iPhone 7 Plus features the same 12-megapixel wide angle camera as iPhone 7 and adds a 12-megapixel telephoto camera that together offer optical zoom at two times and up to 10 times digital zoom for photos.Coming later in 2016, the dual 12-megapixel cameras also enable a new depth-of-field effect, using both cameras on iPhone 7 Plus to capture images, while technology including Machine Learning separates the background from the foreground.The camera systems also feature new Apple-designed image signal processor, which processes over 100 billion operations on a single photo in as little as 25 milliseconds, new 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, advanced pixel technology and auto image stabilization; and new Quad-LED True Tone flash that is 50% brighter than iPhone 6s including a sensor that detects the flickering in lights and compensates for it in videos and photos, according to Apple.The new custom-designed Apple A10 Fusion chip features a new architecture. The smartphones also have a longer battery life than its predecessors. The A10 Fusion's CPU now has four cores, integrating two high-performance cores that run up to two times faster than iPhone 6, and two high-efficiency cores that are capable of running at just one-fifth the power of the high-performance cores. Graphics performance is also more powerful, running up to three times faster than iPhone 6 at as little as half the power, enabling a new level of gaming and professional apps, according to Apple.Both phones include support for up to 25 LTE bands and LTE Advanced for three times faster data rates than iPhone 6 at up to 450 Mbps. For customers in Japan, iPhone will now support the FeliCa contactless technology, bringing the ability to use credit and prepaid cards, including on iD and QuicPay domestic networks, and Suica, Japan's transit card issued by JR East.New stereo speakers offer sound that is two times louder than iPhone 6s, offering increased dynamic range of sound and a higher quality speakerphone. The new iPhone comes with EarPods with Lightning connector as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter that allows customers to use old headphones and accessories.The new AirPods, Apple's new wireless headphones, feature the new Apple W1 chip. The AirPods harness the power of Siri, allowing users to access their personal assistant with a double tap.The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus come in a design in silver, gold and rose gold finishes and introduce two all-new black finishes, a black finish that has an anodized matte appearance, and an jet black finish that has a deep, high-gloss look. The new jet black finish is accomplished through a nine-step process of anodization and polish for a uniform, glossy finish, according to Apple. An entirely reengineered enclosure results in a water resistant iPhone offering protection against spills, splashes and dust.The new iPhone features a new Retina HD display with a wide color gamut for cinema-standard colors, color saturation and color management. There is an all-new solid-state Home button on iPhone 7, which, working in tandem with the new Taptic Engine, provides more precise and customizable tactile feedback.The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in silver, gold, rose gold and the new black finish in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB models starting at US$649, and the new jet black finish will be offered exclusively on the 128GB and 256GB models.Through Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program, customers in the US, and for the first time in the UK and China, can get an unlocked iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, with the protection of AppleCare+, choose their carrier and have the opportunity to upgrade to a new iPhone every year. The iPhone Upgrade Program is available with monthly payments starting at US$32.3Customers will be able to order the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus beginning September 9, with availability beginning September 16, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, US Virgin Islands and the US.The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Monaco, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia and Slovenia beginning September 23. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will also be available to customers in India beginning October 7.The new Apple-designed wireless AirPods including charging case will be available for US$159 beginning in late October. All iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models will include EarPods with Lightning Connector and a Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, also sold separately for US$29 and US$9, respectively.Apple-designed accessories including leather and silicone cases in a range of colors will be available starting at US$35 and iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case will be offered in black and white for US$99. Lightning Docks in several color-matching metallic finishes will also be available for US$49.Apple iPhone 7 and 7 PlusPhoto: Company

Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), a leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials solutions for the microelectronics industry, is proudly celebrating its 50th year of helping customers solve their critical materials challenges and enhance their manufacturing yields."It has been an exciting journey for us that began with the emergence of Moore's law and that has tracked the growth of the semiconductor industry into a $330 billion market," noted Bertrand Loy, president and chief executive officer of Entegris, at the semiconductor industry's annual SEMICON West trade show in San Francisco. Mr. Loy continued: "Today, we are thrilled to be in a position to help enable the many innovations our customers continue to develop, not only in the microelectronics market but in an increasing array of industries."Entegris was formed in 1966 as Fluoroware, a startup company serving early microelectronics manufacturers. After merging with EMPAK in 1999 and rebranding itself Entegris, the company went public in 2000. The company expanded in 2005 with the merger with Mykrolis, a spinoff from Millipore, and again in 2014 with the successful acquisition of ATMI, a publicly held supplier of high-performance electronic chemicals. Today, with approximately 3,500 employees worldwide and more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Entegris stands as one of the largest global, high-performance, specialty chemical companies serving the microelectronics industry."Our success has been built on strong corporate values and has centered around teamwork, innovation and dedication to excellence, which have allowed us to introduce a number of market-leading product platforms throughout the years. We could not have achieved this milestone without the support of our customers and suppliers, and the dedication of our employees. I am grateful to all and I invite everyone to celebrate this milestone with us," Mr. Loy added.Over its 50-year history, Entegris has brought hundreds of innovations to its markets, including many technology "firsts." Among its notable products are Integra valves, Spectra FOUPs, PrimeLock fittings, Torrento liquid filters, SDS safe gas delivery systems and NOWPak liquid dispense systems. Industry "firsts" include the first linear wafer carrier, first wafer shipper, first wafer suspension system and the first 300mm FOUP (wafer carrier)."I am truly excited about what lies ahead for Entegris. We are addressing dynamic markets that increasingly rely on the kind of high-performance purity solutions we are known for. With our strong technology platform and our relentless focus on operational excellence and innovation, we look forward to continuing to deliver for our customers and our strategic partners," Mr. Loy concluded.Entegris products will be on display during SEMICON West on the second floor of the W Hotel near the Moscone Convention Center. Or, for more information, visit the company's website at http://www.entegris.com/.About EntegrisEntegris is a leading provider of yield-enhancing materials and solutions for advanced manufacturing processes in the semiconductor, life sciences and other high-technology industries. Entegris is ISO-9001 certified and has manufacturing, customer service and/or research facilities in the United States, China, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. Additional information may be found at http://www.entegris.com/.Entegris Celebrates 50 Years in Business. Company traces its roots to the 1966 founding of fluoroware

Clientron has introduced its latest POS terminal (PT3200), featuring quality and cost-effective benefits, to play in the Retail and Hospitality Point-of-Sales market place. PT3200 has a neat and sleek enclosure design, and its affordable price makes it suitable for either Entry-level or Mainstream POS markets.With a solid, bezel-free front panel design, PT3200 remains attractive with easy cleanness. The strong panel design offers IP64 water and dust-proof protection with an optional 6H degree scratch-proof P-Cap touch screen.Featuring fan-less system design for long life span, PT3200 works with an Intel power efficient quad-core processor. For peripheral support, it provides options including 1D/2D barcode scanner, RFID reader, iButton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader, VFD, and 8" /10.4"/15"customer displays. To enhance the user experience, PT3200 comes with an easy access 2.5" HDD tray for install and maintenance. It also supports industrial standard VESA mounts for different applications/environments such as Self-service Terminal, Price Checker, and Digital Signage for product promotion.With decades of experiences in embedded platform design and manufacturing, Clientron offers high quality POS terminals with flexible mounting options, and easy maintenance for lower TCO (Total Cost of lifetime Ownership) availability. Clientron is a true IDM (Integrated Design and Manufacture) vendor of POS devices, and is not just an assembler of other makers' products; so users can rely on Clientron products to give them the best performance, a professional POS wherever goods or services are provided.PT3200 samples are available now. For more details about our products, please contact your Clientron sales representative, or visit us at our website: http://www.clientron.com/Clientron to debut its POS Terminal PT3200 with quality and cost-effective benefits

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) earned a Best of Show Award with its T5851 tester at the 11th Annual Flash Memory Summit, held August 9-11 in Santa Clara, Calif. The awards presented at the summit provide the highest honors in the flash memory and solid-state storage industry.In the category of Most Innovative Flash Memory Technology, Advantest's T5851 system was recognized for changing the way flash memory is tested to improve the performance, availability, endurance and/or energy efficiencies of electronic products. The T5851 provides multi-protocol support in one tool for high-performance universal flash storage (UFS) devices and PCIe BGA solid-state drives, minimizing customers' capital investments and deployment risks. Its tester-per-DUT architecture and proprietary hardware accelerator deliver the fastest test times in the industry, contributing to a lower cost of test.The T5851 is designed for high-volume testing, as well as reliability and qualification testing, of protocol NAND devices. This flexible system can be configured to test up to 768 devices in parallel by using an automated component handler such as Advantest's M6242 system."We are proud to receive this industry acknowledgment of the innovative advances that we bring to the market for non-volatile memories, which are so vital to low-power, mobile applications," said Masuhiro Yamada, executive officer with Advantest. "Our T5851 system is designed for system-level testing of these devices while still providing the reliability, low-cost and high-volume productivity that the market needs.""The booming market for new consumer electronics utilizing flash storage creates the challenge for a scalable platform for testing flash memory," said Jay Kramer, chairperson of the Flash Memory Summit's Awards Program. "We are proud to select Advantest's T5851 for the Best of Show Technology Innovation Award as it is available in both production and engineering models to address a wide range of test program environments while providing the versatility to test the memory ICs powering smart phones, tablets and ultra-portable laptops."About Flash Memory SummitFlash Memory Summit, produced by Conference ConCepts, showcases the mainstream applications, key technologies and leading vendors that are driving the multi-billion-dollar non-volatile memory and SSD markets. FMS is now the world's largest event featuring the trends, innovations and influencers driving the adoption of flash memory in demanding enterprise storage applications as well as in smartphones, tablets and mobile and embedded systems.About Advantest CorporationA world-class technology company, Advantest is the leading producer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry and a premier manufacturer of measuring instruments used in the design and production of electronic instruments and systems. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also focuses on R&D for emerging markets that benefit from advancements in nanotech and terahertz technologies, and has introduced multi-vision metrology scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing, as well as groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tools. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982, in the USA, and now has subsidiaries worldwide. More information is available at www.advantest.com.

After more than 30 years of supplying advanced materials and delivery systems to the global semiconductor industry, the Electronic Materials business of Air Products is expected to soon be fully operating as Versum Materials.With the spin-off of the business from Air Products planned for October 2016, Versum will publicly introduce its new identity and capabilities at SEMICON Taiwan, September 7-9, 2016. Versum will showcase, in Booth #138 - 4th Floor, the innovative products and services that make the company one of the industry's largest and most respected suppliers."Given Versum's focus on the semiconductor market as well as our significant presence in Asia, SEMICON Taiwan presents an ideal opportunity to introduce ourselves as a new standalone company and communicate how we will build upon the market leadership we've established over many decades," said Guillermo Novo, who will be CEO of Versum Materials, Inc. after the spin-off.As Versum, we will be more committed than ever to collaborating with our customers to make the future possible for them and their consumers worldwide. We will structure our entire business around meeting the evolving needs of the semiconductor, display and LED markets now and for years to come."At the SEMICON Taiwan show, Versum will be promoting its next generation CMP slurries, ultra-thin dielectric and metal film precursors, formulated cleans and etching products, and delivery equipment which continue to revolutionize the semiconductor industry. Information on the products and services displayed at the show will be available at www.airproducts.com/semicon.

ThroughTek, IoT total solution provider for device connectivity and video technology, has collaborated with a leading chipset provider and automotive manufacturing company in China to develop a low-power video surveillance solution for the connected car. The monitoring system became available last month for a select model in China, and will be available for other well-known brands later this year.ThroughTek's video surveillance technology is integrated to a built-in camera within the vehicle, enabling auto manufacturers to easily plug-in IoT service offerings to improve the user experience. IoT services that may be implemented include:Live Monitoring – provides real-time video streaming for owners to gain access and remotely monitor their cars with a mobile appVideo Recording – continuous or event-based recording to capture and safeguard critical moments for playback at a later timeSmart Alerts – receive intelligent notifications with live video to know what's happening when an alarm is triggeredSocial Sharing – capture and share snapshots or video streams of critical moments to assigned devices Over-the-Air – allows software updates over-the-air to improve or add functionality to in-vehicle appsAccording to forecasts by IHS Markit, 55% of annual global new vehicle sales in 2020 will be connected vehicles. ADAS systems (Advanced Driver Assistance System), software updates, navigation apps, and autonomy preferences were all listed as must-haves for consumers intending to purchase a new vehicle."With the rise of the connected car, automakers will need to work closely with solution providers to integrate non-traditional, advanced interconnected services. The integration of IoT solutions will ultimately help automakers gather real-time information and turn both driver and vehicle data into predictive models to enhance future safety and security features, while providing more convenience for drivers and passengers." said Austin Tu, Director of Business Development at ThroughTek.The significant increase in new vehicles equipped with connected services will disrupt traditional business models and open new opportunities for the automotive industry. ThroughTek joins leading auto manufacturer in the connected car revolution, by delivering fast and reliable video streaming services that will change the way drivers and owners interact with their vehicles.About ThroughTekThroughTek, a leading IoT total solution provider, is committed to the development of its Kalay Platform. With an extensive partnership for OEM/ODM, technology brands and integration support from over 180 different SOCs, Kalay Platform provides rapid deployment for a variety of devices. Complemented by modular features including video transmission, cloud recording, automation and data analytics, Kalay provides intelligent solutions for countless application environments, including surveillance, home automation, security systems, health care, smart retail, and smart building.

Worldwide PC volume shipments declined for the fourth consecutive year last year, with desktop PCs faring even worse than notebooks. As a result, some global PC brands have exited the market. In response, Getac Technology Corporation took a bold step to increase its focus on the rugged computing market, which it entered into in 2006. Now Getac ranks as a top three global rugged computer brand. The company has been able to achieve impressive performance and profitability, as evidenced by its three years of consecutive growth since 2013. In the company's 2015 annual report, it was reported that the company's earnings reached a six-year peak. Getac has clearly outperformed the rugged computer market and maintained goodwill among its customers while the PC industry still suffers a slow recovery from past economic downturns. The impressive performance can be attributed to long-term efforts in areas such as supply-chain management, global logistics improvement, vertically integrated manufacturing services, as well as good corporate governance.James Hwang, who has served as Getac's Chairman for more than five years, recently spoke about the company's undergoing a major transformation, Apart from its rugged computer business focus, Getac has taken a vertical integration strategy to acquire light metal and plastic injection mechanical production companies, broadening its customer bases from consumer electronics to the automobile market. The rise of IoT and cloud applications also has made Getac shift from selling hardware parts to providing solution-oriented products due to growing customer demand for integrated hardware and software solutions. Customers want solutions that are ready to go with good services, Hwang highlighted; it is this momentum that has driven Getac to become a more solutions-centric company, while keeping pace with regulatory changes.Transparent corporate governance and Vietnam operations for manufacturing automotive parts boosting profits and revenuesHwang indicated, when a business is in a critical state, it must follow the market trend, and it may take dramatic changes to win the game. In 2008, due to a slower recovery of a widespread global economy downturn and uncertainty in the PC market caused by steadily falling retail prices and profit margins, Getac saw that its profits were shrinking. The company quickly identified uncompetitive businesses, and transformed its business focus to value-added niche market products while continuing to enhance its core technologies and capabilities. During this business transformation, Getac handled the change with clear and transparent corporate governance.From 2010 through 2012, Getac restored competitiveness by slimming down its Shunde production operations in Foshan, China. This was because of the unclear future of the gaming and desktop PC sectors. This experience was a good example of how Getac's focus on transparent corporate governance affected its negotiations with workers and local government. During the downsizing process, Getac negotiated with workers and the local government in accordance with best practices of labor law and corporate governance and found a balance between the demands of labor and the needs of the company. Hwang is proud to emphasize the importance of transparent corporate governance. At that time, he spoke openly and frequently to discuss the company's future development plans with employees. This helped all parties understand the company's goals, principles, mechanisms, functions and business strategies.In addition, Getac also spotted business opportunities in Vietnam. Hwang noted that the launch of the Getac Vietnam production site was considered another big milestone for Getac. This reflects the truth of rising wages and higher operation costs at China manufacturing sites. According to a Japan External Trade Organization survey report, the average monthly wage for workers in China is US$424. It is three times higher than that of Vietnam workers and over four times the rate for India. This is why Getac decided to invest Vietnam in the early stage.The Getac Vietnam production site was not only an investment in a cheaper labor strategy but also a strengthening of the company's leading-edge industrial automation and technology. Getac implemented highly sophisticated and high precision processes into its Vietnam facilities and ramped up both the production capacity and quality standards. The success of the Vietnam investment showed the company's corporate commitments and values. Most of all, the results gained the trust of customers. Hwang proudly indicated that by leveraging the Vietnam operation, Getac has become the biggest automotive seat belt spindle manufacturer in the world.Increasing brand value and setting strategic partnerships with global giantsCompared with well-known consumer brands, there are many industrial brands emerging as leaders in Taiwan. Popular examples are various Taiwan brands in the semiconductor or industrial PC sectors. Hwang expected to push Getac as a global industrial brand of rugged PCs. Getac is presenting a brand new business model to build a direct link from manufacturing to services for end customers with the core strength of integrating the supply chain, manufacturing and logistics. This covers various scopes of products from pre-sales to after-sales stages to providing deeper and wider service channels and ecosystems. To ensure strong customer service and fulfill the related demand requirements is the key to satisfying global customers. And it is the way to build a long term relationship and win the trust of customers, Hwang believes.For example, Getac recently established customized solutions to provide after-service repair and maintenance services for one major automobile manufacturer in Germany. The German automobile industry is regarded as the most competitive and innovative in the world. The major challenge for Getac was to build a logistics system to support automobile makers at nearly two hundred service shops worldwide, despite having some of the locations being very remote and difficult to get consistent transportation service. And it is important to ensure system reliability once implemented. In this project, Getac provided advanced predictive analytic technology to predict the time of system errors and abnormal conditions. This was a very good experience for Getac to introduce a business model that characteristically delivers value to provide customer-oriented solutions. Namely, the company understood that success did not simply come from providing a product but by providing full global support as well, across multiple time zones and languages. This complete global support network has enhanced the company's ability to transition from a hardware company to a complete solution provider. To achieve these goals, Getac has invested enormous resources to prepare and enable the entire organization to delivering complete customer satisfaction. This is what Hwang called the procedure of "making friends" with global leaders.Getac has transitioned into a service-oriented business model which has changed the way it has traditionally conducted business. For example, its sales team was very familiar with a hardware-centric business in the past when it worked with global telecoms. The new business model has stimulated Getac to develop logistics and after-service systems to satisfy global brands by providing both value-added products and a global presence to do the services. This is all based on the company's strong engineering capabilities and its strategic partnership with global leaders. Getac has benefited from these strategies and gained market share in the rugged PC market, bringing greater scale to Getac's business opportunities.Hwang highlighted that the Getac brand delivers value to customers through the core advantage of technology ability mixed with business flexibility. The most important thing is solving problems for customers. He is pushing this concept to the entire organization by increasing the resources to upgrade the company's services and creating the power of innovation.Developing the VERETOS cloud platform is vital for Getac's goal to become a major solution providerHwang continued to speak about the Getac strategies of targeting emerging cloud technologies, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analytics. Hwang cited the company's investment in its VERETOS digital mobile surveillance system as another example of how Getac is extending its reach as a service-oriented business.VERETOS is a dedicated cloud-based system for assisting police and law enforcement units by tracking and recording video streams from duty officers and managing the related evidence through a cloud service. The huge amount of streaming data is analyzed by the technology using Big Data Analytics and then processed using artificial intelligence in order to help it identify and manage potential police actions. This solution has been deployed by several US police departments. Getac business teams are planning to introduce the VERETOS system to the European market as well, to take advantage of the market potential both for policing and public security business categories.The VERETOS system is equipped with SaaS (Software as a service) capabilities tightly bounded to the cloud and IoT technologies dedicated for fulfilling police requirements. When Getac introduced the VERETOS system, the US law enforcement sector saw great potential in the solution. Government projects have long-been a major contributor to rugged PC shipments for Getac. Targeting the strong demand in public security and safety markets, VERETOS will also accelerate demand growth for rugged computers and peripherals.Taiwan's ICT industry is characterized by local industrial clustering of PC components and modules, and this is often cited as the reason for its success. But the mindset of a hardware manufacturer must now shift to a strategy that is more solutions centric and service oriented. Leveraging SaaS technologies, the VERETOS system empowers Getac to do a better job in delivering solutions and services, which are areas where the company has invested the most. Hwang has strongly positioned Getac to become a leading solution provider with support from Taiwan ICT industry partners.Getac Chairman James Hwang talks about the company's transformation into a solution provider

Clientron Corp. - a leading global provider of Thin Client, POS (point of sales), and embedded systems - today introduced the Industry Thin Client IT800 that features a robust and rugged aluminum chassis, a fanless, and vent-free design and runs on a client-server architecture for critical environments. Powered by high performance Intel® Bay Trail quad-core and dual-core processors optimized for power consumption, the IT800 supports all mainstream virtual desktop protocols to ensure high availability and seamless communication with other applications.Featuring a rugged, reliable, flexible, and compact design, the IT800 industry thin client utilizes power-efficient Intel® Bay Trail Atom™ E3825 dual-core or E3845 quad-core processors, supports DDR3L-1333 memory, multiple storage options including on-board eMMC storages, standard SD card slot, and mSATA SSD. The IT800 provides strong expansion and networking ability with a mini PCIe interface supporting 3G/4G or Wi-Fi functionality. With its fanless and no moving parts design, the IT800 provides the reliability and easy maintenance that simplifies management for high availability applications, especially in factory, KIOSK, & office environments.The IT800 delivers a great combination of performance and features in a lightweight aluminum die-cast housing. The flexible system design supports various interfaces & configuration options including USB 3.0, dual LAN ports, dual displays and up to four COM ports. The extended operating temperature range between -5 and +50 °C enables support for a full range of applications and IP40 dust proof protection for demanding critical environments.The IT800 industry thin client can use most virtual desktop protocols, including VMware Horizon View, Citrix HDX, Microsoft RDP protocols to communicate with terminal servers.Feature highlights of the IT800 industry thin client:• Robust aluminum housing and reliable fanless & ventless design for critical environments• Reliable PC-like experience for virtual desktop solutions for industrial usage• Supports dual displays including HDMI and VGA (alternative to DP)• Multiple serial ports for connecting devices and sensors• Supports VESA mount and Kensington lock• Supports dual LAN & optional WLAN or WWAN• Optional VESA / DIN Rail/ Wall mounting kits• IP40 dust-proof design with industrial PC quality• Fanless operation up to ambient temperatures of 50 °C• Supports Windows Embedded Standard 7/8, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, LinuxThe Clientron Industry Thin Client IT800 is available now. For more product details, please contact Clientron sales or visit our website http://www.clientron.com/The Clientron Industry Thin Client IT800 supports dual display & flexible networking ability