Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, is showcasing its comprehensive new products at Computex 2024 with a focus on edge AI. Key highlights include the industry's pioneering CXL 2.0 memory expansion, E3.S SSD, and innovative MIPI over Type-C camera technology for machine vision.Live demonstrations of smart manufacturing PPE recognition and intelligent people tracking will emphasize Innodisk's custom edge AI capabilities. This event also unveils Innodisk's new brand vision, "Architect Intelligence," bringing out its commitment to building intelligent solutions with global partners.Expanding Industrial Product Lines to Meet AI and Edge Serve StandardsReliable and high-performance memory and storage are essential for AI and edge computing, particularly as edge servers evolve and demand high data throughput and resilience in extreme environments. At Computex, Innodisk will unveil its first industrial-grade CXL 2.0 memory expansion, which is aligned with advanced industry standards and offers high scalability.The showcase will feature award-winning E1.S Gen4 SSD series, alongside wide-temperature SSDs tailored for edge servers, such as the E1.S/E3.S, available in various form factors. The range also includes 16TB high-capacity SSDs designed to meet the evolving storage needs.Further, Innodisk's recent focus on embedded camera modules for AI machine vision development is crucial for advancing edge AI applications. Debuting at Computex, the innovative "MIPI over Type-C" camera technology converts signal through exclusive adapter board design and enhances platform compatibility, significantly extending the length of MIPI camera cables.This unlocks applications in areas such as autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and shared mobility. Innodisk will also display a full range of camera module products for USB and MIPI interfaces.Innodisk is showcasing the exclusive MIPI over Type-C technology at Computex 2024AI in Action: Smart Cities and Industrial ApplicationsBeyond industrial modules, Innodisk integrates AI computing technologies with software, hardware, and third-party technologies to create various edge AI solutions. At Computex, Innodisk will introduce "InnoTracking," a smart people-tracking solution capable of accurately identifying and tracking specific individuals across multiple cameras and timeframes, enhancing public safety in cities, financial institutions, entertainment venues, and retail spaces.Under the simultaneous trends of ESG and industrial automation, worker safety in hazardous environments becomes a crucial focus for enterprises. Innodisk's PPE recognition solution uses an FPGA platform to process real-time images from four cameras simultaneously, ensuring workers maintain adherence to safety protocols. In case of violations, the system promptly notifies supervisors with detailed information to initiate appropriate responses.The "iCAP Air" air quality management solution addresses ESG requirements by combining patented air quality detection technology with sensors, edge servers, cloud management interfaces, and IoT ventilation controllers. This solution is suitable for smart factories and healthcare facilities, enabling real-time intelligent decision-making."Architect Intelligence" – Innodisk's Brand Strategy for the AI EraWith nearly two decades in the industry, Innodisk has elevated its brand and become a global leader in product technology. The new "Architect Intelligence" concept aligns with Innodisk's edge AI strategy, emphasizing the practical implementation of AI at the industrial edge.Under this concept, Innodisk integrates various product lines into nine intelligent series, each represented by diverse colors, symbolizing the limitless potential of AI applications and Innodisk's innovative spirit. Furthermore, these colored blocks represent the flexibility of solutions and collaborative effort to architect AI solutions with customers.See the future of edge AI in actions! Visit Innodisk at Booth J0110, Hall 1, 1F, Nangang Exhibition Center from June 4 to June 7 to explore more.

The wave of intelligence is revolutionizing industries globally, with 5G, AI, and IoT playing key roles in this trend.Fibocom, as China's first stock-listed wireless communication modules and solutions provider (stock code: 300638), has continuously employed innovative thinking and strategic market positioning in recent years. CEO Tiger Ying pointed out that, regardless of the technological or application aspects, in facing the transformative effects brought by these three major technologies, the company is well-prepared and ready to assist clients in seizing vast smart business opportunities.Remain Industry-Focused and is Confident to Accelerate 5G DeploymentIn the realm of 5G, this communication standard garnered significant market attention upon its release. The industry believes that 5G's features such as high speed, low latency, and large-scale connectivity not only enhance user experiences in the consumer sector but also serve as a crucial driver for deepening communication technology applications across industries.While the development of 5G has not been as fast as initially expected, communication giant Ericsson predicted in its 2023 report that the golden crossover period between 4G and 5G would be delayed until 2028. However, Tiger Ying pointed out that from the perspective of technical standards' development speed, this delay is still within a normal cycle.He mentioned that 5G's current development is focused on Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC), and Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC). However, large-scale commercialization has not been achieved. This trend also highlights the versatility of 5G IoT architecture and applications.With the acceleration of 5G Advanced, it will truly replace 4G as the mainstream technology for IoT applications and successfully drive market development within five years.Fibocom has responded to the trend of 5G development by formulating product strategies and solutions, actively expanding into different market sectors. Tiger Ying stated that the company's primary task is to promote the large-scale commercialization process of eMBB.They have already launched a diverse range of product portfolios. This includes the RedCap module, closely following the development of 5G technology and fully advancing the implementation of commercial plans.In terms of application areas, Fibocom is focused on industrial intelligence and smart cities, primarily because these two major application scenarios have diverse demands for 5G technology. For instance, in machine vision, which integrates edge computing with 5G's high bandwidth and low latency capabilities, it has been widely used in industrial quality inspection, promoting the development of industrial automation and intelligence.In response, Fibocom provides a complete product portfolio, such as the 5G smart module SC171 with computing power up to 12TOPS, to meet specific demands in application scenarios. In addition, endpoint devices with AI capabilities will also become a driving force in accelerating industrial intelligence processes.Fibocom has invested significant research and development resources in these products, aiming to integrate 5G and on-device AI technologies, thus strengthening the company's core competitiveness in industrial intelligence and smart city domains.Strengthening Edge AI Performance to Optimize Overall Cost-effectivenessAI has become a recent global industrial focus, and Fibocom's AI strategy centers on edge computing and the AI endpoint device solutions mentioned above. Since AI computing power can significantly increase the cost of endpoint devices, leading to reluctance from enterprises with implementation needs, cost control is crucial.Tiger Ying pointed out that the solution to this problem varies depending on the AI architecture. Devices using an offline AI architecture require precise control of edge computing power to balance cost and effectiveness, while devices using an online AI architecture require strong communication capabilities to avoid affecting user experience due to communication delays.Tiger Ying further stated that Fibocom has integrated the above two solutions into one through long-term research and development. The company has invested in smart module development, leveraging the computational efficiency and heterogeneous algorithm capabilities of modules to assist clients in rapidly deploying AI-capable terminal devices and optimizing costs.Its product portfolio includes 5G data modems, SoC 5G solutions based on Linux, and Android, and built-in AI computing capabilities. He mentioned that while AI may slightly increase device costs, its excellent performance leads to overall cost optimization considering macroscopic aspects such as user experience and value creation.He also mentioned that Fibocom has constructed heterogeneous computing on the network, enabling the scheduling of CPU, GPU, NPU, and DSP processor performance as needed. In addition, Fibocom has developed its toolchain and integrated it with heterogeneous algorithms, RTK, high-precision positioning, and other functions into firmware.Its products based on Linux, Android, and Windows architectures can meet the needs of different industry customers. Looking ahead, Fibocom will focus on areas such as robotic lawnmowers, low-speed autonomous vehicles, PCs, and robotic development platforms, providing deeper vertical domain solutions.Enhancing π-shaped Capabilities to Meet Three Major IoT DemandsRegarding IoT, Tiger Ying pointed out that although the IoT architecture and concept have been around for over a decade and have become increasingly widespread in recent years, practical constraints mean that adoption varies across industries. To accelerate IoT adoption, several key factors are necessary.First is the ability to apply AI capability to IoT devices, as AI significantly impacts data collection costs and processing quality. IoT leveraging AI will be more readily accepted by enterprises, thus speeding up adoption in specific fields.Second is security design, which has become a major focus in IoT in recent years. Only IoT architectures that can ensure data integrity and privacy protection will be able to deploy in vertical markets.Lastly, communication technology is crucial. Advanced technologies like 5G-Advanced (5.5G) and Non-terrestrial Networks (NTN) ensure that communication coverage is no longer a weak point, broadening the scope of IoT applications.Fibocom has introduced corresponding products to address AI, data privacy, and satellite communications needs. In terms of AI, the company's 5G smart module SC171 and SC151 series are suitable for various 5G smart terminal devices.For security, blockchain technology was deployed on 4G networks and commercialized. On the satellite communications front, Fibocom released NTN-supported communication modules in 2023.Moving forward, the company plans to integrate these technologies and products, working with ecosystem partners to focus on specific vertical solutions, providing customers with high-quality and high-performance IoT solutions.Fibocom consistently prioritizes intelligence in product innovation. Tiger Ying stated that this will continue to be the foundation for future development, with a market-driven approach to introducing cross-domain AI solutions.He emphasized that while the market previously demanded "T-shaped" capabilities combining vertical telecommunication expertise to serve the horizontal industries, the AI era requires an additional vertical capability—AI specialization. Through "π-shaped" capabilities, which integrate horizontal and dual vertical expertise, Fibocom aims to create high-performance IoT architectures tailored to customers' needs.The company is progressively enhancing these "π-shaped" capabilities. It will continue to collaborate with ecosystem partners, integrating 5G, AI, and IoT technologies to help clients seize smart business opportunities.

On May 28, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) held an event to announce the winners of this year's Best Choice Award (BC Award) for Computex 2024. A total of 41 winners were announced for the Golden Award, Sustainable Tech Special Award, and Category Award. The winner of the highest honor: the Best Choice of the Year award will be announced during the opening of Computex 2024 on June 4.The BC Award is the official official award of Computex and has served as a reliable procurement guide for buyers from around the world since it started over 20 years ago. VIPs representing the winning companies as well as international trade offices and media from Taiwan and abroad were invited to the event.This year's awards focused on various categories such as AI, Big Data, & Cloud Computing, Computer & System, Gaming & Entertainment, and more. Visitors can visit the BC Award booth during Computex 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, 1F, booth I0307.Growing AI trends reignite interest in innovative conventional solutionsReflecting the current trends in the ICT industry, the 3 main topics of the Best Choice Award 2024 winners are Computer & System, Gaming & Entertainment, and AI, Big Data, & Cloud Computing. The growing trend of AI and demand for AI solutions encourages companies to integrate AI into their products and solutions; starting a regeneration of conventional ICT products and solutions.This year, the Golden Award winners include products and solutions from various categories that aim to prepare users for the coming AI era or utilize the new capabilities made possible by AI. The Golden Award winners are:Acer's Predator Helios 18 is a top-of-the-line gaming laptop that integrates AI to enhance ray tracing, with supersampling and frame generation.Realtek Semiconductor's new generation AIoT home center SoC offers high-efficiency AI edge computing, low power consumption, and ultra-integrated single-chip solutions for next-generation Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.The Nvidia SmartVDO Air6N0 is a powerful AI computing platform that transforms data center operations using digital twins.TEAM T5's ThreatSonar anti-ransomware brings together intelligence gathering, AI threat detection, and response capabilities to effectively hunt down and combat ransomware attacks.MSI's Prestige 16 AI Evo Slim AI notebook continues the design legacy of MSI's Prestige series with its magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis making it lighter and thinner than similar products without having to reduce the number of ports.Asus's ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX™ 4090 24GB GDDR6X has a 360mm high-end AIO liquid cooling system with a metal frame and aluminum body to protect the semi-hollow coldplate chamber, PCB, and pump shroud.Makalot's j-mex MOXI smart mo-cap suit is a unique washable smart garment that offers comfort for the wearer designed for all ages and is suitable for professional and amateur athletes alike, people recovering from injury, those undergoing or training for fitness tests, people using AR/VR, video makers, and animators.CHT Security's CypherCom end-to-end encryption communication system protects sensitive information such as clients' voice calls, texts, audiovisual documents, and business secrets.Nvidia's AI Enterprise is an end-to-end, cloud-native software platform that accelerates data science pipelines and streamlines the development and deployment of production-grade co-pilots and other generative AI applications.Supporting the Rising Demand for SustainabilityTCA stated that as companies and countries around the world aim to achieve net zero by 2050, sustainability has become one of the most important trends in the ICT industry. To support this endeavor, the BC Award has included the Sustainable Tech Special Award for the second time. The Sustainable Tech Special Award puts 3 main factors for the judging criteria: material usage, chemical inclusion, and climate change impact.This year, the winners of the Sustainable Tech Special Award are:The Framework Laptop 16 comes with up upgradeable, modular components that comply with industry standards to ensure compatibility with existing components and maximum customizability.Asus's AirVision M1 uses microdisplays to effectively reduce the energy demand while also making the device small enough for easy storage and portability to suit the needs of modern living.Planet Technology's AIoT application server brings together environmental monitoring sensors, servers, and display managers into one system that can reduce the need and cost of headcount while enhancing cybersecurity capabilities.MSI's Cubi NUC (next unit of computing) is made with 92% renewable energy and rPET eco-friendly materials and packaged in FSC-certified paper.Supermicro's DLC (direct liquid cooling) plug-and-play rack solution makes use of the higher coefficient of performance (COP) from liquid cooling systems to provide a convenient and sustainable source of cooling while reducing energy demands and carbon emissions.C&T Solutions' ECO-1000 supercapacitor UPS modules are made with industrial-grade supercapacitors instead of batteries, greatly reducing the use and emission of harmful materials.For more details on the Best Choice Award, please visit the official website at: http://bcaward.computex.biz/Computex Taipei 2024 OverviewResponding to the rapid development of AI technologies and applications including GenAI and LLM as well as the continued increase in the global digital transformation demands; this year's Computex 2024 will have the main theme of "Connecting AI," with topics around AI computing, advanced communications, future mobility, immersive reality, innovation, green energy, and sustainability. The event will be held June 4 – 7, 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX) Halls 1 & 2.Computex Official Website: https://www.computex.biz/Event information and pre-registration website:https://show.computex.biz/

New short-range wireless point-to-point transceiver ICs from STMicroelectronics remove the need for cables and connectors in consumer-friendly accessories and personal electronics like digital cameras, wearables, portable hard drives, and small gaming terminals. They also address data-transfer challenges in industrial applications such as rotating machinery.As a cost-effective cable replacement, ST60A3H0 and ST60A3H1 transceivers let designers create products with slim, aperture-free cases that can be stylish, water-resistant, and allow convenient wireless docking. Self-discovery with instant mating saves pairing, while low power consumption preserves battery runtime. They operate in the 60GHz V-band and provide eUSB2, I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO tunneling.Consuming 130mW in eUSB Rx/Tx mode and just 90mW for UART, GPIO, and I2C modes, and with a 23µW shutdown mode, energy demand is minimal. As the devices can handle exchanges at up to 480Mbit/s, consistent with the USB 2.0 High Speed specification, wireless connections can deliver cable-like speed and low latency.The ST60A3H1 has an integrated antenna that eases the final system design. It comes in a compact 3mm x 4mm VFBGA package. The ST60A3H0 is designed for connecting an external antenna, giving flexibility to address diverse applications. It has a smaller, 2.2mm x 2.6mm footprint.In industrial environments, wireless connections with these transceivers deliver benefits including safe galvanic isolation and immunity to environmental hazards such as dust and humidity. The devices are also ideal for rotating machinery and instruments such as radars and lidars, as well as mobile equipment like robotic arms. Being free from mechanical wear, their lifetime is not limited by the number of rotations. This ensures greater reliability than slip rings, particularly for high data rate signals, at a lower cost than Fiber-Optic Rotating Joints (FORJ).The transceivers are easy to use without installing software drivers or protocol stack. In addition to enhancing end-user experiences, they enable fast, efficient contactless product testing and debugging, including loading firmware Over The Air (FOTA), during manufacture, and after sales.The ST60A3H0 and ST60A3H1 are in full production and are covered by ST's 10-year product-longevity program that ensures long-term support and availability. Samples are available now. Detailed technical data, evaluation kits, and production pricing are subject to a non-disclosure agreement.For more information, please visit www.st.com/en/wireless-connectivity/60-ghz-contactless-products.html.STMicroelectronics reveals cost-effective cable-free connectivity for eUSB accessories, devices and industrial applications

The advent of the 5G era has brought with it the promise of open and flexible networks that can rapidly integrate equipment from different vendors. By reducing reliance on a single vendor, O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) not only lowers enterprise network deployment and maintenance costs but also provides additional network functionality and services. LitePoint, a leading provider of wireless test solutions, recognizes the market's growing acceptance of O-RAN and has introduced the LitePoint IQFR1-RU, a testing solution specifically designed for 5G O-RAN radio units (RUs). This solution integrates MIMO signal generation and analysis capabilities, enabling scalable testing from research and development to manufacturing. By ensuring product compatibility and performance through automated software and real-time result displays, LitePoint enhances testing efficiency and accuracy.According to Senior Product Manager Middle Wen, O-RAN's advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness, innovation, and a multi-vendor ecosystem have led to a rapid increase in demand for open and flexible network solutions worldwide. Research firm Dell'Oro Group estimates that O-RAN's share of global wireless access network (RAN) revenue will grow from 7%–10% in 2024 to 20%–30% by 2028. Large telecommunications companies are also actively deploying O-RAN solutions. For instance, AT&T plans to collaborate with Ericsson over the next five years, investing nearly $14 billion to place 70% of wireless network traffic on open platforms by the end of 2026. Similarly, Deutsche Telekom aims to deploy 3,000 O-RAN-compatible antennas by 2027. These deployments not only reduce costs and enhance network flexibility but also position telecom operators to capitalize on new market opportunities through innovative communication technologies.When considering O-RAN deployment strategies, Middle Wen recommends evaluating two key aspects: multi-vendor/single-vendor systems and on-site deployment/new construction (Greenfield). In multi-vendor O-RAN systems, operators can choose components from different suppliers to enhance network flexibility and scalability, but this approach requires more complex management and integration. Single-vendor systems offer simpler integration and management but often rely on specific suppliers, limiting innovation. On-site deployment involves gradually transitioning existing system equipment to O-RAN, providing better protection for past investments but requiring compatibility adjustments. New construction offers greater design flexibility but comes with higher initial investment costs and uncertainty related to new technologies and markets.Once the deployment strategy is determined, testing the O-RAN environment's radio units (RUs) becomes crucial to ensuring compliance with industry standards. RUs play a critical role in transmitting and receiving wireless signals, directly impacting overall network performance and reliability. The LitePoint IQFR1-RU, designed specifically for 5G O-RAN RUs, simplifies RF parameter and fronthaul compatibility testing for equipment and system vendors. By integrating multiple testing functions, it reduces reliance on external devices such as distributed unit simulators. This solution supports testing throughout various stages, from research and development to production, and is suitable for diverse testing scenarios. Testers can enhance efficiency by leveraging automated software, accelerating product time-to-market.LitePoint's advanced automated testing tools, specifically designed for 5G device testing and validation, provide a comprehensive solution. From basic RF performance testing to complex compatibility testing, the intuitive user interface allows testers to easily configure and execute tests, obtaining rapid results. The solution supports various test configurations to meet different testing requirements and standards.As O-RAN technology continues to evolve and deployment speeds accelerate, automated testing becomes a critical tool for ensuring equipment systems meet performance and safety standards. LitePoint's solution significantly reduces manual testing time and labor costs, enhances testing reproducibility and reliability, lowers product development and deployment barriers, and ensures stable system operation—making 5G a powerful driver for improving enterprise efficiency.

Outstanding customer service plays a vital role to corporate success in the ever-changing business landscape. The traditional customer service model is constantly criticized for long wait times, stressed-out customer service teams, human resource shortage, and difficulty in balancing cost and service quality. Asiabots provides a series of innovative solutions aimed at solving all customer service pain points that plague businesses.Traditional customer service systems on the market today have trouble meeting the expectations of both consumers and companies. Conversational anxiety, long wait times, and uneasy feelings when asking for help are some key factors that affect consumers' customer service experience. People with social anxiety may be hesitant to contact traditional customer service for help. Long wait times are also annoying especially when people can't get their problems resolved timely. The longer they wait, the more anxious and uneasy they get. Companies also face a slew of difficulties. For example, large numbers of customer inquiries stress out first-line customer service staff. Human resource shortage compromises service quality. Customer service teams spend precious resources dealing with repeated customer inquiries. It's costly and inefficient to maintain high-performance customer service systems. These problems should not be taken lightly. To eliminate these pain points, Asiabots built an "AI brain," integrating deep learning, natural language processing, and reading comprehension engine AI technologies to accurately understand customer inquiries and provide intelligent responses. Its speech recognition and text-to-speech engines enable seamless transitions between speech and text, creating a human-like interaction experience. On the foundation of these innovations, Asiabots crafted a series of solutions that are exactly what companies need to deliver outstanding customer service.For example, Asiabots' AI Ambassador features a comprehensive assortment of virtual avatars capable of engaging in AI conversations in 20 languages to create a human-like customer service experience. It can be used for customer inquiry responses, navigation, product presentation, interactive games, sales recommendations, and human-robot collaborations, delivering vivid and immersive customer service. Boasting a proven track record, Asiabots' innovative AI solutions are used in numerous scenarios. For example, AIA Hong Kong uses Asiabots' solutions to build a smart number ticket dispensing and calling system to address the problems of long queues. Asiabots' AI Ambassador has been used at multiple exhibitions to guide event tours and provide information to visitors. Retailers leverage Asiabots' voice interaction services for first-line product promotion and sales. Asiabots will keep endeavoring on user experience enhancements with pioneering technologies, aiming to deliver smart customer service systems that take everything into consideration.Asiabots' AI AmbassadorPhoto: Asiabots

As motorized equipment accounts for more than 40% of global electricity consumption, motor efficiency is an extremely important issue for environmentally focused sustainable development. As a leading MCU brand, Holtek has extensive experience in developing BLDC motor control MCUs and has subsequently released a wide variety of BLDC Motor SoC MCUs to meet the requirements of various gate-driver or full motor drive applications.High Integration and Excellent Cost/Performance RatioHoltek's BLDC motor driver MCU computing cores include cost-effective 8-bit and high drive efficiency 32-bit solutions. The HT32F66xxx series also incorporates hardware CORDIC and PID functions to achieve a 30% FOC execution performance increase.Improvements in semiconductor technology have permitted low-power BLDC motor control functions to be fully integrated into single ICs. HOLTEK has released a range of both 8-bit and 32-bit all-in-one MCUs that have integrated the motor driver functions, delivering advantages such as simplified product design, high functional integration, high driving efficiency, and high reliability. These devices have already been successfully used in applications such as refrigerator defrost fans, floor fans, low-power fans, pumps, etc.Medium and high-power BLDC motor controllers can choose from a range of integrated Gate-driver series SoC MCUs. These provide 6 competitive products of different voltage levels which have integrated a range of functional circuits to meet the requirements of different applications.High-Efficiency BLDC Motor WorkshopThe Holtek BLDC motor workshop comprises a user-friendly human-machine interface, a real-time parameter control function as well as operational monitoring. It also provides a variety of motor drive algorithms that users can choose according to their different product needs.1. FOC control provides highly competitive current sampling technology and is able to select various current detection methods according to the cost requirements of different products.FOC controlCurrent Detection1-shunt2-shunt3-shuntCostLowMediumHighDifficultyHighLowLowVoltage UsageHighLowHighSource: Company2. FOC sensorless control provides a variety of angle tracking observation and startup strategies.3. Supports speed, torque, and position control, provides current loop PID gain auto calculation, weak field control, etc. advanced algorithms.4. Includes integrated hardware compensation strategy for bus voltage, dead zone compensation, and index-type over-modulation technology.5. Fully integrated and complete protection functions against overcurrent, stalled rotor, overvoltage, low voltage, over-temperature, phase loss, short circuit, etc.The Holtek motor workshop can significantly reduce the technical threshold and development cycle time for designers to enter the BLDC motor product area. This has already successfully assisted developers in India, mainland China, Southeast Asia, and Europe with their new product design.Technical Support ExcellenceHoltek's BLDC motor MCUs will continue in their trend toward even more functional integration and higher computing power. This will enable Holtek to provide complete BLDC motor solutions and excellent technical services, ensuring that their MCUs are superior choices for motor control solutions.HOLTEK BLDC Motor MCUs provides solutions for diverse product marketsPhoto: Company

Security is the most vital part of property management. A property security management system has to overcome challenges such as stringent security regulations and the integration of system data of various places and formats. In view of rapidly growing AI adoption in recent years, many property security management system developers are attempting to incorporate AI to address challenges. However, the high costs of GPU-based AI systems make them hesitant. AIRA offers a series of solutions that help overcome these challenges and build all-round smart security implementations. AIRA is a Taiwan-based startup endeavoring on AI-enabled image analysis. Using in-house developed AI models and training processes, AIRA provides innovative solutions for residential buildings, factories, office complexes and industrial parks. Using onsite surveillance systems, AIRA's solutions can perform high-accuracy face recognition. It also issues alerts when intrusions occur in designated areas to effectively enhance jobsite security and management efficiency.AIRA's solutions support flexible hardware configurations. It can effectively recognize images and process data when just running on Intel CPUs. With AIRA's solutions, there is no need for expensive special-purpose hardware or GPU accelerators to deploy AI systems. AIRA has presented multiple AI solutions tailored for a variety of industries and use scenarios. For example, its face recognition system is used for access control and attendance tracking. Its smart fence system implements virtual fencing and detects intrusion in a designated area with high accuracy and low false alarm rates. Its face tracking system extracts face feature values for comparison. It can track faces across cameras and video archives and automatically generate case reports for subsequent investigation. Aside from buildings and factories, AIRA's AI solutions can create diverse values for different sectors. For example, retailers can use advanced image analysis to gather accurate in-store traffic data and track customer behavior so that they can optimize their marketing plans. Banking institutions can use advanced image analysis to verify visitor identity and detect abnormal behavior, thereby preventing financial fraud and identity theft. To improve the care quality and efficiency at nursing homes, AIRA's AI monitoring system can be used for access control to stop unaccompanied seniors from entering potentially dangerous areas such as stairwells and garden ponds or leaving the facility by themselves. Flexible configuration, friendly cost and robust performance are what make AIRA's AI solutions the center of market attention. AIRA will continue to leverage cloud platforms and tools to accelerate AI feature development so as to deliver refined high-performance smart security solutions.airaTrack allows users to select a target for tracking and plays back the video footages with the selected targetPhoto: AIRAairaTrack searches video archives for the target and plays back the video footages where the target is identifiedPhoto: AIRA

In the face of rapid industry changes, labor shortages, and high worker turnover, manufacturers have difficulty upholding production efficiency and product quality. Worse yet, they have to address overwhelming challenges as traditional SOPs can no longer ensure consistent quality across process steps and they have no real-time access to critical production data. PowerArena provides an AI solution that will help manufacturers overcome these challenges and boost their competitiveness.Comparison between traditional management and the three PowerArena HOP applicationsPhoto: PowerArenaRaising productivity and quality is the top priority when manufacturers endeavor to increase revenue and competitiveness. Specializing in deep learning, PowerArena has developed core algorithms, coupled with big data analytics and prediction, to digitize and visualize human factors that may have been difficult to detect in the past. PowerArena's Human Operation Platform (HOP) is an AI vision system built for the manufacturing sector to effectively raise production efficiency and facilitate quality control. The platform uses commercially available cameras and various sensors to collect production line data, analyzes the data using deep learning algorithms, and provides the results to operators and managers in real time.PowerArena's HOP can continuously monitor critical production steps and operations to prevent human errors and defective products. It sends out alerts immediately when abnormalities occur to help managers get to the root of the bottleneck and optimize the manufacturing process, thereby raising overall efficiency. Furthermore, the built-in data analytics tool provides data-driven insights that enable precise decision-making. Featuring a friendly and intuitive user interface and clear visual presentation, HOP is easy to use and navigate. With HOP, manufacturers can boost production efficiency as well as product quality and maintain their competitive edge in the ever-changing marketplace.PowerArena solution on an assembly linePhoto: PowerArenaTo offer a premium user experience, PowerArena uses cloud technologies to strengthen the backend development of its AI solution. Not only does this approach enable higher service flexibility, usability, and scalability as well as more effective storage and processing of massive manufacturing data, but it also significantly simplifies the process of building and deploying machine learning models, giving rise to PowerArena's solid strength in the smart manufacturing sector.PowerArena has branch offices in Asia, the US, and Mexico and serves customers in Taiwan, China, Southeast Asia, and other regions around the globe. It will stay committed to using its AI technology and expertise to help customers accelerate digital transformation and capture smart manufacturing opportunities.

How to leverage digital tools to monetize knowledge and content, thereby increasing revenue and creating diverse business models, has become a key focus for companies in today's knowledge economy. Havbeat Technology, operating on the core principle of helping customers turn their brand content and knowledge into income, offers the Havppen all-in-one content-to-cash platform integrating online and offline services to help businesses successfully and smoothly navigate digital transformation.Havbeat Technology CEO Allison Chiu (left) and COO Enning Yu (right) photographed in front of a Havppen exhibition boardPhoto: Havbeat TechnologyHavbeat Technology specializes in helping enterprises drive digital transformation. Its all-in-one content management system integrates powerful member analytics technologies to help companies overcome all kinds of challenges they face in the digital era. Built with an aim to monetize knowledge and content, the system offers 100+ modules including article subscription, course sales, consultation prebooking, live webcast, physical event, e-commerce, and management panel to meet every digital transformation need.The article module supports search engine optimization (SEO), article review, and subscription plans. The course module provides a diversity of online course sales models including group purchase, live streaming, and crowdfunding. The pre-booking module enables easy management of online and offline consultation appointments. The event module takes the hassle out of holding virtual seminars and physical workshops by allowing the sign-in system to report student status to the backend system for analysis. The e-commerce module supports product sales. The management panel module is the platform's core control interface that provides data analytics and system configuration capabilities. Any combination of the modules can be selected to enable online teaching and offline learning, allowing companies to enjoy higher efficiency in their content management, user interaction, and business operation. Havbeat Technology COO Enning Yu introducing Havppen, a system that enables users to build their own website for online course sales Photo: Havbeat TechnologyAccording to Havbeat Technology CEO Allison Chiu, building your own unique website, turning your website traffic into profit, and Online Merge Offline (OMO) has become a definite trend. Combining content management and member management in one system, Havppen supports a vast range of applications. The subscription-based approach lowers the entry barrier for many instructors, professionals, and business brands. On top of that, using in-depth data analytics on the target audience, Havppen can engage in precision marketing targeting specific audience groups, track user purchase history, and enhance user experience. It is being used by non-profit organizations, learning centers, and e-commerce brands, as well as language, design, investment, and business schools to help them create diverse revenue sources. Today companies look to increase revenue and expand business models by selling knowledge and content. Havbeat Technology's OMO content management system boasting wide-ranging capabilities and optimal flexibility provides a high-performance digital tool helping companies accelerate their digital transformation to grab preemptive opportunities and build their competitive edge in today's knowledge economy.Havppen website: https://www.havppen.com/