At Computex in Taipei, Lokwon Kim, founder and CEO of the Korean semiconductor company DEEPX, shed light on his company's robust capabilities in designing high-performance AI chips that prioritize cost-effectiveness and power efficiency. DEEPX aims to compensate, rather than compete with, industry giants like NVIDIA, by focusing on the burgeoning "on-device" AI market.Kim came to sign an MOU of strategic partnership with Taiwan-based AIC Inc., a storage and server solutions provider. DEEPX's advanced Neural Processing Units (NPUs) will be integrated with AIC's robust industrial-grade server platforms. This collaboration aims to deliver unprecedented computational power combined with significant energy efficiency and compact form factors tailored specifically for edge environments.Kim formalizes strategic partnership with Taiwan-based AIC Inc. through MOU signing. Credit: DEEPXKim's journey into AI chip design began during his PhD program at UCLA in 2007, where he had the opportunity to work on a deep learning processor project at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, which he calls "the number one research organization in the world." His research contributed to the early development of NPUs, even before the term "deep learning" was widely used."At that time there's no word like deep learning. We just call artificial neural network. So I was really extraordinary fortunate to start earlier than others," Kim shared. This early start gave him a significant advantage.Having graduated from UCLA, Kim's tenure at Cisco, working on semiconductors for internet routers, provided crucial insights into the explosive growth of connected devices and the impending data deluge. He foresaw that by 2025, 70 billion devices would be connected to the internet, generating an unprecedented amount of data that humans alone could not process. Furthermore, he recognized that "40% of the internet data must be processed in a real time manner, not the data center we are waiting for." This realization fueled his vision for a low-power, high-performance, and low-cost AI processing solution at the device level."We need a very low power, high-performance, low-cost solution to process that on device, not the data center," Kim explained that relying on the cloud makes no sense due to latency, cost, and security problems.DEEPX CEO Lokwon Kim at ex-Apple. Credit: DEEPXHe was inspired by the late Steve Jobs when he started working for Apple in 2014. "At the entrance of the Apple campus, there is this quotation from Steve Jobs that says, 'if you do something and it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else that's wonderful…, Just figure out what's next." Kim decided it was time to answer that call when his internal startup idea was turned down by Apple. He decided to realize that dream by building a chip for the edge environment at his home country, South Korea, leveraging the foundry service of Samsung to support his fabless venture.In 2018, Kim established DEEPX, and now the company has more than 100 employees in South Korea and will soon establish a branch office in July 2025, with FA engineer and salesperson stationed in Taipei."We Compensate the Giant, Not Compete"Kim draws a parallel between the current AI chip landscape and the CPU market in the 1990s, where Intel dominated until ARM emerged with a more suitable solution for mobile devices due to its lower power consumption. He believes a similar dynamic is at play with AI processors, where NVIDIA's GPUs, while powerful, are not ideal for small, power-constrained devices due to their "high power consumption and very hot, high cost." As Kim put it, "We cannot put GPU solution into our small electrical devices. That's the point. So I wanted to solve it."DEEPX's strategy is to address this gap by providing AI chips specifically designed for on-device applications, thereby "compensating Nvidia's market." This approach prioritizes:• Real-time processing: "On device device zero latency guaranteed zero latency," Kim emphasized, highlighting the critical need for immediate responses in applications like self-driving cars and factory automation.• Privacy and security: Kim explained the risk of sending factory data to data centers for AI processing, stating, "If you send the used data to the cloud for AI processing, hackers may intercept and leak that data. " On-device processing mitigates this risk.• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): DEEPX offers a significantly more affordable long-term solution. Kim provided an example: "The cost of our chip is under $100 for 10 years."• Carbon emission reduction: Kim highlighted the environmental impact of current solutions: "Already, all the H100 GPUs in the world together consume more power than the total power consumption of France, which is one huge country." DEEPX's power-efficient chips offer a sustainable alternative.DEEPX is already demonstrating its capabilities through collaborations with major companies. They are working with a large IT company in China on industrial monitoring and smart city projects. They are also partnering with South Korea company for white appliances, enabling functionalities like autonomous movement for robot vacuum cleaners and home security features such as detecting unauthorized individuals or elders' falling. DEEPX has already shared samples of their chips with over 300 global companies, achieving significant success in the pre-mass production market. Their chips are manufactured by Samsung's 5nm process.DEEPX CEO Lokwon Kim at Computex Taipei 2025. Credit: DEEPXDX-M2: Chip for Generative AI at the EdgeLooking ahead, DEEPX is developing DX-M2, their next-generation chip for generative AI. DEEPX aims to enable generative AI models with over 1 billion parameters, such as Meta LLaMA4 and Deepseek MoE, to run on-devices with just 5 watts of power consumption, and they are also considering TSMC 3nm or Samsung 2nm for future products.Kim believes this will address the current financial challenges of generative AI. "Generative AI is not profitable right now because OpenAI pays huge energy bills to maintain its operations," said Kim, emphasizing DEEPX's solution would make generative AI accessible and affordable, with the chip costing under $50 and a module under $150, effectively eliminating the need for expensive data center charges for a decade once purchased. Kim believes this on-device generative AI will be a "hugely popular product." He acknowledges the skepticism, recalling similar disbelief when they announced their first chip's performance with low power, but he remains confident in their ability to deliver." Actually when we announced our DX-M1, nobody believed... But we did it. We proved it. Now we will do it again," he affirmed.Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX, on a mission to break into tech's top 10. Credit: DEEPXAiming to be Top 10 Players in TechDEEPX's long-term vision, as outlined by Kim, aligns with the suggestion of Jensen Huang, who he admires and considers a "rockstar." Huang's suggested phases for chip companies include:1. Low cost and high usability: DEEPX has achieved this by creating chips that are highly useful and inexpensive.2. Patent protection: DEEPX boasts over 300 patents for NPU technology, exceeding those of Intel, ARM, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA.3. Ecosystem development: The next phase involves building an ecosystem with software frameworks and applications to increase the solution's value and profitability.Kim's ultimate goal for DEEPX is to become "one of the major families in the world, within the top 10 players in the world" within the next 5 to 10 years, contributing to "the process of transformation process of human civilization, which is going to the super-intelligent."This ambition, fueled by a decade of pioneering research and a clear strategic vision, positions DEEPX not just as a chip maker, but as a key enabler of a more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable technological future. As the demand for on-device AI continues to skyrocket, DEEPX's commitment to cost-effective, power-efficient, and high-performance solutions promises to democratize AI, making its transformative power accessible to countless devices and industries worldwide. To stay updated on the latest from DEEPX, follow the official DEEPX LinkedIn page.

AI computing is gradually expanding from cloud to edge; enterprises are accelerating decision-making efficiencies and reducing operational costs through Edge AI, while driving innovation and growth in fields including semiconductor manufacturing, automotive applications and robotics. This has become the key technology for dual transformation in both digitalization and sustainability. ADLINK Technology held the "Smart Edge Computing Applications Forum" on April 15th, bringing together 23 ecosystem partners and attracted more than 270 tech industry elites and technical leaders to participate. Many industry experts were also invited to share the latest trends and application examples of edge computing to help the industry grasp the technological development trends.Credit: ADLINKOpen ecosystem connects industrial co-creationEdge AI starts a new trend of digital transformationADLINK Taiwan's General Manager of IoT Solution & Technology Business Unit, Ethan Huang, stated that this forum aims to embody the spirit of the ADLINK EdgeOpen™ Consortium (EOC) platform, to transform an open ecosystem into close partnerships, and strengthen value chain, joint marketing, and technical innovation to generate synergistic effects. ADLINK has established global layout, adopted the High-Mix Low-Volume production model, and is actively expanding its automotive electronics production lines. To promote growth, ADLINK focuses on four major strategies: Develop HAI (Hybrid AI) products, promote Display + Computer integration applications, expand DMS+ design and manufacturing services, and deepen its engagement in the vertical market. As for the technical aspect, it has core advantages including high speed signal testing, multi-modular platforms and Edge AI integration, etc. He emphasized that integrating algorithms, data, computing power and industry know-how will become the driving force of the smart era.Experts analyze industry transformation pathsGenerative AI, smart machines and net zero transformation become the focusMany industry experts were invited to the trend forum to have in-depth analysis on the latest trends and application examples on diverse aspects including generative AI, smart robots, semiconductor equipment to sustainable net zero.The Chief Technical Officer of Phison Electronics Corp, Wei Lin, shared on the aiDAPTIV+ memory architecture, helping enterprises achieve large model training and fine-tuning with lower costs, accelerating the popularization of generative AI, and promoting the implementation of AI sovereignty. The Managing Director and Partner of the Boston Consulting Group, Mei-Jung Chen, pointed out that AI technology is currently rapidly evolving from rule-based algorithms into generative AI, and is gradually marching towards the Agentic AI era with multi-agent collaboration. She suggested enterprises to focus on three major directions during the early stages of promoting AI transformation: Efficiency improvement, functional reshaping and cost optimization.Credit: ADLINKFocus on the development of smart machines and sustainable applications. The distinguished professor of National Taiwan University Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pei-Chun Lin, stated that the combination of AI and automation will push robots into industrial cores and become the turning point of industries. The matured RGB-D vision technology and the improved motor performance enhanced the dynamic responsiveness of robots; however, the costs of LiDAR and tactile technology are still high, and processing technologies such as metal 3D printing still require breakthroughs. The focus should be on safe collaboration, green operation, full automation and multi-field applications in the future, and integrate AI with high-reliability systems in order to widely deploy fully autonomous robots. Wen-Chi Chang, Research Manager at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), stated that AI integration will become a prerequisite for semiconductor equipment. She summarized the applications of the four major key technologies of AI, which includes integrating machine vision with vision language models, integrating digital twin with AI predictive maintenance, integrating industrial data with big language model analysis, and to integrate reinforced learning with autonomous robotic arm control. Deloitte Taiwan's Vice President of Risk Advisory Services, Cathy Lee, suggested that enterprises can take five steps to promote net zero transformation, which include commitment to vision, development strategy, integration of the organization's development model, strengthen execution capabilities, to monitoring and disclosing regularly. Funding tools such as purchasing of green electricity, carbon pricing, green bonds and sustainable loans should be also be adopted to enhance climate resilience and green competitiveness.In addition to the trend forum, activities also included the "Industry X Application Technology Seminar", where experts from MediaTek, NXP Semiconductors, ATAYA, Acer ITS, Hailo, SEIT, FARobot, AUO, AUO Digitech, Avalanche Computing Taiwan, Techman Robot, EGK, Tallgeese AI, AIWIN Technology, BRICKS Display, Fortinet, Chroma ATE, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University were invited and participated in in-depth discussions on the latest development of Edge AI technology through the three major topics of "The driving forces of smart manufacturing", "Smart cities and automotive", and "Edge AI platform innovation and generative AI applications", and shared practical application examples and solutions.There were also booths set up on-site from SunWare, Mercury CYU International, LIPS Corporation, WPI, and many of the other companies mentioned above by the forum manufacturers to demonstrate various smart solutions, to help participants understand how the forward-looking technologies are implemented in actual industry fields and to hold onto the large business opportunities of smart applications together through technological innovations and industrial collaborations. Credit: ADLINKADLINK plans comprehensive edge AI solutions accelerating application implementation with the ecosystemGlobal digital transformation is accelerating, and Edge AI has become the core driving force for industrial innovation. ADLINK's Head of Edge Computing Platform Business Unit, Ethan Chen, stated that Edge AI is the key technology that drove USD $50 trillion in industrial transformation. ADLINK has already built a strong collaborative ecosystem across diverse industry applications, and is collaborating closely with leading global manufacturers to accelerate technology implementation. ADLINK provides complete product lines that covers AI modules and boards, Edge systems to controls, and computing platforms, supporting a wide range of chip platforms from lightweight to server-grade, meeting various AI computing needs. In terms of software integration, ADLINK provides AI Runtime Environment, Edge AI Software Hub, Device Management Software and other modules with applications across fields including manufacturing, transportation, energy and medical treatment, etc. Through the advantages of simultaneous support of the x86 and ARM architectures, perfect thermal management, global wireless/5G certification and modular design, ADLINK can provide the most advanced, efficient and flexible Edge AI solutions for global customers, accelerating the realization of AI deployment and smart transformation.Credit: ADLINK

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, industrial organizations play a pivotal role in establishing robust specifications and standards. These entities bridge the gap between industry needs and regulatory frameworks, ensuring the creation of secure, interoperable, and scalable solutions. Among the most influential players in this domain are Eurosmart, GlobalPlatform, and the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). Additionally, organizations like the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) contribute significantly to shaping global cybersecurity frameworks. Together, these organizations form a cohesive ecosystem to address the multifaceted challenges of cybersecurity.Eurosmart: Advocating for secure digital solutionsEurosmart, an association dedicated to fostering security in digital interactions, has long been a key player in shaping cybersecurity specifications. Focused on secure elements, identity solutions, and security subsystems in Systems on Chips (SoCs), Eurosmart promotes standards that address emerging threats and technological advancements.Key Contributions:• Standardization of Secure Elements: Eurosmart develops specifications for secure elements used in smart cards, e-passports, and secure SoC subsystems. These standards ensure data integrity and protection against unauthorized access.• Engagement with Regulatory Bodies: By collaborating with EU regulators, Eurosmart aligns its specifications with legislative requirements like the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This ensures that security measures meet both industry and governmental expectations.• Focus on Secure Subsystems: Eurosmart plays a significant role in defining cybersecurity specifications for secure SoC subsystems, Focuses on embedded security functions within SoCs, including external secure NVM, secure boot, data integrity, and cryptographic functionalities. These ensure robust protection against sophisticated threats, making SoC subsystems integral to secure digital infrastructure.Eurosmart's contributions extend beyond technical specifications. Its advocacy for certification frameworks ensures that products meet high-security benchmarks, enhancing consumer trust and market reliability.GlobalPlatform: Enabling interoperability and securityGlobalPlatform focuses on the standardization of secure digital services and devices, with an emphasis on enabling interoperability. This organization's specifications are widely adopted in the mobile, IoT, and payments industries, making it a cornerstone of secure device communication.Key Contributions:• SESIP Certification: Through the Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP), GlobalPlatform provides a streamlined certification process tailored to IoT products. This approach reduces complexity while maintaining high-security assurance levels.• Secure Component Standardization: GlobalPlatform defines standards for secure elements, trusted execution environments (TEEs), and mobile platforms. These standards ensure compatibility and security across devices and services.• Collaborative Technical Working Groups: GlobalPlatform engages with technical working groups to address specific industry challenges, ensuring its standards remain relevant and comprehensive.GlobalPlatform's emphasis on interoperability ensures seamless integration across devices and networks, enhancing both user experience and security.Trusted Computing Group (TCG): Building Trustworthy SystemsThe Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specializes in developing open standards for hardware-based security. Its specifications provide foundational trust mechanisms for a wide range of devices, from PCs and servers to embedded systems.Key Contributions:• Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs): TCG's TPM specifications establish a hardware root of trust, enabling secure boot processes, encryption, and key management. TPMs are integral to safeguarding critical data and system integrity.• Embedded Systems Security: TCG extends its standards to embedded systems, addressing the unique challenges of securing constrained devices. Its specifications are widely used in industrial automation, automotive, and healthcare sectors.• Collaboration with Technical Groups: TCG works closely with groups like ISCI to enhance standards for industrial control systems and critical infrastructure security.TCG's focus on hardware-based security provides a strong foundation for building resilient systems capable of withstanding sophisticated cyber threats.ETSI: Shaping telecommunications securityThe European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is a global leader in creating standards for telecommunications, including cybersecurity. ETSI's work ensures secure communication protocols and infrastructure.Key Contributions:• Development of Cybersecurity Standards: ETSI's EN 303 645 serves as a baseline for IoT security, outlining requirements for device integrity, data protection, and vulnerability management.• Support for Telecommunications Security: ETSI has developed specifications to secure 5G networks, addressing threats like unauthorized access and data breaches.• Collaboration with Industry: By working with network operators, manufacturers, and regulators, ETSI ensures its standards meet the dynamic needs of the telecommunications sector.ETSI's focus on telecommunications security ensures that global communication networks remain robust and resilient.IEC: Global safety and security standardsThe International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) develops standards for electrical and electronic systems, integrating cybersecurity into its frameworks. Its work spans industries like energy, healthcare, and industrial automation.Key Contributions:• Industrial Control System Security: IEC 62443 provides comprehensive guidelines for securing industrial control systems, mitigating risks associated with cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure.• Healthcare Device Security: IEC collaborates with ISO to create standards for medical device security, ensuring patient safety and data protection.• Integration with Cyber-Physical Systems: IEC's standards address the cybersecurity challenges of interconnected systems, including smart grids and autonomous vehicles.Collective impact on cybersecurityEurosmart, GlobalPlatform, TCG, ETSI, and IEC collectively contribute to a cohesive cybersecurity landscape. Their specifications ensure:• Enhanced Security: By addressing vulnerabilities at both hardware and software levels, these organizations provide comprehensive protection against cyber threats.• Global Interoperability: Standardization efforts promote compatibility across devices and systems, fostering international collaboration and trade.• Market Confidence: Certification programs and adherence to high-security benchmarks enhance consumer trust in products and services.Challenges and future directionsDespite their significant contributions, industrial organizations face challenges such as:• Keeping Pace with Technological Advances: Rapid innovation demands continuous updates to specifications and standards.• Global Harmonization: Aligning standards across regions requires extensive collaboration and negotiation.• Balancing Security and Usability: Striking the right balance between robust security measures and user convenience remains a critical task.Looking ahead, the role of industrial organizations will expand to address emerging technologies such as quantum computing, AI, and blockchain. By continuing their collaborative efforts, these organizations will ensure that cybersecurity specifications remain relevant, effective, and universally adopted.ConclusionIndustrial organizations like Eurosmart, GlobalPlatform, TCG, ETSI, and IEC are at the forefront of defining and implementing cybersecurity specifications. Their efforts underpin the secure operation of digital services and devices worldwide. By addressing current and future challenges, these organizations ensure that the global digital ecosystem remains resilient, secure, and trustworthy.Winbond actively participates in key industry organizations such as GlobalPlatform and Eurosmart, contributing to the development of new cybersecurity standards and ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.All Winbond Secure Flash products meet modern cybersecurity regulations and requirements, supporting industry standards and certification processes. They are pre-certified with various cybersecurity frameworks, easing the certification burden for customer platforms. Additionally, Winbond provides a complete turnkey solution, including pre-certified devices, software, and conformance documentation, tailored to regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED).For more details on how Winbond can help secure your supply chain and simplify compliance, visit Winbond's website or contact Winbond directly, or download the latest Hardware Security White Paper.

VR is totally shaking up online poker, pulling players into virtual casinos where they can actually interact with others and feel like they're sitting at a real poker table VR's come a long way—it's not just about slick graphics anymore. Now, it's all about offering an interactive experience that regular online poker can't quite keep up with. It brings a new level of connection, making the experience feel more authentic and engaging.Expanding horizonsAs virtual reality (VR) reshapes online poker, players are exploring new ways to enhance their experience. VR isn't just changing poker tables—it's impacting the gaming world in general. For example, in Population: One, players interact in vast virtual spaces, adding a new layer to social gaming. Similarly, VR is transforming fitness with games like Beat Saber, turning exercise into a fun challenge. 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We're just scratching the surface. There are still a few obstacles to clear—better VR hardware, faster internet speeds, and the time it takes to adapt to new interfaces. But the potential? Massive. As VR technology advances, poker will likely feel even more immersive. Imagine smoother gameplay, environments that almost look and feel real—it's a whole new level of experience.And here's the interesting part: cross-platform play could soon become a reality. Picture this: logging into a VR poker room with your headset but still playing against someone on a computer or mobile device. That would open up the game to a whole new group of players, making VR poker accessible no matter the device they're using. This kind of flexibility could bring in a much wider audience, each with different tech preferences.VR poker is tapping into something much bigger: the increasing demand for immersive digital experiences. 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Global enterprise cybersecurity leader Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) today announced that it's bringing powerful and simplified security capabilities to Nvidia Enterprise AI Factory validated design, helping organizations worldwide safely transform their business with next-gen AI infrastructure.Eva Chen, Co-Founder and CEO at Trend: "AI is being unleashed worldwide, changing the way we work and innovate. But it comes with new security challenges, and the infrastructure required is already highly complex. Trend is leading the industry in simplifying and securing this new environment, and we are doing so with customers at all stages of their AI journey."Justin Boitano, vice president of Enterprise AI Products at Nvidia: "As AI becomes integral to enterprise operations, organizations require security that matches the speed and complexity of AI factories. Together, Trend Micro and Nvidia are delivering an integrated platform that empowers organizations to confidently deploy AI while protecting data across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments." Trend Vision One is the leading platform in the industry that can seamlessly provide a single set of security rules across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud infrastructure. Trend is prepared to meet security needs in any environment worldwide. As a growing number of enterprises continue shifting towards proprietary AI infrastructure, a security solution that can support any stage of transformation is critical.According to recent Forrester Research, "Data centers are at the heart of sovereign AI ecosystems. Organizations training AI models with their data need to make sure that sensitive data and workloads remain in the country when digital sovereignty constraints demand it. Organizations, cloud vendors, hyperscalers, and service providers constitute an ecosystem that requires a combination of sovereign data centers, sovereign AI solutions, and sovereign workforces."*Trend Micro and Nvidia have collaborated to deliver an agentic AI-powered security solution as part of the Nvidia Enterprise AI Factory validated design, addressing the needs of security-conscious enterprises in government, healthcare, financial sectors, and more. The collaboration brings together Trend Vision One™ for Sovereign Private Cloud (SPC), Nvidia NIM microservices, Nvidia NeMo, and Nvidia Morpheus cybersecurity AI framework to create a pre-validated solution for organizations requiring complete data jurisdiction. This integrated offering ensures sensitive data remains on sovereign soil while enabling powerful AI capabilities.Key benefits include:100% data sovereignty with on-premises deployment options for air-gapped environments Pre-integrated hardware, software, support, and deployment services Threat detection intelligence built with Nvidia AI software and accelerated computing for real-time security analysis Comprehensive protection across email, cloud, network, endpoint, data, and identity Simplified procurement and deployment, accelerating time-to-valueFor enterprises building their own GenAI implementations, this solution delivers the security, performance, and compliance needed to confidently deploy AI while maintaining complete control over sensitive data. The collaboration eliminates "DIY security" challenges, providing a clear starting point that remains fully customizable to each organization's unique requirements.Trend remains committed to leading the charge for proactive security across the globe. With unmatched intelligence-gathering capabilities and the largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program in the world, Trend continues to discover, understand, and inform the industry about the evolving digital landscape. Trend is staying ahead through events like Pwn2Own Berlin, which highlight the growing importance of understanding and securing AI.*Forrester, Top 10 Emerging Innovations In The Data Center, 2025 | March 17, 2025About Trend MicroTrend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's AI-powered cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, Trend's platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com.PR ContactElite Public Relations, Betty / 0917-525-819 / betty@epr.com.twElite Public Relations, Selina / 0963-830-501 / selina@epr.com.twTrend Micro, Angela / 0955-335-686 / angela_chiang@trendmicro.comTrend Micro, Ivy��0912-050-313��ivy_chang_chien@trendmicro.com

DEEPX, an innovator at the forefront of ultra-efficient on-device AI semiconductor technology, has announced a strategic partnership with AIC Inc., a global leader specializing in enterprise storage and server solutions. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Computex Taipei 2025, is set to redefine AI capabilities in edge computing markets.The official signing ceremony on May 21 at AIC's booth unveiled ambitious plans to integrate DEEPX's advanced Neural Processing Units (NPUs) with AIC's robust industrial-grade server platforms. This collaboration aims to deliver unprecedented computational power combined with significant energy efficiency and compact form factors tailored specifically for edge environments. Notably, the jointly developed servers—such as the AIC CB201-CP model equipped with eight DEEPX DX-H1 AI accelerators—have already met the stringent specifications required by major enterprise customers in the technology sector. This particular solution is currently undergoing verification as an on-premise AI server in collaboration with a leading South Korean IT conglomerate, demonstrating readiness for deployment in demanding commercial environments.Through close collaboration, DEEPX and AIC will develop innovative AI-optimized hardware solutions, including reference architectures and demonstrative systems. These offerings will cater directly to global system integrators and OEM partners demanding reliable, scalable, and economically viable AI solutions at the edge. Target applications include smart retail analytics, industrial automation processes, intelligent surveillance systems, and edge data center operations. Additionally, this partnership enables DEEPX to enter new markets such as Media & Entertainment, broadening its reach and creating new growth opportunities.This partnership aligns strategically with DEEPX's ongoing global expansion and ecosystem-building efforts. By leveraging AIC's deep-rooted expertise in system integration and its extensive global manufacturing capabilities, DEEPX is positioned to further democratize access to high-performance AI solutions, ensuring their applicability and practicality across diverse real-world scenarios.Immediate plans involve rapid validation of integrated systems and accelerated joint engagements with key international customers. The combined strengths of DEEPX's semiconductor innovation and AIC's server expertise promise transformative AI solutions that respond directly to the surging demand for secure, scalable, and power-conscious AI deployments in surveillance, industrial, and edge computing environments. To stay updated on the latest from DEEPX, follow the official DEEPX LinkedIn page.About DEEPXFounded in anticipation of an era when artificial intelligence will be as pervasive as electricity and Wi-Fi, DEEPX develops core technology for high-performance AI semiconductors and computing solutions that bring intelligence to electronic devices. DEEPX currently holds over 326 patents pending in the U.S., China, and Korea—one of the largest patent portfolios in the world for on-device AI chip development.DEEPX's AI semiconductors are optimized for various applications, improving energy efficiency while enabling advanced AI functionality. The company is collaborating with customers such as Hyundai Kia Motors Robotics Lab, POSCO DX, Jahwa Electronics, LGU+, and Inventec on mass-production developments. In addition, DEEPX works with more than 120 global organizations in areas like smart cameras, surveillance systems (AI NVR), smart factories, robotic platforms, and AI servers, and conducts strategic global promotions in the United States, China, Taiwan, and Europe.About AICAIC Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance server and storage solutions. With nearly 30 years of expertise, AIC is renowned for its high-density storage servers, storage server barebones, and AI storage solutions. The company operates globally, with offices in the United States, Asia, and Europe, and is committed to driving innovation across various industries.

At COMPUTEX 2025, DATOTEK INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. launches its latest innovations under the theme "AI Star Voyage", representing creators and gamers navigating a limitless digital universe. Visit us at Booth J0327a for an immersive experience in next-generation storage.One key highlight is the Quantum MagSafe Portable SSD, featuring USB4.0 and dual Type-C ports that allow simultaneous video recording and charging—solving mobile creators' biggest pain points. The booth also presents CUDIMM and CSODIMM memory modules, equipped with onboard clock drivers for signal integrity and stability, enabling speeds of up to 8000MHz.Making its debut is the DATO microSD Express card, specially designed for Switch 2. This high-speed storage solution is also compatible with a wide range of mobile and gaming devices—delivering the perfect blend of speed, flexibility, and portability for power users.Find us at Booth J0327a, 3rd Floor, Hall 1, Nangang Exhibition Center. Industry professionals, gamers, and creators are welcome to stop by and explore our latest storage breakthroughs.Since its founding, DATOTEK has focused on high-performance storage and memory innovations. With product lines including USB4 devices, MagSafe-compatible SSDs, and now the Switch 2–ready microSD Express card, the company continues to push the boundaries of portable data technology.

SK Hynix Inc. (or "the company") announced today that it has developed a UFS 4.1 solution product adopting the world's highest 321-layer 1Tb triple-level cell 4D NAND flash for mobile applications.The development comes amid increasing requirements for high performance and low power of a NAND solution product to ensure a stable operation of on-device AI. The company expects the UFS 4.1 product, optimized for AI workload, to help enhance its memory leadership in the flagship smartphone markets.With an increase in demand for on-device AI leading to greater importance of the balance between computation capabilities and battery efficiency of a device, the mobile market is now requiring thinness and low power from a mobile device.The latest product comes with a 7% improvement in power efficiency, compared with the previous generation based on 238-high NAND and a slimmer 0.85mm thickness, down from 1mm before, to fit into an ultra-slim smartphone.The product also supportsa data transfer speed of 4300MB/s, the fastest sequential read* for a fourth-generation of UFS, while providing the best-in-class performance by also improving random read and write speed**, critical for multitasking, by 15% and 40%, respectively. Immediate provision of the required data for on-device AI and faster running speed and the responsivity of an application are expected to enhance user experience.* Sequential Read/Write: speed to read and write data of a file sequentially* Random Read/Write: speed to read and write data of dispersed filesSK Hynix plans to win customer qualification within the year and ship in volume from the first quarter of next year. The product will be provided in two capacity types – 512GB and 1TB.Ahn Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer, said that SK Hynix plans to complete the development of the 321-high 4D NAND-based SSD for both consumers and data centers within the year. "We are on track to expand our position as a full-stack AI memory provider in the NAND space by building a product portfolio with AI technological edge."About SK Hynix Inc.SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM") and flash memory chips ("NAND flash") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korean Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK Hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

DEEPX (CEO Lokwon Kim), a leading developer of ultra-low-power on-device AI semiconductors, and Nota AI (CEO Myungsu Chae), an expert in AI model optimization and on-device generative AI, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Computex Taipei 2025, the world's largest ICT exhibition. This partnership aims to strengthen their global position in the rapidly growing on-device AI market.Under the agreement, the two companies will co-develop AI solutions that combine DEEPX's advanced Neural Processing Units (NPUs) with Nota's lightweight AI models, enabling high-performance AI functionality even in ultra-compact, power-constrained devices. These joint solutions will serve as proof-of-concept models for applications in industrial robotics, smart appliances, security systems, mobility platforms, and more—accelerating market penetration both in Korea and globally.As part of the collaboration, DEEPX will provide its NPU SDKs and development kits to support the optimized integration of lightweight AI models. Nota AI will design and fine-tune application-specific models to meet diverse industry requirements. The partnership also includes co-marketing efforts, joint participation in global trade shows, and active engagement with B2B customers worldwide through proof-of-concept deployments."This agreement will be an important collaboration to expand the on-device AI ecosystem," said Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX. "By combining the strengths of both on-device AI hardware and software, we will strive to bring competitive AI solutions to the global market.""Our strategic partnership with DEEPX combines Nota AI's proprietary AI optimization technologies with DEEPX's world-class AI hardware innovation, positioning us as leaders in the global on-device AI market," said Nota AI CEO Myungsu Chae. "Together, we will accelerate the deployment of optimized AI across a range of industrial applications."This MOU highlights the growing global recognition of Korean innovation in on-device AI technology, signaling a new phase of international expansion for domestically developed AI solutions.About DEEPXFounded in anticipation of an era when artificial intelligence will be as pervasive as electricity and Wi-Fi, DEEPX develops core technology for high-performance AI semiconductors and computing solutions that bring intelligence to electronic devices. DEEPX currently holds over 326 patents pending in the U.S., China, and Korea—one of the largest patent portfolios in the world for on-device AI chip development.DEEPX's AI semiconductors are optimized for various applications, improving energy efficiency while enabling advanced AI functionality. The company is collaborating with customers such as Hyundai Kia Motors Robotics Lab, POSCO DX, Jahwa Electronics, LGU+, and Inventec on mass-production developments. In addition, DEEPX works with more than 120 global organizations in areas like smart cameras, surveillance systems (AI NVR), smart factories, robotic platforms, and AI servers, and conducts strategic global promotions in the United States, China, Taiwan, and Europe.About Nota AINota AI (Nota Inc.) is a leading on-device AI company specializing in AI model optimization and on-device generative AI. Leveraging its proprietary NetsPresso® platform, Nota AI delivers high-performance AI capabilities across various industries, including transportation, automotive, mobile, IoT, and beyond. The company maintains strategic collaborations with global semiconductor leaders and Fortune 100 corporations such as NVIDIA, ARM, Qualcomm, Sony, and Samsung Electronics. With established entities in the U.S. and Germany, Nota AI is actively expanding its global presence, notably into key markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company's technological leadership has been globally recognized, most recently by its inclusion in CB Insights' '100 Most Innovative AI Startups'.For more information, visit www.nota.ai.From left: Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX, and Myungsu Chae, CEO of Nota AIFrom left: Myungsu Chae, CEO of Nota AI, and Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX

DEEPX (CEO Lokwon Kim), a pioneer in ultra-low-power on-device AI semiconductors, is demonstrating its mass-production-ready product lineup in collaboration with 11 leading Taiwanese industrial PC and server companies at Computex Taipei 2025, held from May 20–23. Participating partners include MSI, IBASE, Inventec, Biostar, Portwell, AIC, Jetone, Mitwell, AAEON, DFI, and Zotac. This extensive collaboration solidifies DEEPX's position as a global AI semiconductor company with the most active local ecosystem network in Taiwan—one of the world's foremost hardware hubs.During the exhibition, DEEPX operates its own booth while also showcasing its NPUs live at partner booths. Global buyers and visitors can experience DEEPX's production-ready AI accelerators integrated into industrial PCs, workstations, and servers, including:• DX-M1 M.2 module for sub-3W ultra-low-power inference,• DX-H1 PCIe accelerator for high-performance, multi-channel AI processing,• DX-AiBOX, an edge system optimized for seamless deployment across customer platforms,• DX-V3 SoC, dedicated to AI-powered smart cameras.These solutions are being validated across various use cases with partners in factory automation, surveillance systems, smart city infrastructure, and intelligent buildings.The first-generation DX Series delivers up to 20x higher power efficiency and one-tenth the heat and total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to conventional AI accelerators. These advantages are setting new standards for fanless edge system design and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure, especially within Taiwan's ecosystem, which accounts for over 80% of the world's IPC and server production."Taiwan is a global manufacturing hub with a complete AI value chain—from components to systems to end solutions," said Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX. "By working closely with local partners, DEEPX is reshaping the high-cost, high-power GPGPU paradigm and enabling customers to build the most stable and efficient AI systems."Recently, DEEPX was named one of the "Top 100 AI Companies" by Business Next (�Ʀ�ɥN), a leading business and technology publication in Taiwan. The company has also established a Taipei branch office, localizing its customer support and logistics operations while accelerating partnerships with companies including Lanner, ASUS, ASRock, Supermicro, LEX, and Innodisk. To stay updated on the latest from DEEPX, follow the official DEEPX LinkedIn page.The DEEPX booth is located on the 4th floor of Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2, in the AI & Edge Computing Zone, with additional showcases available throughout the 1st to 4th floors at partner booths.