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Apr 14

Exclusive: Edge AI inference set for 10x growth; Nokia, Blaize advance hybrid AI compute

As generative AI demand shifts from centralized cloud training to edge inference, Nokia and AI chip startup Blaize have expanded their partnership in Singapore, unveiling a full-stack solution for hybrid heterogeneous computing at GITEX AI Asia.

Sovereign AI drives CSPs and telcos toward decentralized architectures for monetization

Apr 14

Search engines enter AI agent era as daydream raises US$15M, iKala expands GEO platform

Apr 14

Microsoft plans Copilot overhaul with OpenClaw-like agentic features to win over enterprise clients

Apr 14

Taiwan's auto suppliers pivot to AI and system integration in EV transition, says DIGITIMES Research

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AINvidia unveils "Ising" AI models to accelerate quantum computing development

Apr 15, 09:05

Nvidia has introduced a new open family of AI models called Ising, designed to address two of the most persistent engineering bottlenecks in quantum computing: processor calibration and error correction.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTTaiwan cooling suppliers post record March revenue as AI demand lifts liquid cooling

Apr 15, 08:57

Taiwan's leading thermal solution providers reported record revenue in March 2026, as AI-driven demand extended into general-purpose servers and network switches, lifting overall shipments across the sector.

AINanya Technology predicts DRAM price surge in 2Q26 as private equity boosts growth

Apr 15, 08:53

Despite recent softening in the DRAM spot market, Nanya Technology president Pei-Ing Lee said DRAM prices will rise by the "tens of percentage points" in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter. He expects strong gross margins to continue through the end of the year amid robust demand that will remain unmet into 2027.

AINvidia's RISC-V push shapes cloud AI's three-way architecture race

Apr 15, 08:42

Nvidia recently joined the Series G funding round of SiFive, a leading RISC-V chip IP provider. Although Nvidia was one among many investors and the round raised about US$400 million, the move marks a significant endorsement for the RISC-V ecosystem, one that Nvidia has long supported through product development built on RISC-V architectures.

ICT MANUFACTURINGMorrison targets AI phone sensor upgrades, expands into 3 emerging markets

Apr 15, 08:41

Morrison expects AI smartphone penetration to exceed 60% within five years, driving continuous upgrades in optical sensor specifications. Despite short-term headwinds from memory supply-demand imbalances impacting the global consumer electronics market, the company expects sustained benefits from product upgrades through 2026.

SOFTWARE, BIG DATAQuantum-AI convergence shifts focus to long-term data security risks

Apr 15, 08:34

The convergence of AI and quantum computing is drawing increasing attention from governments and enterprises, particularly around long-term data security, speakers said at a panel discussion during GITEX AI Asia.

AIAI shifts work from execution to judgment as agents move into production

Apr 15, 08:34

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are moving into real-world deployment across industries, automating routine workflows and pushing human roles toward oversight, judgment, and system design, speakers said at GITEX AI Asia.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTWinmate shifts to AI platform with defense and edge computing as dual engines

Apr 14

Winmate's focus on edge AI and defense markets could reshape its global footprint, promising higher-margin sales and expanded production in Europe, the US, Japan, and Thailand. Customers and investors may see stronger order visibility, a diversified supply chain and volume growth from 2026 as edge AI shifts to integrated solutions.

AISilicon Motion breaks ground on Taipei HQ, targets 2030 opening to anchor dual-site operations

Apr 14

Silicon Motion Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 13 for its new corporate headquarters in Taipei, marking a key step toward expanding its operational footprint. The company plans to connect its two major sites — in Taipei and Zhubei, a major tech hub in northern Taiwan — through the new Taipei facility, which is expected to open by 2030.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTMarch 2026 revenue for ODM/EMS surged on back of AI server demand

Apr 14

Taiwan's ODM and EMS sectors saw a surge in revenue in March 2026, driven primarily by strong AI server demand alongside seasonal quarter-end restocking. Notably, growth extended beyond AI servers to general-purpose servers and network switches, signaling broad-based momentum across product lines.

PC, CEAsus exceeds expectations with 2x server revenue and growing notebook shipments

Apr 14

Asus has recently unveiled two major surprises in its business outlook. According to supply chain sources, the company's newly set internal targets for 2026 notebook shipments and AI server revenue have both exceeded market expectations.

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