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Thursday 19 September 2019
AI needs to be complemented by HI, says Quanta chairman
Quanta Computer chairman Barry Lam has pointed out that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be untied from cloud computing and AI will also need to work together...
Thursday 19 September 2019
EMEA purpose-built backup appliances market revenues decline in 2Q19, says IDC
EMEA purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) vendor revenues decreased 5.6% on year to reach US$267.7 million in the second quarter of 2019, according to IDC. Total EMEA PBBA open systems...
Thursday 19 September 2019
Foxconn aims to become solution provider in semiconductor industry
The Foxconn Group's development direction in the semiconductor industry will primarily focus on vertical integration, aiming to become a solution provider and devoting its investments...
Thursday 19 September 2019
KaiOS phone shipments to surge 65% in 2019, says Digitimes Research
Worldwide shipments of smart feature phones running KaiOS are forecast to climb 65% in 2019, with the Africa market being the major growth driver, according to Digitimes Research.
Thursday 19 September 2019
Delta Electronics to adopt Microsoft AI, cloud services
Power supply maker and energy management solution provider Delta Electronics and Microsoft Taiwan have announced a partnership that includes the former's adoption of the latter's...
Wednesday 18 September 2019
Highlights of the day: PCB order visibility for iPhone 11 remains vague
Pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 11 series may be better than expected, but components makers in the new smartphones' supply chain remains cautious. PCB makers say their order...
Wednesday 18 September 2019
iPhone 11 pricing shores up pre-orders in Taiwan
Pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 11 lineup have been stronger than expected in Taiwan, promising significant sales of iPhone devices in the fourth quarter, according to market sources...
Wednesday 18 September 2019
PCB shipment prospect for new iPhones uncertain till early October
PCB manufacturers in the supply chain for Apple's iPhone 11 series are keeping a close eye on the new models' initial sales performance, which will determine their shipment momentum...
Wednesday 18 September 2019
HTC names Yves Maitre as CEO
HTC has named former Orange executive Yves Maitre as CEO, effectively immediately, with Cher Wang continuing as chairwoman of the Taiwan-based handset brand vendor.
Wednesday 18 September 2019
Apple invests additional US$250 million in Corning
Apple has announced it is investing US$250 million more in Corning, supplier of precision glass for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad.
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Only 28% of Taiwan startups making profits
In a report composed jointly by governmental Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, PwC Taiwan and Taiwan Institute of Economic Research noted that about 20% of startups in Taiwan...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
5G is vital for Taiwan digital transformation
Successful development of technology concerning 5G, which pomises considerable growth potential, will be key to catapulting Taiwan into a digital economy and smart island, according...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
5G phones to come with multiple SoC platforms
Apart from Samsung and Huawei, both of which rely heavily on chips developed in-house, other first-tier China-based smartphone vendors including Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and OnePlus are...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
HDD demand from datacenter players to rise in 4Q19 and 1Q20
China- and US-based datacenter players are expected to replenish their HDD inventory beginning from fourth-quarter 2019 to first-quarter 2020, as demand for datacenter establishments...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Synnex Technology International to set up global headquarters in Taipei
IT and consumer electronics channel distributor Synnex Technology International has disclosed it has signed a contract with Nankang Rubber Tire to acquire 12-story office space with...