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Friday 23 May 2025
Seagate warns of data center carbon crisis as AI storage demands triple
Seagate Technology Holdings Plc warned that AI's exploding demand for data storage is fueling a carbon crisis in data centers, even as it unveiled next-gen storage solutions at Computex 2025. The company projects that global data volume will triple between 2023 and 2028, surpassing zettabyte levels and outpacing current manufacturing capabilities. A survey of over 300 data center professionals conducted by Seagate identified high energy consumption as the top obstacle to sustainable expansion.
Friday 23 May 2025
Phison's aiDAPTIV+ aims to democratize AI at the edge

As the global AI boom moves from centralized cloud environments to the devices at the edge, Taiwan-based Phison Electronics — a leading supplier of NAND flash controllers — sees 2025 as the year for real-world deployment of edge AI. CEO Khein Seng Pua announced that the company's proprietary aiDAPTIV+ platform has already surpassed 200 proof-of-concept (PoC) projects, including successful pilots with all three of the world's major GPU manufacturers.

Friday 23 May 2025
Chief Telecom's premium AI data center thrives on advanced specs and flexibility, defying high pricing
As AI applications continue to fuel surging demand for computing power, Taiwan-based internet data center (IDC) provider Chief Telecom is solidifying its differentiated market position through high-specification and flexible data center designs. The company is also actively tapping into AI vertical applications to broaden its market influence.
Friday 23 May 2025
From routers to the cloud: Senao's bold push into AI and edge platforms

Once known primarily for its legacy network communications equipment, Taiwan-based Senao Technology is undergoing a sweeping transformation, targeting higher-value sectors including servers, AI edge computing, smart NICs, and accelerator cards — all driven by surging global demand for AI and high-speed networking infrastructure.

Friday 23 May 2025
Nvidia bets on Taipei, but can Taiwan deliver?
As Nvidia chooses to build its overseas headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan's government is promising to be more than a host. It wants to be Nvidia's strongest ally. But can it keep that promise?
Friday 23 May 2025
AWS Taiwan data center is still in play, but the launch date is unclear

AWS previously announced that its new data center in Taiwan would launch in early 2025. Yet as midyear approaches with no official update, questions have begun to circulate.

Friday 23 May 2025
Infineon and Nvidia join forces to reinvent power delivery for AI data centers

Infineon Technologies, a leading IDM, is accelerating efforts to reshape how power is delivered within the next generation of AI data centers. In collaboration with Nvidia, Infineon is developing a cutting-edge 800-volt high-voltage direct current (HVDC) architecture aimed at dramatically improving energy transmission efficiency.

Friday 23 May 2025
Taiwan leads liquid cooling leap at Computex 2025
Computex 2025 closed on a high note, marked by a substantial uptick in attendees, exhibitors, and product launches. A major highlight of this year's event was the evolution of thermal management solutions, particularly the emergence of dual-phase and double-sided liquid cooling systems designed to meet high-performance chips' growing heat dissipation demands.
Friday 23 May 2025
Qualcomm eyes Arm revenge in the AI era

In January 2025, Qualcomm quietly reentered the competitive server CPU market, setting the stage for a high-stakes comeback nearly seven years after its first effort faltered. Now, amid a global surge in demand for AI infrastructure and ongoing legal wrangling with Arm, the chipmaker is betting that the tides have turned in its favor.

Thursday 22 May 2025
Adata and Phison join Nvidia's AI ecosystem as Computex unfolds
As the AI wave accelerates demand for advanced storage solutions, the global memory supply chain is mobilizing at full speed. Major players are preparing to debut a host of new AI-related products at Computex 2025 in Taipei, underscoring the sector's critical role in powering the future of AI.
Thursday 22 May 2025
Trump's Middle East trip spurs major AI infrastructure deals, highlights energy and chip synergies
US President Donald Trump's recent visit to the Middle East has emerged as a significant catalyst for the global AI industry, sparking new partnerships and investments aimed at addressing key infrastructure bottlenecks in the US. Amid growing challenges related to power grids and escalating capital requirements, the trip has helped align North American AI giants—including Nvidia, AMD, and Micron—with Middle Eastern capital and energy resources.
Thursday 22 May 2025
Computex 2025: Mitac Computing strategically expands to counter tariffs; doubles server production capacity
Billy Ho, the president of Mitac Holdings Corporation, remains highly optimistic about the robust growth of server shipments driven by AI advancements in 2025. Despite challenges posed by tariffs and fluctuating exchange rates, he believes that the demand for AI technology will continue to thrive.
Thursday 22 May 2025
Nvidia's Taiwan inner circle powers up for the Blackwell era
During Computex 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted key Taiwanese suppliers central to its AI chip packaging and testing ecosystem. These include Unimicron for CoWoS substrates, and ASE Holdings' subsidiaries SPIL and KYEC—both major OSAT providers supporting Nvidia's high-performance semiconductor roadmap.
Thursday 22 May 2025
Lotes responds to GB300 design change, aims to enter Nvidia mass production list

As the AI boom continues to reshape the global tech supply chain, Taiwan-based connector manufacturer Lotes is navigating uncertainty stemming from shifting product designs and geopolitical headwinds. The company recently acknowledged that Nvidia's next-generation GB300 product has reverted to a GB200-like design — notably, one that currently excludes a socket-based configuration.

Thursday 22 May 2025
Texas Instruments champions safe, scalable humanoid robotics at Computex 2025
Safety systems, power efficiency, and seamless communication between more than 40 motors and sensors stand as the primary obstacles to bringing humanoid robots from prototype to production, according to Texas Instruments' sector general manager Giovanni Campanella, speaking at Computex 2025.
Thursday 22 May 2025
Google DeepMind debuts unified AI model for real-time robotics at Computex
Google DeepMind demonstrated robots that can adapt to new environments without retraining, respond to natural language commands in real-time, and perform complex physical tasks with increased dexterity, all using a single AI model. At Computex 2025, the company's VP of Research, Ed H. Chi, presented video evidence of robots recognizing mistakes and quickly replanning actions - capabilities that traditionally required extensive retraining.
Thursday 22 May 2025
Behind the ZT loss, Compal plots a bigger server play
Compal Electronics remains confident in the outlook for its server business, even after losing the bid for ZT Systems' manufacturing plant. Alan Chang, Vice President of Compal's Infrastructure Solutions Business Group, said the company had planned for multiple scenarios and already set up server production facilities in Mexico and Texas to support client needs.
Thursday 22 May 2025
Nvidia outlines AI robotics strategy at Computex 2025
Nvidia's VP of AI and Robotics, Deepu Talla, presented the company's vision for robotics development at Computex 2025 today, highlighting synthetic data generation as what he called a critical "step zero" in the development pipeline for autonomous systems.
Thursday 22 May 2025
Germany strengthens healthcare ties with Taiwan, spotlighting precision medicine and biotech innovations
Germany is ramping up efforts to strengthen ties with Taiwan's burgeoning healthcare sector, as a delegation of German medical innovators visited the island to explore strategic partnerships. The high-level delegation, accompanied by a symposium in Taipei, spotlighted Germany's latest advancements in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical device packaging, with a focus on precision medicine and regulatory innovation.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Search reimagined: Google launches AI Mode, universal agents, and Veo 3 at I/O 2025
At I/O 2025 in Mountain View, California, Google introduced a major expansion of its AI strategy and product ecosystem, reinforcing its position in search while responding to mounting pressure from OpenAI and emerging rivals. Google debuted a new "AI Mode" for Search, now live for US users. The mode provides AI-generated responses across a range of queries—from simple questions to complex research—and can handle tasks like image analysis and ticket purchases.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
US tariff challenges spur calls for Taiwan's industrial realignment to capture post-Trump gains
As the global economy gradually transitions into a post-Trump era, economic experts suggest that the challenges brought by US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies could serve a powerful impetus for Taiwan's industrial transformation.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Computex 2025: Quanta's server production near full capacity; expansion plans hinge on US tariff policies
Mike Yang, Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT) general manager and Quanta senior vice president, highlighted the robust demand for AI servers, forecasting continuous quarter-over-quarter growth in the server business. Due to strong customer demand, Quanta's production capacity is fully booked through the second half of 2025.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Computex 2025: Pegatron unleashes 'Simba' and AI server firepower in bold debut
Pegatron is stepping out of the shadows with its most prominent solo appearance to date at Computex 2025, unveiling a dedicated exhibition zone for the first time. Chairman Tzu-Hsien Tung described the move as a break from tradition, highlighting a shift in the industry where contract manufacturers are no longer content with remaining backstage. Two key trends are driving this change: the global resurgence of physical manufacturing and a transformative AI-driven wave reshaping the tech landscape.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Computex 2025: Aplex highlights AI solutions for smart manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare
At Computex 2025, Aplex Technology highlighted its expertise in AI technologies by presenting Edge AI solutions, enterprise AI servers, and a comprehensive AI platform tailored for smart manufacturing. The industrial PC provider focused on AIoT smart manufacturing, intelligent transportation, and smart healthcare, showcasing its strategic strengths in AI and industrial digitalization.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Inventec, Solomon, Nvidia collaborate on automation solution
Inventec has collaborated with Nvidia and Solomon to develop an exclusive collaborative robot (cobot) system that is entering a new era of automation. The system seamlessly integrates with Inventec's manufacturing execution system (MES) for uploading production data and managing and monitoring in real time.