Taiwan`s Cloud Computing Market to Hit NT$41.2 B. in 2014: MIC
(2011/09/06)Taipei, Sept. 6, 2011 (CENS)--Global cloud computing market is forecast to grow from US$12.3 billion to US$42 billion by 2014 at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.7%, compared to 5% CAGR of traditional information technology (IT) service market, according to Taiwan’s Market Intelligence & Co
No.1 Chip Assembler Sees Bright Market Future
(2011/09/02)Taipei, Sept. 2, 2011 (CENS)--Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE), currently the world’s biggest chip assembler, estimated that the semiconductor industry will rise at annual rate of 7% worldwide over the next four years and maintain the 3-6% growth pace it forecast earlier for itself for
Demand for Auto Sensors Continues to Grow in Developing Markets
(2011/08/26)Growing concerns about driving safety have given greater urgency to the development of the sensors that are widely used in automobile engine control systems, chassis systems, body control systems, and navigation systems. Since nearly all modern vehicles rely on high-precision computerized contro
IDB Budgets NT$8.259 B. to Develop Intelligent Automation Industry
(2011/08/25)Taipei, Aug. 25, 2011 (CENS)--The Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has submitted a program to the Executive Yuan (the Cabinet) concerning the development of intelligent automation industry in the next five years, with the IDB to invest over NT$8.259
"Connected Car" Applications on the Rise: ABI Research
(2011/08/08)Taipei, Aug. 8, 2011 (CENS)--The "connected-car" application market has been expanding. Despite smartphone challenge, embedded OEM and aftermarket connected car systems is forecast to reach 189 million by 2016, according to ABI Research. ABI Research telematics and navigation group director Domi
Five Golds at COMPUTEX TAIPEI Design & Innovation Awards 2011
(2011/07/07)Ralph Wiegmann praises the fourth staging of the awards for innovation and design On the opening day of the 2011 COMPUTEX TAIPEI (Taipei International Information Technology Show held May 31-June 4), a jury selected 34 products among the 179 entries from six countries for the COMPUTEX TAIPEI Des
Desktop Virtualization Market to Hit US$5 B. in 2016: ABI Research
(2011/07/04)Taipei, July 4, 2011 (CENS)--The global market for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions has been forecast to grow from about US$500 million in 2009 to a cumulative total of nearly US$5 billion in 2016; North America and Europe will comprise the majority of the market throughout the foreca
Taipei City Sets Maximum Working Hours for Some Special Lines
(2011/06/22)Taipei, June 22, 2011 (CENS)--To avoid overwork death, employees at 38 special lines in Taipei City will be classified into three major categories and subject to the maximum monthly working hours of 240, 260, and 288, respectively, announced the Department of Labor, Taipei City Government, yesterda
Five Golds at COMPUTEX TAIPEI Design & Innovation Awards 2011
(2011/06/22)Ralph Wiegmann praises the fourth staging of the awards for innovation and design By QUINCY LIANG On the opening day of the 2011 COMPUTEX TAIPEI (Taipei International Information Technology Show held May 31-June 4), a jury selected 34 products among the 179 entries from six countries for the
MOEA Aims to Upgrade Taiwan`s Chinese E-Commerce Value to NT$1 T. in 2014
(2011/06/20)Taipei, June 20, 2011 (CENS)--Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs Shih Yen-shiang recently claimed that the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) aims to upgrade the island's production value of Chinese-language e-commerce to NT$1 trillion (US$33.3 billion) by 2014 and shape the island into the hub
Taipei AMPA and AutoTronics Taipei 2011 Draw More Exhibitors
(2011/06/20)The 27th Taipei Int`l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (2011 Taipei AMPA) and the 6th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (2011 AutoTronics Taipei), held April 12-15 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, are the largest of their kinds and promoted as the world's most important trade fa
UDN Group Sets Up e-commerce Website
(2011/06/14)Backed by its huge resources, the United Daily News Group, Taiwan's largest newspaper conglomerate, has taken a foray into the e-commerce sector with the establishment of its new udn.shopping website on May 24. The website now hosts 760 vendors offering over 80,000 products, including beauty tr
Taiwan to Puts Inbound Chinese Investment Plans Under National Security Scrutiny
(2011/05/31)Taipei, May 31, 2011 (CENS)--Taiwan's National Security Bureau will join forces with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to evaluate the investment plans filed by Huawei Technologies Co. and mainland China's banks to set up branches on the island, these enterprises have close connection with Ch
ARTC Wins Gold, Silver Prizes at 39th Inventions Geneva
(2011/05/31)Taiwan's Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) once again proved its outstanding development and innovation capability at the 39th edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (Inventions Geneva), held on April 6-10 in Geneva, Switzerland, taking both gold and silver prizes
Taiwan Lighting Fair Illuminates Industry Trends
(2011/05/24)Green tech in the spotlight Smart energy-saving circuits, wireless control technology, high-voltage LED devices, innovative indoor LED lighting, renewable energy lighting applications, and high color rendering index (CRI) technology together took the center stage at the Taiwan International Ligh
3.8 M. Fleet Management Systems to be Deployed in Commercial Vehicles by 2015: Berg Insight
(2011/05/23)Taipei, May 23, 2011 (CENS)--The number of fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, and the figure is expected to reach 3.8 million by 2015, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%, according to B
Taiwan`s 1st Domestically Developed Cloud Computing OS Unveiled
(2011/05/10)Taipei, May 10, 2011 (CENS)--Coordinating collective efforts from enterprises, Taiwan's leading R&D institution ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) has unveiled the island's first locally developed “all-in-one” cloud computing operating system dubbed Cloud OS. Chiueh Tzi-cker, genera
IDC Taiwan Predicts Top-10 ICT Developments for 2011
(2011/05/03)IDC Taiwan, the local subsidiary of the global media of market intelligence, advisory services and events for the information technology (IT), telecom, and consumer technology markets, recently publicized at a press conference its top-10 predictions for the information and communication technology
CENS Attends One International Show in February
(2011/04/19)Due to the Chinese New Year holiday (Feb. 2-7), CENS attended only one international show in February, the EuroShop that was staged from Feb. 26 to Mar. 2 at Messe Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany. EuroShop EuroShop is a leading show for retail investment and trend barometer and innovation platf
Vision Automobile Electronics Industrial Co., Ltd.--Automotive active safety systems, security syste
(2011/04/08)With a strong R&D team consisting of more than 30 talented and experienced professionals, Vision Automobile Electronics Industrial Co. is a leading Taiwanese developer and manufacturer of automotive electronics. A TS16949- and TSO9001:2008-certified maker, the company supplies quality products to a
C.L. Auto Metal Industrial Co., Ltd.--Central lock systems, car security systems, 2-way car security
(2011/04/08)Established in 1969, C.L. Auto Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. is one of the most veteran and leading providers in Taiwan of wide-ranging quality auto security products, including central door locking systems, actuators, security systems, back sensors, alarm pagers, window closers, power window lifts, t
Golden Pin Design Award Showcases Taiwan`s World-class Design
(2011/04/01)New design contest with shinier title created to lift image Hoping to establish a well-known brand for Taiwan's rapidly emerging design industry, the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the first Golden Pin Design Award (GPDA) in mid-2009, replacing
Massive Japanese Earthquake May Affect Taiwanese Supply Chains
(2011/03/14)Taipei, March 14, 2011 (CENS)--With only three listed Taiwanese firms having invested in Japan, the impact of the Japanese earthquake on Taiwan is limited so far, but the influence on some local supply chains remains to be seen, due to their reliance on the supply of Japanese key components and par
THS 2010 Shows Taiwan’s Hardware Competitiveness to the World
(2011/02/24)The Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) has come a long way as the island’s foremost trade fair for tools, building materials, and hardware over the past decade. Organized by the Taiwan Kaigo Co. (the local representative of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH) together with the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Associ
Taiwan Packaging Machine Makers’ Main Market Shifts to China
(2011/01/11)Market diversification works well to lessen impact from recession Taiwan did not become the world’s fourth-largest maker of plastic-processing equipment by chance, with the island’s suppliers over the past two decades, including those specializing in packaging equipment, having focused on qualit
CIHS 2010 Shows Its Role as Key Hardware Sourcing Platform
(2011/01/06)A poll says foreign buyers are more willing to place on-the-spot orders As in many other sectors, the past decade has also seen the steady rise of China in the global supply chain of hardware. Besides focusing on quality improvement and service over the years, Chinese makers of hardware have
TIROS 2010 is Window on Robotic Sector in Taiwan and Globally
(2011/01/06)Production value of intelligent robots in Taiwan to total NT$125 billion by 2015 The 2010 Taipei International Robot Show (TIROS 2010), Taiwan’s sole trade fair dedicated to robotics, wound up on Oct. 22 at the Taipei World Trade Center. Attracting more than 20,000 visitors, the four-day exhibit
MediaTek Buys Into NetQin to Venture Into Mobile Software Biz
(2010/12/10)Taipei, Dec. 10, 2010 (CENS)--MediaTek Inc. announced on Dec. 8 that its subsidiary, Gaintech, has invested US$2.2 million in Beijing-based NetQin Mobile Inc. through a holding company to get involved in handset software business, becoming NetQin's another Taiwanese partner along with handset maker
Gov`t to Push Conversion of Science Parks Into Green Parks
(2010/12/03)Taipei, Dec. 3, 2010 (CENS)--The government will push the conversion of the four science-based industrial parks in Taiwan to green science parks by encouraging enterprises in the parks to have their factory buildings pass the certification of smart green factories, a move which will boost the oppor
Intel Chooses Taifatech as Wireless Display Tech Partner
(2010/11/29)Taipei, Nov. 29, 2010 (CENS)--Intel Capital, which is owned by chipmaker Intel Corp., recently chose Taifatech Inc. of Taiwan to receive its funding for the development of wireless display (WiDi) technology, which is vigorously promoted by Intel for its capability of wirelessly beaming digital cont