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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 22, 2009
09:39 (GMT+8)
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Taiwan market: Microsoft ties up with Senao to promote Windows 7 and Windows Mobile OS Nov 20, 17:06 Microsoft will team up with Taiwan-based Senao International, an IT and telecom retain chain, to promote its newly released Windows 7 and Windows Mobile operating systems, according to the companies. Read more |
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Windows 7 will not support ARM-based PCs for the time being, says Microsoft VP Nov 9, 17:08 While smartbook PCs based on ARM processors will be launched in 2010, Microsoft will continue with its strategic cooperation with Intel and will not have Windows 7 support smartbook PCs for the time being, according to Microsoft corporate vice president Mike Nash for Windows Platform Strategy during an interview with Digitimes. Read more |
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Microsoft focuses future technological development on cloud computing, software plus service, says China VP Nov 6, 16:13 Cloud computing and software plus service are two main axes for Microsoft's business vision and technological development in the future, Microsoft corporate vice president and chairman of Microsoft China R&D Group Zhang ya-qin, said in a speech in Taipei on November 5. Read more |
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Natural user interface is future of PC industry, says Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Nov 5, 16:41 While the PC industry has seen many improvements and developments in innovation over the past 20 years, the focus of development over the next 20 years for the industry will focus on delivering a more natural user interface for users, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer pointed out at his keynote speech "Three Screens and a Cloud" in Taipei on November 4. Read more |
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Taiwan government, Chunghwa Telecom and Microsoft sign MOU on cloud computing Nov 5, 15:29 Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) each signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Microsoft on November 4 for cooperation and R&D on cloud computing technologies. Read more |
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Intel to hold a summit in Taiwan for small brand vendors Oct 30, 17:12 Intel plans to hold a summit (LOEM Summit) in Taiwan from November 4-5 for small brand vendors. Small channel players that have their own brands in local markets throughout the world are expected to attend the show. Second-tier and third-tier brand vendors from China and Taiwan will also attend. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom to cooperate with Microsoft on cloud-computing service Oct 26, 15:08 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Microsoft will announce cooperation on a service based on cloud computing technologies in the Taiwan market soon, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Microsoft launches Windows 7 Oct 23, 16:48 Microsoft has announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. The new operating system offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allow people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes. Read more |
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Steve Ballmer to visit Taiwan in early November Oct 16, 16:37 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will visit Taiwan in early November to attend the 20th anniversary of Microsoft Taiwan and meet with Microsoft's Taiwan-based hardware partners, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Microsoft Taiwan holds Tech.Days Sep 25, 10:30 Microsoft Taiwan on September 22 opened the three-day annual Tech.Days event, with more than 70 local partners attending and over 60 of exhibiting related applications, according to Microsoft Taiwan. Read more |
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Over 30 Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones to be launched before year-end, says Microsoft executive Sep 23, 13:55 More than 30 smartphones running on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 from a total of over 15 handset vendors are to be launched before the end of 2009, according to Benjamin Tan, senior director, GCR Mobile Team Unit at Microsoft China. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Microsoft beefs up Windows 7 compatibility testing Aug 26, 14:42 Microsoft recently set up two more software compatibility testing centers in central and southern Taiwan, in addition to one already operating in Taipei, in order to strengthen software compatibility with, and the promotion of, Windows 7 in the Taiwan market. Read more |
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Phison cuts into Microsoft supply chain for Zune HD Newswatch - Aug 26, 12:03 Phison Electronics has recently confirmed it is shipping controller chips for Microsoft's new Zune HD portable media player, which will hit store shelves on September 15. Read more |
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Smartphones defy slowdown, says Canalys Aug 20, 14:03 Smartphones continue to shine as one of the brightest spots of the technology industry, with shipments growing despite the global recession. Innovation in interfaces, design, applications and promotion continue to excite consumers, which, in contrast to the PC industry, is helping to keep average selling prices (ASPs) stable. The rise in data traffic seen by mobile network operators is finally generating a return on their investment in broadband capacity and will drive further infrastructure expenditure. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom to launch e-book service in September Aug 19, 14:08 Taiwan's largest telecom carrier Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) on August 18 announced a strategic alliance with High Tech Computer (HTC), Microsoft Taiwan and a number of local publishing companies to launch its Hami Bookstore, a platform to provide e-book service, in September 2009. Read more |
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Microsoft to adopt dual-platform strategy to compete with Android and iPhone, say handset makers Aug 19, 11:14 Microsoft plans to adopt a dual platform strategy to promote its Windows Mobile OS (operating system) so as to take aims at both Android- and iPhone-based platforms, according to sources at Taiwan handset makers. Read more |
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Nvidia Tegra powers Microsoft Zune HD Aug 18, 16:58 Nvidia has announced that Microsoft's new Zune HD portable media player is powered by the company's Tegra processor. Read more |
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Taiwan government, Microsoft to set up cloud computing center Aug 11, 16:20 The Taiwan government and Microsoft Research Asia on August 10 signed for 3-year cooperation to develop cloud computing technologies and applications. Read more |
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Staggered Windows 7 RTM schedule puts pressure on OEM production Aug 3, 17:11 Despite having recently been handed the RTM version of Windows 7, Taiwan-based OEM PC makers have said they will not be able to start rolling out PCs with Windows 7 off their production lines until September, instead of mid-August as projected previously, since they are still waiting on tools from Microsoft as well as final validation tests from independent software and hardware vendors. Read more |
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MediaTek expected to obtain licenses from Qualcomm, Microsoft in 3Q09 Newswatch - Jul 22, 10:07 MediaTek is expected to sign licensing agreements with Qualcomm and Microsoft for WCDMA applications and smartphones respectively by the end of third-quarter 2009, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Microsoft launches several wireless mice Jul 9, 16:51 Microsoft Taiwan has launched several new wireless mice in Taiwan including the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 and 6000, Wireless Mouse 5000 and Arc Mouse, according to the company. Read more |
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Optical lens kits maker Largan posts strong June revenues Jul 6, 10:29 Taiwan-based Largan Precision has reported self-estimated consolidated revenues of NT$646.8 million for June, the highest monthly level so far in 2009 mainly due to booming shipments of 3-megapixel lens kits for cameraphones. Read more |
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Microsoft will not sell Windows 7 Home Basic in Taiwan, says paper Newswatch - Jun 23, 15:30 Microsoft has recently confirmed with notebook vendors in Taiwan that the Home Basic version of Windows 7 will not be offered for sale in the Taiwan market, leaving Home Premium as the entry-level offering in the market, according to a Chinese-language Apply Daily report. Read more |
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Microsoft to use a new term for netbook Jun 4, 16:19 Microsoft plans to redefine mini-notebooks that Intel has categorized as netbooks with a new term – low cost small notebook PC, according to Steven Guggenheimer, corporate vice president, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Division, Microsoft. Read more |
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Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 launch times revealed Jun 4, 12:20 Microsoft's OEM Division Corporate Vice President Steve Guggenheimer during a keynote address at Computex 2009 in Taipei revealed that the company is confident with the progress made with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and that as a result, Microsoft will deliver Release to Manufacturing (RTM) code to partners in the second half of July. Windows 7 will become generally available on October 22, 2009, and Windows Server 2008 R2 will be broadly available at the same time. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Touch panel makers showcase multi-touch technology Jun 4, 11:16 Touch panel makers, including eTurbo Touch, Mildex Optical, and Integrated Digital Technologies (IDT), are showcasing multi-touch technology supporting Microsoft Windows 7 at the ongoing Computex 2009. Read more |
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Computex promises to deliver on the mobile front Jun 3, 12:30 While Intel appears to be stepping away from the netbook market for the moment, ARM-based competitors are stepping in. Read more |
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Microsoft and Intel looking to limit netbook sizes to 10.2-inch for Windows 7 May 26, 12:15 Microsoft and Intel have reached a consensus to decrease the upper screen-size limit for netbook PCs equipped with Windows 7 from 12.1 inches to 10.2 inches, according to sources at Taiwan-based ODM notebook makers, who added that this may have a negative impact on VIA Technologies. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Microsoft Windows 7 expected to be major attraction May 26, 11:12 Windows 7 is expected to attract much attention at next week's Computer Taipei 2009, where Microsoft will be staging its biggest Computex ever at the event to demonstrate how its operating system "makes life simpler." Read more |
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Microsoft to make big push at Computex, especially in embedded space May 19, 10:21 While the global economic climate has led some companies to take a more conservative approach toward this year's Computex Taipei 2009 show, Microsoft is aggressively pushing forward, especially in the embedded space. This year will be Microsoft's largest showcase ever at Computex, with an increase of participating partners and demonstrated devices at Microsoft's booth. Read more |
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Microsoft cuts staff in China, Taiwan May 18, 10:31 Microsoft has finished downsizing its workforce in China, by more than 300 employees, and Taiwan, by over 10 staff, a move in line with the company's global manpower reduction plans. Read more |
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Windows 7 penetration rate to be higher than Vista two years from launch, says Microsoft Taiwan May 6, 15:41 The penetration rate of Windows 7 will be significantly higher than that of Windows Vista in the business sector in a two-year period after the new OS is launched, according to sources at Microsoft Taiwan. Read more |
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Smart files patent infringement lawsuit against NextWindow Apr 3, 10:39 Canada-based Smart Technologies has announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against New Zealand-based NextWindow with a US court to enforce Digital Vision Touch (DViT) technology patent portfolio. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Microsoft and Sun Microsystems lay emphasis on government IT demand in 2009 Mar 25, 15:45 Microsoft and Sun Microsystems have geared up to compete for the Taiwan government's IT procurement open-bids in 2009, according to their Taiwan subsidiaries, since the government sector's IT spending budget will increase 25% from 2008, much higher than forecast 1% growth in the business sector. Read more |
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MediaTek enters development of Windows Mobile-enabled chipset solutions for smartphones, say sources Mar 13, 13:50 Microsoft has teamed up with Taiwan-based IC design house MediaTek to develop Windows Mobile-enabled chipset solutions for smartphones, aiming to push 3G handsets built with MediaTek's solutions to the market in the third quarter at the earliest, according to market sources. Read more |
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POS makers Posiflex, Protech in support of Microsoft at RetailTech Japan 2009 Mar 4, 12:29 Posiflex Technologies and Protech Systems, two Taiwan-based makers of POS (point of sale/service) equipment/devices, are showcasing their products at the RetailTech Japan exhibition taking place in Tokyo during March 3-6, in a bid to tap the Japanese market and also support Microsoft's Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 product lines, according to the two companies. Read more |
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MediaTek to ship its first Windows Mobile smartphone solutions in 2H09, says paper Newswatch - Feb 25, 15:24 MediaTek will begin shipments of its first smartphone platform solutions supporting Windows Mobile in the second half of 2009, and is expected to help increase Microsoft's share in China handset market, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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AUO gearing up development of touch panels for release of Microsoft Windows 7 Feb 24, 12:29 LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) is gearing up for the release of Microsoft Windows 7 in the second half of 2009, and the company is working with its subsidiaries, including color filter (CF) maker Cando and system maker Qisda, to take full advantage of Windows 7 multi-touch features, according to market sources. Read more |
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The first Ion-based product is a nettop; to launch before June, says Nvidia Feb 12, 14:19 Drew Henry, general manager of MCP business at Nvidia has revealed that the first Ion-based PC product will be a nettop priced at US$299, which will be launched before June this year. Henry would not, however, name the vendor of the system. Read more |
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Windows Mobile phones to become just Windows phones, say sources Feb 6, 15:51 Microsoft, which is planning to unveil its Windows Mobile 6.5 platform at the Mobile World Congress soon, has decided that, going forward, Windows Mobile-based handsets will be promoted simply as Windows phones without specifying an OS version number, according to market sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Tatung set to increase penetration in China IPTV market Jan 21, 14:55 The Taiwan-based Tatung Group is set to increase its penetration in the IPTV market in China as one of its subsidiaries has received IP STB (set-top box) orders from China-based Guangzhou Cable TV (Zhu Jiang Shu Ma), according to company sources. Read more |
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Microsoft expected to deliver Windows Mobile 6.5 OS to handset makers in mid-2009, say sources Jan 21, 11:11 Microsoft is expected to start delivering its Windows Mobile 6.5 OS (operating system) to handset makers in mid-2009 following the expected debut of the new mobile OS in the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, according to sources at Taiwan handset makers. Read more |
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Microsoft Surface showcased in Taiwan Dec 24, 12:16 Microsoft Innovation Center in Taiwan last week showcased Microsoft Surface, a 30-inch tabletop which can do digital interactions by recognizing objects and hand gestures. With no mouse and keyboard, Microsoft Surface is a surface-computing platform that allows multiple users to manipulate the computer at the same time. Read more |
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Mitac International to offer GPS PNDs based on Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 Dec 19, 16:58 Mitac International has adopted Microsoft's Windows Embedded NavReady 2009, a new platform based on Windows Embedded CE specifically tailored for GPS navigation devices, and will offer new GPS PNDs based on the OS in 2009, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Microsoft eyes 50% Taiwan smartphone OS market share; no plans to develop own-brand mobile phones Dec 19, 16:29 Microsoft aims to boost sales of its Windows Mobile OS for handsets to account for 50% of Taiwan's smartphone market in 2009, compared to 40% recorded in 2008, according to Eddie Wu, managing director of Microsoft ODM embedded devices, Asia. Read more |
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Efun and Gamma to volume produce ITO films in 1Q09 Dec 12, 15:51 Taiwan-based optical film makers Efun Technology and Gamma Optical, expecting touchscreen applications to take off, are gearing up their development of indium tin oxide (ITO) films, with volume production expected in the first quarter 2009, according to market sources. Read more |
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Microsoft shows pre-beta Windows 7 to Taiwan partners at WinHEC Taipei 2008 Dec 10, 12:33 Microsoft unveiled a pre-beta version of its Windows 7 to its Taiwan-based hardware partners at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) Taipei 2008 on December 9, according to Microsoft Taiwan. This is the 16th annual WinHEC Taipei, and the focus this year is on Windows 7, Microsoft Taiwan indicated. Read more |
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Microsoft WinHEC Awards target Taiwan-made products Dec 9, 01:10 Microsoft, for the first time, offers WinHEC (Windows Hardware Engineering Conference) Awards in five categories for competition by Taiwan-based producers and/or vendors of Windows-enabled hardware products, and seven companies won 10 awards, according to Microsoft Taiwan press release on December 2. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Microsoft offers SBS 2008 on 3-year payment play Nov 28, 16:54 Microsoft on November 27 unveiled a Chinese-language version of Windows Small Business Server 2008 (SBS 2008), its latest IT infrastructure platform tailored for small businesses users equipped with fewer than 75 PCs, for sale to SMBs in Taiwan on a three-year installment payment scheme, according to Microsoft Taiwan. Read more |
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MediaTek to introduce Windows Mobile smartphone chips next year, says paper Newswatch - Nov 25, 11:02 MediaTek, having completed its deployment in 3G handset chips, is speeding entry into the smartphone market. The company is in talks with Microsoft about the launch of Windows Mobile smartphone chips next year, and it is also developing application processor (AP) chips based on ARM's solutions, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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