As a professional digital signage solution provider, Cayin Technology will present the latest product portfolio, including security-enhanced 4K digital signage players and powerful content management servers, dedicated to creating more flexible and reliable business solutions at Computex Taipei.4K digital signage player: SMP-2200 seriesSMP-2200 series supports 4K ultra-high definition, which makes graphics and media performance more immersive when broadcasting contents. Under the compact design of the model, SMP-2210 is furnished with two HDMI and a VGA for three concurrent displays, Moreover, SMP-2200 series players are equipped with dual LAN ports and a built-in firewall that offer extra protection against open network hazards, resolving one of the main digital media concerns today.Digital signage content management server CMS V11.0With the CMS V11.0 upgrade, servers can be designated as a main, site, or backup server to easily create a multi-server architecture. Each CMS server manages up to 4000 SMP players simultaneously, along with an unlimited number of players in the full deployment.In addition to operating the cloud-serving UI personally at the show, Cayin also provides a free trial version of CMS V11.0 on their website. All visitors are welcome to come to Cayin's booth at R1221 in TNEC, Hall 2 to discuss potential cooperation, as well as obtain more digital signage information.Cayin Technology, a professional digital signage solution provider, will showcase a full range of digital signage business solutions covering scopes from small to large-scale projects.

In 2020, Litemax will usher in the second decade. Taking advantage of the strong wings that are built in the field of high-brightness displays and industrial displays, Litemax will fly to a wider world, not only as a supplier of single display devices, but also as an artificial intelligence with display features. The network (AIoT) solution provider provides a new choice of green and intelligent industrial computer solutions to accelerate the realization of smart cities.Platform integration: Building a smart city using smart applicationsThe combination of Litemax panels and Intel SDM gives an advantage in the competitive sphere of developing AIoT products. They have the products, such as high brightness monitors and touch panels and the computing hardware with Intel SDM that is ready-for-integration with AI software. These are the new AIoT digital signage displays entering the commercial environment.A smart city is not just the application of new-generation information technology such as IoT and cloud computing, but is more importantly the building of a new urban ecology characterized by social interaction, unmanned automation and new media platforms, all through innovative AI integration. To take full advantage of advances such as facial recognition, smart bus stop signs and smart shelves, this next generation of digital signage needs to evolve from single-purpose display hardware to integrated digital computers capable of adapting to changing environments and offering rapid maintenance updates. This will be the innovation integrated into digital signage.Public display system updatesCommercial Litemax displays with integrated Intel SDM are widely used in public spaces. The compact, slim features of the Intel SDM adapt readily to display mechanisms and meets system integration (SI) requirements. The Intel SDM easily slips in and out of displays to overcome problems associated with assembly and disassembly when updating software and hardware components for timetable systems installed in elevated locations. This accessibility is important since the information systems market is entering a period of rapid expansion and development. Performance is key in information systems such as banking systems where users want accurate, real-time information on mobile payments and balance inquiries. Devices that use the Intel SDM module can be updated on a continuous basis to easily resolve issues as well as to create a better overall experience for businesses and customers.Using Intel SDM module will help resolve new issues that may arise in the future as display devices will no longer be used only as a medium for delivering visual information; but as an interactive media tailored to individual user.Smart expansion SDM advertisement system ISDM-5506In 2018, Litemax has led the industry in the introduction of integrated commercial display products which support Intel SDM specifications and feature the latest built-in computers equipped with 10-point touch capability, high resolution cameras, facial recognition and the newest AI digital signage to replace conventional static LED monitors and displays. Litemax ISDM-5506 features a 1,200-nit high-brightness Max RGB (NTSC 94%), high picture resolution, with WIFI transmission and reception support. This monitor is the next generation of multifunctional, all-in-one digital signage designed for commercial advertising. It is suitable for a broad array of installation locations including offices, gaming arcades and can be used for a range of transportation systems including, subways, train stations, airports and bus stops. This smart signage replaces static displays that only show fixed messages and provide single-directional marketing for the storefront where the display is located. With the smart expansion SDM, advertising systems can play a brief introduction to all the shops in a building as well as share updates on local traffic and transportation. These systems can also be used to support advertising for additional business opportunities.Litemax's Computex booth is at at Nangang Exhibition Hall 1 Booth No.K0309a.

Proscend, specializing in industrial-grade niche communication products for years, showcased a full range of industrial cellular routers at Embedded World 2019, taking place in Nuremberg, Germany in February. An IP68 compliant outdoor model that remains operable when completely submerged under water was particularly eye-catching. Proscend also unveiled its independently developed Integrated Service Management System (ISMS), an intelligent cloud-based solution that helps businesses stay on top of machine conditions at all times and troubleshoot remotely when necessary to ensure efficient and continuous operation of IoT applications. Proscend impressed visitors to Embedded World 2019 with its strong hardware and software capabilities.According to Proscend president Jim Chen, established two decades ago, Proscend bases its business development on solid technological strength and highlights its corporate philosophy of cultivating long-term relationships with customers. This has enabled Proscend to build up presence in the global communication equipment market. Its products are used in major projects around the world, including power plants in Germany, rapid transit systems in France and national railways in Japan. Proscend has also engaged in strategic collaborations with India's largest telecom operator Airtel and thereby gained ground in the India market. With a footprint covering more than 30 countries now, Proscend expects to expand presence to over 60 countries within two years and enter into long-term relationships with partners in Africa, Latin America, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam with enormous market potential.Proscend started out focusing on single-pair high-speed digital subscriber line (SHDSL) equipment and rose to become one of the global leaders in the segment, notes Chen. Based on the core xDSL expertise, Proscend then augmented its product portfolio to include VDSL2 P2P, VDSL SFP, Long Reach PoE switches. These products come with unique features and specs and are the reasons why Proscend is able to win market favors. For example, Proscend's Long Reach PoE switch supports 1Km long distance connections as opposed to the 100m transmission range of most conventional Long Reach PoE switches. Featuring a compact size, Proscend's VDSL SFP reliably converts optical equipment into DSL signals which are transmitted over copper cables. It is a niche product that attracts a lot of inquiries.In view of the fact that xSDL is a mature technology with the market becoming saturated, Proscend foresees existing products such as SHDSL, VDSL2 P2P, VDSL SFP and Long Reach PoE switches will have little room for growth; so five years ago, it began to shift its R&D focus toward industrial cellular routers with promising outlook.Industrial-level expertise + long-term customer trust spells successAlthough the industrial cellular router market already has quite many first movers, Proscend is able to repeatedly beat the competition to iconic projects based on its solid technological strength in providing customized services. Its products have been put to use in several projects in the US, France, Japan and Israel. For example, an overseas customer uses Proscend's industrial cellular routers in security boxes which are installed at remote wilderness areas to monitor endangered species. In response to the need for compact routers by smart surveillance systems that have to accommodate IP cameras and network equipment in their small footprint, Proscend modified its product design through pre-kickoff discussions with the customer. Furthermore, Proscend is also working on diverse customization projects for smart healthcare and smart transportation applications throughout different regions in the world.Chen emphasizes that on top of its expertise in industrial-grade communication equipment, Proscend engages in cross-industry collaborations to create the right solution. It combines efforts with partners across different industrial sectors in different countries around the world to promote the right solution to the right target group. As part of such efforts, Proscend actively participates in major international show events including Hannover Messe, Embedded World and Smart Cities India Expo to introduce its products and technologies to the world and enhance its corporate image. By taking part in these events, Proscend can tap potential partnership opportunities, which can grow into formal business alliances, helping it penetrate into new markets one after another.The partnership between Proscend and Indian telecom operator Airtel sets a good example. Every time when Airtel has an idea for a new application service, it first consults Proscend. Then, Proscend either develops the product in house or joins efforts with other Taiwan-based manufacturers to come up with the product that satisfies Airtel's needs. Through long-term collaborations, they have established mutual trust and rapport. Proscend, originally focusing on ODM/OEM manufacturing, has built up presence in India and markets its own brand under its subsidiary Proscend Communications India Private Limited. Enjoying its unique success experience in India, Proscend not only looks forward to duplicating the success to other countries but also welcomes partnerships with fellow Taiwan-based equipment suppliers. Partners can leverage Proscend's established platform as a base for expansion into India and create win-win situations with Proscend.

QNAP Systems (QNAP), a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, is at Computex 2019 (Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Booth No. J0830) showcasing its lineup of solutions and products.At the show, QNAP will exhibit Hybrid Backup Sync 3.0, an efficient backup solution with data deduplication functionality; QuMagie, an AI-powered smart image recognition system; innovative network appliances; enterprise-class flash-optimized solutions; and Industrial IoT solutions. QNAP will also unveil Drive Analyzer, an AI-enhanced solution co-developed ULINK Technology (an industry leader in drive testing technologies) for analyzing and predicting the expected life of storage drives.Hybrid Backup Sync 3.0 is an integrated backup & recovery solution for local, remote, and cloud storage space; helps minimize downtime and maximize backup efficiency. It now includes QuDedup technology that deduplicates the data at the source to increase the efficiency of multi-version backup to the destination storage while also optimizing storage utilization. With the support of over 20 integrated cloud services and the TCP BBR algorithm, users can easily implement hybrid cloud backup with greater flexibility and efficiency.QuMagie is QNAP's next-generation photo management application that integrates AI-based photo organization. It uses AI to improve facial recognition, subject recognition and geography information analysis of images stored in the NAS to provide an upgraded user experience for media file management. More apps (including Qsirch 4.1 and Qfiling) also leverage AI to facilitate photo searching.QVR Pro 1.3.0 is QNAP's next-generation video surveillance solution, now includes facial recognition. With QVR Face, an advanced smart imaging application based on Intel OpenVINO and Intel VAS AI face modeling, QVR Pro can accurately identify people in surveillance streams to satisfy various monitoring needs. The facial information and warning events analyzed by QVR Face can be queried and received by the QVR Pro Client.QNAP boosts networking efforts to roll out a refreshed Guardian QGD-1600P that integrates managed switch, Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, and NAS into one device. The QGD-1600P is a 16-port managed switch based on the Microchip VSC7425 that features port-based PoE control and is IEEE 802.3bt ready with power level up to 90W, and supports VLAN and QoS. The QGD-1600P also features an Intel Celeron J4105 processor, two 2.5-inch SATA drive bays, two PCIe slots, HDMI output, and runs the QTS operating system with the App Center to realize various applications including virtual machines, containerized apps, and video surveillance.Optimized for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), QIoT Suite 2.0 supports OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) to enhance IoT application potential for industrial automation. It supports OPC UA servers/clients, as well as a gateway to value mapping among servers and clients, assisting organizations in easily adopting IIoT solutions into their businesses with boosted productivity and reduced costs.QNAP's next-generation intelligent robot, AfoBot II features an enlarged 10-inch screen and upgraded hardware, including two 5 watt stereo speakers for higher sound quality, a noise-cancelling microphone for better voice recognition, sound source detection that enables automatic rotation, a Mini PCIe slot for installing a 4G LTE module, supports USB to LAN, and HDMI output to a larger screen. AfoBot II is also enhanced with more powerful features for businesses scenarios, such as video conferencing and AI facial recognition. It is ideal as a video call robot, digital signage robot, reception robot, and is also useful in a wide range of fields including smart homes, healthcare, smart banking, smart retail, smart hotels, and more.QNAP's QES operating system is based on the FreeBSD kernel and uses ZFS. The new QES 2.1.0 adds more features such as: QNAP's exclusive Write Coalescing algorithm to optimize all-flash performance in ZFS, software-defined SSD optimization, inline compaction, iSER support, Storage QoS, and other advanced technologies. Demonstrating strengths in high performance, data protection, data reduction, virtualization, and the compatibility with OpenStack cloud environments, QES 2.1.0 delivers a cost-effective, flash-optimized storage solution for enterprise data centers and VDI environments.QNAP and ULINK have also teamed up to create the Drive Analyzer, an AI engine that predicts the expected life of storage drives - helping to prevent data loss due to unexpected drive failure. Visitors can receive first-hand information about the Drive Analyzer at QNAP's booth.For more information about QNAP products and features, please visit [www.qnap.com]( https://www.qnap.com/).

Memxpro, a leading DRAM module and SSD solution provider for defense, industrial, in-vehicle, and enterprise markets, will showcase software technology and a broad range of PCIe and SATA TLC SSD form factors, along with high-speed DDR4 DRAM module solutions at Computex 2019.These new products target intelligent transportation, security and surveillance, and smart retail storage applications. Featuring large capacity, high performance, high shock and vibration resistance, extended endurance, industrial wide temperature option, and data security, these budget-friendly smart SSDs come with Memxpro's self-developed device monitoring and data backup software toolsets. New industrial-grade TLC SSD ensures a high ROI for write intensive applications within the growing field of AIoT edge computing and the booming business opportunities of smart retail signage, intelligent transport and railway surveillance, smart street lighting control, and intelligent parking systems.High-speed computing storagePCIe SSD is twice or three times faster in read/write speed than SATA to meet AIoT requirements. Memxpro PCIe TLC SSD includes U.2 and M.2 2280. The PCIe MVMe interface controller with 10K P/E cycles and 3D TLC combines performance and durability. It is the best solution for industrial and intelligent applications requiring high-speed, large volume data transmission throughput. The new Memxpro DDR4-2666 memory modules possess attributes of high-speed, high-compatibility, low-power-consumption, high-reliability, and wide temperature range support. They are the first choice for embedded applications, industrial equipment, and edge devices operating in challenging environments with fluctuating temperatures.Reliable data read/write: 10K P/E cycle and low WAFSmart city technologies are rapidly being developed for diverse global markets. Applications for these markets require reliable storage media to handle high-clarity video, large data acquisition and analysis, and stable performance in challenging environments. Equipped with Micron's original 10K P/E cycle TLC flash, Memxpro 3D TLC SATA III SSD ET30 series offers a total bytes written (TBW) of up to 5,500TB for its 1TB SSD and compared with consumer TLC SSD, it offers 13-15 times better TBW. Take as an example 60 Mbps of video, the total amount of written data over five years will be 1,182TB. This means a 1TB ET30 drive connected to single camera can be used for 23 years and if you were to connect four cameras simultaneously, you would be able to use them for over five years.Worry-free ruggedness and advanced data securitySSD are definitely much less sensitive to vibration and shock, as well as more resistant to temperature compared to HDD, making them better for transportation mobility storage. SSDs provide a huge performance advantage over hard drives ?X they're faster to start up, faster to shut down, and faster to transfer data. Memxpro utilizes new Silicon Motion's SSD controller with 3D TLC flash, which supports AES-128/256 data encryption technology and provides excellent information security.Work locally, view centrally, manage remotelyWhether used in chain stores or railway stations across the country, Memxpro mSMART4.1 has tapped into the cloud with Microsoft Azure IoT and supports simultaneous management of multiple storage devices for total device status control. When it detects high risk conditions, warning notices are given out to remind users to take preventative action, reducing maintenance and enhancing operational efficiency.Whether you're after industrial grade SSD for intelligent transportation, security and surveillance, or smart retail storage, Memxpro has the right product. Memxpro is at Computex, Booth No. J1122, Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 1st Floor.Memxpro innovative PCIe/SATA SSD solution and smart monitoring tool enable an intelligent optimization of customer's system.

Science minister Chen Liang-gee has been making a lot of efforts grooming Taiwan's startups, a clear example being his ministry's arrangement of a large delegation to Eureka Park at CES 2019. Taiwan has also been keen to promote its own edition of startup showcase, InnoVEX. Ahead of the annual event, which takes place in Taipei from May 29 to 31 this year, Chen talked about Taiwan's plans and visions for promoting its innovations and startup teams.The 4 elementsThere are four elements supporting entrepreneurships: Capital, talent, technology and market, according to Chen. Taiwan had seen a disruption in investments in startups since the dot-com bubble burst in 2000 and the migration of manufacturing operations to China - until recent years. Now more locally-groomed or overseas-educated talent is jumping onto the startup bandwagon, with government stepping up efforts to connect them with local and overseas accelerators.Chen described the accelerators as the "table top" sitting on the "four legs" - his metaphor for the relationships between the funding programs and the four entrepreneurship elements.He said the four elements need the accelerators to integrate them. The accelerators introduce technologies and industries which can inspire startup teams' innovations and connect them to the industries. Whether it is small fledging startups or more experienced enterprises looking for new opportunities and clients - they can rely on such help to wow the market with solutions that connect well with the ecosystem and meet what the market really needs.Entrepreneurship and ICT prowessChen said Taiwan has done it differently from the US and Europe in terms of grooming its entrepreneurs. In the US, some start setting up their businesses while still in high school. In Taiwan, starting a business may be more about fulfilling parents' expectations. That is why young people in Taiwan have received little training or education that steers them towards entrepreneurships. Despite that, now there have been a lot more young people in Taiwan founding their own businesses with support from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), receiving much attention and acclaims from many other countries, said Chen.He noted the strong ICT technology prowess that Taiwan has built up over the years remains the core competitiveness of the country when providing support for worldwide businesses. Taiwan has a population of only about 23 million - accounting for 0.36% of that of the global total - but it has still been able to build a strong and globally-renowned ICT supply chain that the world relies on heavily. The science minister is very confident about Taiwan's global competitiveness, enabled by talented people in diverse fields who are able use their knowledge in cross-domain applications.Exchange programsExchange programs with foreign institutions have allowed Taiwan researchers to see more of and connect with the rest of the world, such as the Stanford-Taiwan Biomedical Fellowship Program (STB) - which has entered its 10th year - and the Berkeley-Taiwan Biomedical Fellowship Program (BTB) - which has entered its second year. Chen likened these exchange scholars to "potential seeds" that can inject new energy into Taiwan when they return home.These seeds may grow into "big trees" by founding their own businesses, or become mentors of other startup teams. Chen said such interaction between different teams will enable creativity in multiple and diverse forms. He also noted that some programs have enabled one to three entrepreneurs to stay and learn in Silicon Valley for two to three months. But he said such exchange programs may be expanded to include 20 to 30 startup teams a year. These programs will let the startup teams get a quicker and clearer understanding of the resources and principles of entrepreneurships in other countries, and at the same time connect them to the innovative ideas of other communities.Hardware-software integrationTaiwan must think hard how it can integrate its hardware prowess with software in order to catapult its innovations and startup teams to higher levels in a new wave of digital transformation - an integration sought after by those embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and attempting to fulfill demand for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.Development of new products will have to cater to specific scenarios. The hardware-software integration must also provide multiple services and a link between those front-end services and devices. Chen cited Taiwan's precision machinery sector as an example. He said it is not the machines themselves that need to be upgraded; what is needed is that they have to come with multiple IoT sensors that connect and inspect each and every step of the procedure during the manufacturing process.He said the key to future development is not just the hardware - namely the machines, but also the software that managements the machines.In contrast to software development, hardware manufacturing and production capacity installation need much more capital investments. That's why many startups - usually short of funding - choose to focus on software development. Chen suggested the idea of "hardware accelerator." He said hardware alone may not create too much value, but if software development is based on extension from hardware, then the results would be more competitive.Attracting foreign startup teams and accelerators to TaiwanChen said the Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) plans to incubate 100 startups a year, with half of them to be foreign teams. This is meant to let local teams come into more contact with international counterparts, investors and experiences.As to how Taiwan can attract foreign startups to come here instead of Silicon Valley or Europe, Chen said the key is let them have industry links and opportunities that they may not get in other countries. Their businesses will also be getting support from relevant government projects. That is to say, according to Chen, stationing in Taiwan will add to their competitiveness, which will naturally attract and keep them here.The minister said introducing foreign accelerators into Taiwan will also be important. But he said running an accelerator needs a lot of investments in capital, time and human resources. The government offers a lot of help to diversify business risks and to build up ecosystems. Taiwan will also set up locations and connections in other countries in a bid to bring foreign accelerators to Taiwan.Taiwan may be a small country with a small market, but Chen pointed out that Singapore is much smaller, and yet has been very active in the startup sector. He thinks Taiwan can work as a partner for startups from Singapore and other countries, facilitating the development of Taiwan's ICT applications and forming a more complete ecosystems enabled by international links and better technologies. He said France is also stepping up efforts grooming its startups, and Taiwan may send its startup teams to France, Israel, Boston, Singapore, and San Diego - places and countries that are known for their startup developments - for short-term exchange. Chen thinks such exchanges can inspire Taiwan startups' innovations.The 'national team' of startupsIn order to let the world see Taiwan's innovations, MOST set up a pavilion at VivaTech in France. The MOST-led delegation of 40 startup teams to Eureka Park at CES 2019 was also a huge success. It means that startups in Taiwan no longer need to fight alone; they will receive support from the government, which is keen to promote the nation's startup scene as a whole.Chen said Taiwan is well-known for its ICT manufacturing capabilities, but it is now time to shape a distinct image in the startup sector. He said it may be more efficient to work as a "national team," building a new image of Taiwan as a whole to attract investors and create opportunities for its startups.Cross-department effortsMOST focuses its resources on advancing the country's technology, which means it plays a leading role in helping other government units and academic researchers try out their ideas. For example, in 2017 MOST worked with the Council of Agriculture to develop smart agriculture. MOST integrate all necessary technologies and build up a agricultural park whose management the COA later took over. Chen said that's the role his ministry has been playing.MOST has also been working closely with academic researchers. The risk of failure is high for academic research teams to build up their startup businesses. But more investors now accept that only a minor few could grow into "big trees."AI and automationChen identifies three major directions for Taiwan's AI development in the next five to 10 years: voice database; information security; self-driving cars; and digital medical care.Chen noted that voice is still the fastest and most intuitive way of communication between people, and therefore AI-enabled technology for dialogue will be very important. MOST and various other institutions, such as Public Television Service (PTS) and National Education Radio, have been working together to build up a voice database.A total of almost 2,000 hours of Chinese voice data has been collected, with plans to expand to a database of 5,000 hours - presenting a significant collection of various languages and dialects that are used in Taiwan, Chen said. As for use of the database, Chen said big ICT firms may choose a relevant field where they can make use of the voice data and incorporate it into their chips. With the local database, Taiwan firms would not need to get licenses from Google or other international IT firms when putting their voice technologies into practice, Chen said.Many businesses have been keen on adopting new technologies to increase their values, solve problems, and cut costs. Chen noted that a lot of the conventional industrial sectors are introducing AI, big data analytics and predictive maintenance to enable their manufacturing. He thinks AI applications will see explosive growths in the next five to 10 years, particularly in the form smart manufacturing, such as using IoT technology, cloud-based control and robots. The smart medical care may grow more slowly because the laws will be stricter in order to protect human lives.AI chip development is key to Taiwan's future IT industry. The age of the Internet is one where the winner takes all. But the AI age of the future needs domain-focused applications that integrate software and hardware. And this is exactly where Taiwan stands a chance of giving birth to its own unicorn businesses. He cited a few examples where services are built on hardware: electric scooter vendor Gogoro; AI application provider Appier; and AR/VR-based shopping platform iStaging.Ambition: 3,000 startups a yearChen's ambition is to let Taiwan give birth to 300 new startups every year. Such a massive scene would create tremendous momentum for interaction and exchange of resources, technologies, talent and capital.Chen said he began promoting startups in 2007 when he was still at National Taiwan University, and since then he has seen a lot of changes to people's mentality - changes that are positive for entrepreneurships. Back then people were afraid of failures, but now more investors and enterprises accept the fact that it takes time for startups to grow. They also accept the idea that it is worth taking the chances as long as a certain proportion of the startups will succeed.Science minister Chen Liang-geePhoto: Michael Lee, Digitimes, May 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) has grown to become a popular emerging technology that is able to significantly enhance the development of an industry and a particular industry that has been benefited dramatically by the technology is healthcare.Since 2012, Nvidia has seen increasing adoption of AI systems in the healthcare industry, especially by startups.One of the major applications that AI can be implemented into in the healthcare-related field is the medical imaging, said Marc Hamilton, VP of Engineering and Solution Architecture at Nvidia. Around 300,000 advanced medical imaging instruments such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scan, are shipped every year within a total installed base of three million units at the moment. About 70% of medical imaging research and development today is based on AI technology.The adoption of Nvidia DGX-2 supercomputer by Taiwan's China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) was the first case of a healthcare provider in Asia to deploy and operate of the DGX-2 AI supercomputer, Hamilton noted.Nvidia DGX-2 is the world's first two petaFLOPS system that combines 16 interconnected Nvidia Tesla V100 Tensor GPUs for the high levels of speed and scale from the GPU giant. Powered by v DGX software and the scalable architecture of Nvidia NVSwitch, the DGX-2 is the top-end choice that Nvidia is currently having available for AI challenges and deep learning performance.Hamilton pointed out that AI is a software program that is able to create new software. Running an AI system on the DGX-2, users are able to feed the system with data for it to write a new program based on the analysis it come out with the data.The DGX-2's 16 GPUs are able to accelerate the data processing for users, helping them to achieve results more quickly and efficiently.In addition to medical imaging, genomics is another key area that AI is able to perform its potential. There have been increasing number of companies focusing on developing products using AI for genomics sequencing. Many of the related devices and equipment including small portable genomics sequencers that can be taken out for use in the field, and large multi-million dollar sequencing instruments that can generate several terabytes of sequencing data a day, are featured with Nvidia 's GPUs for processing and analyzing data via AI algorithm.Nvidia's role in the ecosystem is to cooperate with partners and assist them to develop end devices. To do that, Nvidia has provided its Clara AI toolkit with many unique features, allowing researchers to easily begin an AI analysis with its pre-trained programs.A decade ago, one of the earliest applications to take advantage of GPU computing was image reconstruction. Today, GPUs are found in almost all imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, X-ray, and Ultrasound. Clara Imaging brings together accelerated libraries and deployment frameworks allowing developers to create and upgrade intelligent imaging instruments.Deep learning research in medical imaging is also booming with more efficient and improved approaches being developed to enable AI-assisted workflows. However, most of this AI research today is being done in isolation and with limited datasets which may lead to overly simplified models. Even when a fully validated model is available, it is a challenge to deploy the algorithm in a local environment. With the release of Clara AI now data scientists and software developers have necessary tools, APIs and development framework to train and deploy quality AI.Using the AI system for medical imaging can also help reduce patient's radiation exposure, improve image quality and produce images in real time. Computational game-changers like CT iterative reconstruction and MR compressed sensing are able to reduce radiation exposure up to 90% and shorten the time it takes for an MRI image to be captured.More recently, deep learning is dominating with more than half of new research in medical imaging applications involving AI.Hamilton noted that a hospital may have a million of MRI images, but only a few of them were images of rare diseases. However, with deep learning, researchers are able to train the AI to go through only a small number of image data to recreate similar images of the rare diseases, so the images can be shared with other medical care workers without violating the patient's privacy.Nvidia's Clara AI toolkits can be adopted by developers or vendors of medical imaging instruments, hospital researchers, third-party companies and startups. The toolkits will give them a head start in AI algorithm development, allowing them to build up new applications more efficiently.Currently, a major part of existing AI research is led by medical equipment vendors, but Nvidia has been pushing to nurture new talent via its AI startup program. Over 4,000 startups have currently participated in the program with several hundreds of them at least are developers of medical imaging-related applications. Through the program, one of Nvidia's key works is to connect these startups with suitable hospital researchers or medical equipment vendors and providers to speed up their AI implementation, Hamilton said.Nvidia has also done multiple medical care-related investments and partnerships in Taiwan. During Nvidia's cooperation with China Medical University Hospital (CMUH), the company has introduced the hospital several startups including local ones for AI R&D. In 2017, Nvidia announced the cooperation with Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) to accelerate the development of AI across Taiwan. MOST has allocated US$520 million for AI investments with one of the projects being the AI supercomputer TAIWANIA 2, one of the top supercomputers worldwide powered by a total of 252 nodes with each equipped with 8 Nvidia Tesla V100 Tensor Core GPUs.Taiwan government is providing the supercomputer to researchers of all fields in Taiwan to conduct development, and Nvidia has been working closely with these researchers by providing the company's latest software and updates. The partnership is aiming to assist small to medium size enterprises or organizations that are not able to afford expensive AI hardware to still be able to use AI system through the government's supports.For AI training, Nvidia has established Nvidia Deep Learning Institute (DLI) in Taiwan to train students and researchers how to resolve problems using Nvidia's software and hardware and has a series of classes specifically for healthcare applications. Meanwhile, Nvidia also has collaboration with many universities in Taiwan to establish AI labs, helping to incubate AI talent.Marc Hamilton, VP of Engineering and Solution Architecture at Nvidia shares how AI is growing to become a key development focus of healthcareNvidia DGX-2 is the top-end choice for AI challenges and deep learning performance

StorArt Technology, a leading NAND flash controller solution provider, has launched a new eMMC5.1 controller, SA3635, supporting HS400 interface for all mainstream NAND flash in the market.StorArt's SA3600 series, SA3625/SA3635, are eMMC5.1 controllers tailored for embedded-NAND applications with the interface speed up to 400MB/s (HS400). They not only fully complies with JEDEC eMMC 5.1 spec, but also are backward compatible with legacy ones (eMMC4.3 to eMMC5.01).High-performance and low-power are achieved by adopting a powerful 32-bit CPU, patented architecture (LDPC + AI), proprietary hardwired ECC engine, dynamic power management and advanced process technology, making it suitable for portable applications like smartphones, tablets, e-books, GPS, gaming consoles and other embedded systems.StorArt's eMMC controller SA3600 series are also meant for OTT, education tablets, smart TVs/STB, and other embedded eMMC/eMCP electronic devices. SA3600 series supports bus speed modes Default Speed/HS-SDR/HS-DDR/HS200/HS400. StorArt's new AI + LDPC technology secures NAND endurance and reliability; excellent sudden power-off recovery to ensure data integrity; low power consumption, high compatibility; and outstanding wear-leveling algorithm that extends NAND flash life time.StorArt eMMC controller SA3600 series

One of the major themes of Computex this year is "Gaming" and the introduction of PCIe 4.0 is generating a lot of excitement. Phison Electronics, the world-wide leader in SSD storage, proudly announces the arrival of the first PCIe 4.0 SSD. The PS5016-E16 is fully aligned with AMD X570 chipset motherboards. The improved performance and reduced latencies of PCIe 4.0 enabled solution will bring enhanced realism to the gaming world."3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors and AMD X570 motherboards for socket AM4 create the world's first PC platform to support PCIe 4.0 connectivity," said Chris Kilburn, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Channel, AMD. "We are delighted to be working with Phison to lead the ecosystem of advanced PCIe 4.0 technologies."KS Pua, Chairman and CEO of Phison, said "Working with AMD has enabled rapid innovation and expansion of the PCIe 4.0 ecosystem. The PS5016-E16 is the world's first Gen4x4 NVMe SSD controller IC. When combined with AMD X570 motherboards, this storage solution is ready to meet the high bandwidth requirement of 8K HD gaming."PS5016-E16 controller IC is Phison's latest flagship SSD solution and the only PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD controller chip in the consumer application market. Based on the 28nm process node and using Phison's fourth-generation LDPC ECC engine, the Phison PS5016-E16 controller IC can push flash memory to new levels. It is expected to start sampling and begin mass production in the coming third quarter.The motherboards that participate in and support AMD's first wave of PCIe 4.0 ecosystem include ASRock X570 Taichi and X570 Phantom Gaming X MB products, Corsair Force series MP600 Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 SSD, Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme and Master series MB products and Aorus NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD series products, Galax HOF Pro PCIe M.2 SSD products, and MSI X570 series MB products, which are expected to bring a wave of heated discussions in Computex. Phison will also continue to work closely with AMD and motherboard manufacturers and branded SSD partners to promote PCIe 4.0 applications and drive next-generation storage solutions.Phison announces the era of PCIe 4.0 solutions

Computex Taipei 2019 kicked off Taiwan's 5-day annual ICT extravaganza today! This year, BenQ/Qisda group continues to lead a grand fleet of 10 industry top performers including DFI, Partner Tech, AEWIN Technologies, Aplex Technology, Data Image, Alpha Networks, La Fresh and D8AI to showcase innovative AIoT systems and solutions featuring advanced hardware, software, cloud computing and edge devices all under the theme - "BenQ Intelligent Qube."Peter Chen, Chairman and President of Qisda, said: "Qisda Corporation has been uniting Taiwan's unsung champions through a grand fleet of alliances since 2014 to bring value-adding solutions to the market. The 6 emphases of BenQ Intelligent Qube each represents a vertical of intelligent solutions and showcases the competence of our strategic partners. By combining technical capabilities of our strategic partners, we hope to improve the diversity and competitiveness of our product portfolio, and set sail BenQ/Qisda's 6 vertical solutions strategy through a coordinated effort."Similar to a Rubik's Cube, the BenQ/Qisda grand fleet turns and assembles ideas to present the following solutions:Smart Retail - Optimised manpower and efficiency for a great retail and dining experienceReservation with AI and next-generation meal deliveryThis fully automated restaurant front-end solution is the first of its kind across the restaurant industry in Taiwan. It aims to address the common pain points of the restaurant industry (i.e. high material cost, labor cost, and rent cost with low margin) and integrates online and offline services to provide customers a brand new self-serviced dining experience. Through the integration of hardware, software and AI technology across Qisda, Partner Tech, La Fresh and D8AI, a next-generation food & beverage services solution has emerged.AI voice robotThe solution incorporates an AI voice robot developed by La Fresh and D8AI that allows customers to make restaurant reservations, a self-serviced KIOSK for meal ordering and payment, a KDS system for order-tracking and preparation at the kitchen, a RFID-based Real Time Locating System (RTLS), and automated tracks for meal delivery. Meanwhile, transactional data is collected and analysed for continuous service quality enhancement and restaurant operation efficiency improvement.Smart retail experience zone with professional protective gear brand LP SUPPORTFor consumers, the solution offers an intuitive end-to-end shopping experience by incorporating interactive smart shelf that automates product information provision, smart fitting room for consumers to conveniently try on garments "virtually", and smart vending machine for convenient O2O integrated purchasing. For shop owners, the solution offers benefits ranging from inventory management, operational monitoring to promotional contents management.AIoT "Smart Factory" - Realising human-machine collaboration and low-volume high-diversity productionWith conventional factories' struggle to meet the modern production demands, manufacturers are transforming by adopting automated solutions to optimise manpower, improve production efficiency and quality, elevate factory safety, and reduce production cost and downtime through AIoT big data analytics. The BenQ/Qisda grand fleet offers comprehensive AIoT solutions for smart factories in this respect by incorporating the following: DFI's complete product line-up of industrial motherboards and embedded systems, Alpha Networks' 5G private network solution, and AEWIN Technologies' network security offerings.Furthermore, Qisda's AGV, AMR and smart forklift solutions contribute to the efficiency and safety of an automated logistics system.3-screen "Smart Digital Boardroom" - Instantaneous issues identification and effective decision-makingSmart Digital Boardroom introduces a 3-screen setup to overcome the misconception that a control center needs to have countless screens displaying information at the same time. According to BenQ/Qisda, 3 touchscreens are all that are needed to display relevant data for timely management and resource coordination. The triple touchscreen solution can also be configured to accommodate multiple layers of management. The solution incorporates an integrated dashboard and active alert system for intuitive and immediate response as well as timely decision-making by controllers and decision makers.The Smart Digital Boardroom is being presented across a number of scenarios including smart campus, smart hospital and smart energy to demonstrate its versatility in issues identification and decision-making facilitation."Interactive Display Wall" featuring proprietary X-Sign software for enhanced display experienceInteractive Display Wall is useful in several exhibition venues such as museum, government building, school, corporate conference hall, car dealer and real estate agency, as it enables users to control the contents being played on a 5x5 video wall for more interactive experience. The solution features X-Sign, BenQ's proprietary content management software that allows users to easily design, manage and replace interactive contents without the need to outsource.The display wall showcased during this exhibition is powered by DFI's high-performance industrial PC capable of supporting complex multi-screen array applications. The solution uses a powerful yet energy-efficient Intel(r) Core(tm) i7 hexa-core processor to control a 5x5 LCD display array; it supports video output up to 8K resolution for a grand viewing experience.Featured products: 3Plus2 durability, network security and 5G networkIn the Featured Products section, members of the BenQ/Qisda grand fleet will be showcasing durable products with water-proof, shock-proof, explosion-proof, extreme temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance features. Data Image's navigational display operates under extreme weather conditions, and is therefore required to deliver high brightness and high clarity while being able to resist moisture, rain, shock, dust, and saltwater corrosion. Aplex Technology and DFI are showcasing their explosion-proof solutions for industrial PCs operating under hazardous environment, such as oil refinery.As the network security hardware expert, AEWIN Technologies presents a variety of Network Appliance and Security Hardware Platform models - from entry-level models to high-end servers developed for industry applications - with various NIC modules and via flexible CPU and expansion card/accessory options to meet all networking/security requirements from all kinds of clients. Alpha Networks, on the other hand, will be demonstrating how its "5G private network solution" uses mobile edge computing (MEC) to create a secure, fast and efficient 5G corporate network.Information about the exhibitionDates: May 28 - 31 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM; June 1 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Exhibition venue: 4F, Hall 1, Nangang Exhibition Hall (No. 1, Jingmao 2nd Road, Nangang District, Taipei City 115) Booth No.: L0617aBenQ bring value-adding solutions to the market