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Tuesday 25 February 2025
Global server shipments to slip less than 5% in 1Q25, but volumes in 2024 stay growing YoY, says DIGITIMES
The global server shipments are expected to see a mild decline of 3.8% in the first quarter of 2025 and among US-based cloud service providers (CSPs), Meta will maintain a relatively...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Chief Telecom expects record revenue and profit in 2025
Following the transition of Chief Telecom's LY2 AI data center to commercial operation, company chairman Hong-jia Shao expects revenue and profit will reach new heights in 2025.
Tuesday 25 February 2025
China's DeepSeek sparks an automation boom, keeping supply chains local
The swift progression of AI is accelerating automation within the manufacturing sector. Contributing significantly to this trend is China's DeepSeek, which provides a cost-effective...
Monday 24 February 2025
AUO enhances transparency through business group transformation
AUO's multi-year dual-axis transformation strategy has begun showing tangible results. The company has reorganized its operations into three core business pillars, preparing for their...
Monday 24 February 2025
DeepSeek may accelerate AI smart factory adoption, but vertical data is key to unlocking full potential
DeepSeek has enabled industries to accelerate AI applications more affordably. However, supply chain operators caution that without a mature industry and technological foundation,...
Monday 24 February 2025
Flex expands US manufacturing capacity to meet AI-driven power demands
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the rapidly evolving data center market, Flex announced the launch of a new 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Dallas. This...
Monday 24 February 2025
Challenges linger as AI glasses seek to drive optical lens demand
The smart glasses market has recently gained momentum, with devices taking center stage at CES 2025, and Meta's second-generation Ray-Ban AI glasses demonstrating strong market performance...
Monday 24 February 2025
Taiwan ternary lithium battery makers navigate geopolitical pressures amid EV market slowdown
The global electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a slowdown, with the projected annual growth rate for 2025 falling behind that of 2024. While market performance varies regionally,...
Monday 24 February 2025
DeepSeek drives growth at Chief Telecom, executives say
Taiwan-based internet data center (IDC) service provider Chief Telecom sees promising prospects in edge AI development, particularly thanks to the...
Monday 24 February 2025
Taiwan accelerates quantum computing in industry and academia
Taiwan's quantum technology initiatives are gaining momentum, with parallel developments in both industrial and scientific domains.
Monday 24 February 2025
Asus and Gigabyte secure major AI server orders from Nvidia, advancing US manufacturing initiatives
Supply chain operators state that due to tariffs and a surge in orders, server manufacturers are accelerating their plans to establish factories overseas, including in the US. In...
Monday 24 February 2025
Huaqin Technology expands into robotics as new growth driver
Guangdong Haoqin Robotics Technology was recently registered, with Huanke Wu listed as its legal representative. The company, which has a registered capital of CNY10 million (approx...
Monday 24 February 2025
China AI ambitions drive tech giants consumer market race
China's artificial intelligence sector is gaining momentum. Premier Li Qiang has unveiled an ambitious national initiative to accelerate AI adoption in consumer technology, potentially...
Monday 24 February 2025
Singapore doubles down on deeptech: boosting AI and semiconductor research with US$2.23 billion fund
Singapore will invest an additional SGD3 billion (US$2.23 billion) into its National Productivity Fund (NPF) and allocate SGD1 billion to upgrade biomedical research centers and build...
Monday 24 February 2025
iPhone 16e pricing signals shift away from budget segment
Apple has discontinued the iPhone SE and launched the iPhone 16e, raising its entry-level model price from US$429 to US$599, a significant hike of US$170. This strategic move presents...