Internet of Things (IoT) devices are again expected to steal the limelight at this year’s Computex Taipei, with big hitters such as Microsoft Corp showcasing products in the field, according to exhibitors.
Apart from Windows 10-related products and services, Microsoft said it would showcase devices jointly developed with its partners in Taiwan and applications of IoT technology in the retail sector.
According to the software giant, about 40 devices, such as industrial computers, have attained its IoT certification.
Microsoft is also to exhibit its virtual-reality technology and Windows 10’s ability to bring users new visual experiences at its stand at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, the firm said.
Digital memory solution firm Adata Technology Co (威剛) said it plans to exhibit new generations of flash-memory products and disks during Asia’s largest tech fair, which opens on Tuesday next week.
Adata said its solid-state drive — which uses version 3.0 of the peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) standard — is more powerful than products that use an older serial AT attachment interface.
The company said its solid-state drive would meet the demand for fast computing in servers and provide reliability for IoT applications.
Apacer Technology Inc (宇瞻), a manufacturer of disks, memory cards and other tech accessories, is to display its IoT products in a hotel on Monday next week before Computex Taipei opens.
The company also plans to showcase its solutions involving gaming and mobile applications, it said.
Computex Taipei co-organizer the Taipei Computer Association (TCA, 台北市電腦公會) announced a series of talks during the event that would focus on driverless cars and drones.
The presentations at the Taipei World Trade Center’s Exhibition Hall 3 are part of the trade fair’s InnoVEX exhibition, set up for the first time to offer a venue for startups, manufacturers and venture capitalists to gather.
Fifteen foreign startups from seven nations including the US, the Netherlands and Italy are scheduled to participate in the InnoVEX exhibition, according to event sponsors the Epoch Foundation (新時代基金會) and the National Development Council.
During their stay in Taiwan from today through June 3, the startups are to have the chance to get to know Taiwan’s business environment and explore potential partners for future cooperation, the sponsors said.
Computex Taipei opens on Tuesday next week and runs through Saturday next week, but it is only open to the public on the last day.
InnoVEX is a three-day exhibition that runs from Tuesday through Thursday next week, and is open to members of the public who buy a day ticket or a three-day pass.
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