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C.Wireless Communications Products
(a) Wireless communications and networking products: Through strategic alliances
and investments, developed Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE
802.11g,a wireless communications computer interface cards and PDAs.
(b) PDA: Formed an alliance with Intel and Microsoft, using Intel's newest
generation of microprocessors together with Microsoft's Pocket PC 2003
operating system in developing the world's lightest and most compact Pocket
PC product. Launched PDA products integrating digital photography
capabilities, WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and GPS navigation
capabilities ahead of rivals.
(c) Mobile telecommunications modules: To meet demand for products with voice
and data communications capabilities, exploited the advantages of a
world-class mobile telecommunications components vendor to develop 2.5-G
GSM/GPRS and CDMA 1X-RTT mobile telecommunications modules.
(d) Handheld smart terminals: Allied with Intel and Microsoft, combining PDA
technology and mobile communications module technology to develop a
hybrid product with both PDA functionality and mobile connectivity. Also
introduced a smart terminal product with integrated digital photography
capabilities, multimedia functionality, and wireless networking.
(e) Communications software products: While meeting the requirements of mobile
communications devices, developed video camera, phone book, MMS, Java,
and J2ME MIDP applications, as well as software to enhance the friendliness
of the interface, such as a world clock and call alerts with photographs for use
in spurring sales of handheld smart teminal products.
1.4 Long- and short-term business development plans:
1.4.1 Desktop computer product series
The US, Europe and Japan are the world's major PC markets. MiTAC's business
has been concentrated in these markets in the past, and in the future, it will continue to
develop even further OEM/ODM business in these markets. In 2003, shipments in the
Asia-Pacific region grew at the highest rates in the world, and total shipments for this
region surpassed those for the Japanese market, with the China market being the largest
single national market. Therefore, in terms of a long-term business plan, market
development efforts will center on the Asia-Pacific region and China.
1.4.2. Server product series
In terms of product strategy, MiTAC will continue its joint development and
manufacturing efforts with existing Unix customers, as well as repair services, for
workstations and various types of servers. In addition it will devote manpower to the
development of a complete lnieup of Intel architecture single-processor and
dual-processor servers in order to expand its customer base and revenues. The three
major drivers for business growth in this area over the next three years will be: (1)
continued development and sales of rack mount and pedestal servers, (2) development
of next-generation blade servers, and (3) development of network storage equipment.
Business strategies will focus on expanding cooperation with major server
customers, in areas ranging from module shipments to shipments of complete systems,
from entry-level to high-end, from cooperation on a single product line to cooperation
on multiple product lines. We will seek stable long-term cooperative relationships,
conntuing to strengthen our product development capabilities and speed, improve
production quality and control over delivery times, raise the level of integration of our
global supply chain, enhance our global logistics service network, and solidify MiTAC's
position as a major server system OEM/ODM vendor.
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