Taiwan Govt. invites potential Indian companies to participate at COMPUTEX 2017

COMPUTEX 2017, which is one of the leading ICT trade shows in the world held by the Taiwan government annually, is scheduled to be held in Taipei between May 30 and June 3 next year. The Taiwan government is inviting technology companies in India to be a part of this COMPUTEX.

The officials from the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) said that COMPUTEX 2017 will be a great platform for Indian companies, especially start-ups, to showcase their latest innovations and technology. “We take this opportunity to encourage Indian companies to come to Taiwan and participate in COMPUTEX 2017. This will be a great opportunity for the companies, especially start-ups, to display their innovations and also to connect with big names from the global ICT arena,” said Yih-Jyh, Kang, the executive director of Exhibition Department of TAITRA.

Keeping in tandem with its record over the years, COMPUTEX 2017 promises to not only showcase the latest trends in technology but also to create a platform that brings together exhibitors and buyers from around the world to generate partnerships and business opportunities that develop the industry. There will also be four featured exhibits areas including InnoVEX, SmarTEX, Gaming & VR, Business Solutions (POS & ERP).

Yih-Jyh, Kang, the executive director of Exhibition Department of TAITRA, comments, “At COMPUTEX 2016, the debut of InnoVEX, an exhibit for innovations and start-ups, had created new dynamics. We have always tried to re-invent ourselves and will continue to do so. We hope that more and more Indian companies will visit us during next year’s event and showcase their cutting-edge technological products and innovations.”

At COMPUTEX 2016, InnoVEX reflected a hub of innovation and provided a vital international platform matching buyers and resources with global start-ups to achieve endless opportunities and cross border cooperation. SmarTEX, supporting the exhibiting theme of IoT applications, features more than 160 exhibitors displaying the newest in IoT and smart tech applications with emphases on home and entertainment, smart security control, smart car and automotive electronics, wearables and 3D printing. iStyle, featuring Apple MFi certified peripherals and apps.

For years now, Taiwan’s ICT industry has been continuously pushing for innovation, developing local brands and emphasizing technology research and development. Taiwan’s competitiveness in the ICT industry is drawn from its well-established production pipeline, highly experienced engineers, strong R&D capabilities, and strategic location. Years of developing partnerships with countries worldwide have given ICT vendors the knowhow to meet the needs of a variety of different cultures and markets.

In an effort to further strengthen their presence in India this year, prominent Taiwanese ICT brands have showcased a wide range of products at the COM-IT EXPO 2016. The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion hosted 37 leading Taiwan Excellence Award-winning products with the theme “Taiwan ICT Technology: Connects You to the World”.

Taiwanese brands are already a part of the everyday life of Indians. “A recent market research report suggests that Indian enterprises are upbeat about the growing prospects of Information and Communications Technology, which is reflected in their investment strategies. Most IT and ICT strategies revolve around cost-effective ways to increase productivity, and Taiwanese ICT brands fit the bill perfectly. We see this as a promising sign to strengthen our presence in India,” said Michael Lin, Director of the Taipei World Trade Centre Liaison Office in Mumbai.

Taiwanese brands are upbeat, in particular about the market for hardware, security management, and gaming in India. Hardware and storage devices are popular with various Taiwanese brands having strong presence in India. World leading memory brand ADATA, quality network appliance provider QNAP, power solution provider CyberPower and multi-award winning hardware company GIGABYTE were all on display during the COM-IT Expo.

The Taiwanese firms also see potential in the country’s growing gaming market and aims to add value to it through its innovations in the Virtual Reality space. Virtual reality transports gamers to a different environment, creating a new thrill to the gaming experience. The Taiwanese brand MSI is set to offer a never-before Virtual Reality experience for Indian gaming enthusiasts alongside its innovative range of gaming laptops.

Taiwan’s participation in the COM-IT EXPO is a part of the Taiwan Industry Image Enhancement Project (IEP) in India, organized by Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and implemented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).