Global server market and shipments, 2025
Global server shipments are set to grow 2.3% on year in 2025, thanks primarily to investments from US-based cloud service providers.
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US govt pressures South Korean firms with US$1 billion investment target
Donald Trump, President of the United States, has repeatedly signaled potential tariff increases on semiconductors and possible adjustments to the CHIPS Act subsidies, intensifying pressure on South Korean-based technology corporations such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to ramp up their US investments.
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Feb
MediaTek debuts 5G-advanced M90 modem at MWC 2025 with AI, satellite integration
MediaTek will unveil its 5G-Advanced M90 modem at MWC 2025 Barcelona, offering peak download speeds of up to 12Gbps. Built on 3GPP Release 17 and Release 18 standards, the M90 also boosts uplink speeds by 20% with advanced 2Tx-2Tx uplink switching technology.
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WNC to unveil cutting-edge 5G, AI-powered connectivity solutions at MWC 2025 Barcelona
Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) will showcase its latest communication and connectivity innovations at MWC 2025 Barcelona, highlighting 5G, AI-driven solutions, and next-generation network infrastructure. Key exhibits include integrated small cells, AI-optimized servers, and 800G network switches, alongside AI-powered software services, Wi-Fi Sensing technology, and O-RU solutions compliant with Open RAN (O-RAN) standards.
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Univacco posts solid numbers in 2024; Polish subsidiary to begin operations in 2Q25
Vacuum evaporation film manufacturer Univacco Technology aims to take its experience in the US market to Europe, with the company’s subsidiary in Poland set to begin operations in the second quarter of 2025. The new subsidiary is expected to contribute to its operational growth in Europe.
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Google confronts intensifying AI rivalry as OpenAI, xAI, and DeepSeek reshape landscape
Google, once a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies, now faces heightened competition from startups like OpenAI, xAI, and China’s DeepSeek, prompting questions about its continued dominance in the AI landscape. Although Google’s Gemini model remains a top performer, industry insiders note that the company has struggled to generate the same level of excitement and momentum around its AI innovations as it once did.
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Dassault Systèmes partners with Mistral to develop industry-specific LxM AI models
Dassault Systèmes has been embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into its platforms and software for nearly a decade. As generative AI (GenAI) reshapes industries, the company is refining its 2025 strategy to accelerate AI-driven innovation and fuel its next phase of growth.
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Boston Dynamics’ AI Institute aims to be the ‘Bell Labs’ of robotics
The AI Institute, founded in 2022 by Boston Dynamics’ creator Marc Raibert, has been at the forefront of AI and deep machine learning innovations, particularly in advancing Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot, Atlas. Speaking at Dassault Systèmes’ annual flagship event, 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025, which began on February 24 in Houston, Texas, Raibert shared his vision for the AI Institute to become the “Bell Labs” of the robotics industry.
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TIMTOS 2025 spotlights AI robots, aerospace boom among industry revival hopes
The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) is set to highlight “AI and robots” as a core theme for the first time, reflecting the rising industry focus on automation. The aerospace defense market, driven by demand for drones and autonomous systems, is also fueling optimism that these sectors could reinvigorate Taiwan’s machine tool industry after years of stagnation.
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Raydium eyes stronger 1Q25 on China subsidies, early tariff-driven orders
Raydium Semiconductor Corporation’s board has approved its 2024 financial report and profit distribution. Full-year consolidated revenue hit NT$24.38 billion (US$743.59 million), the second-highest on record, up 32.9% compared to the previous year. Gross margin improved to 30.0% (+1.1pp year-over-year) while operating profit surged 54.4% to NT$2.13 billion. Net profit after tax climbed 45.5% to NT$2.1 billion.