Demand for high-performance embedded computing platforms is rising across sectors such as smart manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and energy infrastructure, as GenAI and other applications shift from the cloud toward on-site deployment. Industrial PC (IPC) makers are aiming to capitalize on this trend by stepping up their efforts in overseas marketing, as well as increasing participation in industry-focused international exhibitions to boost product visibility.

While AI is reshaping many industries, the gaming sector remains staunchly human-driven. According to Johnny Jan, CEO of Acer Gaming’s subsidiary Winking Studios, 99% of major game IP companies prohibit their art outsourcing partners from using AI-generated content to avoid consumer backlash.

The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran over the weekend, prompting Tehran to threaten the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route in the Persian Gulf, and to attack several Gulf monarchies on the Arabian Peninsula. As the military confrontation continues, markets are assessing the potential impact on the global economy.