As industry leaders like Acer founder Stan Shih emphasize the growing importance of software development in the AI era, Foxconn Technology (Hon Hai) has once again showcased its agility by establishing a software R&D center in the southern port city of Kaohsiung, aiming to cement its presence in Taiwan’s burgeoning software market, which is projected to reach NT$5 trillion (US$156 billion) in the coming years.