Intel, Taiwan Government to Set up Software Dev. Center
The mobile device open source software development center will help
Taiwan create tech culture driven by next generation of connected
devices. Intel Capital will invest NT$386 million in Taiwanese carrier
VMAX for mobile WiMAX.
Intel president and
CEO Paul Otellini announced that Intel has signed an agreement with the
Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to jointly establish an
enabling centre for
Moblin,
open source software and applications optimized for Intel Atom
processor-based devices.
New software and applications are needed to deliver a richer, on-the-go
Internet experience on the next generation of connected devices
including Atom-based mobile Internet devices, netbooks, nettops and
in-vehicle-infotainment systems.
Otellini also announced that, subject to closing
conditions, Intel's global investment organization,
Intel Capital,
intends to invest NT$386 million (US$11.5 million) in Taiwanese carrier
VMAX. Intel Capital's intended investment and Intel's accompanying
business engagement will enable VMAX to deploy
Taiwan's
first
mobile WiMAX
network, intended to be commercially available within the first half of
next year.
"As the Internet evolves, the industry has an opportunity to deliver
what consumers are seeking - a fast, seamless and personal mobile
Internet experience, regardless of device or location," said Otellini.
"Intel and Taiwan will continue to collaborate to create growth
opportunities for the industry."
"With its robust industry ecosystem and ability to commercialize
innovation, Taiwan has become a center for design and manufacturing of
devices for the worldwide market," said Yiin Chi-Ming, Minister of the
Taiwan MOEA. "With a shared vision to accelerate mobility industry
momentum, our collaboration with Intel positions Taiwan to further
capitalize on opportunities created by the next phase of the Internet."
With Intel and the MOEA's support, the Moblin Enabling Center's
laboratory and its engineers will train and consult to device and
software vendors, resulting in faster time to market for Moblin-based
devices powered by Intel Atom processors.
Intel's support of the center includes engineering talent, software
development resources and software contributions to moblin.org.
Moblin is a Linux-based software platform for building
visually rich, dynamic, and connected applications that run on devices
based on Intel Atom processor technology.
