While the recent surge in AI's influence on mobile devices has been swift and pervasive, Apple and Huawei's forays into satellite communication have, thus far, been more hype than substance.
Apple's iOS 18 has updated its satellite communication capability, which is expected to inject momentum into the satellite market and boost demand for GaN power amplifiers.
SpaceX and T-Mobile are gearing up to launch their sat-to-cell service in the US by fall 2024. While this ambitious venture promises to revolutionize connectivity, questions linger over pricing, usage scenarios, and the overall business model.
Disruptive innovation can transition companies from fiercely competitive 'red ocean' markets to 'blue oceans' of new opportunities. Ultimately, the goal is to reach the 'black ocean'—the vast, untapped potential of space, transcending Earth's markets to exploit the limitless possibilities of the cosmos.
SpaceX received the go-ahead from US air safety regulators to launch its massive Starship rocket on a fourth major test flight, as the Elon Musk-led company works to make the vehicle operational and ready for regular trips to space.
At Computex 2024, MediaTek placed a spotlight on Generative AI (GenAI) and wireless connectivity, unveiling their comprehensive suite of current products. The lineup includes mobile SoCs, smart home devices, Chromebooks and tablets, 5G CPE, satellite communication, and Wi-Fi solutions.
Taiwan's effort to build its own low Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites has turned out to be harder than expected, as the country's electronics industry has long been geared toward making satellite ground equipment. Since 2019, the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has entered the third phase of the National Space Technology Long-Term Development program which is expected to last a decade. Alongside fostering the domestic design and production capability of six high-resolution optical remote sensing satellites, a key part of the program is to develop Taiwan's industrial capability to build Beyond 5G (B5G) communication satellites akin to Starlink.
According to PwC's 2024 AI Jobs Barometer, AI job growth has outpaced the overall job market by a factor of 3.5 since 2012. An analysis of 2023 salary data and job requirements from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Singapore indicates that non-AI technical roles with additional AI skills command an average salary increase of 25%.
Elon Musk inaugurated SpaceX's Starlink internet services in Indonesia on Sunday as the world's largest archipelago seeks to boost connectivity to its most remote areas.
Tron Future Tech, a Taiwanese startup founded in 2018, has emerged to be a prominent leader in Taiwan's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) markets. At the core of the success is the company's independently developed Active Phased Array (AESA) radar technology. Recently, Tron Future announced that it has secured NT$900 million (approx. US$32.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by the government-backed Taiwania Capital and the CID Group, and joined by Industrial Technology Investment Corp. (ITRI's venture capital), Taya Venture, and Taiwan Cooperative Venture Capital.
Taiwan's recent efforts to build its own "Starlink" have received growing attention as satellite communication has proven itself inalienable to wartime resilience, but to what degree are the ongoing government-backed satellite programs geared for modern warfare?
A space industry veteran is spearheading Taiwan's homegrown rocket and satellite ambitions, navigating a complex web of geopolitics and technical challenges.
Taiwan's entry into space exploration reached a historic milestone with the successful deployment of Triton, its first domestically developed meteorological satellite, in 2023. This achievement signifies Taiwan's technological prowess and paves the way for groundbreaking advancements in meteorological forecasting capabilities.
In a landmark move shaking the satellite communications market, SES, the Luxembourg medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellite operator, and Intelsat, the Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO) satellite operator, have announced their merger. SES is set to acquire Intelsat in a staggering US$3.1 billion deal, marking the third major consolidation in the satellite industry following Viasat's acquisition of UK-based Inmarsat Group Holdings and Eutelsat's merger with OneWeb.
Ubiqconn Technology is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning prospects of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite development in Southeast Asia. The company underscores the region's plethora of islands, sparse rural population density, and rapid economic progress as key factors fueling the immense potential for LEO satellite ventures.
With the rapid development of intelligent connected vehicles, cars have gradually become important mobile terminals, carrying an increasing number of interconnection needs based on travel requirements. Cars are evolving into another important mobile terminal.
In the ever-evolving realm of mobile communications, a seismic shift is underway, propelled by SpaceX's Starlink service. Once dominated by terrestrial networks provided by telecom giants, the industry is now witnessing a paradigmatic transformation as satellite operators and telecom titans navigate a landscape marked by collaboration and competition.
As the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite industry gains traction, Taiwanese suppliers are positioned for success, buoyed by the continued launches from SpaceX and the entry of Amazon's Project Kuiper. With Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) eyeing a potential revenue surge and FIC Global's subsidiary, Ubiqconn, expressing optimism, Taiwan's satellite component manufacturers are poised to capitalize on this burgeoning sector.
Transcom, a Power Amplifier (PA) manufacturer primarily focused on the defense industry, has seen steady growth in its overall operations, benefiting from defense contracts and increasing shipments of microwave communication products. It also has prospects to penetrate the aerospace and commercial satellite communication product markets in the United States and Japan.
EISO, the PCB factory, participated in the Satellite 2024 Conference & Exhibition held in Washington DC, USA for the first time, marking the company's entry into Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite applications. This shows EISO's shift of focus to a high-end application of PCB technology, aside from their continuing efforts on domestic and international markets for electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes).
Smart wearable and GPS giant Garmin has decided to expand its production into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term strategy for the next 10-20 years, with initial production lines in Thailand to focus on automotive navigation OEM products.
China's relentless push into space technology is setting the stage for a high-stakes competition with the United States. As the space race heats up, China's rapid advancements in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology are increasingly putting pressure on America's long-held supremacy.
Amid economic uncertainty, China still saw a surge of "unicorns" in 2023, particularly in sectors such as AI, semiconductors, aerospace, and new energy vehicles.
