46 Industry Leading Sponsors
Microsoft, AMD, Ericsson and Micron join a
host of key industry partners to bring Total Connectivity to life at VTF2002 in
Taipei and Beijing in October
Taipei, Taiwan, 20 September
2002 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip
technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced that this year’s VTF
event will be bigger than ever before, with increased attendance and more
sponsors, with at least 45 companies confirming their support of VTF2002 being
held in Taipei and Beijing next month.
Moreover, the diversity of
supporting companies represented at VTF2002 is greater than ever, demonstrating
how technology convergence can bring together such diverse domains under one
roof. >From the traditional PC industry sectors such as DRAM memory to newer
fields such as mobile telecommunications, the breadth of technology being
explored at VTF2002 clearly underlines the emerging reality of Total
Connectivity.
Several companies return as
Diamond Sponsors of VTF2002, including such industry powerhouses as AMD, Maxtor
and DRAM manufacturers Micron and Infineon. Indeed, the memory makers remain
solid supporters of VTF, with Hynix and Elpida joined by Mosel Vitelic, Crucial
Technology and Kentron Technologies this year; as does the semiconductor
industry, in the form of ASE, Cypress, Silicon Applied Corp., FAE, SPIL and
Tektronix. Storage technologies too have an expanded presence this year, with
Maxtor joined by Marvell and Silicon Image.
Stalwart support for Taiwan’s
key technology forum is also provided by the distinguished motherboard
manufacturing community, with several among Abit, Albatron, Chaintech, Epox, FIC,
Gigabyte, Jetway, MicroStar, Soltek, Soyo and Tyan consolidating their presence
from previous years.
Newer fields of engagement
include the embedded market, represented by industry leaders such as Advantech,
Wyse, Axiom and Nexcom; along with the emerging wireless telecommunications
segment, from which Ericsson, Skyworks (formerly Conexant), Magnolia Broadband,
uNav, ParthusCeva and FarEasTone join VIA Telecom in presenting the way forward
in mobile communications.
Highlighting the key role
played by software in the new digital media world are industry leaders
Microsoft, Phoenix, InterVideo, Cyberlink and Gismosoft, with dedicated
applications across the Totally Connected spectrum of home, enterprise and
mobility.
Insightful market overviews and
analysis will be provided by leading industry analysts Jon Peddie, Bert McComas
and Kathleen Maher as well as key analysts from UBS Warburg, Morgan Stanley and
Credit Suisse First Boston.
“The quality and breadth of the
technology talks to be delivered at VTF this year looks set to further enhance
its reputation as one of the industry’s leading open forums,” said Richard
Brown, Director of Marketing at VIA Technologies, Inc. “We are delighted at the
number and diversity of leading companies supporting VTF2002, especially in
these uncertain times in our industry.”
About VIA Technology Forum
2002
Through the event theme of
‘Total Connectivity: From Vision to Reality,’ the objective of VTF2002 is to
provide leadership and innovative ideas in a very uncertain market environment,
generating increased focus on emerging new Total Connectivity market
opportunities through a closer linking of hardware with communications and
applications. VTF2002 has garnered support from leading industry players,
including Advantech, AMD, Hynix, Infineon, Maxtor, Micron, Microsoft, Phoenix
and Wyse.
VTF2002 will open in Taipei,
Taiwan on 8th
October 2002 with a compelling two-day program of keynote presentations given
by senior executives of VIA, industry experts and high level representatives of
industry partners, and a series of three Technology Tracks in which VIA and our
partners will deliver in-depth market, technology and product information
seminars following the themes of the Totally Connected Home, Enterprise and
Mobility. VTF Taipei will be followed one week later by a one-day event in
Beijing on 16th October. Running alongside the seminars at both
venues, VIA will host the VIA Technology Platform Innovation Showcase, an
on-site exhibition for industry partners to demonstrate their latest
technologies, products and services.
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is a
leading innovator and developer of PC core logic chipsets, microprocessors, and
multimedia, communications, optical media and networking chips. VIA delivers
value to the PC industry by designing, marketing, and selling high-performance
VIA Apollo core logic chipsets for the full range of PC platforms, and
cost-effective VIA C3™ processors for Value PCs and Internet Appliances, as well
as developing complete solutions for the PC platform through its VPSD Business
Unit. Its customers include the world's top OEMs, mainboard manufacturers, and
system integrators. VIA is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, at the center of the
Greater China high-tech manufacturing engine, and has branch offices in the US,
China and Europe. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE2388),
and achieved annual revenues of nearly US$1 billion in 2001.
Additional information can be found at the Company’s website at
www.via.com.tw.
