While broadband networking and end-market Internet behavior have becoming essential in the daily life, we have also seen some major trends in COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008 - particularly for wire and wireless Internet capabilities. Since 2007, COMPUTEX TAIPEI FORUM has targeted Next Generation Network (NGN) as the main theme to introduce various new generation network trends. Topics include desktop computers, laptops, digital home appliances, handheld devices to GPS-embedded automobile and mobile phones. Seeking for new solutions and creating new lifestyle in the basis of NGN "seamless" networking environment also brings web surfing, instant message communication and database transmission onto a vital practice for market players too. Doubtlessly, COMPUTEX TAIPEI is the trend waver to create the cutting-edge new technologies as well as applications. The 2009 show will take place from June 2 to June 6 at Taipei World Trade Center NANGANG Exhibition Hall, Hall 1, Hall 3 and Taipei International Convention Center. We look forward to seeing you in Taipei!

Due to the feature of renewable sources and comparatively matural technology development, many countries have made large amount of efforts in photovoltaic(PV) industry development that has led to fast growing around 40% annual growth since 2003. At the present, Taiwan's photovoltaic industry enable to gradually stand on the world stage because more experienced related wafer vendors invest in the potential market. Topology Research Institute's research indicated that the cell and modules vendors of middle stream like MOTECH and E-TON have occupied the market, and now begin to work on vertical and system integration to elevate their overall competitiveness.