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Effecting a World of High Mobility with WiMAX

e21FORUM 2008 leads WiMAX trend at COMPUTEX Taipei 2008

Taipei, Taiwan — May 12, 2008—As the most anticipated industry forum during COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008, e21FORUM 2008 announces it will kick off on June 3, 2008 with special guest speaker presentations by Sean Maloney, Intel Executive Vice President, General Manager of Sales and Marketing Group and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, and Steven Guggenheimer, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of OEM, who will both introduce the latest IT industry technologies. For the follow on panel discussion, GlobalMobile Corp. CEO Rosemary Ho and a speaker from the Market Intelligence Center (MIC) will join the panel to discuss in depth the future development and application of WiMAX. e21FORUM 2008, which is held on day one of COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008, attracts top business executives from leading IT companies who are looking for technical insight into the latest industry trends.

This is the 9th year since e21FORUM first debuted in 2000. Each year, this forum helps to draw more than 3000 global and domestic IT professionals. Organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA), e21FORUM invites opinion leaders in the IT industry to announce the most advanced technologies and products. With its comprehensive and in-depth analysis of global business and IT trends, past forum keynote topics, from the Business Index of Global Digital Economy in 2001 to the Digital Innovation & New Generation in 2007, have become benchmark references during COMPUTEX TAIPEI used by IT decision makers and developers for deployment of further business strategies.

The theme “Leading to a Bright Future with Technology” for 2008 means that IT innovation will pioneer new development trends instead of being limited by it, creating a better future for all of us. WiMAX is a prime example. It will allow for anytime, anywhere, speedy transmission and receipt of information, including data, voice, video, and even live TV broadcasts, in real time.

Titled as “WiMAX – Drive Your Business, Brighten Our Future”, the Panel Discussion, hosted by DIGITIMES President & CEO Chin-Yeong Hwang with speakers such as GlobalMobile Corp. CEO Rosemary Ho, and an executive from Market Information Center (MIC), studies the WiMAX business eco system and analyzes how WiMAX can bridge Taiwan to the worldwide IT market. Taiwan has an opportunity to become the industry leader of WiMAX, which will surely boost excitement at the forum.

Technology development helps us to realize our dreams and constantly changes to positively impact our lifestyles. WiMAX creates a world of high mobility without distance concerns. e21FORUM 2008 will guide you to the most up-to-date IT trends and technologies during COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008. Register now for free and have an opportunity to win an iPod Shuffle at http://www.e21forum.com.tw.

e21FORUM 2008 Leading to a Bright Future with Technology

  • Date: June 3rd 2008 (Tuesday) 13:20 - 17:00
  • Venue: 3F, Plenary Hall, Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) No.1, Hsin-Yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei, Taiwan ROC