MiTAC Information Technology Corp. (hereinafter referred to as "MiTAC") has recently completed the "New Taipei City South Area Energy-Saving Streetlight Replacement and Maintenance Project." This project was promoted using a performance-based contract model, aiming to enhance the quality of smart city lighting in New Taipei City and advance sustainable development goals for energy conservation and carbon reduction. By integrating smart streetlight technology, the project successfully combined innovative technology with urban development, providing a comprehensive and effective management and maintenance system for energy-saving and carbon-reducing smart lighting, thus laying a solid foundation for the realization of a smart city.

Today (23rd), the "Taiwan Excellence Drone Overseas Business Alliance" held its pledge conference. The alliance chairman and Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) Chairman Hu Kai-hung promised to focus on international cooperation, aligning with policy directions to lead alliance members in building a drone supply chain and seizing overseas opportunities. The goal is to achieve a tenfold increase in Taiwan's drone output by 2028 and to become the first democratic drone supply chain center in the Asia-Pacific region. This major opportunity, initiated by the government, took a crucial first step today.

On October 10, the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the formation of the "Taiwan Excellence Drone Overseas Business Alliance," aimed at promoting the international development of the drone industry, enhancing industry autonomy, and improving international competitiveness. The government has set a target to achieve a monthly production capacity of 15,000 drones by 2028. During the meeting, Hu Kai-hong, Chairman of Hanxiang, was unanimously elected as the Alliance Chairman, leading the drone industry towards new horizons.

MiTAC deeply roots its core technologies in "5G AIoT," focusing on AI-driven innovative application services to create high-value solutions for digital transformation and emerging market technologies. We promote applications in smart manufacturing, healthcare, and security, assisting clients in leveraging AI to enhance digital resilience, optimize response capabilities, and overcome digital transformation bottlenecks.

Getac announced today its collaboration with MiTAC Advance Technology, joining the ranks of the rugged computer industry's agency sales. The focus will be on providing defense and military industry solutions. Through an industry collaboration model and with the professional support of Taiwan's general agent, BestCom Infotech, they aim to expand the ecosystem of rugged computers.

"The 8th Taiwan International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Industry Summit in 2023, organized by the Taiwan UAV Application Development Association since 2016, takes the lead this year in proposing international standards for the execution of "low-altitude economy" UAVs, garnering enthusiastic responses from domestic and international manufacturers, research and development entities, and educational institutions. The association has actively facilitated substantial dialogues among participants over the years, with over 500 component manufacturers and institutions based on the Asia-Pacific UAV Industry Alliance, generating macro benefits for over 16,000 attendees both physically and online. The forum has expanded its reach to include countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and East Timor, influencing the agricultural, industrial, and market development foundations across more than nine countries in the Asia-Europe region.

In recent years, Taiwan has continuously elevated its defense self-sufficiency, with a significant focus on domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). To expedite the development of our country's UAV industry and strengthen its competitiveness, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, in collaboration with the Chiayi County Government, jointly organized the unveiling ceremony of the 'Economic Affairs UAV Industry Development Project Office' on December 11, 112. The office is situated within the Asia UAV AI Innovation Application Research and Development Center in Chiayi. Deputy Premier Chen Wen-chann, Presidential Advisor Shen Jong-chin, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Lin Chuan-neng, Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang, Legislators Chen Ming-wen and Wu Yu-chin, along with representatives from various relevant government agencies, participated in the plaque unveiling and delivered speeches. The event also featured static and dynamic displays by leading manufacturers in the military-grade UAV sector, showcasing Taiwan's UAV industry's research achievements and capabilities.

Taiwan, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, often faces threats from complex disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and heavy rains in Hualien County. To enhance the residents' disaster awareness and strengthen their response skills, safeguarding themselves and their families in the face of sudden natural disasters and various dangerous situations is one of the county government's most critical policy tasks. Given Hualien's vast expanse and unique north-south elongated terrain, disseminating disaster prevention knowledge to every settlement in rural areas is challenging. The Hualien Fire Department collaborates with Godot Technology, utilizing the latest AI technology, to create Taiwan's first VR Disaster Experience Vehicle. On November 24, 112, an inauguration ceremony was held at the Hualien Zhonghua Elementary School, marking a new frontier in intelligent disaster prevention for Hualien.

Mitac Information Technology Corp., originating from MiTAC Advance Technology Corp., has been actively involved in government projects for years, focusing on areas such as vehicle systems, intelligent surveillance, and smart streetlights. Four years ago, aligning with the company's digital transformation strategy, it deepened existing technological capabilities vertically and ventured into AIoT+5G technologies, creating high-value-added application services for its clients.

The board of directors of Mitac Information Technology Corp. resolved on August 18, 2023, to spin off the relevant business of the Innovative Technology Business Group and the Longtan Factory to the newly established subsidiary, "MiTAC Advance Technology Corp." with 100% ownership. This strategic organizational restructuring aims to enhance operational efficiency through specialized division of labor in response to industry development trends. Mitac Information Technology Corp. emphasizes that this spin-off is a strategic reorganization aligned with industry trends.