AI 2.0 Computing Ecosystem to Shape Enterprise AI Deployment Strategies and Application Architectures

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As one of the organizers of Asia’s leading B2B tech trade show COMPUTEX and its startup platform InnoVEX, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) highlighted how the rapid advancement of Generative AI (GenAI), large language models (LLMs), and vision-language models (VLMs) is pushing businesses across all sectors to confront the pressure of digital transformation.

To help decision-makers better understand AI deployment strategies across cloud and edge environments in the AI 2.0 era, TCA hosted the AI NEXT FORUM on May 6 at the Hanlai Hotel Taipei. The morning session, themed “The Defining Moment for the AI Ecosystem,” featured keynote speeches by: Hans Chuang, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan, Intel Corporation; Robert Wang, Managing Director, AWS Taiwan and Hong Kong; Emily Hong, Chair and Chief Strategy Officer, Wiwynn Corporation; Denise Lee, Partner, McKinsey & Company. Topics included breakthroughs in AI chip technologies, next-generation compute infrastructure, enterprise cloud innovation, global AI ecosystem development, and strategies for AI-driven digital transformation.

To give attendees hands-on insights into enterprise AI deployment, the forum showcased solutions from Intel, ASRockRack, AsiaRF, and Z-COM. Exhibits included the latest Intel Core Ultra and Intel Xeon processors, NVIDIA Blackwell enterprise AI servers, AI-powered edge surveillance appliances, and AI edge computing platforms. The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)’s IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) also introduced its third call for submissions on-site.

COMPUTEX 2025 Highlights “AI NEXT” Theme: AI 2.0 Hardware and Cross-Industry Solutions

In his opening remarks, Paul Peng, Chairman of the Taipei Computer Association, stated that COMPUTEX 2025, themed “AI NEXT,” will feature over 1,400 exhibitors across 4,800 booths, focusing on AI computing, smart mobility, advanced connectivity, and green sustainability. New exhibition areas include the AI Services Zone and the Robotics & Drones Zone, where companies such as AWS and Solomon will present GenAI, agent-based AI, and intelligent robotics. Over 60% of the show’s booths are AI-focused, covering everything from core hardware to real-world applications—demonstrating AI’s transformative potential. The Smart Mobility Pavilion will also showcase innovations in smart cockpit technologies and future mobility.

Meanwhile, the InnoVEX startup exhibition will host 450 startups, spotlighting global AI innovation. Featured pavilions include the Edge AI Foundation from the U.S. and NSTC’s IC Taiwan Grand Challenge zone. Additionally, more than half of this year’s Best Choice Award winners focus on AI, further underscoring its role as a core engine of industrial growth.

The AI NEXT Forum focused on the technical strategies of the AI 2.0 era, with themes ranging from GenAI and enterprise data centers to public-private cloud integration, AI servers, and LLM-based application deployments. Speakers from Intel, AWS, Wiwynn, McKinsey, III, Advantech, ASUS, and Delta shared practical experiences and explored new opportunities for AI-driven transformation and collaboration.

Intel Emphasizes Open, Heterogeneous Architectures for Scalable AI

Hans Chuang of Intel underscored the importance of open, heterogeneous AI architectures to support increasingly complex enterprise AI needs. Intel combines CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and FPGAs to power diverse workloads and supports initiatives such as the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) to standardize development frameworks. This unified infrastructure empowers developers to deploy AI flexibly across data centers, clouds, PCs, and edge environments—maximizing performance and commercial value.

AWS: Amazon Nova Delivers Multimodal GenAI Across Text, Image, and Video

Robert Wang of AWS Taiwan and Hong Kong shared how shared how Amazon’s 25+ years of AI/ML expertise drives customer-centric solutions. In December 2024, Amazon introduced Amazon Nova, a groundbreaking foundation model capable of handling text, images, and video. Its highlight, Amazon Nova Sonic, can transcribe speech to text and generate speech from text in real time, and integrates seamlessly via Amazon Bedrock. With speed, versatility, and powerful capabilities, Amazon Nova redefines how users interact with AI.

Wiwynn Expands Global Production to Enhance AI Server Supply Chain Resilience

Emily Hong, Chair and CSO of Wiwynn,  underscored Taiwan’s global leadership in ICT, providing 92% of the world’s servers and holding strong upstream semiconductor capabilities. As AI accelerates, data center demands have transformed, requiring innovations in chip power efficiency and cooling. Facing emerging markets and the rise of sovereign AI, Wiwynn has expanded its L12 full-rack server integration capabilities, supporting customers with system planning and deployment. The company has established AI server production lines in Taiwan, Malaysia, Mexico, and the Czech Republic, with new investments in U.S.-based smart manufacturing to strengthen global supply chain resilience.

McKinsey: AI Strategy Should Be Tailored to Operational Realities

Denise Lee, Partner  at McKinsey & Company, emphasized that with rapidly advancing compute power, evolving algorithms, and more energy-efficient token processing, enterprises can now deploy AI architectures that suit their specific business needs. This enhances operational efficiency, reduces labor requirements, and enables new business models. She also noted the potential of Agentic AI through multi-agent collaboration protocols, enabling integration of multiple LLMs to solve complex enterprise challenges.

Pre-Register Now for COMPUTEX & InnoVEX 2025

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■About COMPUTEX TAIPEI & InnoVEX

COMPUTEX TAIPEI, initiated under the leadership of TCA Chairman Stan Shih in 1985, is co-organized by TCA and TAITRA.
InnoVEX, launched in 2016, is Taiwan’s premier platform for tech startups. It connects innovators with global partners and accelerates industry collaboration to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem.

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