As industries worldwide embrace digital transformation, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of sustainable innovation. Governments increasingly recognize that cybersecurity is national security, bolstering defenses for critical infrastructure and industrial systems.
Taiwan, a global manufacturing and technology leader, is shaping the security of high-performance computing and edge AI infrastructure. Through its National Cybersecurity Strategy 2025 and National Information Security Development Program, the Taiwanese government collaborates with industries to enhance cyber defenses and support resilient, sustainable growth. With decades of expertise in semiconductors, hardware design and system integration, Taiwan's technology ecosystem drives next-generation cybersecurity and AI innovations while building international partnerships for a safer, more connected world.
Taiwan's information and communications technology ecosystem -- renowned for its hardware excellence and software ingenuity -- is pioneering secure, high-performance AI and networking solutions. From industrial edge computing to digital identity platforms, Taiwan's innovators are setting global standards for building with both trust and creativity. Here are a few Taiwan Excellence Award-winning companies that show how Taiwan blends innovation and security on the global stage.
UfiSpace: Agile networking for AI and HPC infrastructure
High-performance computing (HPC) and AI workloads are transforming enterprise connectivity, demanding network infrastructure that balances speed with robust security. The UfiSpace S9331-64HO is a 3RU platform designed as a high-intelligence aggregation node or secure AI gateway, delivering an impressive 102.4Tbps of switching capacity powered by Broadcom's Tomahawk 6 (TH6) silicon. Its open, disaggregated hardware architecture offers unmatched flexibility, allowing operators to deploy any Network Operating System (NOS) best suited to their cybersecurity frameworks. This adaptability ensures rapid response to emerging threats through instant patching and custom defense integration.
The platform's in-band network telemetry (INT) also provides real-time visibility into network traffic, enabling proactive threat hunting and anomaly detection. UfiSpace's approach highlights how open design and core-class performance together create the foundation for secure, high-speed AI networks.
AVerMedia: Bringing smarter AI to retail and industry
At the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, AVerMedia's QL601 delivers general-purpose Edge AI computing for smarter retail, advanced surveillance and connected industrial environments. Built on Qualcomm's QCS6490 (Dragonwing) chipset, it achieves 12.5 TOPS AI performance with just 6.9 watts of power consumption, all within a fanless, lightweight chassis engineered for wide-temperature operation.
The QL601 integrates Qualcomm's Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) to ensure secure boot, encrypted key management and safe OTA updates, providing a hardware-rooted foundation for system integrity.
Combined with AVerMedia's Visionary Terminal SDK, developers can accelerate the integration of AI pipelines, video streaming and data processing for the rapid deployment of intelligent applications. Its modular enclosure supports both Raspberry Pi and AVerMedia expansion boards, allowing flexible I/O customization across various industries, from retail analytics to industrial AI vision.
ACROSSER: Compact power for industrial cyber defense
As connected industries move toward safer and more predictable network operations, the ACROSSER NSA-50A1 offers a compact, fanless appliance built for secure connectivity at the edge. Powered by Intel Atom C3338R and QuickAssist Technology (QAT), it accelerates VPN, IPsec and firewall encryption so factories, retail branches and logistics sites can run protected links without slowing performance.
Designed for SD WAN, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Unified Threat Management (UTM) deployments, the NSA-50A1 works as a branch security gateway or remote site firewall, with TPM 2.0 secure boot and DPDK optimization to keep data flows stable. Four 2.5 GbE LAN ports and optional 4G or 5G modules give teams flexible ways to connect multiple devices and build reliable networks across distributed locations.
Chungwa Telecom: Turning smartphones into secure digital keys
Taiwan's leading telecom provider, Chunghwa Telecom, is advancing digital trust with its innovative Digital Keyring (DKR) platform, turning smartphones into secure, universal digital keychains.
Leveraging NFC technology and AES-256/TLS encryption, DKR lets users access facilities, vehicles and digital assets with a simple tap. Enterprises can also integrate DKR modules to enable cloud-managed access control systems with ease.
From smart mobility to enterprise asset management, DKR ushers in a new era of identity-based access, blending convenience and cybersecurity to create a truly connected ecosystem.
Cypress Technology: Making wireless presentations effortless
The Hyshare Pro Wireless Presentation System was born from a simple idea: hybridize and share. Too often, meetings lose valuable minutes to tangled cables, adapters or input setup. Hyshare Pro removes these barriers, offering instant, wireless projection with a single USB-C plug -- no software or setup delays required.
Supporting up to four simultaneous connections, it enables split-screen collaboration, multi-presenter mode and moderation control to keep discussions focused and efficient. Fully compatible with Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, Hyshare Pro makes sharing seamless across devices and browsers, while touchback control lets presenters interact directly with their laptops from the display.
In today's hybrid work environment, Hyshare Pro exemplifies efficiency, connectivity and collaboration, helping teams communicate with clarity and confidence.
CyberTAN: Powering secure AI-driven enterprise networks
Awarded the 2025 Taiwan Excellence, the CyberTAN Enterprise Managed Network Solution is purpose-built for the Hospitality, MDUand SMB markets. Leveraging cloud architecture and AI technologies, it combines AI-driven network optimization, intelligent roaming for smoother connection quality and topology management to reduce power consumption, making large-scale deployments more efficient and reliable.
The solution's wireless access points come in wall-mount and ceiling-mount configurations for flexible deployment. The Wi-Fi 6 series features a compact form factor, while the Wi-Fi 7 series, with dual-band and tri-band options, features MLO (Multi-link Operation) for reliable high-speed connectivity.
CyberTAN's Ethernet switches include a 1.3-inch touch panel for real-time device status management and to support continuous power-over-Ethernet (PoE), ensuring high-availability deployment environments run without interruption.
Meanwhile, the network controller is offered in both on-premises and cloud-based deployment models. The on-premises controller provides integrated device management, routing and firewall capabilities, while the cloud version can manage up to 100,000 devices, making it ideal for bigger, complex networks.
From Taiwan to the world
All of the products featured above have received the Taiwan Excellence Award, established by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in 1993. Recognized as the highest recognition of innovation, research and development, and superior product quality, the award highlights Taiwan's leadership in technology.
Each recipient undergoes a rigorous selection process, demonstrating excellence in quality, innovation, design, marketing and global competitiveness. These companies continue to deliver technologies that prioritize reliability, sustainability and forward-looking design.
From secure networking and industrial AI to mobile access platforms, Taiwan's innovators are setting the global standard for digital trust and advancing the technologies that power the modern economy.
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