Intel has looked to Taiwan as a stage to develop and promote its open-source software plans for the Atom smartphone microprocessor.
Intel president and CEO Paul Otellini has signed an agreement with the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to jointly establish an enabling centre for the microprocessor firm’s open source software initiative called Moblin.
Intel’s intention is to use the new Moblin centre to build links with software companies in the region as it looks to get its Atom processor designed in to the new generation of Internet handset and smartphone running open-source software applications.
This follows fast on the heels of news of Intel's Moblin open source partnership with mobile networks company Ericsson.
Intel's Moorestown platform will incorporate Ericsson HSPA high speed data technology. Based on the Intel Atom processor, Moorestown is Intel's next generation MID platform which will include HSPA as one of its wireless technologies.
Ericsson is optimising its module for Intel's next-generation Moorestown platform and Moblin-based Linux operating systems.
In support of the move Intel's venture capital arm plans to invest $11.5m in Taiwanese carrier VMAX, opening the way for the deployment of Taiwan's first mobile Wimax network.
“Wimax is a key component of Intel's strategy to enable the truly mobile Internet," said Otellini. "Intel Capital's investment in VMAX positions it to deliver Taiwan's first 4G wireless network."
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