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The IoT involves the integration of software and hardware of cross-
disciplinary, complex systems, therefore, major telecom operators (such as
Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwanmobile) in Taiwan have been actively playing the
role of system integrators in recent years, engaging in cross-disciplinary vertical
integration and cross-industry alliances (such as Chunghwa Telecom's "IoT Smart
Platform" and Taiwanmobile's "IoT Ecosystem"), while searching for domestic
and overseas partners to establish a common platform. These system integrators
had developed and tested innovative application services and products that are
able to satisfy people's demand on greater convenience in life.

In addition to major telecom operators, system equipment manufacturers
(such as Advantech and MiTAC) are also actively playing the role of system
integrator. For example, Advantech established an IoT and smart city application
experience center in Startup Terrace, promoting this model at its overseas
locations. Advantech also built a true smart factory in Startup Terrace. MiTAC
Information Technology Corp. established and provides the MiOGC platform that
complies with Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards to develop a smart
city IoT system.

Moreover, software and information service providers are using their
IT advantages in the development of cutting-edge technologies and smart
applications, providing customers with system integration services. For example,
"Acer Being Communication Inc.", a member of the Acer Group, specializes in
business IoT solutions, which can be applied to agricultural monitoring stations,
water quality monitoring stations, water meter systems, street light applications,
residences and communities, and factories. The Syscom Group developed
a variety of smart application solutions for customers in different industries in
response to IoT developments. These solutions cover smart applications in the
field of healthcare, offices, energy, and security control.

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