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<ul><li>India's PC market shows growth in 3Q24, indicating signs of recovery in the industry after a challenging period.</li><li>Taiwan's aerospace industry experiences a surge in ambitions amidst global security worries, highlighting the region's competitive edge.</li><li>Samsung makes changes in leadership with new foundry CTO appointment, signaling a strategic shift in the company's direction.</li></ul>

India's PC market shows growth in 3Q24, indicating signs of recovery in the industry after a challenging period.Taiwan's aerospace industry experiences a surge in ambitions amidst global security worries, highlighting the region's competitive edge.Samsung makes changes in leadership with new foundry CTO appointment, signaling a strategic shift in the company's direction.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Nov-2024): India PC market recovering, slight shipment growth in 3Q24.

<ul><li>Global semiconductor sales saw a 40% rise in Americas in July, with Acer hitting record highs in India and Indonesia.</li><li>Foxconn is reviewing a European semiconductor plant and investing in technology, as SEMI CEO calls for 10-20 wafer fabs in India.</li><li>Semiconductor giants reveal sustainability plans at Semicon Taiwan 2024, while ASE forms SiPhIA consortium for advancements in silicon photonics. UK auto industry embraces net-zero amid EV revolution, and China's leading AI chip unicorn faces revenue decline despite sector growth.</li></ul>

Global semiconductor sales saw a 40% rise in Americas in July, with Acer hitting record highs in India and Indonesia.Foxconn is reviewing a European semiconductor plant and investing in technology, as SEMI CEO calls for 10-20 wafer fabs in India.Semiconductor giants reveal sustainability plans at Semicon Taiwan 2024, while ASE forms SiPhIA consortium for advancements in silicon photonics. UK auto industry embraces net-zero amid EV revolution, and China's leading AI chip unicorn faces revenue decline despite sector growth.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (07-Sep-2024): Global semiconductor sales up in July; Americas surge 40%

<ul><li>Kamala Harris assumes presidency after Joe Biden steps down amidst discussions on AI regulations and semiconductor debates.</li><li>India's iVP Semi focuses on domestic market with locally developed strategy, aiming to penetrate the fabless startup industry.</li><li>Composite materials boast superior performance but come with higher costs due to advanced properties and manufacturing processes; South Korean experts urge government to protect OLED panel market against Chinese competition.</li></ul>

Kamala Harris assumes presidency after Joe Biden steps down amidst discussions on AI regulations and semiconductor debates.India's iVP Semi focuses on domestic market with locally developed strategy, aiming to penetrate the fabless startup industry.Composite materials boast superior performance but come with higher costs due to advanced properties and manufacturing processes; South Korean experts urge government to protect OLED panel market against Chinese competition.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (24-Jul-2024): Biden out, Harris leads amid AI, semiconductor debates.

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<li>We hosted a conference call with Elan Microelectronics management; We view the company as a Structural Long position for the AI PC upgrade cycle.</li>
<li>From the company's perspective, significant impact from AI PC demand will come but not until 4Q24E or 1H25E. However, supply chain excess inventory improved and prepping for upcycle.</li>
<li>An estimated 90% of AI PC models launched at CES 2024 use Elan's products in their design; Elan well positioned for the upcycle and entrenching its position. Maintain Structural Long.</li>
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We hosted a conference call with Elan Microelectronics management; We view the company as a Structural Long position for the AI PC upgrade cycle.
From the company's perspective, significant impact from AI PC demand will come but not until 4Q24E or 1H25E. However, supply chain excess inventory improved and prepping for upcycle.
An estimated 90% of AI PC models launched at CES 2024 use Elan's products in their design; Elan well positioned for the upcycle and entrenching its position. Maintain Structural Long.


TechChain Insights: Call with Elan Micro; AI PC Significant Uptake 4Q24/1H25; Supply Chain Preparing

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<li>Branded PC makers' shares have been mostly lower in April, however Intel and Microsoft developments are providing strong signals for a future PC upgrade cycle into AI PCs.</li>
<li>Over 60% of Fortune 500 companies are now using Microsoft's CoPilot AI assistant; Intel expects the industry to exceed its prior forecast for AI PC shipments in 2024E.</li>
<li>CoPilot is the killer app that will trigger a global enterprise PC upgrade cycle; The next generation of CoPilot will be an edge AI app that will require powerful hardware.</li>
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Branded PC makers' shares have been mostly lower in April, however Intel and Microsoft developments are providing strong signals for a future PC upgrade cycle into AI PCs.
Over 60% of Fortune 500 companies are now using Microsoft's CoPilot AI assistant; Intel expects the industry to exceed its prior forecast for AI PC shipments in 2024E.
CoPilot is the killer app that will trigger a global enterprise PC upgrade cycle; The next generation of CoPilot will be an edge AI app that will require powerful hardware.


PC Monitor: The Next Version of MSFT CoPilot Will Be the Killer App for a Global AI PC Upgrade Cycle

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Acer Inc. manufactures and distributes semiconductor products, personal computers, computer peripherals, multimedia products, and computer software. The Company also provides maintenance and repair services to customers.  In addition, Acer Inc. operates real estate business. The Company markets its products under the Acer brand name.

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Nov-2024): India PC market recovering, slight shipment growth in 3Q24.

India sees slight growth in PC shipments, Taiwan's aerospace sector thrives, Samsung appoints new CTO, Taiwan and Germany collaborate on AI license...

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (07-Sep-2024): Global semiconductor sales up in July; Americas surge 40%

Global semiconductor sales up, Acer hits record highs in India/Indonesia, Foxconn eyeing Europe plant, SEMI CEO pushes for fabs in India, giants...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (24-Jul-2024): Biden out, Harris leads amid AI, semiconductor debates.

Kamala Harris takes charge as Biden steps down, discussions on AI regulations and semiconductor debates continue, iVP Semi targets domestic market,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TechChain Insights: Call with Elan Micro; AI PC Significant Uptake 4Q24/1H25; Supply Chain Preparing

Elan Microelectronics is poised for growth in the AI PC upgrade cycle, with a strong position in the market and potential impact expected in late...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

PC Monitor: The Next Version of MSFT CoPilot Will Be the Killer App for a Global AI PC Upgrade Cycle

CoPilot, as an edge AI app, will drive a global PC upgrade cycle with its next-gen version requiring advanced hardware.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Nov-2024): India PC market recovering, slight shipment growth in 3Q24.

India sees slight growth in PC shipments, Taiwan's aerospace sector thrives, Samsung appoints new CTO, Taiwan and Germany collaborate on AI license...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (07-Sep-2024): Global semiconductor sales up in July; Americas surge 40%

Global semiconductor sales up, Acer hits record highs in India/Indonesia, Foxconn eyeing Europe plant, SEMI CEO pushes for fabs in India, giants...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (24-Jul-2024): Biden out, Harris leads amid AI, semiconductor debates.

Kamala Harris takes charge as Biden steps down, discussions on AI regulations and semiconductor debates continue, iVP Semi targets domestic market,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TechChain Insights: Call with Elan Micro; AI PC Significant Uptake 4Q24/1H25; Supply Chain Preparing

​Elan Microelectronics is poised for growth in the AI PC upgrade cycle, with a strong position in the market and potential impact expected in late...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

PC Monitor: The Next Version of MSFT CoPilot Will Be the Killer App for a Global AI PC Upgrade Cycle

​CoPilot, as an edge AI app, will drive a global PC upgrade cycle with its next-gen version requiring advanced hardware.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Elan Microelectronics is poised for growth in the AI PC upgrade cycle, with a strong position in the market and potential impact expected in late...

CoPilot, as an edge AI app, will drive a global PC upgrade cycle with its next-gen version requiring advanced hardware.