Advantech Is Driving The Next Wave Of Industry Automation Through Embedded Computing, And IoT Solutions

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Established in 1983, Advantech is a world-leading provider of the most advanced and innovative automation and embedded computing products, systems, services and solutions. From building cost-effective smart meters that provide high-accuracy measurement, display and communication to developing telemedicine and IoT analytics solutions, Advantech constructs interconnected ecosystems for clients across a diverse range of market sectors including medical and biotech, government and defense, transportation, retail, broadcasting, networking, digital signage, automotive and utilities. Below is our interview with Ween Niu, General Manager at Advantech:

Q: Could you tell us something more about your Industry 4.0 accelerator?

A: With a portfolio of over 1,000 products and a network of more than 8,000 talented people working in 92 major cities worldwide, the Industry 4.0 accelerator offers a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio, customer-centric design services and global logistics support. Renowned for developing and manufacturing high-quality, high-performance hardware and software computing components as well as complete platforms for more than 30 years, the multi-billion-dollar company collaborates closely with partners such as Intel, IBM and Microsoft, to provide edge-to-cloud solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. Advantech is driving smart cities, smart factories and the advancement of industrial and commercial IoT—while achieving the collective corporate vision of enabling an intelligent planet.

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Q: You’ve recently announced that Advantech & Kostec will accelerate healthcare innovation with new line of medical grade monitors; could you tell us something more?

A: We are always looking to improve and grow our business. If you look at some of our recent mergers and acquisitions, we are making strategic decisions to support our growth in areas we are not as versed in. We also are always looking for partnerships to support technology that complements our services and solutions. In the case of Kostec, their core competencies lie in their controller board designs, which allows for features and specifications on their medical displays to be superior to the current standards.

Q: Can you give us more insights into your solutions?

A: At Advantech, we know that progress in any industry requires a willingness to challenge assumptions, limitations and the status quo. Therefore, we embrace every opportunity to do so, whether that involves customizing an existing product or working with clients to design an entirely new solution from the ground up. Like all technology companies, we believe in the power of possibility. It’s why we keep pushing the envelope with innovative alliances and future-ready solutions that make it easier for companies to tap into the power and potential of what’s next—now. From artificial intelligence to the Internet of Things, we’re continuously evolving our own business to provide a broader range of services and support that expand our customers’ opportunities today and in the future.

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Q: What makes Advantech a good choice?

A: Technology is at the heart of our business, but products and solutions alone don’t build lasting customer relationships, it takes a true partnership—a strong and unwavering commitment to earn the trust and confidence of every organization we work with, every day. It takes a willingness to listen, and keep listening, to better understand each customer’s business and unique goals for the future. It requires us to ask questions and dig deep for answers, and to work harder because it makes their jobs easier.

At Advantech, we believe our customers are our most valued partners. We believe in what they do and what we can do together. We work side by side with our customer’s teams, as part of their team, collaborating with engineers, product managers and other professionals to explore, challenge, problem-solve and build. We step forward with ideas and constantly look for ways to do things better, smarter and more efficiently, even when it means rethinking our own rules and routines. We sweat the details and hold ourselves accountable at every turn and every stage of the product lifecycle. We do what it takes to deliver on every promise, need and expectation. We manufacture our own parts and products, so we can provide the highest level of quality control and oversight. We make every effort to prevent problems and to ensure that our products measure up to our clients’ every expectation and product specification. If and when problems do arise, we don’t try to blame others or run from responsibility – we work with our clients to make it right and won’t quit until its right. We believe in doing business with honesty, fairness and openness. That means we don’t make commitments we can’t keep, even if it means passing on an opportunity. We provide transparency which in turn, builds trust. We treat our customers with the utmost respect and we keep our promises, no matter what.

Q: What are your plans for next six months?

A: We are looking forward to continued growth within our company and continued growth for our customers. Recent paradigm shifts have brought our focus to IoT and the market is constantly evolving, so it will be crucial to be ahead of the curve when it comes to IoT and IIoT. Advantech sees its future through the lens of its customers’ own growth and success.

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