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GMI Technology is MIS Department has implemented and deployed a Knowledge Management (KM) & e-Learning platform to integrate operations applications and improve company efficiency internally. This KM & e-Learning platform will enable G.M.I to strengthen its corporate culture and improve information flow internally. Through this system, employees will be able to take advantage of knowledge sharing, searching, and management to more effectively translate corporate knowledge into corporate wealth. GMI Technology has also incorporated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) training documentation into the system for companywide access. Staff members can use this platform to learn and discuss company procedures such as SOP and ERP online as well as suggest improvements and revisions ??this online communication platform ensures faster response times and shorter cycles for company initiatives. In addition, field personnel working in GMI Technology service centers throughout Greater China now have real-time access to the most up-to-date info through features such as file management systems, project management forums, and technology discussion boards. "Our new KM & e-Learning platform enables employees to search and exchange business critical documents and information using the most modern file management and business communication technologies," said Timothy Chang, Director of the MIS Department…

To prepare for the rapidly expanding digital imaging market, GMI Technology is working with Jeilin Technology (http://www.jeilin.com.tw) to develop solutions for Digital Photo Frames. These finished modules have already reached mass production. Jeilin's JL4200B chip incorporates a full set of features including memory card interface, USB interface, JPEG Decoder and Audio/Video DAC. This chip is intended for applications such as Digital Photo Frames, Photo Banks, Photo Viewers, and USB Card Readers that support external LCD TV connectivity. Using this high-performance solution, GMI Technology has developed a total solution for Digital Photo Frame. This solution makes use of Jeilin's IC, Etron's DRAM, and Toshiba's HDD or flash memory in order to handle signal processing for photos and animations. GMI Technology offers customers software and firmware design ??turn-key solutions for Digital Photo Frames. These include small-to-medium sized panels from Realtek and Myson-Century and high-quality CPT display panels. "Digital Photo Frames received warm welcomes at both the CE & CeBit exhibitions this year," said Hermes Chang, Director of the Consumer Electronics Division in Taiwan. "With dropping panel prices and the shipment of one million panels by the world's largest panel manufacturer, Philips, we have high confidence that we will see at least double…

Thanks to the full product lineup of SigmaTel (Public, NASDAQ: SGTL), GMI Technology (Public, TPE: 3312) is able to provide a complete suite of portable consumer electronics solutions for 2006. Following last year's acquisition of Oasis, Protocom, and Rio's R&D team for portable HDD Mp3 players, SigmaTel has consolidated its position in Consumer Electronics with technical developments and patents in MFP (Multi-functional Printing), video codecs, and audio technologies. SigmaTel will begin promotion of the STMP3600 Series IC in 2006. This solution cuts power consumption by over 50%, reduces PCB space by 20%, and provides easy integration with additional components and features such as wireless functionality. GMI Technology and SigmaTel have been partners in Mp3 since 2002, and SigmaTel has become one of GMI Technology is most important suppliers. GMI Technology maintains SigmaTel project teams consisting of sales, marketing, FAE and R&D staff in service centers throughout Greater China. These expert teams provide downstream manufacturers with MP3 solutions and technical support for SigmaTel Mp3 projects. "SigmaTel has become a leader in Mp3 market and is at the forefront of Mp3 technology," said Bruce Lee, Managing Director of GMI Technology is Consumer Electronics Division in Taiwan. "In addition to portable A/V products,…

GMI Technology (Public, TPE: 3312) is expecting a year-on-year growth of over 50% for sales volumes of Realtek LCD controllers. Realtek Semiconductor (Public, TPE: 2379) is a key product supplier for GMI Technology The two firms have collaborated on projects that cover Realtek's full line of communication network ICs, including Network Interfaces, Switches, Gateways, Broadband Access Controllers, and wireless networking ICs. Additionally, both firms have worked together to develop solutions for the full series of PC peripherals and multimedia application ICs for applications such as Audio Codecs, Card Reader Controllers, Clock Generators and LCD Controllers. One important GMI Technology offering is that of Realtek's LCD Controller for 15"/17"/19" display panels. In addition to helping fulfill parts demand for Realtek products, GMI Technology also provides firmware Design-in services for downstream customers. In 2005, Taiwan-based customers utilizing these services represented a large proportion of GMI Technology is sales revenue for Realtek. On average, GMI Technology shipped over 500k LCD controllers per month. "GMI Technology sees fantastic potential in the Mainland market for Realtek products, and in 2006, we expect to ship an average of more than one million Realtek LCD Controllers per month for the Greater China market," said Stone Lin, Senior…