Asustek Senior Vice President Jackie Hsu, left, and Chao Kuo-wei, general manager of the company’s NUC business and IoT units say the outlook for servers and mini PCs is bright. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
CHENG TING-FANG, Nikkei Asia chief tech correspondent |
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s Asustek Computer is building a server production line in the U.S. for the first time as the personal computer maker seeks fresh growth catalysts from the boom in demand for artificial intelligence-powered equipment.
The world’s fifth-biggest computer maker, known for its Asus brand, is also ramping up its mini PC and smart manufacturing businesses, as the overall consumer electronics market remains sluggish.
