Summary
Accton Technology Corporation researches and develops, manufactures, and sells network communication equipment in the United States, Europe, Taiwan, rest of Asia, and internationally. It offers computer network system products, including hardware, system software, network application software, and network workstations; wired and wireless land area network devices, such as switches, and wireless base stations; customer premises equipment; and optoelectronic communication subsystem that comprises optical network, optoelectronic communication module, and fiber optic repeater. The company also provides wireless local area network; wireless user's loop systems; internet of things (IoT) systems which consist of IoT gateways/controllers, multi-sensors, applications, and hybrid-cloud servers; and smart network interface card. In addition, it offers millimeter-wave AP, bridge, CPE; 5th generation cellular and enterprise small cell base station; and enterprise grade SD-WAN, virtual/universal CPE, as well as technical consulting and engineering design services. Further, the company offers information software and technology services, e-commerce apps, and advertising services; switching hubs and high-end network switches; and data center switches. Additionally, it offers carrier access solutions; software-defined wide-area network solutions; IoT integration solution; campus network solutions; and cloud data center solutions. Accton Technology Corporation was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
History
Accton was founded on February 9, 1988. Accton filled its IPO in November 1995.
Acquisitions
1999 – Emitcom
2000 – Minority stake in U.S. Robotics modem division from 3Com
2010 – Mototech
2015 – SMC Networks
Joint ventures
2002 – Accton and SVA Group China – formed SVA Accton
2003 – Accton and Philips – formed Arcadyan Technology
2011 – Accton and Alvarion – formed AWB
Exits
2004 – ADMTek Inc to Infineon for €80 million
2006 – 69% of Arcadyan Technology to Compal for US$30 million
Mission
Our mission is to create innovative products and solutions that can provide our customers with tangible benefits, improve business efficiencies, and reduce costs,
Vision
Our vision is to be a leader in network communications, providing innovative products and solutions that bring exceptional value to our customers.
Key Team
Mr. Ji-Hsiang Yu (Sr. VP of R&D)
Mr. Ji-Shang Yu (Sr. VP of Manufacture Tech. Devel. Center)
Mr. Kuo-Ning Huang (Internal Audit Officer & Interim Sr. Director)
Mr. Kuan-Tse Li (Sr. VP of R&D Center)
Ms. Ying-Hui Chiang (Sr. VP of Bus. Management Center)
Mr. Jackal Lee (Sr. VP of Product Supply & Demand)
Mr. Hsun-Te Li (Sr. VP)
Recognition and Awards
Accton has received numerous awards in recognition of its products and technology, including the 2018 Best of Show award at CES.
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