Tokyo, March 18, 2024— THine Electronics, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6769, “THine”), a renowned leader in high-speed serial interface technology and provider of mixed-signal LSI, as well as innovative AI and IoT-based solutions, announced today the launch of its data server business. This expansion aims to enhance the company’s business synergy and efficiency, complementing its existing semiconductor and AI/IoT divisions.
In an effort to foster the broader adoption of generative AI and advance AI research in Japan, THine has made the strategic decision to offer data servers, including cutting-edge AI servers equipped with NVIDIA’s GPUs. By entering the server market, THine aims to provide comprehensive data-related solutions, including data/AI server products, storage products, and communication switch products. Additionally, the company will develop software, systems, and solutions related to these offerings.
To support its venture into the data server sector, THine plans to establish a new subsidiary, THine HyperData, Inc., in Yokohama, Japan, commencing operations on April 1st, 2024. The subsidiary will be led by respected industry professionals:
– Chairman and CEO: Takashi Nakahara, current board member of THine and founder and CEO of THine’s AIOT subsidiary.
– President: Kenji Mizuno, serving as President of Fujitsu Isotec Limited until March 31st, 2024.
Dr. Takashi Nakahara, Chief Architect Officer of THine expressed excitement about supporting and accelerating AI utilization and research in Japan, stating, “THine HyperData plans to achieve sales of 1 billion yen or more by FY2028, leveraging collaboration opportunities similar to our successful AIOT business.”
About THine
THine Electronics Incorporated is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer and the holding company of Cathay Tri-Tech, Inc., its AI/IoT/M2M solution subsidiary, and THine HyperData, Inc., its newly established data server subsidiary. The semiconductor business of THine specializes in innovative mixed-signal LSI technology and has set the de-facto standard for high-speed interface “V-by-One® HS” used in global 4K/8K televisions. THine’s AIOT business provides wireless communication modules, including 5G/LTE/NB-IoT, and IoT devices such as routers and gateways, offering custom-based system solutions. The company’s server division focuses on data/AI servers, storage products, communication switch products, as well as related software, systems, and solutions.
Headquartered in Tokyo, THine has subsidiaries in Yokohama, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Santa Clara. The company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the security code 6769. For more information, visit https://www.thine.co.jp/en/.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is THine Electronics?
THine Electronics is a global leader in high-speed serial interface technology and provides mixed-signal LSI solutions as well as innovative AI and IoT-based products.
2. What is the new expansion of THine Electronics?
THine Electronics is expanding its business by launching a data server division to enhance its overall business performance.
3. What are the products and solutions offered by THine’s new data server division?
THine’s data server division will provide data-related products such as data/AI servers, storage products, and communication switch products. The division will also develop software, systems, and solutions to complement these offerings.
4. When will THine’s new subsidiary, THine HyperData, Inc., start operating?
THine HyperData, Inc. is set to begin operations on April 1st, 2024, in Yokohama, Japan.
5. Who are the key leaders of THine HyperData, Inc.?
The subsidiary will be led by Takashi Nakahara, Chairman and CEO, who is a board member of THine and also the founder and CEO of THine’s AIOT subsidiary. Kenji Mizuno, serving as President of Fujitsu Isotec Limited until March 31st, 2024, will assume the position of President of THine HyperData, Inc.
6. What is THine’s goal for its data server business?
THine aims to achieve sales of 1 billion yen or more by fiscal year 2028 through its data server division, leveraging collaboration opportunities as it has done with its successful AIOT business.
The expansion of THine Electronics into the data server business is a strategic move to enhance the company’s business synergy and efficiency. By offering data servers, including cutting-edge AI servers equipped with NVIDIA’s GPUs, THine aims to foster the broader adoption of generative AI and advance AI research in Japan. This expansion will complement THine’s existing semiconductor and AI/IoT divisions.
THine plans to provide comprehensive data-related solutions, including data/AI server products, storage products, and communication switch products. In addition to hardware, the company will also develop software, systems, and solutions related to these offerings.
To support its venture into the data server sector, THine will establish a new subsidiary called THine HyperData, Inc., in Yokohama, Japan. The subsidiary will be led by industry professionals, including Takashi Nakahara as Chairman and CEO, who is a board member of THine and also the founder and CEO of THine’s AIOT subsidiary. Kenji Mizuno, currently serving as President of Fujitsu Isotec Limited, will assume the position of President at THine HyperData, Inc.
THine has set ambitious goals for its data server business, aiming to achieve sales of 1 billion yen or more by fiscal year 2028. The company plans to leverage collaboration opportunities, similar to its successful AIOT business, to support and accelerate AI utilization and research in Japan.
About THine Electronics Incorporated:
THine Electronics Incorporated is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer that specializes in innovative mixed-signal LSI technology. Its semiconductor business has set the de-facto standard for high-speed interface “V-by-One® HS” used in global 4K/8K televisions. THine’s AIOT business provides wireless communication modules, including 5G/LTE/NB-IoT, and IoT devices such as routers and gateways, offering custom-based system solutions. The company’s server division focuses on data/AI servers, storage products, communication switch products, as well as related software, systems, and solutions.
For more information about THine Electronics, visit https://www.thine.co.jp/en/.
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