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Chunghwa Telecom Launches Cloud Computing Store

Strategic Insights

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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. has expanded its reach in the cloud computing market by launching an application store called HiCloud Mall. This move aims to provide enterprises with cloud computing software solutions and services, while allowing software-related partners to sell their business-use products through the platform. The initial focus is on small- and medium-sized enterprises and mini-enterprises. Chunghwa Telecom has already partnered with over 20 software companies, including International Business Machines, Microsoft Corporation, and Taiwanese companies Systek and Openfind Information Technology, Inc.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chunghwa Telecom has launched an application store, HiCloud Mall, offering cloud computing software solutions and services for enterprises.
  • The platform allows software-related partners to sell business-use products, which will be managed and supported by Chunghwa Telecom.
  • The initial target is small- and medium-sized enterprises and mini-enterprises.
  • Over 20 software companies, including IBM, Microsoft, Systek, and Openfind Information Technology, have settled on HiCloud Mall, offering more than 100 software products.
  • The company expects to attract over 100 software-related partners and 10,000 users by 2012, and more than 500 global software companies and 150,000 users by 2016.
  • Chunghwa Telecom aims to establish itself as a major player in the cloud computing market through this initiative.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 software products are available on HiCloud Mall.
  • The platform has attracted over 20 software companies as partners.
  • Chunghwa Telecom aims to have over 100 software-related partners by 2012.
  • The company expects to have 10,000 users by 2012 and 150,000 users by 2016.
  • The initial focus is on small- and medium-sized enterprises and mini-enterprises.

Sources:

  • Sinnocast Daily Business Beat via COMTEX
  • Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE: CHT, TPE: 2412)
  • International Business Machines (NYSE: IMB)
  • Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)
  • Systek
  • Openfind Information Technology, Inc.

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