AOpen

AOpen (Chinese: 建碁股份有限公司; pinyin: Jiànqí Gǔfèn Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī, stylized AOPEN) is a major electronics manufacturer from Taiwan that makes computers and parts for computers. AOpen used to be the Open System Business Unit of Acer Computer Inc. which designed, manufactured and sold computer components.

AOpen Inc.
Native name
建碁股份有限公司
TypePublic
TWSE: 3046
IndustryComputer
Founded1996 (1996)
Headquarters
Taipei
,
Taiwan
Key people
Jason Chen (Chairman)
Dale Tsai (President)
ProductsSmall Form Factor System, Digital Engine, XC mini, eTILE, All-in-one touch system and Chrome commercial devices.
ParentAcer Inc.
Websitewww.aopen.com

It was incorporated in December 1996 as a subsidiary of Acer Group with an initial public offering (IPO) at the Taiwan stock exchange in August 2002. It is also the first subsidiary which established the entrepreneurship paradigm in the pan-Acer Group. Currently, AOpen is a subsidiary of Wistron Group, a spin-off of the Acer Group.

They are perhaps most well known for their "Mobile on Desktop" (MoDT)[1] solutions, which implements Intel's Pentium M platform on desktop motherboards. Because the Pentium 4 and other NetBurst CPUs proved less energy efficient than the Pentium M, in late 2004[2] and early 2005,[3] many manufacturers introduced desktop motherboards for the mobile Pentium M, AOpen being one of the first.

AOpen specializes in ultra small form factor (uSFF) platform applications; digital signage; and product development and designs characterized by miniaturization, standardization and modularization.

Product position and strategies

Since 2005[4] AOPEN has been developing energy-saving products. According to different types of customers, applications and contexts, AOPEN splits its product platforms into two major categories: media player platform and Panel PC platform, both of which has Windows, Linux and Chrome OS devices.

Digital Signage Platform

There are six major parts in AOPEN's digital signage platform applications:[5] media player, management, deployment, display, extension and software.

Small Form Factor Platform

AOPEN develops digital signage players with a small form factor. A small form factor means the width of the mini PC is 166mm and the depth of the device is 158mm. The small form factor is something that enables manufacturers to ensure their hardware fits better in kiosks, such as self-ordering kiosks and self-service kiosks. It's also beneficial to have a small form factor because it fits easily behind a screen.

See also

References
  1. "Transformation of AOpen - Leadership from optical drive to Small Form Factor". Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
  2. "Quick and Quiet: Pentium M Desktop Boards by AOpen and DFI". Patrick Schmid, Achim Roos. http://www.tomshardware.com/2004/12/24/quick_and_quiet/. Retrieved 18 June 2006.
  3. "Dothan Over Netburst: Is The Pentium 4 A Dead End?". Patrick Schmid, Bert Töpelt, Frank Völkel, Uwe Scheffel. http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/05/25/dothan_over_netburst/. Retrieved 18 June 2006.
  4. "Milestones". Archived from the original on 2009-10-20. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
  5. "Vertical Integration Platform". Archived from the original on 2009-10-11. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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