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HTC
宏達國際電子股份有限公司
Company typePublic (TWSE: 2498)
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded1997
Headquarters
Taiwan Taoyuan
,
Republic of China
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Cher Wang, Chairwoman
Peter Chou, CEO and President
Fred Liu, COO
ProductsSmartphones
RevenueIncrease$4.55 billion USD (2009)
Increase$793 million USD (2009)
Increase$712 million USD (2009)
Number of employees
5,569
Websitehttp://www.htc.com/

HTC Corporation (traditional Chinese: 宏達國際電子股份有限公司) (TWSE: 2498), formerly High Tech Computer Corporation, is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of smartphones. The company initially made smartphones based primarily on Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, but in 2009 it began to shift its core focus away from Windows Mobile devices to devices based on the Android operating system.[1][2]

HTC is also a member of the Open Handset Alliance, a group of handset manufacturers and mobile network operators dedicated to the advancement of the Android mobile device platform.[3] The HTC Dream, marketed by T-Mobile in many countries as the T-Mobile G1, was the first phone to the market that used the Android mobile device platform.[4]

History

HTC was founded in 1997 by Cher Wang and Peter Chou.[5] Although initially the company made notebook computers, HTC decided to make a strong push toward hand-held devices instead.[6] In 1998, they started designing some of the world's first touch and wireless handheld devices. The company has a rich heritage of many "firsts", including creating the first Microsoft-powered smartphone (2002) and the first Microsoft 3G phone (2005).[5] Their first major product was made in 2000 and was one of the world's first touch screen smartphones. The Palm Treo 650 and the iPaq were created by HTC[7]. They started producing 3G-capable phones in early 2005 and made the world's first Android phone in 2008, the HTC Dream (also marketed as the T-Mobile G1). It was first released in the United States for pre-order through T-Mobile USA on September 23, 2008, and became available in U.S. T-Mobile stores on October 22, 2008.[8] The G1 was available in the UK several days after its USA launch, and has since been introduced in many countries including Australia and Singapore. In 2009, the company launched the HTC Sense interface for the platform with the HTC Hero.[9]

In March 2010, Apple Inc. filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission claiming infringement of 20 of its patents covering aspects of the iPhone user interface and hardware.[10] HTC disagreed with Apple's actions and reiterated its commitment to creating innovative smartphones.[11] HTC also filed a complaint against Apple for infringing on 5 of its patents and sought to ban Apple products imported into the US from manufacturing facilities in Asia.[12][13] Apple expanded its original complaint by adding two more patents.[14]

In June 2010, the company launched the HTC Evo 4G, the first 4G-capable phone in the United States.[15] In July 2010, HTC announced it would begin selling smartphones in China under its own brand name in a partnership with China Mobile.[16]

HTC also began work in 2010 with Google and N-trig in creating the gPad, a device engineered in competition with Apple Inc.'s iPad. The device is scheduled for release in the US in November, and will be based on Google's Chrome operating system and have multi-touch technology.[17]

Corporate information

HTC's chairwoman is Cher Wang, the daughter of Wang Yung-ching, one of Taiwan's wealthiest men.[6] Peter Chou serves as President and CEO,[18] and HT Cho as Director of the Board and Chairman of HTC Foundation.[19] HTC's CFO is Hui-Ming Cheng.[20] In addition to being chair of HTC, Cher Wang is also acting chair of VIA Technologies.[6] HTC's main divisions, including the IA (Information Appliance) engineering division and the WM (Wireless Mobile) engineering division, are ISO 9001/ISO 14001-qualified facilities.[21]

The company's growth has accelerated dramatically since being chosen by Microsoft as a hardware platform development partner for the Windows Mobile operating system (based on Windows CE). HTC is also currently working with Google to build mobile phones running Google's Android mobile OS. HTC's sales revenue totalled $2.2 billion for 2005, a 102% increase from the previous year. It was listed as the fastest-growing tech company in BusinessWeek's Info Tech 100.[22]

HTC has invested strongly in research and development, which accounts for a quarter of its employees.[5] HTC runs a software design office in Seattle (nearby its North American headquarters) where it designs its own interface for its phones.[23]

HTC's North American headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington.[24] This explains its strong connections with local companies Microsoft and T-Mobile USA, as well as the technologies and services they provide.

Product range

Main article: List of HTC phones

When HTC was founded it was strictly an original design manufacturer,[20] selling devices such as the HTC Wizard as the T-Mobile MDA and the Cingular 8125. The company focused on telecom operators who were willing to pay a contract manufacturer for customized products.[25] Today, many HTC devices (e.g., Incredible, Evo 4G) are marketed and sold under the HTC brand, though its main focus is still smartphones.[18][25]

Innovations

On February 17, 2010, Fast Company ranked HTC as the 31st most innovative company in the world.[26] Bloomberg reports that HTC is studying whether to create its own mobile operating system to compete with Apple's iOS, Google's Android, and Microsoft's Windows Phone 7.[27]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to HTC Corporation.

References

  1. ^ "T-Mobile Unveils the T-Mobile G1 - the First Phone Powered by Android". HTC. Retrieved 2009-05-19. AT&T's first device to run the Android OS was the Motorola Backflip.
  2. ^ "HTC shifts focus away from Windows Mobile to Android". TechSpot. 8 December 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Google unveils cell phone software and alliance". CNET News. 2007-11-05. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  4. ^ "T-Mobile G1, aka First 'Googlephone,' Carries High Expectations". Wired. 2008-09-22. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  5. ^ a b c "About HTC: HTC History". HTC Corporation. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  6. ^ a b c Laura Holson (2008-10-26). "With Smartphones, Cher Wang Made Her Own Fortune". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  7. ^ "HTC History". HTC.
  8. ^ HTC names Google phone, 'Dream'
  9. ^ "TELUS brings the HTC Hero(TM) to Canada". Bloomberg. 2009-11-05. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  10. ^ Andrew Vanacore (2010-03-02). "Apple suing phone maker HTC over iPhone patents". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  11. ^ "HTC DISAGREES WITH APPLE'S ACTIONS". HTC Corporation. 2010-03-17. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  12. ^ "HTC SUES APPLE FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT". HTC Corporation. 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  13. ^ "US trade body to look into HTC complaint against Apple". AFP. 2010-06-11. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  14. ^ "Apple expands patent infringement suit against HTC". CNET News. 2010-06-23. Retrieved 2010=07-07. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  15. ^ "The Wait is Over - America's First 3G/4G Phone, HTC EVO(TM) 4G, Available Nationwide Today,..." Forbes. 2010-06-04. Retrieved 2010-07-08. [dead link‍]
  16. ^ Chao, Loretta (2010-07-27). "HTC To Sell Branded Smartphones in Mainland Push". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
  17. ^ "HTC launching gPad to compete with thre iPad". Haaretz. 2010-08-22. Retrieved 2010-08-22.
  18. ^ a b Elizabeth Woyke (2009-10-28). "HTC CEO On Android, Verizon, Microsoft". Forbes. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  19. ^ "HTC June 2009 Sales Report". redOrbit. 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  20. ^ a b "UPDATE 1-Taiwan's HTC sees 2008 sales at high end of target". Reuters UK. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  21. ^ "HTC company profile". PhoneDog. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  22. ^ The IT 100 Companies: The Leading Tech Companies of 2005
  23. ^ "HTC Launches Multi-Million Dollar Ad Campaign About 'You' To Become Household Name". mocoNews. 26 October 2009.
  24. ^ "About HTC - Contact Us". Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  25. ^ a b Russell Flannery (2006-01-09). "Cher Dividend". Forbes. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  26. ^ Macsai, Dan (2010-02-17). "Most Innovative Companies - 2010: HTC". Fast Company. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  27. ^ Nosowitz, Dan (April 14, 2010), "HTC "Continues to Assess" Making Their Own Smartphone OS--or Buying One From Palm", Fast Company
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