Getac

Getac (Chinese: 神基投控) is a Taiwanese multinational technology company that specializes in rugged computers, mobile video systems, mechanical components, automotive parts, and aerospace fasteners. Getac was established on 5 October 1989 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace.[1][2] A subsidiary of the MiTAC-Synnex Group, Getac has been listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 3005) since 2002.[3][4] Getac is one of the major suppliers of rugged computers.[5][6][7][8]

Getac Holdings Corporation
神基投資控股股份有限公司
TypePublic
IndustryElectronics
Founded1989 (1989)
HeadquartersTaiwan
Key people
  • Matthew Miau (director)
  • James Hwang (chairman)
ProductsRugged computers, mechanical components, automotive parts, aerospace fasteners, body worn cameras, digital evidence management
Number of employees
10000+

History

Getac was established on 5 October 1989 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace.[9][10]

In 2009, Getac acquired Waffer Technology Corp., which resulted in Getac becoming the world's third largest aluminum-magnesium alloy producer and the leading supplier of seat belt spindles and spools.[11][12]

In 2012, the company introduced the Getac Z710, the world's first rugged 7-inch Android tablet.[13]

In 2018, the company expanded its video recording and software businesses with the acquisition of WHP Workflow Solutions Inc. and the formation of Getac Video Solutions.[14]

In 2020, Getac was selected by BMW to provide rugged mobile devices for applications including R&D, production, warehouse logistics and workshop diagnostics.[15][16]

In 2021, Getac was selected by the United States Air Force to provide rugged computers under the Client Computing Solutions Quantum Enterprise Buy (CCS-2 QEB) Program.[17][18][19]

See also

References
  1. "A Rugged Laptop You Can Drop But Still Game On". Gizmodo. 15 June 2011.
  2. 神基轉型為投資控股公司 提升長期競爭力與國際能見度
  3. "Getac targets up to 12% revenue growth - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 15 July 2021.
  4. "Getac's next-generation F110 delivers industry-leading power, brightness and rugged performance in a compact tablet form factor". finance.yahoo.com.
  5. "Getac B360, hands on: Tough, configurable and ready to handle extreme conditions Review". ZDNet.
  6. Portnoy, Sean. "Best rugged laptop in 2021". ZDNet.
  7. "Getac S410 G4 Review". PCMAG.
  8. "Getac B360 Review". PCMAG.
  9. "A Rugged Laptop You Can Drop But Still Game On". Gizmodo. 15 June 2011.
  10. 自由時報電子報 (23 March 2021). "神基轉型為投資控股公司 提升長期競爭力與國際能見度 - 自由財經". 自由時報電子報. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  11. "Getac V200 rugged Core i7 tablet PC outed". SlashGear. 7 September 2010.
  12. "車業30強》拿下逾5成市占率！全球第一大安全帶轉軸商神基，橫向跨足ADAS新戰場｜數位時代 BusinessNext". 數位時代.
  13. "Getac Z710: world's first 7-inch rugged Android tablet pictures". www.pocket-lint.com. 25 September 2012.
  14. "Getac to invest in car systems - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 9 April 2018.
  15. Getac. "Leading German Car Manufacturer Chooses Getac for Worldwide Provision of Rugged Mobile Devices and Solutions". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  16. "《電腦設備》神基強固型電腦，打入BMW供應鏈". Yahoo News (in Chinese). 15 January 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  17. "U.S. Air Force Selects Getac as Trusted Rugged Manufacturer for QEB Contract". www.dcvelocity.com.
  18. "Osan aircraft maintainers keep F-16's ready during RED FLAG". www.af.mil. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  19. "Walk a mile in the boots of a maintainer". www.macdill.af.mil. Retrieved 9 July 2023.


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