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[Supplementary Explanatory Materials] Hmcomm × QNAP: Toward an In-House AI Infrastructure, with a Technical Evaluation and Provisioning Plan for ZBOX and QNAP Products

Hmcomm outlined a plan to run its local AI platform, “ZBOX,” on QNAP storage products and validate its performance and stability. Following validation, it aims to offer the solution to companies, local governments and medical institutions through a combination of implementation support, usage fees and maintenance fees.

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Announced details

ZBOXQNAP QAI-h1290FX
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
CompanyFinancial institutionLocal governmentMedical institutionsContact CentersMeeting transcriptionSearching and summarizing internal documentsCreating and reviewing call records
Launch dateProposals and promotional activities are scheduled to begin around the third month after validation starts. However, the offering start date will be determined based on the validation results and discussions between the two companies.
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
Hmcomm Inc.265A
Relationship with the Company

Hmcomm is expected to be responsible for providing and optimizing ZBOX and supporting implementation, while QNAP will provide the hardware and data management platform, product information and technical support. The division of roles, sales terms and billing method remain under discussion and consideration.

CounterpartyQNAP Systems, Inc.

A storage vendor headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Founded in 2004 and established its Japanese subsidiary in 2016, with capital of approximately TWD 397.5 million (approximately ¥1.97 billion) and more than 1,300 employees (as of March 2024). Its own factory is in Taipei, and its research and development sites are in Taipei, Hsinchu and Kaohsiung.

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

QNAP headquarters: New Taipei City, Taiwan. Own factory and research and development sites: Taipei, Hsinchu and Kaohsiung.

More than 1,300 employees, including more than 600 R&D engineers (as of March 2024)
Impact on Business Performance

The plan is to build revenue from initial environment setup and implementation support fees, recurring software usage and maintenance fees, and additional functionality. However, the specific impact on results is Not disclosed.

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Source (materials cited by the company)

Attached QNAP company profile (figures from QNAP’s company overview)

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredZBOX, QNAP QAI-h1290FX
CounterpartyQNAP Systems, Inc.
Counterparty overviewA storage vendor headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Founded in 2004 and established its Japanese subsidiary in 2016, with capital of approximately TWD 397.5 million (approximately ¥1.97 billion) and more than 1,300 employees (as of March 2024). Its own factory is in Taipei, and its research and development sites are in Taipei, Hsinchu and Kaohsiung.
Relationship with the CompanyHmcomm is expected to be responsible for providing and optimizing ZBOX and supporting implementation, while QNAP will provide the hardware and data management platform, product information and technical support. The division of roles, sales terms and billing method remain under discussion and consideration.
Launch dateProposals and promotional activities are scheduled to begin around the third month after validation starts. However, the offering start date will be determined based on the validation results and discussions between the two companies.
Applicable areaCompany, Financial institution, Local government, Medical institutions, Contact Centers, Meeting transcription, Searching and summarizing internal documents, Creating and reviewing call records
LocationQNAP headquarters: New Taipei City, Taiwan. Own factory and research and development sites: Taipei, Hsinchu and Kaohsiung.
Location scaleMore than 1,300 employees, including more than 600 R&D engineers (as of March 2024)
Impact on Business PerformanceThe plan is to build revenue from initial environment setup and implementation support fees, recurring software usage and maintenance fees, and additional functionality. However, the specific impact on results is Not disclosed.
SourceAttached QNAP company profile (figures from QNAP’s company overview)
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Contract ValueOffering priceContract DateAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateQuantitative EffectsUsage history

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To meet demand for an AI environment that can process and store highly confidential meeting and call data, as well as internal documents, within the organization without sending them to an external cloud.

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