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LARGE GRID PLACES TAIWAN IN GLOBAL RESEARCH COMMUNITY

Taiwan, with the help of IBM, looks to be improving its technological capabilities with the deployment of the Taiwan Advanced Research and Education Network (TWAREN) -- a research Grid connecting 11 universities and research institutes throughout the country.

Not only will the Grid assist in monitoring patients, the ecosystem and disaster prevention, it will also facilitate collaboration in researching both nano- and biotechnology, effectively making Taiwan a player in the research field.

The country's Challenge 2008 Plan, which looks to improve Taiwan's competitiveness by improving the quality of industrial output, nurturing IT personnel and building up a research base, definitely stands to benefit from TWAREN. The Grid will hopefully spurn a growth in the software, computer and telecommunications industries.

IBM's partners for the Grid, which was finished three and a half months before the deadline, included Cisco, Acer and Ring Line Corp.