Advantech Co., Ltd. engages in manufacturing and sales of embedded computing boards, industrial automation products, and applied and industrial computers. It operates through the following segments: Industrial Internet of Thing Services (IIoT); Embedded Board and Design in Services (EIoT); Allied Design Manufacture Services (Allied DMS); Intelligent Services (SIoT); and Advantech Service Plus (AS+). The EIoT segment focuses on the provision of embedded boards, systems, and peripheral hardware and software. The Allied DMS segment includes networks and communications; data acquisition and control; and provides customized collaboration designs and services. The AS+ segment offers global repair, technical support, and warranty services. The company was founded by Tien Chung Chen, Chun Sheng Ho and Ko Chen Liu on September 7, 1981 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.