spsroie WixkireDiA Micro-Star International Micro-Star International - Wikipedia Coordinates: 25.006954°N 121.486846°E, Micro-Star International Co., Ltd (MSi; Chinese: U2 FILL (HIRAI) is a Taiwanese multinational information technology corporation headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. It designs, develops and provides computer hardware, related produets and services, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, All-in-One PCs, servers, industrial computers, PC peripherals, car infotainment products, ete. ‘The company has a primary listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchangel’) and was established in August 1986 by 5 founders ~ LIsu Xiang (a.k.a, Joseph I1su),*! Huang Jinging (a.k.a, Jeans Huang)/31[4] Lin Wentong (aka. Frank Lin), ‘Yu Xian'neng (a.ka. Kenny Yu), and Lu Qilong (aka. Henry Lu). First starting its business in New Taipei City, Taiwan, MSI later expanded into Mainland China, setting up its Baoan Plant in Shenzhen in 2000 and establishing research and development facilities in Kunshan in 2001. It also provides global warranty service in North America, Central/South America, Asia, Australia and Europe(6) The company has been a sponsor for a number of eSports teams'7! and is also the host of the international gaming event MSI Masters Gaming Arena (formerly known as MSI Beat 11),(*H91C01) The earliest Beat IT tournament can be traced back to 2010, featuring Evil Geniuses winning the RUE GAMING. championship." The company's slogan as seen in 2017 i SOME ARE PC, WE ARE GAMING.""3! Contents Operations Products History Sponsorship Gallery See also References External links Operations MST's offices in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan serve as the company's headquarters, and house a number of different divisions and services.['1 itpsson wikipedia orgvikiMlcr-Star_Inteational Micro-Star International Co., Ltd @msi ‘AULRHABR PATIL aa Public TWSE: 2377 (nttp:// www twse.com.twip dtlen/2377_en.pdt) Computer hardware Electronics August 4, 1986 Joseph Hsu Jeans Huang Frank Lin Kenny Yu Henry Lu Zhonghe, New Taipei, Taiwan Worldwide CEO Charles, Chiang Native name Type Traded as Industry Founded Founders Headquarters Area served Key people Products Gaming laptops Gaming graphics cards Gaming motherboards Gaming monitors Gaming desktops Alkin-One PCs Servers Industrial computers PC peripherals Car infotainment wspsroie Micro-Star International - Wikipedia Manufacturing initially took place at plants in Taiwan, Panoramic Wi-Fi cameras The company has branch offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South Africa. As of 2015 the company has a global presence in over 120 | Revenue won billion countries, spanning the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and shel Paci Number of 2,320 (2018) s employees Website www.msi.com (hitp Products s:llwww.msi.com) The company first built its reputation on developing and manufacturing computer motherboards and graphics cards. It established its subsidiary FUNTORO in 2008 to provide solutions for vehicle infotainment. Now it provides a variety of, products ranging from laptops, gaming laptops,'5} motherboards, graphics cards, all-in-one PCs, mobile workstations, barebone computers, servers, IPCs, multimedia peripherals to vehicle infotainment solutions, smart cleaning robots, panoramic Wi-Fi cameras, etc. When established in 1986, MSI focused on the design and manufacturing of motherboards and add-on cards. Later that year, it introduced the first overclockable 286 motherboard. In 1989, MSI introduced its first 486 motherboard; in 1993, its first 586 motherboard; in 1995, its Dual Pentium Pro- based motherboard. In 1997 it introduced its Intel Pentium II-based motherboard with Intel MMX Technology, along with its first graphics card product, and its first barebone product; in 1990 it introduced its first Socket 7 based motherboard, and in 200, its first PC2PC Bluetooth & WLAN motherboard. In 2000 MSI introduced its first set-top box product (MS-5205).0) In 2003, its first Pen Tablet PC product (PenNoteg100),!*71 and in 2004, its first Notebook produet (Ms10C)."*81 In 2009, MSI introduced its first Ultra Stim Notebook (X320),!9! and first All-in-One PC (AP:900).201 In 2008, MSI sponsored Fnatic and dived into the PC gaming market. Its GAMING series features laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphic cards, All-in-One PCs and gaming peripherals designed for gamers and power users, In 2015, MSI teamed up with eye-tracking tech firm Tobii for the creation of eye-tracking gaming laptops.{*I(22) In early 2016, MSI announced a collaboration with HTC and has revealed Vive-ready systems to offer Virtual Reality experiences. [23ll2a}i2s}261(27128] History 5 founders Joseph Hu, Jeans Huang, Frank Lin, Kenny Yu and Henry Lu all worked for electronics company Sony before establishing MSI. Sony's corporate downsizing in 1985 brought them together. With the engineering background working for Sony, they established Miero Star International together in August 1986, In 1997, MSI inaugurated its Plant I in Jung-He city; in 2000, i inaugurated its Plant III in Jung-He city In 1998, it became a public company with an IPO (Initial Public Offering) on the Taipei Stock Exchange (TAIEX). In 2000, MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was founded, and in 2001, MSI Electronics (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. In 2002, MSI set up its European logistics center in the Netherlands. itpsson wikipedia orgvikiMlcr-Star_Inteationalssz019 Micro‘StarInternatonal- Wikipedia In 2008, MSI was ranked among the Top 20 Taiwan Global Brands29! In 2on1, the firm was named one of the Top 100 ‘Taiwan Brands, distinguished among 500 brands.'%°l By 2013, MSI has been awarded from Taiwan Excellence for 15 consecutive years..34) In 2015, MSI was ranked the 4th best laptop brand of 2015 by Laptop magazine.(82I83) According to research, MST was the largest gaming laptop supplier worldwide in 2016,{841(35) MSI launched "Join the Dragon” team sponsorship program in April 2017 to discover talented eSports teams.{3° Also in April 2017, MSI names certified partners for the creation of an RGB ecosystem with MSI Mystic Light Syne which includes CORSAIR, SteelSeries, G.SKILL, Cooler Master, in Win, Phanteks and others.{571 ‘Mustek and MSI sign laptop distribution deal in 2017.18) ESL has partnered with MSI for upcoming ESL One events in 2018/99) ‘MSI was the official partner of ESL One Cologne 2018, one of the biggest events on the CS:GO calendar.{421 In August 2018, MSI was rated the Best Gaming Laptop Brand of 2018 by Laptop Mag. New designs of its GS65 Stealth ‘Thin and GE63 Raider RGB laptops earned the company a stellar 84 out of 100 and put ton the top spot Sponsorship ‘The company partners with eSports heavyweights Fnatic!/2] and Cloud o, 441 It has also been a sponsor for a number of eSports teams worldwide, including PENTA Sports,(45) Energy eSports,'451 HWA Gaming,{*7] yoe Flash Wolves,{48] NXA-Ladies,{49] Saigon Fantastic Five,5°) MSI-Evolution,5 Vox Eminor,{52) DeToNator53)’Team Infused,{5l Aperture Gaming,!55! Phoenix GaminG,!5 ete Gallery itpsson wikipedia orgvikiMlcr-Star_Inteational air