TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Digital Affairs reported that Taiwan’s computer and information services sector posted revenue of NT$163.65 billion (US$5.29 billion) in this year’s third quarter, up 10.44% from last year, setting a record for the same quarter.
According to the ministry, the computer programming sector posted NT$121.8 billion in Q3 revenue, up 14.14% year on year. The growth was mainly driven by enterprises accelerating cloud adoption and implementing AI technologies, which boosted demand for system integration and software development, per CNA.
During the same period, the information services sector generated NT$41.84 billion in revenue, up 0.9% year on year. The ministry attributed the growth to stable demand for website management, data processing services, and rising cybersecurity demand.
The ministry added that growth in the information services sector was also fueled by IT system demand from semiconductor capacity expansion, increased digital imaging and communication needs in healthcare, and rising cloud and data-processing demand in the gaming industry.
The government has continued integrating AI and data management technologies into the manufacturing, financial, and public sectors, the ministry said. The initiative is expected to strengthen cybersecurity and data management, while helping companies and institutions promote digital transformation.
This year, the ministry launched cloud solutions to help small and medium-sized enterprises manage online stores, operations, market analytics, and carbon footprint monitoring. The program has been adopted by local clinics, long-term care facilities, and delivery platforms. The ministry also provides a subsidy program for local startups with AI development projects to purchase GPUs or rent cloud computing resources.
By the end of this year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs will have launched a subsidy program offering up to NT$100,000 in digital transformation support for small manufacturers with fewer than 30 employees. The agency is also holding workshops to train employees of participating companies in using AI software.
