Taiwan, the global mecca for IT product sourcing, these days are buzzing with activity thanks to the Computex 06. The mega exhibition kicked off on June 6 and will continue till June 10, 2006. For the past 26 years the event has grown with the industry and ranks as Asia's first IT event and the world's second IT extravaganza.

As per the show organizers, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA) this time Computex played host to more than 1,300 exhibitors from every facet of the industry, who have used more than 2,900 booths to display the latest products. The authorities also claim that the event received more than 1,30,000 visitors along with 30,000 potential foreign buyers from all across the world.

With the growth of IT business in India the number of Indian buyers who visited Computex is steadily increasing every year. This year the companies who represented India in Computex were Moser Bayer, Vishay Intertechnology, Neoteric and also some software companies, which specialize in customized and anti-virus solutions. 

One of the major attractions of the exhibition was the venue, The Taiwan World Trade Center (TWTC), which is located next to 101 Tower, the tallest tower in the world. The authorities provided free shuttle bus services from all parts of Taipei so that people could reach the exhibition hall easily. 

Special arrangements were also made for foreign visitors during the event which included free tour of 101 tower observatory, which is normally priced at NT $350 per person. In a bid to attract more buyers to their product stalls exhibitors and vendors doled out free meal and coffee coupons. 

The ongoing contests, music fests, product demos and live dance performances kept the guests hooked. The showgirls in nearly all the booths added dollops of glamour to the event. Evening at Computex were reserved for special private parties given by all the major manufacturers. The parties, which were hosted by A-Data, FOXCONN, MSI, Pen drive etc had Taiwan delicacies, dance, music shows and attractive gifts.

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