In an exclusive interview with Economic Daily News (EDN), D-Link Corporation’s chairman John Lee talked about his plans to lead D-Link in forming strategic partnerships to seize business opportunities amidst current global market uncertainties, and shared his thoughts on company outlook and future goals.
D-Link’s Key Factors for Seizing Business Opportunities
- Form a top global research team specialized in the development of high-speed RF transmission, artificial intelligence (AI) and Cloud computing, Cloud platform interface, software, and manufacturing systems integration with 5G technology.
- Establish a strategic purchasing facility and form strategic partnerships with supply chain vendors (such as manufacturers of chipsets, power supply, and antennas) to build a manageable and closely-knit supply chain infrastructure.
- Develop supply chain and manufacturing partnerships across Taiwan, China, India, and Russia to fulfill the needs of various markets across the globe.
- Strategically collaborate with ODM and Taiwanese manufacturing allies to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
D-Link’s Outlook and Future Goals
- Goal: Double operational growth within 3 to 5 years with annual revenue of $1 billion (USD).
- Vision: Make network connectivity as simple, convenient, and safe as possible.
- Mission: Deliver quality networking solutions at affordable prices to connect people and things across the globe.
- For 2021: Accelerate product development and expedite go-to-market process to quickly and effectively fulfill consumer market needs.
- Make AI and Cloud our focus to deliver networking solutions with an emphasis on making networks simpler to use and easier to manage for consumers.
- End devices are everywhere and the need for Internet connectivity will grow continuously. We will continue to invest heavily in core technologies.
About Economic Daily News (EDN)
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Original News Report Links (Content in Chinese)
- Chairman John Lee (Mr. YES) Leads D-Link Towards Success
- D-Link Boosts Capital Expenditures and Investments to Develop New Products Quarterly
- D-Link to Refresh Branding; Determined to Regain Industry Status