After Trend Micro: Why Has Taiwan Not Produced a Second Global Software Company?

Originally published 2024-08-10Robin’s commentary with a news link

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English translation of the Chinese post originally published 2024-08-10. Translated 2026-11-05 with AI assistance. Historical figures and claims have not been updated or independently verified. 中文原文

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Founded in 1988, Trend Micro is presented as Taiwan’s most successful and international software company; thirty-six years later, it remains the name people mention. Robin argues Taiwan must value software: business owners, consumers, and creators need to pay for it. That culture is necessary for a truly digital island. The post links to reporting that Trend Micro was considering a sale.

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Trend Micro, founded in 1988, is presented as Taiwan’s most successful global software company.
Thirty-six years later, it remains the leading example.
Businesses, users, and creators need to recognize software’s value and pay for it.
The post links to reporting that Trend Micro was exploring a sale.

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Trend Micro is currently Taiwan’s most successful and international software company. Founded in 1988, it is now thirty-six years old. Taiwan needs to spend more time asking why, after over thirty years, Trend Micro remains the name associated with its most successful software company. Much depends on valuing software more and consumers being willing to pay. Business owners must value and pay for software. People should develop a habit of paying as users rather than expecting everything free. Creators must also pay for the software they use. Only when this respect for software becomes widespread can Taiwan truly become a digital island. https://buzzorange.com/techorange/2024/08/09/cybersecurity-firm-trend-micro-explores-sale/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=online_all&fbclid=IwY2xjawEj_B5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUcfjC0TJ0BJ83yWwWBqqGy_WaBqXUKLxWyKkbFpJ8wMkLh3eCM-3KZUEg_aem_hTLKi7QjDAYklt-c3Glwrg

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After Trend Micro: Why Has Taiwan Not Produced a Second Global Software Company?

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