Taipei Tech and Sunbird Software Join Forces for Innovative R&D and Talent Development
Taipei Tech and Sunbird Software have officially established the Sunbird DCIM Research Center through a new partnership agreement. The collaboration focuses on data center infrastructure management (DCIM) and smart energy solutions, aiming to drive innovation in software technology and cultivate industry-ready talent.
President Wang Sea-fue of Taipei Tech emphasized the longstanding partnership with Sunbird Software, which began in 2016. Over the years, the collaboration has grown steadily, with two major five-year plans launched, and total investments now nearing NT$100 million—a testament to the deep trust and shared vision between the two sides.
President Wang highlighted the partnership’s strong emphasis on talent development, noting that Sunbird sends managers and engineers every two weeks to work with Taipei Tech’s faculty and students. Over 100 students have participated in joint research projects, and over 20 have joined Sunbird as full-time employees. Additionally, many students have completed summer internships at Sunbird’s Taiwan branch. Wang hopes more faculty and students will engage in cutting-edge research in data center software, energy efficiency, and artificial intelligence, helping Taiwan strengthen its presence in the international DCIM industry.
Sunbird Chairman Hsu Ching-i shared the company’s vision of building a global research and development center for DCIM in Taiwan, emphasizing Taipei Tech’s vital role in cultivating top software talent. Approximately 40% of Sunbird’s Taiwan-based employees are Taipei Tech alumni. Through ongoing industry-academic collaboration, Sunbird aims to strengthen students’ skills in software development, communication, and innovation. This collaborative effort will ultimately enhance Taiwan’s competitiveness in global software R&D and advanced DCIM software development, contributing to energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals.
Professor Liu Chien-hung from Taipei Tech’s Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering also serves as director of the joint research center. He explained that the center focuses on agile development, automated testing, code refactoring, and performance optimization. The center also focuses on stress testing and code quality analysis for DCIM software, with future plans to incorporate AI into software development and data center applications.
President Wang Sea-fue of Taipei Tech emphasized the longstanding partnership with Sunbird Software, which began in 2016. Over the years, the collaboration has grown steadily, with two major five-year plans launched, and total investments now nearing NT$100 million—a testament to the deep trust and shared vision between the two sides.
President Wang highlighted the partnership’s strong emphasis on talent development, noting that Sunbird sends managers and engineers every two weeks to work with Taipei Tech’s faculty and students. Over 100 students have participated in joint research projects, and over 20 have joined Sunbird as full-time employees. Additionally, many students have completed summer internships at Sunbird’s Taiwan branch. Wang hopes more faculty and students will engage in cutting-edge research in data center software, energy efficiency, and artificial intelligence, helping Taiwan strengthen its presence in the international DCIM industry.
Sunbird Chairman Hsu Ching-i shared the company’s vision of building a global research and development center for DCIM in Taiwan, emphasizing Taipei Tech’s vital role in cultivating top software talent. Approximately 40% of Sunbird’s Taiwan-based employees are Taipei Tech alumni. Through ongoing industry-academic collaboration, Sunbird aims to strengthen students’ skills in software development, communication, and innovation. This collaborative effort will ultimately enhance Taiwan’s competitiveness in global software R&D and advanced DCIM software development, contributing to energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals.
Professor Liu Chien-hung from Taipei Tech’s Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering also serves as director of the joint research center. He explained that the center focuses on agile development, automated testing, code refactoring, and performance optimization. The center also focuses on stress testing and code quality analysis for DCIM software, with future plans to incorporate AI into software development and data center applications.
