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Supermicro aids Taiwan in server smuggling bust, arrests three

Supermicro has announced its cooperation with Taiwanese authorities in a recent server smuggling bust, which resulted in the seizure of 50 servers and the arrest of three individuals. The company stated it is committed to preventing the illicit diversion of its advanced systems, particularly to the China market. This incident follows previous allegations of smuggling involving Supermicro executives and highlights the challenges in controlling downstream resales of technology. AI

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Supermicro aids Taiwan in server smuggling bust, arrests three

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jake Roach ·

    Supermicro says it assisted Taiwanese authorities in server smuggling bust that led to three arrests — company issues statement on working with US, Taiwan to block illicit diversion of servers to China

    Supermicro says it worked directly with Taiwanese authorities on a server smuggling bust that led to the seizure of 50 servers and three arrests.

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    Supermicro says it assisted Taiwanese authorities in server smuggling bust that led to three arrests — company issues statement on working with US, Taiwan to bl

    Supermicro says it assisted Taiwanese authorities in server smuggling bust that led to three arrests — company issues statement on working with US, Taiwan to block illicit diversio… Supermicro says it worked directly with Taiwanese authorities on a server smuggling bust that led …