30th Anniversary
CEO Letter

This year marks a very special milestone for PLANET Technology as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary.

PLANET has been growing throughout the years to become one of the most recognized network communication brands in the world. Countless leading technological inventions including industrial-grade Power over Ethernet and networking technology, the first renewable energy network solution, intelligent network management for AIoT applications, and more have defined us as an innovative provider of network technology.

At PLANET, we also make our best effort to further enhance environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance which have brought positive long-term influences to a variety of industry members who have taken steps toward giving a better future for the next generation.

I would like to say thank you to our dedicated employees and partners who have helped PLANET reach its 30th Anniversary and become the success that it is today.

As PLANET grows into a global influence in the ICT industry, let us continue this momentum as we bring a new era of intelligent and sustainable technologies into the future.

CEO
Milestones

As a leading global provider of IP-based networking products, PLANET Technology has created remarkable accomplishments by dedicating to continuous innovations so as to further enhance intelligent and sustainable network applications, and more.

Venturing into Secure AIoT Innovations & Ultra-fast Communication

  • Total LoRa AIoT Network Solution Accelerates Wide-ranging Smart Network Applications
    • 2023 Taiwan Excellence Award
  • Ultra-fast 5G NR and Wi-Fi 6 Innovations Enhance Mobility Network Transmission and Communication
    • 2022 COMPUTEX Best Choice Golden Award
    • 2022 Taiwan Excellence Award
  • With IEC 62443-4-1 Security Certification and ISO 27001 Certification, PLANET information security including business operations and products can be improved
  • TSN (Time Sensitive Networking) Solution synchronizes IT and OT networks to bring a precise and accurate network infrastructure for applications such as industrial automation and more

Commitment to ESG Implementation

  • PLANET 2050 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Roadmap
    Actively manage risks from climate change and reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions through various methods
  • Social Engagement through long-term Educational Influences
    • 18 consecutive years of offering disadvantaged children an educational program
    • 9,824 children have been helped to regain learning motivation and confidence
  • Protecting Water Resources and Air Quality
    • Adopted Pinglin organic tea plantation and expanded the farming area from 1 hectare in 2010 to 53 hectares in 2021
    • 4,100 hectares of paddy field was saved by ending the burning of rice stubble, thus eliminating 36,900 tons of CO2 in a year
  • 2022 Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility Award (Ranked Top 1 in 2011, 2012, 2021 and 2022, CommonWealth Magazine)
  • Top 5% of Outstanding Companies in 2021 Corporate Governance Evaluation (2021, TWSE, TPEx)

Eco-Friendly and Intelligent Network Management

  • Network Management System Solution and CloudViewer App efficiently manage a Remote Network on any scale and centrally manage PoE Devices Power Consumption for Energy Savings
    • Universal Network Management Central Controller awarded 2023 Taiwan Excellence Award
  • Renewable Energy Network Management Solution realizes Off-grid Application and Reduction of CO2 Emission with Green Technology
    • 2021 International Innovation Award
    • 2021 COMPUTEX Best Choice Award
    • 2021 Taiwan Excellence Award
  • World's first Expandable L3 802.3bt PoE++ Switch provides flexible Power Capacity for large-scale Network Applications
    • 2021 Taiwan Excellence Award
  • Industrial VPN Security Gateway to facilitate Secure Network Infrastructure of IoT and IIoT Applications

Persistence in Sustainable Innovations

  • Positive Influences on Society for the Long Term
    Continuously enhances the relationship with employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities
    • CEO Mr. Jack Chen awarded "Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards" and "Taiwan EY Sustainable Leader Entrepreneur Of The Year" (2019)
    • The only company in Taiwan to be awarded: Humane Entrepreneurship Award (2018, ICSB)
    • Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (2019)
    • Taiwan Mittelstand Award for Workplace Friendliness (2019)
  • Keeping Mutual Business Growth Going despite of the COVID-19 Outbreak
    • Placed the health and safety of employees, partners and stakeholders as top priority
    • With innovative and sustainable core values in mind, continue to advance technology level and develop innovative networking solutions
  • Top 5% of the TPEx listed companies in "Corporate Governance Evaluation" (2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, TWSE, TPEx)
  • Grade A+ in Information Disclosure and Transparency Ranking in Taiwan (2015, Securities and Futures Institute)
  • Benchmark Enterprise for Workplace Gender Equality (IDB, MOEA. 2016)
  • Taiwan Mittelstand Award for Gender Equality (2015, MOEA)
  • ESG Benchmarking Enterprise selected in Taiwan's "Corporate ESG Yearbook" (2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, TWSE)

Realizing Industry 4.0 and Industrial Automation

  • PLANET's Smart Industrial Networking Solutions featuring dual-speed and LoRaWAN Long-range Wireless IoT to expedite the development of Industry 4.0
    • 2021 Taiwan Excellence Award
  • Product Innovations Accelerated to manage Smart Cities and Smart Factories
    • 2019 Taiwan Excellence Silver Award
  • 5-in-1 Unified Office Gateway integrated with IP PBX, Ethernet Switch, Wireless AP, NAS and Security Firewall

Mature Corporate Governance Fosters Sustainability

  • Board of Directors effectively guided PLANET to enhance corporate sustainability performance and increase long-term resilience
  • Audit Committee founded (2017)
  • Top 5% of the TPEx listed companies in "Corporate Governance Evaluation" (2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, TWSE, TPEx)
  • Grade A+ in Information Disclosure and Transparency Ranking in Taiwan (2015, Securities and Futures Institute)
  • Benchmark Enterprise for Workplace Gender Equality (IDB, MOEA. 2016)
  • Taiwan Mittelstand Award for Gender Equality (2015, MOEA)
  • ESG Benchmarking Enterprise selected in Taiwan's "Corporate ESG Yearbook" (2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, TWSE)

Boosting IoT/IIoT Connectivity

  • Leading the Industry with comprehensive Power over Ethernet (PoE) Product Line including IEEE 802.3at/bt to satisfy Power Demands of Smart Networking Applications
    • PLANET Patented Unique Intelligent PoE Management accelerates energy savings and carbon reduction
  • From mature Enterprise-grade Networking to Industrial-grade Networking, PLANET complete Industrial Ethernet Solutions enhance Industrial IoT Communications in the harsh Environment
    • Heavy Industrial EMC, EN50155, EN 50121-4 and E-Mark Certified
  • PLANET High-tech IP Camera and Media Converters successfully helped to accomplish Chilean Miners Rescue Mission
    • Assisted the communication of the trapped miners in Chile, made known worldwide
  • Unified Office Gateway integrated with IP PBX, Ethernet Switch, Wireless AP, NAS and Network Security brings a total IT solution for SMBs
    • 2010 Taiwan Excellence Award
  • Mesh network product launched to greatly benefit IoT applications

Sustainable Development with CSR Commitment

  • Reducing the Impact on the Environment
    The major part of the company's core value focuses on creating a better future for the current and future generations
    • In 2012, the first Industrial Solar Power PoE Switch, powered by renewable energy with Zero-Carbon emission for green networking, was launched
    • Adopted Pinglin organic tea plantation since 2010, replacing pesticides and chemical fertilizers with organic farming to prevent toxic substances from contaminating reservoir water sources
  • Disadvantaged Children Educational Program
    Continuously promoting children's learning motivation and character development
    • Received "Excellence in CSR Award" since 2007 for 16 consecutive years (CommonWealth Magazine)
    • Corporate Social Responsibility Award (2009, Global Views Magazine)
  • Ethical Business Operation
    The solid foundations for corporate sustainability
    • Top of the First Corporate Governance Evaluation (2014, TPEx)
    • CG6004 Corporate Governance System Evaluation Certification (2008)
    • CEO Mr. Jack Chen invited to speak at APEC forum, boosting PLANET influence worldwide (2009)

Industry-leading IP Networking Innovations

  • Focusing on the R&D from Consumer to Enterprise Networking Solutions for Ethernet, Fiber, Wireless, Broadband, IP Telephony, IP Surveillance and Network Security
    • ISO 9001 Certification for Quality Management System since 1997
  • Wide range of IP-based Networking Infrastructure Innovations have made "PLANET" a Global Brand, now known worldwide
    • Full range of product lines realizing the smart networking
    • Network infrastructures
    • Versatile network applications
    • User-friendly network and services
  • Innovative Solutions have won Worldwide Recognitions and achieved Taiwan Excellence Award annually since 2004
    • Editor's Choice award (2004-2005 PC Magazine)
    • Buy This award (2004, Computer Magazine in Belgium)

Spirit of Excellence since Foundation

  • PLANET Technology Founded in Taiwan (1993)
  • Embodied with the Pioneering Spirit and Brand Vision from the very beginning
  • Started from strong R&D capabilities and continuous technological innovation
  • Committed to creating a robust IP-based networking foundation for digital convergence across homes and businesses worldwide
  • D-Link Corporation – strategic partnership for market expansion (1994)