The group, formed a year ago to focus on future mobile and desktop platforms, included leading computer design and manufacturing firms Asustek, Compal, FIC, Foxconn, Gigabyte, Inventec, MicroStar, Mitac, LG, Quanta, Samsung and Wistron.
HTC, Microsoft's hardware platform development partner for the Windows CE operating system, and SuperMicro, a hardware solutions manufacturer led by Taiwanese Charles Liang, will join the alliance in developing next-generation enterprise and wireless handheld devices.
"Last year, we said Asia's developers would continue to play a role among the world's leading convergence developers. This year, we're saying companies in Asia have the opportunity to lead how this industry designs and markets products to an increasingly global customer base," said John Antone, Intel Asia-Pacific's vice president and general manager.
Alliance members will receive platform definitions, usage models and market trends, and customised technical support for the design and manufacturing of new converged products.
"Our business opportunity is a worldwide opportunity and we must work together to drive the regulations and policy issues all over the world to ensure products work together and provide real value for customers wherever they are," Antone said.
Antone was speaking at the Asia-Pacific Intel Developer Forum in Taipei.
