Leadtek

What Leadtek does

Leadtek Research Inc. (麗臺科技股份有限公司; TWSE: 2465) is a Taiwan-based public company founded in 1986 by the Liang family and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in September 2001. Founded over 38 years ago, the company operates as a long-term NVIDIA partner delivering GPU computing solutions across five product categories: WinFast gaming graphics cards (GeForce 50/40/30/20/16/10/700 series), NVIDIA professional RTX PRO workstation graphics, WinFast AI workstations and GPU servers (WS and GS series), virtual desktop systems (PCoIP zero clients, remote workstation cards, VDI thin clients with proprietary LvOS operating system and DMS management software), and AI/HPC platforms including NVIDIA DGX systems, IGX edge AI platforms, and data center GPUs. The company employs 101-250 people and maintains regional offices in Taiwan (New Taipei City headquarters), China (Shanghai and Beijing), Japan (Tokyo), and South Korea (Wonju), with a Qualified Partner Program (QPP) channel network across APAC.

Name

Leadtek

Legal name

LEADTEK Research Inc.

Website

https://leadtek.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Leadtek Research Inc. (TWSE: 2465) is NVIDIA's designated APAC partner offering WinFast-branded gaming GPUs, professional RTX graphics, AI workstations and servers, and PCoIP-based virtual desktop systems, serving enterprise, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and government customers across Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

GPU Computing Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

AI Server Systems & HGX/Accelerator Platforms (HDAAAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

PC Components for Gaming (GPUs, CPUs, Motherboards, RAM, PSUs) (MPAFAGAD), Graphics & Accelerator Cards (GPUs, compute accelerators) (HDACAGAA)

Keywords

• GPU computing solutions
• AI workstations
• GPU servers
• Virtual desktop infrastructure
• Professional graphics cards

Headquarters

HQ city

Longhua

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Graphics Cards: Sale of WinFast branded GeForce gaming graphics cards across multiple NVIDIA GPU generations (GeForce 50, 40, 30, 20, 16, 10, 700 series), sold through distributors, e-commerce, and retail channels.
2. Hardware Sales - Professional Workstations & Servers: Sale of WinFast branded NVIDIA-certified workstations (WS series) and servers (GS series) designed for AI/deep learning, HPC, rendering, and professional visualization. Targets enterprise buyers directly and through channel partners.
3. Hardware Sales - Professional Graphics Cards: Sale of NVIDIA RTX PRO series professional graphics cards (RTX PRO 6000, 5000, 2000 Blackwell editions, RTX A series) for workstation and enterprise deployment.
4. Hardware Sales - Virtual Desktop Endpoints: Sale of PCoIP Zero Clients, PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards, Thin Clients, and Trusted Zero Clients for VDI environments targeting government, financial, healthcare, and enterprise customers.
5. AI & GPU Software Solutions: Sale of AI software including AIDMS platform, GDMS management system, RTX AI Software Pack, and NVIDIA DLI training courses. Part of bundled hardware-software solutions.
6. Healthcare & Medical Devices: Diversified business into cardiovascular and pulmonary medical equipment, health management devices, and wellness patches using BtNPN skin penetration technology. Products supplied to hospitals, clinics, corporate wellness programs, and long-term care facilities.
7. Professional Services & Training: AI consulting, POC testing, software/hardware integration planning, and NVIDIA DLI certified training courses for enterprise AI adoption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leadtek designs, manufactures, and markets NVIDIA-powered GPU computing hardware and proprietary software, including WinFast AI workstations and GPU servers, GeForce and RTX PRO graphics cards, PCoIP-based virtual desktop endpoints, and AI development platforms (AIDMS, GDMS, RTX AI Software Pack). The company is NVIDIA's designated APAC partner and also distributes NVIDIA DGX systems and IGX Thor edge AI platforms, with an emerging biomedical division producing healthcare patches.

Product overview

Leadtek Research Inc. is a global computer manufacturer and NVIDIA long-term partner founded in 1986, offering a comprehensive portfolio of GPU solutions and AI systems. The product portfolio centers on NVIDIA GPUs and encompasses five main categories: (1) Virtual Desktop Solutions including PCoIP Zero Client, PCoIP Remote Workstation Card, PCoIP Management Console, and VDI Thin Client Series for secure remote display; (2) Graphics Cards featuring WinFast GeForce gaming cards across RTX 50/40/30/20/16/10 series; (3) NVIDIA Professional Graphics including RTX PRO Blackwell (6000/5000/2000) and RTX A series for workstations; (4) AI and High Performance Computing spanning NVIDIA IGX Thor edge AI platforms, DGX Spark desktop AI supercomputers, DGX systems, and Data Center GPUs; (5) WinFast Workstations and Servers (WS/GS series) for AI training/inference, deep learning, and HPC. The MLOps ecosystem includes AIDMS no-code AI platform, RTX AI Software Pack, and GPU Docker Management System (GDMS) for AI development. Additional offerings include edge computing (NVIDIA Jetson platforms and proprietary carrier boards), professional visualization software (Reality Capture, Twinmotion), and thin client OS/DMS software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WinFast: Brand for graphics cards, workstations, and servers.
• Leadtek
• AIDMS
• GDMS
• RTX AI Software Pack

Products and services

• WinFast AI Workstations NVIDIA-certified AI workstations (WS series) supporting 1-4 GPUs for AI/ML model development, deep learning, professional visualization, and data science applications. Targeted at enterprise AI developers and research teams.
• WinFast AI Servers NVIDIA-certified GPU servers (GS series) supporting 4-10 GPUs for AI training, inference, HPC, and data center workloads. Targeted at enterprise AI infrastructure and research computing buyers.
• NVIDIA DGX Spark Grace Blackwell AI supercomputer condensed to desktop level for AI development, training, and inference at the desk. Distributed by Leadtek in APAC markets.
• NVIDIA DGX System Enterprise-scale AI supercomputer systems for data center AI training and research workloads. Distributed by Leadtek in APAC.
• NVIDIA IGX Thor Industrial-grade edge AI platform delivering enterprise-ready physical AI capabilities for industrial and medical edge applications using NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. Distributed by Leadtek across APAC.
• WinFast GeForce Graphics Cards Consumer gaming graphics cards based on NVIDIA GeForce GPUs including RTX 50, 40, 30, 20, 16, 10, and 700 series for gaming and consumer applications. Sold through distributors, Tmall, JD.com, and retail channels.
• NVIDIA RTX PRO Professional Graphics Cards Professional workstation graphics cards based on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs including RTX PRO 6000, 5000, and 2000 Blackwell series, and RTX A400 Ampere series for professional visualization and AI workloads in workstation deployments.
• PCoIP Zero Client Series Hardware zero client endpoints using Teradici processors for secure remote display connections to VMware Horizon, Amazon WorkSpaces, and HP Anyware. Provides highly secure, easy-to-manage dual or quad display endpoints for VDI deployments.
• VDI Thin Client Series Thin client devices supporting 4K dual or quad display with security features, virus-resistant LvOS operating system, and VMware/Citrix compatibility for virtual desktop infrastructure deployments.
• AIDMS (AI Development Management System) No-code AI development and management platform for automated optical inspection (AOI) in manufacturing. Enables enterprises to build, deploy, and manage AI models without programming, reducing AI implementation costs and shortening project development cycles.
• RTX AI Software Pack AI software pack integrating NVIDIA libraries, frameworks, drivers, and Docker containers for one-click AI development environment setup, enhancing AI task execution efficiency. Sold as a standalone software bundle.
• GPU Docker Management System (GDMS) Docker-based GPU resource allocation and management system with intuitive GUI for centralized management of AI and big data development projects in schools and enterprises. Sold as a standalone software solution.
• Data Center GPU Data center GPUs including NVIDIA L40S, A30, A16, A10, A2 for enterprise AI inference, training, and graphics virtualization workloads. Distributed by Leadtek in APAC.
• NVIDIA Jetson Edge Computing Solutions Edge computing solutions based on NVIDIA Jetson platforms (Orin, AGX Xavier, Xavier NX, TX2, Nano) for embedded AI applications at the edge, including Leadtek's proprietary carrier boards and complete systems.
• PCoIP Remote Workstation Card Series PCIe host cards enabling high-definition dual or quad monitor video performance from remote servers, workstations, and PCs to client devices for power users in VDI environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% recognition rate achieved in actual manufacturing production line tests; department turnover increased approximately 3x within one year of AI system implementation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• NVIDIA IGX Thor DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 March 2025Leadtek was officially named as the distributor of NVIDIA IGX Thor in 2025, delivering NVIDIA Blackwell architecture computing power to the industrial and medical edge markets. This builds on Leadtek's existing IGX platform distribution including IGX Orin and IGX Thor Developer Kit Mini.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeadtek is a long-term NVIDIA partner and the designated NVIDIA partner for the APAC region. As an NVIDIA Certified System partner, Leadtek designs and manufactures WinFast workstations and servers using NVIDIA GPUs, RTX professional graphics cards, and NVIDIA DGX systems. The partnership includes co-delivery of NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) training programs for AI talent development across the APAC region.
• TeradicicoreTechnology or IntegrationLeadtek integrates Teradici's PCoIP (PC-over-IP) technology into its zero client and thin client product lines for secure virtual desktop delivery. Leadtek is described by Teradici as a key manufacturer providing full product lines of PCoIP zero clients and remote workstation endpoints for VMware View and workstation users.
• VMwaremajorTechnology or IntegrationLeadtek's PCoIP zero clients are optimized for VMware Horizon environments, and the company's LvOS thin client operating system has received VMware Ready certification for compatibility with VMware virtual desktop infrastructure.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)majorTechnology or IntegrationLeadtek's TERA2321 PCoIP zero client series is optimized for Amazon WorkSpaces, enabling secure delivery of cloud-hosted desktops using Leadtek endpoint hardware.
• HP AnywaremajorTechnology or IntegrationLeadtek's PCoIP zero clients support connection to HP Anyware (formerly Teradici Cloud Access), extending the zero client portfolio to cloud-based remote workstation access scenarios.
• CitrixmajorTechnology or IntegrationLeadtek's LvOS thin client operating system is Citrix Ready certified, ensuring compatibility with Citrix virtual desktop infrastructure solutions. Leadtek thin clients support Citrix ICA protocol alongside VMware and Microsoft remote solutions.
• NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadtek and NVIDIA DLI jointly deliver AI training courses covering deep learning, TensorFlow, and CUDA programming, conducted by NVIDIA-certified instructors. Programs include Prompt Engineering with LangChain for building LLM applications.
• Anyware (Teradici subsidiary)majorTechnology or IntegrationLeadtek's Trusted Zero Client integrates with the Anyware Trust Center, a zero-trust policy engine that continuously verifies access behavior and establishes security policies for trusted devices in remote connection environments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ASUS: Taiwan-based manufacturer of NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, ROG/TUF workstations, and AI servers. Competes head-to-head with Leadtek's WinFast GPU line and is an alternative NVIDIA OEM partner in APAC enterprise channels.
• 10ZiG Technology: Specialized thin client and zero client vendor competing directly with Leadtek's PCoIP Zero Client, VDI Thin Client, and Trusted Zero Client product lines for VMware/Citrix virtual desktop deployments.
• Tyan Computer: MiTAC-owned Taiwan server manufacturer specializing in multi-GPU AI/HPC systems with NVIDIA partnerships. Directly comparable to Leadtek's GS server series and WinFast HPC offerings.
• GIGABYTE Technology: Taiwan-based manufacturer of NVIDIA GeForce gaming cards, Aorus workstations, and G-Series GPU servers. Closest direct competitor in APAC enterprise AI server and professional graphics categories.
• Advantech: Taiwan-based industrial computing and edge AI platform vendor. Overlaps with Leadtek's IGX Thor/Jetson edge AI business and industrial AOI software (AIDMS-adjacent capabilities).
• MSI: Taiwan-based NVIDIA GPU partner selling gaming graphics cards, AI workstations, and GPU servers. Overlaps directly with Leadtek's WinFast and WS/GS series product lines in both consumer and enterprise channels.

Broad incumbents

• Dell Technologies: Global enterprise IT incumbent offering PowerEdge GPU servers, Precision workstations, and NVIDIA DGX systems. Competes with Leadtek at the upper end of enterprise AI deployment deals but lacks Leadtek's APAC channel focus.
• Supermicro: Larger US-based NVIDIA-certified GPU server and workstation vendor with global scale, broader product portfolio, and deeper enterprise/hyperscaler relationships. Represents Leadtek's primary scale competitor in AI server.
• Lenovo Group: Global PC and server manufacturer offering ThinkStation/ThinkSystem GPU workstations and servers with NVIDIA certification. Competes with Leadtek in both consumer gaming GPUs and enterprise AI server channels across APAC.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): Enterprise IT incumbent offering ProLiant GPU servers, Cray HPC systems, and NVIDIA partnerships. Competes in APAC enterprise AI HPC market where Leadtek positions its WS/GS and DGX distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EchoLEADTEK
• Facebookfacebook.com/echo.xiao.3998
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shenzhen-leadtek-technology-co.-ltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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