Internet has evolved from a universal transport mechanism into a "Content Delivery Infrastructure" where various functionalities are being disintegrated into independent, dedicated-function Content Delivery Appliances. In the connected eWorld, people are looking for something that is easier to use with dedicated function and that can make the network environment more efficient, secured, and reliable. This new form of utilization is what people call "Network Appliances." Advantech?s latest and future Network Appliance Platforms are specially designed for Internet Security, Network Storage, and ready-for-customization eServers. Advantech also set a vision and strategies to achieve world's leading position in this booming new business, along with the hardware/software building blocks from strategic alliance partners such as Intel and Microsoft.