HTC Corporation (TAIEX: 2498), formerly High Tech Computer Corp., is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of portable mobile devices. It was founded on May 15, 1997 and was strictly an outsourcing company, an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM). HTC designs, manufactures and markets the worlds most innovative, feature rich Smartphone and PDA Phone devices. Since its establishment, HTC has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many new designs and product innovations, and launched state-of-the-art PDA Phones and Smartphones worldwide.