iPasslabs and Toward Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Premier High-Speed Signal Solutions for the AI Era

iPasslabs, a leader in high-speed interface test solutions, is proud to announce a strategic investment from Toward Technologies, Inc. (Toward). This partnership establishes Toward as a major shareholder in iPasslabs, with advanced technology and resources to meet the booming demands of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem for high-speed signal interconnect technology in the world.

Toward's investment is a strong endorsement of iPasslabs' technical prowess, professional team, and market leadership in the high-speed signal domain. With the explosive growth of AI-related applications, signal transmission speed has become a key determinant of AI hardware performance. The core value of iPasslabs is to provide the most comprehensive high-speed I/O interface test solutions.

Moving forward, iPasslabs will continue to expand the professional team and strengthen the technical capability in high-speed I/O interfaces. Through close collaboration with Toward, iPasslabs starts providing Radio Frequency (RF) test solutions, such as customized Relay Boards and RF Switches. This enables iPasslabs to deliver more comprehensive, advanced, and high-speed signal transmission interface solutions for more potential customers in the AI industry worldwide.

"After four years of dedicated effort, iPasslabs achieved certification as a PCI-SIG Authorized Test Lab this year and began developing new products to meet the demands of customers in the global AI, server, and storage markets," said Eric Shen, CEO of iPasslabs. "Toward's investment accelerates our development pace and enhances our access to critical components. Furthermore, it allows us to learn from Toward's market development expertise and Chairman Hsu's business philosophy, which will be tremendously beneficial for the future of iPasslabs. Looking ahead, we are set to create a win-win future together!"

"Starting from a small office, we saw a company poised to change the high-speed world," said Ryan, Vice President of Toward Technologies.

"The first time I met Eric was the year iPasslabs was founded. It was a modest office, but it was buzzing with energy and passion. I could see a spark in Eric’s eyes—a vision and a hunger for the future. I remember we was sitting down to discuss industry trends; his sharp insight into the high-speed transmission market and his unique judgment on technological development were very impressive. I thought to myself, 'This team is going to build something different.'

Years later, they did it. They moved into a bigger office as the headquarter, established overseas branches, and grew from a small team into the first PCIe Authorized Test lab in Asia, serving core applications like AI accelerators and servers for customers worldwide. In this era of exploding demand for high speed, iPasslabs isn't just moving fast; they're building on a solid foundation.

Therefore, as we have seen iPasslabs is building steadily and deeply on its high-speed journey, we knew this was a journey we wanted to be a part of. They are the bridge that connects signals, while we are the key that switches them at the right moment. What we each do is perfectly complementary.

The future is a high-speed world. Few can lead the pack, and I am certain that Eric and the company he founded, iPasslabs, will be at the very forefront."

About Toward Technologies

Founded in 1988, Toward Technologies is Asia's largest manufacturer of relay solutions for testing, with a long-standing focus on the semiconductor testing industry. The customers include major ATE, semiconductor equipment, and IC design companies worldwide. As testing technology continues to evolve toward higher speeds, higher frequencies, and smaller form factors, customers' demands for switching components have evolved from individual relays to modular switching systems and matrices. Moreover, Toward is not just a relay supplier but a partner providing complete switching solutions. From solid-state relays for high-voltage, high-current third-generation semiconductor materials to MEMS Switches for RF and ultra-high-speed signal switching, we continuously develop future-proof switching components and modules to meet the market need for high speed, high performance, and high-density integration.

About iPasslabs

Established in 2021, iPasslabs became a PCI-SIG Authorized Test Lab within four years, making it the first one in Asia. iPasslabs is dedicated to providing the industry's most advanced and professional high-speed signal transmission interface turnkey services. From initial simulation and validation tests to customized load boards and test fixtures, iPasslabs efficiently assists customers in completing their product development phases and accelerating their time-to-market. Its clientele, spanning countries such as Taiwan, the United States, South Korea, Malaysia, and Israel, includes key players in the AI ecosystem developing critical components like AI accelerators and AI servers.