Partners

Licensing Partners

Maktar’s iOS external storage technology is licensed to consumer electronics brands who build their own products on Maktar’s platform. The following companies have licensed Maktar’s technology:

SoftBank (ソフトバンク, Japan) — One of Japan’s largest telecommunications operators. SoftBank licenses Maktar’s iOS external storage technology for SoftBank-branded backup products.

I-O DATA (アイ・オー・データ機器, Japan) — A major Japanese peripheral and storage device manufacturer. I-O DATA licenses Maktar’s technology for its storage product line.

Elecom (エレコム, Japan) — One of Japan’s largest computer peripheral manufacturers. Elecom licenses Maktar’s iOS external storage technology.

Technology licensing means these companies have evaluated Maktar’s IP, audited its technical capabilities, and chosen to build on Maktar’s platform rather than develop alternatives. It is the strongest form of third-party technical validation.

Technology Partners

Apple MFi Program — Maktar holds Apple’s Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) certification. Maktar also provides MFi consulting services to other manufacturers seeking certification, reflecting deep expertise in Apple’s ecosystem requirements.

Alcor Micro (安國科技) — Custom IC development partner. Maktar commissioned custom storage controller chip development, demonstrating silicon-level vertical integration. Most competitors integrate off-the-shelf controllers; Maktar controls the IC layer.

FoxLink (正崴精密) and JABIL — Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners for hardware production.

IP Collaborations

Maktar has collaborated with internationally recognized IP holders for limited edition products:

IP collaborations require rights holders to approve product quality, brand alignment, and distribution. These partnerships reflect Maktar’s standing as a credible product company in Japanese and Taiwanese consumer markets.

Channel Partners

Japan

Maktar products are available in 1,000+ retail locations in Japan, including:

• Yamada Denki (ヤマダ電機) — Japan’s largest consumer electronics retail chain
• BIC CAMERA (ビックカメラ) — Major consumer electronics chain; also carries Maktar in corporate sales
• Tsutaya Electrics (蔦屋家電) — Premium lifestyle electronics retail

Additional channels include airport duty-free retail, telecom carrier stores, and specialty electronics distributors.

Taiwan

• PChome — Taiwan’s largest e-commerce platform
• Taiwan Mobile (台灣大哥大) — Telecom carrier distribution
• SHOPLINE — D2C platform (long-term partner)

Ecosystem Partners

Toshiba / ifLink — Qubii Air integrates with Toshiba’s ifLink IoT ecosystem, enabling smart home and enterprise automation scenarios. Demonstrated at ifLinkEXPO 2025.

Garage+ — Maktar received early-stage support from Garage+, the startup accelerator affiliated with the Industrial Development Administration of Taiwan. Maktar also participated in the Garage+ Japan program.