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Tuesday 20 August 2024
AMD's buyout of ZT Systems opens new doors for Inventec
AMD has announced its acquisition of server hardware firm ZT System (ZT), with...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
AMD acquires ZT Systems for US$4.9 billion to take on Nvidia
AMD is purchasing ZT Systems, a server hardware company. AMD has no intention of entering the server market. Instead, it's acquiring ZT Systems primarily for its skilled engineers...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Supply chain actively developing GB200 servers despite Blackwell delay, say sources
Nvidia's revised launch schedule for its next-gen Blackwell AI chips has led to changes in the supply chain, with some server makers shifting their focus to developing GB200-based...
Monday 19 August 2024
AI server demand remains strong despite rumored Blackwell supply uncertainties, says Wiwynn
Amid recent rumors about uncertainties in Nvidia's Blackwell supply, Wiwynn expects growth momentum to remain intact, primarily driven by ASIC chip servers.
Monday 19 August 2024
India launches AI mission tender, reportedly limiting GPU procurement to local companies
India has initiated the bidding process for its AI Mission, requiring data centers and cloud providers to form partnerships to supply AI resources, such as GPUs, to academia, startups,...
Monday 19 August 2024
Regionalized production benefits Foxconn
The US-China trade war, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global supply chain relocations, has benefited Foxconn due to its diversified global footprint.
Monday 19 August 2024
Apple's Chinese strategy hangs in balance as it figures out partnership with WeChat
Apple's competitive yet cooperative relationship with WeChat, the leading social media platform in China, is being closely observed as Apple, known for being quite assertive, figures...
Monday 19 August 2024
Taiwanese chip industry shifts focus to manufacturing amid AI boom and cyclical downturn
According to the latest data from the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA), Taiwan's semiconductor industry is gradually recovering from the downturn it faced in 2023...
Monday 19 August 2024
Supply chain players navigate cautious optimism amid AI server boom
Despite progress in inventory clearance and the boost from artificial intelligence (AI) applications, supply chain players remain cautious about the peak season benefits for consumer...
Monday 19 August 2024
Huawei's Ascend 910C: a potential threat to Nvidia's dominance in China's AI chip market
Huawei's new AI chip, the Ascend 910C, is reportedly set for release with performance comparable to the NVIDIA H100 GPU. While the older Ascend 910B did not pose a significant threat...
Monday 19 August 2024
China tightens antimony exports, raising supply concerns
China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it will expand its export controls to include antimony, a rare metal crucial for semiconductor materials. Beginning September 15, Chinese...
Monday 19 August 2024
India roundup: Indian IC design startup seeks six automotive contracts and eyes mid-term chipmaking investment
L&T Semiconductor Technologies is on its way to bag IC design orders in the booming Indian semiconductor market. India's wearable shipments fell for the first time amid a lack...
Monday 19 August 2024
Foxconn chairman inaugurates first women-only housing complex, pursues EVs and energy in India
Following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foxconn's chairman, Young Liu, inaugurated a women-only residential complex for nearly 20,000 employees and announced...
Friday 16 August 2024
Component suppliers see promise in 2H24 amid launch of new models and AI demand
The second half of the year is traditionally the peak season for the launch of flagship smartphones, which is expected to boost demand for key components such as PCBs (Printed Circuit...
Friday 16 August 2024
BYD AI-assisted vehicle appeal diminished by market price competition
BYD has pulled out all the stops to get ahead in AI-assisted vehicle development with its progress garnering the most attention.