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Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan aims for 1,200PF AI computing power by 2029 amid funding concerns
Taiwan's government has set an ambitious target to expand its AI computing infrastructure to 480 Petaflops (PF) by 2029, with the potential to reach 1,200 PF through private sector...
Friday 7 February 2025
OpenAI eyeing more data centers in Texas, other states for Stargate
A joint venture from OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle is close to selecting additional sites for data center campuses in Texas and eyeing more projects in over a dozen other states, as...
Friday 7 February 2025
Chinese AI chip suppliers work with DeepSeek to boost competitiveness
With the growing buzz surrounding DeepSeek, its website and application have seen a massive surge in traffic. The influx of new users has led to repeated "server busy" delays, raising...
Friday 7 February 2025
Techman Robot and ASMPT strike MOU
Cobot maker Techman Robot has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with semiconductor production equipment maker ASMPT to jointly develop smart manufacturing applications. This...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan extends cybersecurity shield to critical infrastructures after DeepSeek AI ban
Taiwan's Executive Yuan convened a meeting in February 6 to discuss cybersecurity concerns surrounding DeepSeek AI, a Chinese open-source AI platform, calling for strict precautions...
Friday 7 February 2025
Cloud giants see slower growth amid shifting AI investment plans
Recent financial reports reveal decelerating revenue growth for leading cloud service providers, despite maintaining double-digit expansion. Industry perspectives are being shaped...
Friday 7 February 2025
Supermicro ramps up Blackwell-based AI server production amid financial scrutiny
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) has initiated full-scale production of its AI data center systems powered by Nvidia's next-generation Blackwell chips, with shipments expected...
Friday 7 February 2025
Panasonic may bid farewell to its former core business; considers exiting TV industry sector
Panasonic, the Japan-based electronics company, may end its television business in 2025. On February 4, 2025, the company announced an organizational restructuring plan for its 2025...
Friday 7 February 2025
Trump tariffs: server makers weigh production relocation, consumer tech stays put
The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on China while granting Canada and Mexico a one-month extension before additional tariffs take effect. In...
Friday 7 February 2025
Amazon provides cautious outlook despite strong growth
In its latest earnings report, Amazon revealed that its cloud division delivered a robust performance over the past quarter, even amidst macroeconomic uncertainties. Despite this...
Friday 7 February 2025
Component makers fear Southeast Asia next on Trump tariffs
While electronics suppliers maintain cautious optimism about US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, growing concern exists that Southeast Asia could become the next target for...
Friday 7 February 2025
Amazon acknowledges FX impacts, sees promise in DeepSeek and AI inference
During the earnings call that followed the release of Amazon's financial results, senior executives acknowledged the adverse effects of foreign exchange fluctuations while expressing...
Friday 7 February 2025
Japanese component makers ride AI server, data center wave
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data center demand are emerging as key performance drivers for Japanese electronic component makers such as Murata Manufacturing, while performance...
Friday 7 February 2025
Chicony eyes growth in high-wattage power supplies
Chicony Electronics saw its January revenue bolstered by AI applications, despite the notebook market entering its traditional off-season. With the upcoming launch of gaming laptops...
Friday 7 February 2025
APEC targets AI-driven growth, pricing pressure persists amid stable demand
Advanced Power Electronics Co. (APEC) is targeting sustained revenue and gross profit growth through 2025, with a focus on improving gross margins and achieving double-digit revenue...