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Microsoft’s Maia AI, Azure Cobalt chips to rev up efficiency, performance

New chips from Microsoft along with other custom chips from the likes of AWS, Google and Oracle, though limited in their impact initially, are expected to provide stiff competition for chipmakers such as Nvidia, AMD and Intel, analysts said.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Nov 15, 2023 7 mins

CPUs and Processors Generative AI Technology Industry

Nvidia planning 3 GPUs for sale in China to circumvent US restrictions: Reports

The chipmaker could be trying to circumvent US restrictions that aim to prevent Chinese companies from stringing together lesser-powered GPUs to build compute capacity for AI-based workloads.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Nov 10, 2023 4 mins

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Japanese government pledges further $13.3B to shore up domestic chip sector

At the tail end of a year that has seen significant investments funnel into Japan’s semiconductor industry, the government has announced further funding to bolster its manufacturing and R&D efforts.

By Charlotte Trueman

Nov 10, 2023 3 mins

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VMware enlists Intel, IBM watsonx for private AI initiative

VMware’s do-it-yourself private AI program has two new partners, offering users more options for in-house generative AI training and deployments.

By Jon Gold

Nov 9, 2023 3 mins

Generative AI Technology Industry

Splunk cuts 7% of workforce ahead of Cisco acquisition

The layoffs are happening in the wake of a market retraction, Splunk CEO Gary Steele said.

By Jon Gold

Nov 1, 2023 3 mins

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AMD to acquire Nod.ai to boost open source AI software capabilities

The acquisition is expected to help AMD compete better against chipmaker Nvidia.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Oct 11, 2023 3 mins

Generative AI Technology Industry

Why are OpenAI, Microsoft and others looking to make their own chips?

As demand for generative AI technology grows, chip shortages are not the main reason behind developing custom silicon, experts say.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Oct 10, 2023 5 mins

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Nvidia’s French offices raided for anti-competitive practices: Report

While France’s competition watchdog did not confirm the identity of the entity being investigated, it said that the raids were conducted in the graphics cards sector.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Sep 29, 2023 3 mins

Cloud Computing Technology Industry

UK authority OKs Broadcom’s VMware buy but regulatory hurdles remain

The UK’s Competetion and Markets Authority has approved Broadcom’s $61 billion acquisition of VMware, but the deal still faces hurdles, including Chinese regulatory approval.

By Jon Gold

Aug 21, 2023 3 mins

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Supply chain improvements, AI demand propel Cisco earnings

Cisco was eager to talk up an eased supply chain situation and strong demand for hyperscale AI technology in its fourth quarter earnings call this week.

By Jon Gold

Aug 17, 2023 3 mins

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