Tag: CPUs
DataPelago says its new technology provides a data processing boost for advanced analytics and AI applications that require huge volumes of complex, structured and unstructured data. Startup DataPelago exited stealth today, unveiling what the company describes as the world’s first “universal data processing engine” that can handle the complexity and volume of today’s data for…
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“This acquisition supports our commitment to delivering cutting-edge IoT solutions and strengthens our position as a leader in intelligence at the edge,” said Qualcomm’s Nakul Duggal. Chipmaker Qualcomm has completed its acquisition of Sequans Communications’ 4G IoT technology for $200 million in a move to significantly enhance the company’s semiconductor portfolio around the Internet of…
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‘To be clear, this decision is not based on a lack of faith in Intel or our strategy. In fact, I’ve never been more confident in the long-term prospects of success for Intel,’ writes departing Intel channel stalwart Jason Kimrey in a LinkedIn post as the company makes big cuts and changes. Departing Intel channel…
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AI PCs are garnering a lot of enthusiasm and support across the channel, and solution providers will be key to helping customers navigate a complex landscape. Ever since the first AI PCs started shipping last year, major tech vendors ranging from Intel and AMD to Dell Technologies, HP Inc. and Lenovo have vowed that the…
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Intel explains why its newly launched Xeon 6900P processors, which scale up to 128 cores and 8,800 megatransfers per second in memory speed, are a big deal for AI computing, whether it’s for CPU-based inferencing or serving as the host CPU for Nvidia-accelerated systems. Intel said its latest Xeon processors present “huge” opportunities for channel…
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AI chips are running much hotter than their predecessors, giving rise to a new class of channel-friendly startups focused on liquid cooling for high-power CPUs and GPUs. Udi Paret says he’s been humbled by the “very fast, high-magnitude changes” that his liquid cooling company, ZutaCore, has experienced over the past several months. The main driver…
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The news of Apollo Global Management’s interest arrived after mobile chip giant Qualcomm approached Intel in recent days about potentially acquiring the chipmaker. Intel has reportedly received an investment offer for up to $5 billion from alternative asset management firm Apollo Global Management. Citing unnamed sources, Bloomberg on Sunday reported that Apollo reached out to…
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With Intel’s market cap hovering around $93 billion, the deal for the chipmaker would rank among the largest in tech industry history if it actually happens. Chip designer Qualcomm reportedly approached Intel in recent days about a takeover of the beleaguered chipmaker in what would be one of the biggest tech deals ever. According to…
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In a Monday letter to employees, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger outlined changes that will help the beleaguered chipmaker save billions of dollars and bounce back financially while highlighting a new multibillion-dollar chip deal with Amazon Web Services. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said the company plans to turn its contract chip manufacturing business into an independent…
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As Intel undergoes major spending cuts, longtime channel advocate Jason Kimrey is leaving the chipmaker along with a few other partner-facing leaders. Longtime Intel channel stalwart Jason Kimrey, a fierce channel advocate admired by partners as one of the most influential channel chiefs in the industry, is leaving the beleaguered semiconductor giant, CRN has learned.…
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