Tag: CPUs
Longtime channel leader Dave Guzzi is taking over as Intel’s global channel chief after a short stint by his predecessor, and the semiconductor plans to introduce a new regional engagement model for partners among other changes coming in 2025, Intel exclusively tells CRN. Intel has appointed a new global channel chief for a second time…
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TD Synnex, ConnectWise, Critical Start, ThoughtSpot, Microsoft, CrowdStrike and Capgemini were among the tech companies making key executive hires and moves in September 2024. New CEOs at TD Synnex, ConnectWise, ThoughtSpot and Critical Start were among the biggest executive moves in September. Taking those top spots, respectively, were Patrick Zammit, previously with Avnet; Manny Rivelo,…
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“You have to be careful where you position it, because it’s not for everybody,” Compucom VP Mike Monahan said. Although the artificial intelligence PC revolution is still booting up, solution providers are already planning how to work with customers to determine the right time to buy, with early selling points for customers focusing on the…
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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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