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Meta Partners with Arm to Develop New AI Data Center CPUs
Meta partners with Arm to co-develop data center CPUs optimized for AI workloads. The first product, the Arm AGI CPU, aims to boost rack performance density for large-scale AI deployments. It will be available through Arm's ecosystem, with board designs to be open-sourced via the Open Compute Project.
HPE Enhances AI Security Architecture for Adoption Risks
HPE introduces SRX400 Series Firewalls, expanded hybrid mesh security, and AI governance capabilities to secure AI adoption. Features include AI app visibility, prompt-level inspection, and identity-based protection to mitigate data exposure risks.
SK Hynix Jumps to TSMC 3nm for HBM4E Logic Die to Counter Samsung's 4nm Lead
SK Hynix plans to use TSMC's 3nm process for the logic die in its 7th-gen HBM4E, a leap from the 12nm used in HBM4. This aims to reverse the performance gap with Samsung (which used 4nm logic in HBM4) and deliver higher bandwidth and power efficiency for next-gen AI chips like NVIDIA's Vera Rubin Ultra.
AMD Defines Agent Computer Vision for Edge AI Architecture
AMD releases 2026 AI PC roadmap, proposing Agent Computer concept with expanded Ryzen AI stack featuring NPU-GPU-CPU heterogeneous architecture. Enables local multimodal AI agents, shifting PC from productivity tool to proactive AI partner.
AMD and Celestica Launch Rack-Scale AI Platform Helios
AMD partners with Celestica to launch Helios rack-scale AI platform, integrating Instinct accelerators and EPYC processors for chip-to-rack optimization. The platform targets AI training and inference workloads with performance and efficiency enhancements for data center and cloud providers.
AMD Highlights CPU's Critical Role in Agentic AI Orchestration and Inference
AMD states Agentic AI workloads require serial decision-making and context management, better suited for CPUs. The company emphasizes high-core-count, high-memory-bandwidth server CPUs will lead in agent orchestration and lightweight inference, complementing GPUs in training. This signals a strategic repositioning of CPUs in AI data center architecture.
AMD and Upstage Collaborate on Sovereign AI Infrastructure with MI325X
AMD expands partnership with Upstage to deliver sovereign AI infrastructure using Instinct MI325X accelerators. The solution integrates Solar LLM with optimized ROCm software stack to enhance AI training and inference efficiency, addressing Korea's data sovereignty requirements.
AMD and Samsung Deepen HBM4 and CXL Memory Technology Collaboration
AMD and Samsung expanded strategic collaboration to co-develop next-gen AI memory solutions, focusing on HBM4 and CXL technologies. The partnership will optimize memory controllers, PHY layers and packaging to enhance AI computing platform performance. Joint efforts will advance HBM4 standardization and explore CXL applications in memory pooling.
AMD and NAVER Cloud Collaborate on Sovereign AI Infrastructure in Korea
AMD and NAVER Cloud announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate sovereign AI infrastructure in Korea. NAVER Cloud will expand deployment of AMD EPYC "Venice" CPUs and gain early access to next-gen Instinct MI455X GPUs, with joint optimization of AI services and software stacks on AMD platforms.
AMD and Samsung Deepen Collaboration, Locking HBM4 Supply and Exploring Foundry Partnership
AMD and Samsung signed an MOU, designating Samsung as the primary HBM4 supplier for the next-gen Instinct MI455X GPU and collaborating on DDR5 memory optimized for 6th Gen EPYC CPUs. The companies will also explore opportunities for Samsung to provide foundry services for future AMD products.
Samsung and AMD Deepen AI Hardware Collaboration with HBM4 Supply and Foundry Services
Samsung will be the primary HBM4 supplier for AMD's next-gen MI455X GPU, delivering 13Gbps bandwidth memory. The partners will also develop DDR5 solutions for 6th-gen EPYC CPUs and explore Samsung's foundry services for future AMD products.
Intel Launches Core Ultra 200S Plus Desktop Processors
Intel introduces Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors with increased efficiency cores and higher die-to-die frequencies for multithreading performance. New binary optimization tool enhances game compatibility and local performance, supporting higher memory speeds and capacity.
Intel Launches Industrial Core Series 2 Processor and Medical AI Suite for Edge AI
Intel releases industrial Core Series 2 processor for deterministic performance in edge critical applications, significantly improving real-time response and PCIe latency. Also unveils sixth Edge AI suite focused on healthcare with multi-modal AI workload references.
AMD Expands Embedded AI Processor Line for Edge Computing
AMD expands Ryzen AI Embedded P100 series with Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures, integrating XDNA AI engine for up to 50 TOPS AI inference performance. Targeting edge applications like industrial automation and medical imaging requiring real-time AI processing, it supports various core configurations and memory options.
AMD Promotes EPYC Processor Security Solutions for Retail/E-commerce
AMD highlights EPYC processors with built-in Infinity Guard security suite and energy efficiency for retail/e-commerce solutions. Supports seamless integration with existing x86 infrastructure, offering multi-generation product coverage for diverse computing needs.
AMD showcases full-stack hardware solution for media production
AMD case study demonstrates integrated EPYC server processors, Threadripper PRO workstations and Radeon PRO graphics for media production. The full-stack solution saves hours in live production through hardware optimization.
AMD Launches Telecom Accelerator Card Evaluation Boards to Expand Network Hardware Ecosystem
AMD introduces pre-built accelerator card evaluation boards for telecom and networking, providing hardware design starting points for equipment developers. The solution aims to accelerate product development cycles for 5G core networks, edge computing, and NFV scenarios. This move demonstrates AMD's strategy to strengthen its hardware acceleration solutions in telecom infrastructure.
AMD Releases Complete ROCm Technical Documentation to Strengthen AI Development Ecosystem
AMD released comprehensive ROCm technical documentation covering installation, system optimization, and performance tuning guides, with specialized optimization for MI300X GPUs. The documentation supports multiple programming models including HIP and OpenCL, improving GPU utilization efficiency for AI/HPC workloads.
AMD Launches Power Design Manager for Hardware Design Optimization
AMD introduces Power Design Manager, a tool for power modeling, analysis, and optimization in hardware design. It integrates with AMD's FPGA and adaptive SoC platforms, enabling engineers to identify power hotspots early and optimize energy efficiency.
AMD Releases Updated Device Models for FPGA and Adaptive SoC Verification Acceleration
AMD released updated device models for core product lines including Versal ACAP and UltraScale+, enhancing pre-silicon simulation accuracy and toolchain compatibility. The update aims to accelerate hardware design verification and reduce development risks for complex systems like AI and data centers.