Chips & Data Centers

Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.

Munters Wins 2 Billion SEK Order for Modular AI Cooling System in the US

Munters has received a 2 billion SEK order from a US colocation data center provider for a modular cooling platform designed for AI infrastructure. Deliveries will begin in early 2027 and continue through the first quarter of 2028.

April 24, 2026

Arasan Chip Systems Releases UFS 5.0 Host Controller IP

Arasan Chip Systems has announced the immediate availability of its UFS 5.0 host controller IP, supporting data rates up to 46.694 Gbps and designed for advanced mobile and AI edge applications.

April 24, 2026

M31 Completes eUSB2V2 Tapeout on TSMC N2P Process

M31 Technology has completed the tapeout of its eUSB2V2 interface IP on TSMC's N2P 2 nm process, marking a milestone in advanced node interface development focused on high-speed, low-power connectivity for AI, HPC, and mobile applications.

April 23, 2026

Latin America Data Center Market to Reach $6.93 Billion by 2031

Research by Arizton projects the Latin America data center construction market to reach $6.93 billion by 2031, supported by Google's $500 million investment in a new digital exchange hub in the Dominican Republic.

April 23, 2026

Skymizer Introduces HTX301 Inference Chip for Large Language Models

Skymizer has unveiled the HTX301 inference chip, capable of running 700 billion parameter models on a single PCIe card without GPU clusters. The chip is based on the HyperThought architecture and supports on-premise AI workloads with improved efficiency and scalability.

April 23, 2026

Kaishun Digital and IBM Introduce Memory Optimization Solution for HPC Enterprises

Kaishun Digital Technology has partnered with IBM to launch a memory optimization solution for high performance computing enterprises, based on IBM Spectrum LSF. The platform aims to help companies improve resource efficiency without expanding hardware investments.

April 23, 2026

ECSite Integrates Automation Platform with VIAVI Fiber Test Systems for Hyperscale Data Centers

ECSite has integrated its automation platform with VIAVI Solutions' SmartClass Fiber MPOLx test sets to streamline fiber testing in hyperscale data centers, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

April 23, 2026

SK hynix Posts Record 1Q26 Profit on Strong AI Memory Demand

SK hynix reported record quarterly revenue of 52.6 trillion won and operating profit of 37.6 trillion won in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for AI-related memory products.

April 23, 2026

NEO Semiconductor Demonstrates 3D X-DRAM Proof of Concept and Gains Strategic Investment

NEO Semiconductor has announced successful proof-of-concept results for its 3D X-DRAM technology and secured a strategic investment led by Acer founder Stan Shih to advance AI memory development.

April 23, 2026

Lam Research Reports $5.84 Billion Revenue for March 2026 Quarter

Lam Research reported revenue of $5.84 billion for the quarter ended March 29, 2026, with a GAAP diluted EPS of $1.45 and operating margin of 35 percent.

April 23, 2026

Neurophos Expands After $110 Million Series A, Adds Industry Leaders and New Offices

Neurophos has nearly tripled in headcount since its $110 million Series A funding, adding senior hires from major tech firms and opening new facilities in Austin and Redwood City.

April 22, 2026

AMI Firmware Validated for Arm AGI CPU Platforms

AMI has validated its Aptio V UEFI/BIOS and MegaRAC OneTree BMC firmware for Arm AGI CPU platforms, becoming the first firmware vendor integrated with Arm’s AGI CPU reference board.

April 22, 2026

Natixis Leads $2.6 Billion Credit Facility for Switch Data Center Expansion

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking has arranged a $2.6 billion syndicated letter of credit facility for Switch to support power infrastructure for its data centers across major U.S. markets.

April 22, 2026

Hyperscale Data Expands Michigan Site into AI and Robotics Hub

Hyperscale Data is reconfiguring its Michigan facility into a combined AI data center and robotics hub through a partnership with AGIBOT, dedicating over 100,000 square feet for robotics assembly, testing, and AI model training.

April 22, 2026

SiMa.ai Wins 2026 Edge AI Product of the Year for Modalix SoM

SiMa.ai has received the 2026 Product of the Year Award from the Edge AI and Vision Alliance for its Modalix MLSoC System on Module, recognized as the Best Edge AI Board for delivering high performance and efficiency in power-constrained environments.

April 21, 2026

Schneider Electric Highlights AI's Role in U.S. Power Demand at BNEF Summit

At the 2026 BloombergNEF Summit, Schneider Electric presented research showing that artificial intelligence could drive up to half of U.S. electricity demand growth by 2030 and outlined strategies for accelerating grid modernization and electrification.

April 21, 2026

Denham Capital and First American Nuclear Partner on Power Solutions for AI Data Centers

Denham Capital has formed a strategic partnership with First American Nuclear to deliver integrated power solutions for AI and hyperscale data centers, combining nuclear and on-site generation capabilities.

April 21, 2026

EQT Launches AI Infrastructure Strategy with EdgeConneX

EQT has introduced an AI Infrastructure strategy aimed at expanding global data and energy infrastructure to meet rising AI demands. The initiative is seeded by EdgeConneX and will focus on developing large-scale data centers across major markets worldwide.

April 21, 2026

US Data Center Projects Face Widespread Delays Amid Equipment Shortages and Energy Concerns

More than half of planned US data center projects are being delayed due to shortages of key electrical components, while several states have moved to suspend or regulate new construction amid rising electricity and water consumption concerns.

April 21, 2026

Treon Introduces Make Cloud Solution for AI Maintenance on AWS

Treon has launched its Make Cloud solution, a fully managed AI maintenance service hosted on AWS Cloud, with TotalEnergies Marketing Italia as an early adopter in the cement and ceramics sectors.

April 21, 2026

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