Chips & Data Centers

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

DB HiTek Advances 650V GaN HEMT Process for AI Data Centers

DB HiTek is finalizing its 650V GaN HEMT process, enhancing power efficiency for AI data centers and other applications, as announced in a press release.

September 11, 2025

OpenAI Considers Data Center in South Korea

OpenAI is exploring the possibility of establishing a data center in South Korea, as announced during the launch of its new office in the country.

September 11, 2025

Kove's Software-Defined Memory Boosts AI Inference Workloads

Kove has announced benchmark results showing that its software-defined memory solution can handle AI inference workloads up to five times larger than local DRAM, with reduced latency.

September 11, 2025

Lam Research Unveils VECTOR TEOS 3D for Advanced Chip Packaging

Lam Research has introduced VECTOR TEOS 3D, a new deposition tool designed to tackle challenges in advanced chip packaging for AI and high-performance computing applications.

September 11, 2025

CIQ Integrates NVIDIA CUDA into Rocky Linux for Enhanced AI and HPC Workloads

CIQ has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate the NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit into its Rocky Linux platform, aiming to streamline GPU acceleration for AI and HPC workloads.

September 11, 2025

Boyd Delivers 5 Million Liquid Cold Plates for AI Cooling

Boyd has announced the delivery of five million liquid cold plates to hyperscalers, enhancing AI data center cooling technology, according to BusinessWire.

September 10, 2025

OpenAI Explores Stargate AI Project Expansion to India

OpenAI is in preliminary discussions with Indian data center firms and Reliance Industries to bring its $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project to India.

September 10, 2025

OpenAI and Oracle Sign $300 Billion Cloud Computing Deal

OpenAI has signed a historic $300 billion cloud computing deal with Oracle, marking one of the largest contracts in the industry, according to the Wall Street Journal.

September 10, 2025

FrontierGen Analyzes Texas Basins for AI Data Center Potential

FrontierGen has released a white paper evaluating Texas' major shale basins for AI data center development, highlighting the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville regions.

September 10, 2025

Semtech Introduces High-Performance TIAs for AI Data Centers

Semtech Corporation has announced new FiberEdge transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) designed to enhance power efficiency in AI data centers, according to a press release. The GN1834D and GN1818 models aim to support the growing demand for 1.6T optical interconnects.

September 10, 2025

Microsoft Signs $17.4 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal with Nebius

Microsoft has entered a $17.4 billion agreement with Nebius to lease GPU infrastructure for AI operations over five years, with potential expansion to $19.4 billion.

September 10, 2025

HydraVault to Build AI-Optimized Data Center in Chicago

HydraVault has announced plans to construct Chicago's first purpose-built AI data center, set to begin in Fall 2025. The facility will feature advanced cooling systems and high power density to support AI, ML, and financial trading.

September 10, 2025

Compal and ZutaCore Unveil Waterless Cooling for AI Data Centers

Compal and ZutaCore have introduced a waterless, two-phase liquid cooling solution for AI data centers, showcased at Yotta 2025.

September 10, 2025

EcoDataCenter Secures $703 Million for AI Data Centers in Sweden

EcoDataCenter has obtained $703 million in debt financing from Deutsche Bank to expand its AI data centers in Sweden, focusing on sites in Falun and Borlänge.

September 10, 2025

Cisco Introduces Data Fabric for AI-Ready Machine Data

Cisco has announced the Cisco Data Fabric, a new architecture designed to transform machine data into AI-ready intelligence, leveraging the Splunk platform to reduce costs and complexity.

September 10, 2025

PIER Group Launches Delta AI for Enhanced University Research

PIER Group has launched Delta AI, a high-performance AI system powered by NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips, to support R1 and R2 universities in the U.S., announced in a press release.

September 10, 2025

Nokia and Supermicro Collaborate on AI-Optimized Data Center Solutions

Nokia and Supermicro have announced a partnership to integrate 800G Ethernet switches with Nokia's Service Router Linux, aiming to enhance AI data center networks.

September 10, 2025

NVIDIA Unveils Rubin CPX GPU for Long-Context AI Inference

NVIDIA has announced the Rubin CPX GPU, designed for handling large context windows in AI applications, expected to be available by the end of 2026.

September 09, 2025

Semiconductor Market for Robots to Reach $41.24 Billion by 2030

The semiconductor market for robots is projected to grow significantly, reaching $41.24 billion by 2030, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. This growth is driven by new applications in sectors like healthcare and logistics.

September 08, 2025

D-Matrix Unveils JetStream I/O Accelerators for AI Inference

D-Matrix has announced its new JetStream I/O accelerators, designed to deliver ultra-low latency for AI inference at scale, according to a press release. The JetStream, paired with Corsair accelerators and Aviator software, promises significant improvements in speed, cost-performance, and energy efficiency.

September 08, 2025

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