Chips & Data Centers

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

Jun 2, 2026

Supermicro Showcases AMD Helios Rack Scale AI Platform at Computex

Supermicro is collaborating with AMD to present the new Helios rack scale platform at Computex. The system combines AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs and 6th Gen EPYC CPUs to support large-scale AI workloads with improved efficiency and scalability.

Jun 2, 2026

Supermicro and Arm Introduce Energy Efficient Rack Scale Infrastructure for Agentic AI

Supermicro has announced a new class of AI solutions featuring Arm AGI CPUs designed for agentic AI workloads, aimed at improving compute performance and energy efficiency for enterprise data centers.

Jun 2, 2026

ASUS Adopts NVIDIA DSX AI Factory Platform at Computex 2026

ASUS announced at Computex 2026 that it is adopting the NVIDIA DSX AI Factory platform to deliver a full AI infrastructure solution, covering design, deployment, and enterprise adoption.

Jun 2, 2026

Schneider Electric Introduces Uniflair XCA Chiller Line for AI Data Centers

Schneider Electric has launched the Uniflair XCA chiller series, featuring oil-free centrifugal compressors and optimized cooling for AI data centers. The units range from 1,200 kW to 2,500 kW and use low-GWP refrigerants to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.

Jun 2, 2026

Sivers and GlobalFoundries Collaborate on Silicon Photonics for AI Datacenters

Sivers Semiconductors and GlobalFoundries announced a partnership to develop silicon photonics solutions for AI datacenter infrastructure, integrating Sivers' laser arrays into GlobalFoundries' photonics platform and SCALE optical engine.

Jun 1, 2026

SurplusGLOBAL Secures Korean Patents for AI Export Control System on SemiMarket

SurplusGLOBAL has received Korean patents for two technologies integrated into its SemiMarket platform, enabling automated export control and transaction matching for semiconductor equipment and parts.

Jun 1, 2026

ZPE Systems Launches NSR 2U Router and NVIDIA Jetson Expansion Card for Edge AI

ZPE Systems announced the Nodegrid Net Services Router 2U and a new NVIDIA Jetson AI Expansion Card at Cisco Live 2026. The platform combines networking, compute, AI acceleration, and out-of-band management into a single system for distributed and edge environments.

Jun 1, 2026

Polar Raises EUR 800 Million in Record Nordic Bond Issuance

Polar, backed by H.I.G. Capital, has completed a EUR 800 million senior secured bond issue in the Nordic market, setting a record for deal size and supporting expansion of its European data center infrastructure.

Jun 1, 2026

OpenSpace Reaches 1,000 Data Center Projects with Visual Intelligence Platform

OpenSpace announced it has surpassed 1,000 data center projects worldwide using its Visual Intelligence Platform to provide real time visibility into construction progress. The platform, powered by Spatial AI, helps contractors and owners manage complex builds supporting AI and hyperscale infrastructure.

Jun 1, 2026

Grand View Research Projects GPU Server Market to Reach $1.5 Trillion by 2033

A report by Grand View Research forecasts the global GPU server market to grow from $174.3 billion in 2025 to $1,545.2 billion by 2033, driven by increased demand for high-performance computing and AI workloads.

Jun 1, 2026

Eason Technology Forms Subsidiary for Intelligent Energy Systems

Eason Technology has established a new subsidiary, Four Ele Industrial Intelligent Tech, to focus on digital technology development in power energy, energy networks, and energy storage facilities.

Jun 1, 2026

PowerBank Expands Into AI Compute and Modular Data Centers

PowerBank Corporation has announced a new strategic focus on AI compute infrastructure and modular data centers, aligning its energy expertise with rising electricity demand from hyperscale AI operations. The company also revealed a ticker symbol change to PBK, effective June 3, 2026.

Jun 1, 2026

IREN and BE Networks Use NVIDIA DSX Air to Simulate AI Factory Deployment

IREN and BE Networks are using NVIDIA DSX Air to simulate and validate the design of a large AI infrastructure before deploying more than 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs.

Jun 1, 2026

MediaTek and NVIDIA Introduce RTX Spark Processor for Windows PCs

MediaTek and NVIDIA have jointly announced the RTX Spark, a new processor designed to power Windows 11 PCs with advanced local AI capabilities, content creation, and gaming performance. The first laptops featuring the chip will be available in fall 2026.

Jun 1, 2026

MSI Unveils Cloud to Edge AI Ecosystem at Computex 2026

MSI presented its enterprise AI strategy at Computex 2026, showcasing a cloud to edge ecosystem including liquid-cooled servers, high-performance workstations, and an edge supercomputer platform for scalable AI deployment.

May 30, 2026

XCENA Raises $135 Million to Advance Memory Centric AI Chips

XCENA has raised $135 million in a Series B round to accelerate the development and deployment of its MX1 computational memory chip, which brings compute closer to memory to improve AI efficiency.

May 29, 2026

Zendure and Sunergy Partner to Advance Smart Home Energy Management in the Netherlands

Zendure has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dutch energy management provider Sunergy to enhance residential energy optimization in the Netherlands through AI-based storage and dynamic pricing integration.

May 29, 2026

Tencent Cloud Introduces Global AI Tools and Infrastructure Upgrades at Hong Kong Summit

Tencent Cloud has launched three new AI products—WorkBuddy, Miora, and TokenHub—at its inaugural Cloud Day Hong Kong event, expanding its enterprise AI offerings and upgrading its infrastructure for agent-based workloads.

May 29, 2026

Arasan Chip Systems Introduces 16-Bit Sureboot Total xSPI + PSRAM IP Solution

Arasan Chip Systems has announced its Sureboot Total 16-bit xSPI + PSRAM IP solution, which integrates controller, PHY, and software stack support for AP Memory’s Xccela PSRAM and LVpSRAM, offering high-speed and low-power memory performance for SoC designs.

May 29, 2026

Municipal Data and Power Plans $90 Billion Green Energy Bond for New York AI Infrastructure

Municipal Data and Power announced preparations for a $90 billion Green Energy Bond to fund AI data centers, resilient micro-power grids, and statewide infrastructure projects across New York.

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