Chips & Data Centers

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

IBM Unveils AI-Optimized Mainframe z17

IBM has introduced the z17 mainframe, featuring the Telum II processor and Spyre Accelerator, designed to enhance AI workloads with increased efficiency and security.

April 08, 2025

Cloudflare Enables Remote Hosting for Anthropic's MCP Servers

Cloudflare has introduced the capability to build and deploy remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers on its platform, enhancing accessibility for AI applications. This development allows developers to utilize the protocol without local installations, leveraging Cloudflare's global network.

April 05, 2025

Retym Secures $75 Million for AI Networking Chips

Chip startup Retym has raised $75 million to develop networking chips for AI data centers, according to Reuters. The funding is part of a $180 million total investment aimed at addressing connectivity bottlenecks.

March 31, 2025

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