Polar Raises EUR 800M, Google Pays SpaceX $920M Monthly, and Supermicro's AI Launch - Silicon Brief #73
June 08, 2026 -
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In this edition of Silicon Brief, we're diving into the latest developments in AI chips and data centers. Polar has successfully raised EUR 800 million to refinance debt and construct new AI-focused data centers in Norway, marking a significant investment in AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, OpenSpace has reached a milestone by completing over 1,000 global data center projects using its AI platform, which enhances visibility and coordination in construction.
Additionally, ZPE Systems has unveiled the Nodegrid Net Services Router™ 2U and the NVIDIA Jetson AI Expansion Card at Cisco Live 2026, aimed at boosting AI infrastructure at the edge. In leadership news, MemryX Inc. has appointed Ross Jatou as CEO and Joe Faris as VP of Sales and Marketing to drive its AI infrastructure expansion from edge applications into data centers. These stories highlight the ongoing advancements and strategic moves in the AI and data center sectors.
In this edition of Silicon Brief, we're diving into the latest developments in AI chips and data centers. Polar has successfully raised EUR 800 million to refinance debt and construct new AI-focused data centers in Norway, marking a significant investment in AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, OpenSpace has reached a milestone by completing over 1,000 global data center projects using its AI platform, which enhances visibility and coordination in construction.
Additionally, ZPE Systems has unveiled the Nodegrid Net Services Router™ 2U and the NVIDIA Jetson AI Expansion Card at Cisco Live 2026, aimed at boosting AI infrastructure at the edge. In leadership news, MemryX Inc. has appointed Ross Jatou as CEO and Joe Faris as VP of Sales and Marketing to drive its AI infrastructure expansion from edge applications into data centers. These stories highlight the ongoing advancements and strategic moves in the AI and data center sectors.
Polar Secures EUR 800 Million for AI Data Centers
Polar has raised EUR 800 million through a bond to fund new data centers in Norway, focusing on AI and high-performance computing. Read more
OpenSpace Reaches 1,000 Data Center Projects with AI
OpenSpace has achieved a milestone by surpassing 1,000 global data center projects using its AI platform, enhancing visibility and coordination in construction. Major contractors such as Suffolk and Sweet Projects are among those adopting the platform across regions like the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Read more
ZPE Systems Unveils NSR 2U and NVIDIA Jetson Card
At Cisco Live 2026, ZPE Systems announced the Nodegrid Net Services Router™ 2U and NVIDIA Jetson AI Expansion Card, designed to enhance AI infrastructure at the edge. Read more
MemryX Appoints New CEO and VP to Boost AI Infrastructure
MemryX Inc. has appointed Ross Jatou as CEO and Joe Faris as VP of Sales and Marketing to enhance its AI infrastructure. The company aims to expand its AI architecture from edge applications into data centers. Read more
SSSTC Expands Immersion-Cooled SSD Line for AI Data Centers
At Computex 2026, SSSTC introduced new immersion-cooled SSDs aimed at enhancing AI data center efficiency, featuring improved thermal management and durability. Read more
Supermicro and Arm Launch AI Infrastructure
Supermicro and Arm have introduced a new line of AI-focused solutions featuring Arm AGI CPUs, aimed at improving performance and energy efficiency in data centers. Read more
Supermicro and AMD Launch AI Platform at Computex
Supermicro has partnered with AMD to introduce the AMD Helios rack-scale platform, aimed at improving AI workload efficiency and scalability. The platform, featuring a 72-GPU system, was showcased at Computex. Read more
Lexar Unveils AI Storage Solutions at COMPUTEX 2026
At COMPUTEX 2026, Lexar announced its AI Storage Core and new AI-capable storage solutions for PCs and edge computing, emphasizing the role of storage in local AI workloads. Read more
CoolIT Systems Unveils 15kW Coldplate for AI Cooling
CoolIT Systems has announced a new 15kW coldplate, enhancing direct liquid cooling technology for AI computing. This development promises improved cooling for high-density GPUs and AI accelerators. Read more
ASUS Adopts NVIDIA AI Platform
ASUS has adopted the NVIDIA DSX AI Factory Platform to improve its AI infrastructure solutions, aiming to accelerate the AI lifecycle from design to deployment. Read more
Camtek Ltd. Secures $105 Million in AI Inspection Orders
Camtek Ltd. has received orders exceeding $105 million for AI-driven inspection systems from a tier-1 OSAT and a leading HBM manufacturer, with deliveries set for 2027. Read more
YY Group Invests in NVIDIA for AI Solutions
YY Group Holding Limited has invested in NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture to enhance its AI workforce management capabilities. Read more
Lexar and ASUS Unveil AI Storage Solutions at COMPUTEX 2026
At COMPUTEX 2026, Lexar and ASUS announced their collaboration to introduce advanced AI storage solutions, including AI-grade SSDs and memory for mini PCs and gaming, to meet the growing demands of AI workloads. Read more
Workday Integrates Data Cloud with AWS
Workday has integrated its Data Cloud with AWS, enabling developers to access HR and finance data without data duplication. This aims to streamline data access for AWS users. Read more
Tech Mahindra and StackGen Partner for AI Cloud Operations
Tech Mahindra and StackGen have announced a partnership to integrate StackGen's Autonomous Operations Platform into Tech Mahindra's cloud delivery practice, aiming to enhance AI-driven automation in enterprise cloud operations. Read more
SpaceX Highlights Water Access Risks in IPO Filing
SpaceX has identified water access as a critical risk factor in its IPO filing, noting potential impacts on its data centers and expansion plans due to water scarcity and regulatory restrictions. Read more
Hoymiles Introduces AI-Driven HiBattery 4020 Series
Hoymiles has launched the HiBattery 4020 series, featuring AI-based energy management for solar systems. The series includes models that connect directly to solar panels and integrate with existing systems. Read more
Anyscale Integrates with Microsoft Azure for AI Workloads
Anyscale has launched a public preview of its platform on Microsoft Azure, enabling enterprises to run AI workloads within their Azure environment. This integration aims to enhance control and security over AI systems. Read more
Lovable and Google Cloud Expand AI Collaboration
On June 3, 2026, Lovable announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance AI-powered software development, focusing on Gemini models and AI-optimized infrastructure. Read more
Perplexity Launches Hybrid Inference System at Computex 2026
At Computex 2026, Perplexity revealed a new system that autonomously decides whether AI tasks should be processed locally or in the cloud, aiming to optimize privacy, accuracy, and cost. Read more
HCM Showcases AI Smart Factories at 'Choose France' Summit
At the 'Choose France' Summit, HCM presented its AI-powered smart factories, emphasizing its role in Taiwan-France energy cooperation. Read more
Hut 8 Corp. Prices $4.25 Billion Notes for Texas Data Center
Hut 8 Corp. has announced the pricing of a $4.25 billion private offering of senior secured notes to fund a data center project in Texas. The facility will feature six data halls with a total capacity of 352 megawatts. Read more
REPT BATTERO Unveils New Batteries for AI Data Centers
At the SNEC 2026 conference, REPT BATTERO introduced new sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries aimed at energy storage and AI data centers, respectively. Read more
CHG EnSOL Unveils AIDC Photovoltaic Modules in Shanghai
CHG EnSOL introduced its AIDC photovoltaic modules for AI data centers at an international conference in Shanghai, highlighting advancements in clean energy integration with AI computing. Read more
Google to Pay SpaceX $920M Monthly for Compute Services
Google has agreed to pay SpaceX $920 million per month for access to NVIDIA GPUs and other computing resources from October 2026 to June 2029. This deal aims to support Google's AI product demand, including the Gemini Enterprise platform. Read more
SurplusGLOBAL Secures Patents for AI Export Control Tech
SurplusGLOBAL has obtained Korean patents for its AI-powered export control technology, designed to enhance safety in semiconductor transactions by integrating demand-supply matching and risk management. Read more
Flex Unveils AI Power Solutions at COMPUTEX 2026
At COMPUTEX 2026, Flex announced new power solutions to enhance AI infrastructure, including a 110 kW power shelf and a 30 kW Capacitive Energy Storage System. Read more
DAMAC Digital Plans 6,000MW IT Capacity Expansion
DAMAC Digital has announced its planned IT capacity has reached 6,000MW across 13 countries, aiming to support AI and cloud computing demand. Read more
OpsGuru Joins AWS Partner Innovation Hub in Toronto
OpsGuru has been selected as a launch partner for the AWS Partner Innovation Hub in Toronto, which focuses on enhancing cloud and AI adoption. Read more
ASRock Rack Unveils AI Infrastructure with NVIDIA Vera CPU
ASRock Rack has introduced its new AI infrastructure at COMPUTEX 2026, featuring the 2UXGM-VERA2 system powered by the NVIDIA Vera CPU, aimed at enhancing AI factories and edge AI applications. Read more
Meta Constructs Data Centers in Tents in Ohio
Meta has set up six 'rapid deployment structures' in New Albany, Ohio, to speed up data center construction. This approach, inspired by Tesla, aims to cut down on building time and costs. Read more
Solidion Technology Launches Space-Ready Battery
Solidion Technology Inc. has introduced its Generation Extreme-Climate Battery, designed for AI data centers in space, capable of operating in extreme temperatures. Read more
GPU Server Market to Reach $1,545.2 Billion by 2033
A report by Grand View Research, Inc. projects significant growth in the global GPU server market, driven by rising AI and machine learning adoption. Read more
Wiwynn and Shinwa Partner for AI Data Center Cooling
Wiwynn Corporation and Shinwa Controls Co., Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced cooling solutions for data centers, focusing on high-density computing and AI workloads. Read more
GMI Cloud Supports NVIDIA Vera Rubin for AI Infrastructure
GMI Cloud has announced its support for the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform, enhancing AI infrastructure for production AI with high-performance and scalable solutions. Read more
Supermicro Launches AI Data Center Solutions with NVIDIA
Supermicro has introduced scalable AI data center solutions utilizing NVIDIA technology, featuring a unit with 1,152 GPUs and comprehensive infrastructure support. Read more
Rivvor Unveils Sub-THz Wireless Tech for AI Data Centers
Rivvor, a start-up from Roseville, California, has announced its new sub-THz wireless interconnect technology aimed at enhancing connectivity and efficiency in AI data centers and corporate HPC environments. Read more
Surfx Technologies Sues ONTOS and SETNA for Patent Infringement
Surfx Technologies has filed a lawsuit against ONTOS Equipment Systems and SET North America for allegedly infringing on patents related to AI chip manufacturing technology. Read more
Eason Technology Launches Subsidiary for Energy Innovations
Eason Technology Limited has announced the creation of a new subsidiary, Four Ele Industrial Intelligent Tech, to enhance digital technology in the energy sector. Read more
PowerBank Expands into AI Compute Infrastructure
PowerBank Corporation has announced its strategic expansion into AI compute infrastructure and modular data centers to address the increasing electricity demand from AI and cloud computing. The company aims to support hyperscale operators and digital infrastructure developers, and has signed a Letter of Intent with Nodiac Corp. for potential collaboration in North America. Read more
Sivers and GlobalFoundries Partner on AI Optical Solutions
Sivers Semiconductors and GlobalFoundries have announced a strategic collaboration to develop advanced silicon photonics solutions for the AI infrastructure market. Read more
Schneider Electric Unveils Uniflair XCA Chiller Line
Schneider Electric has launched the Uniflair XCA, a new series of oil-free centrifugal chillers aimed at enhancing energy performance in AI data centers. The chillers are designed for high-density environments and offer improved energy efficiency and operational stability. Read more
Autodesk Partners with AWS for Cloud AI Solutions
Autodesk has entered a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enhance its cloud-based solutions, making its products available on AWS Marketplace. Read more
LG Uplus Aims for $3.2 Billion in AI Data Center Orders by 2030
LG Uplus has outlined its plan to secure $3.2 billion in AI data center orders by 2030, focusing on a new facility in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. The strategy includes advanced infrastructure to support AI workloads. Read more
ROHM Adopts 750V SiC MOSFET for AI Server Power Supplies
ROHM Co., Ltd. has announced the use of its 750V SiC MOSFET in Battery Backup Units for AI server power supplies. This supports the industry's move towards HVDC architectures due to rising power demands from generative AI. Read more
USD.AI Funds Duos Edge AI's NVIDIA GPU Deployment
USD.AI has announced a $98.1 million debt facility to support Duos Edge AI in deploying NVIDIA GPUs, managed by Hydra Host. This initiative aims to enhance AI infrastructure with high-density modular Edge Data Centers. Read more
Hitachi and Intel Form Strategic AI Partnership
On June 5, 2026, Hitachi and Intel announced a strategic collaboration to enhance AI transformation in industries like manufacturing, energy, and mobility by combining their technological expertise. Read more
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