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AMD provides AI training to OVHcloud Fast Forward AI Accelerator finalistsedit
OVHcloud has announced the finalists for its Fast Forward AI Accelerator, with AMD providing specialised workshops to enhance the AI capabilities of exciting, innovative startups. These workshops are a key component of the accelerator, designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge for AI success.
Publication: NCN
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Best Gaming PC with RTX 5090 in February 2025edit
Its power efficiency prevents thermal throttling, maintaining peak performance. While other CPUs excel in productivity, the 9800X3D s cache advantage maximises gaming performance, making it the optimal choice for unlocking the RTX 5090 s full potential. (AMD)
Publication: Digit
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Qualcomm and Google announce 8 years of software updates on Android: Is your phone supported?edit
Qualcomm and Google, through their latest partnership, have announced an expansion of software support for select Android smartphones, extending updates to eight years. This move, which applies to phones powered by the latest Snapdragon chipsets, marks one of the longest software support commitments in the Android ecosystem.
Publication: India Today
As Qualcomm launches affordable AI PCs in India, it reminds everyone end of Windows 10 support is nearedit
Qualcomm has been leaning on artificial intelligence to gain a foothold in the personal computer market. The San Diego-based company has demonstrated that its ARM-based chips can deliver significant performance and efficiency gains, along with long battery life, in the highend PC market.
Publication: The Indian Express
How DeepSeek s innovation may have signalled growth for Nvidia in Chinaedit
What this means for Nvidia Chinese tech giants, including Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance are significantly increasing their orders for Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence (AI) chip, driven by the surging demand for DeepSeek’s cost-effective AI models, a report has said
Publication: The Times of India
IoT endpoint security startup Shepherd partners with Intel to offer protection against ransomwareedit
Shepherd, an Internet of Things (IoT) and endpoint security and management startup, has partnered with Intel to integrate the American chipmaker’s Threat Detection Technology (Intel TDT) into its device and management portfolio to offer protection against ransomware.
Publication: The Economic Times
Intel Begins Production With ASML’s HighNA Lithography Machinesedit
Intel has declared that the first two high numerical aperture (NA) lithography machines from ASML Holding are now in production at its factories. Early data suggests these advanced machines are more reliable than their predecessors, marking a shift in semiconductor manufacturing.
Publication: Business World
Supercomputing on Ojammpic!edit
Things are moving. Fast. AI Hyperscaler CoreWeave has announced plans about shipping Nvidia GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip-enabled AI supercomputers to IBM. Nvidia has unwrapped the Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kitsomething that, it says fits in the palm of a hand; and will help commercial AI developers, hobbyists and students to tap generative AI capabilities and performance from their desks.
Publication: Data Quest
Intel launches AI-focused Xeon 6 processorsedit
They are optimised for AI systems, significantly improving AI inference performance, achieving up to 1.5x better results than the 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors while using fewer cores. The new processors include builtin Intel vRAN Boost, which enhances the capacity for radio access network (RAN) workloads by up to 2.4x and improves performance per watt by 70%.
Publication: CNBC TV18
Qualcomm wants to bring excitement back into PCs: Product SVP Kedar Kondap on Snapdragon Xedit
D2: As a relatively new player, how do you plan on competing against established players like Intel and AMD, which you know have been there for a while? K2: I don t think competition has been able to keep up, which is why I think consumers getting excited, right?
Publication: 91 Mobiles
Intel launches Xeon 6 processors for data center infra, vRANedit
The announcement comes as Intel looks to compete strongly against its rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in the data center segment, and as AI adoption gains momentum across sectors, including in telecom for network enhancement and optimisation.
Publication: The Economic Times
End of an era? Silicon shakeup as tech giants plot Intel takeover; rumors swirl of iconic chipmaker being carved up by two trillion-dollar titansedit
The firm is currently worth $102.18 billion, ranking 173rd in world market rankings, sandwiched between Airbnb and Rio Tinto, reported TechRadar. Meanwhile, Nvidia reigns as the world’s number two company valued at $3.4 trillion and AMD is in the 80th place, valued at $183.27 billion, as per the report.
Publication: The Economic Times
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Lenovo launches three new infrastructure solutions, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processorsedit
Lenovo announced three new infrastructure solutions, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, designed to modernize and elevate data centers of any size to AIenabled powerhouses. The solutions include next generation Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 servers that deliver breakthrough performance and exceptional versatility to handle any workload while enabling powerful AI capabilities in compact, high-density designs.
Publication: Technuter
Apple MacBook Air with M4 Chips Reportedly Coming in March: Here s What to Expect! Gizbot Newsedit
Apple is gearing up to introduce its next MacBook Air, anticipated to feature the M4 chip. This model will likely replace the MacBook Air M3, which debuted in March 2024. The new release is expected to offer two display sizes and include Apple Intelligence features.
Publication: Live Mint
Lenovo brought a new laptop with AI features, if you want premium features, then your choice will be madeedit
In the case of features and buildcofaculty, AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor, Zen 5 core, RDNA 3.5 graphics and AI capacity will be found XDNA 2 NPU all for AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor. Let us tell you about this device.
Publication: Live Hindustan
Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) With 13.4Inch 2.5K Display, Up to Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU Launchededit
Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) was launched in global markets on Tuesday, and the 2in1 convertible gaming tablet is now available to purchase in China and the UAE, a month after it was unveiled at CES 2025. It is powered by up to AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 CPUs, paired with up to 128GB of RAM.
Publication: Gadgets 360
Industry news
Zoom expands data centre capacity in India to meet growing demand for its cloud-based business communication serviceedit
Zoom is ramping up its data centre capacity in India as demand for its cloud-based business communication service, Zoom Phone, surges. The company, which previously operated two data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad, has now added six more in Maharashtra, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi to better support its expanding user base.
Publication: Business Today
STMicroelectronics to enable higher-performance cloud optical interconnect in data-centers and AI clustersedit
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is unveiling its next generation of proprietary technologies for higher-performing optical interconnect in datacenters and AI clusters.
Publication: CXO Today
Mukesh Ambani announces AIready data centre in Assam at Advantage Assam 2.0edit
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has pledged to make Assam tech ready and AI ready, announcing plans to establish an AIready data centre in the state Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2 0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit, Ambani noted Assam s digital transformation as a noble and patriotic mission
Publication: CNBC TV18
Moore’s Law and Beyond: The Future of Semiconductor Innovationedit
For decades, Moore s Law has been the guiding principle for advancements in semiconductor innovation, predicting that the number of transistors on a microchip would double approximately every two years, leading to exponential growth in computing power.
Publication: Bisinfotech
MeitY opens continuous empanelment for GPU procurement under IndiaAI Missionedit
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a continuous empanelment process for AI cloud service providers, allowing firms to apply on an ongoing basis to supply GPUs and related AI compute services under the IndiaAI Mission.
Publication: Money Control
Indore: DAVV s IET Designs Advanced Semiconductor Chip With Error-Correction Technologyedit
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Unleashing innovation, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), the university with Grade A+ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), has achieved a major feat in semiconductor technology.
Publication: Free Press Journal
India should be creating AI; evaluating locations to set up a data centre here: Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldmanedit
Cerebras Systems, the Silicon Valley-based AI chip company, is ramping up its investment in India through data centres and talent acquisition, CEO Andrew Feldman said in an interview with Moneycontrol.
Publication: Money Control
First Made in India semiconductor chip expected by 2025: Vaishnawedit
By 2025, the first Made in India semiconductor chip would be ready for production, an official release quoted the Electronics and Information Technology Minister during the event that he joined via video conference.
Publication: Business Standard
Blackstone, Panchshil To Build India’s Largest Data Centre With Rs 20,000 Cr Investmentedit
Blackstone Group and Panchshil Realty are set to develop India’s largest hyperscale data centre in Navi Mumbai with an investment of over Rs 20,000 crore. The 500 MW facility will cover 3 million sq ft across 14 buildings and will operate on up to 65 per cent renewable energy.
Publication: Business World
Assam rolls out red carpet for global semiconductor firmsedit
Guwahati: Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rolled out the red carpet to the global semiconductor industry groups to explore the vast opportunities in Assam.
Publication: The Times of India
Tata, HCLTech, Tower eye SCL Mohali revamp bidedit
Queries sent to HCLTech and Tata Electronics did not elicit any response at the time of going to the press. Many companies are showing interest and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 11, officials said, adding that the first step towards modernising SCL involves revamping the existing fabrication line.
Publication: The Financial Express
Equinix, AMD, and Nvidia Corp: The Giants Shaping the Future of Global Data Centersedit
The data center industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the exponential growth of data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the expanding demand for secure and scalable infrastructure. Leading players like Equinix, AMD, and Nvidia Corp. are at the forefront of this revolution, shaping the future of global data centers.
Publication: Trade Brains
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