AMD specific news
NVIDIA RTX 5080 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT: Which 16 GB GPU deserves a spot in your rig?edit
The battle of the GPUs continue with the Nvidia RTX 5080 and the AMD Radeon RX 9060. With the NVIDIA RTX 5080 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, both sporting 16 GB VRAM, buyers are staring at two radically different approaches to power, performance, and practicality.
Publication : Hindustan Times
Competition in news
Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnamedit
Qualcomm said the move is aligned with Vietnam’s strategies for AI, semiconductors, and digital transformation, and will focus on transferring technology, ecosystem collaboration and capacity building.
Publication : ET Telecom
Nvidia to build first industrial AI cloud in Germanyedit
NVIDIA announced it is building the world’s first industrial AI cloud for European manufacturers. This Germany-based AI factory will feature 10,000 GPUs, including through NVIDIA DGX™ B200 systems and NVIDIA RTX PRO™ Servers, and enable Europe’s industrial leaders to accelerate every manufacturing application, from design, engineering and simulation to factory digital twins and robotics.
Publication : The Economic Times
Cisco, NVIDIA Launch Next gen AI Data Center Toolsedit
Another innovation, Cisco AI Defence and Cisco Hypershield, provides visibility, validation, and runtime protection of the end-to-end enterprise AI workflow and is now included in the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design.
Publication : Analytics India Mag
Partner in news
Best Dell Lightweight Laptops for Students & Professionalsedit
With Intel or AMD Ryzen chips, this laptop can do things like spreadsheets, research online, writing, and watching videos without any trouble. It also has a keyboard that lights up and a fingerprint sensor, which is nice without costing too much.
Publication : Analytics Insight
Microsoft may sign one of the biggest deals yet for its AI powered CoPilot assistant: Reportedit
Microsoft is reportedly nearing a massive deal to integrate its AI powered Copilot assistant with a single customer boasting over a million Microsoft 365 licenses.
Publication: The Times of India
FE Exclusive: Acer to launch ‘Make in India’ gaming laptops specifically optimized for local needs in Q3, says top executiveedit
PC maker Acer is demonstrating its commitment to the Indian market through a strategic localization effort, with a significant focus on its gaming laptop segment. In the third quarter, the company plans to introduce “Make in India” gaming laptops specifically designed and optimized to cater to the unique preferences and needs of Indian consumers, Harish Kohli, President & Managing Director, Acer India told Financial Express.
Publication: The Financial Express
Game on!edit
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop boasts a 16-inch 2.5K WQXGA IPS display with up to 165 Hz refresh rates and 400 nits brightness. Featuring up to an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, the device is built to enjoy gaming sessions without hitches or focus on your workflow on schedule.
Publication : The Hindu Business Line
Confusion Grows Over Dell’s Office Mandateedit
The inconsistency has led to mounting frustration within Dell’s workforce, with murmurs of favouritism, unclear expectations, and growing concern about transparency. Sources say the tension is compounded by broader changes at Dell, including thousands of layoffs and a strategic shift towards AI and enterprise infrastructure.
Publication: BW People
Industry news
Second Rs 3,000-cr semiconductor plant approved near Noida Airportedit
According to officials, the Uttar Pradesh government recently evaluated Aditech Semiconductor Private Limited’s investment proposal during a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, examining investment structure, technical capabilities, employment potential and state benefits.
Publication: Millennium Post
Malaysia’s Spring Semiconductor, T-Consult to train 10,000 Telangana youth in semiconductor design, manufacturing by 2030edit
Even as UK-based semiconductor player ARM Holdings has evinced interest in investing in Telangana, Malaysia’s Spring Semiconductors has expressed willingness to take the responsibility to train 10,000 youth by 2030 in partnership with T-Consult.Telangana IT & industries minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu announced this on Wednesday after meetings with delegations from both the companies.
Publication: The Times of India
Indian firms target overseas assets to fast-track semiconductor ambitionsedit
LTSCT and Kaynes Semicon are jointly acquiring the power modules business of Fujitsu General Electronics, based in Japan, while opto-semiconductor maker Polymatech last year acquired US-based semiconductor equipment provider Nisene Technology Group to build an integrated chip manufacturing business.
Publication: The Economic Times
Cisco powers AI-ready data centers, from hyperscale to enterpriseedit
Cisco unveiled groundbreaking innovations to simplify, secure, and future-proof data centers, empowering organisations to scale their AI ambitions with confidence. Cisco’s leadership in hyperscale and AI infrastructure-as-a-service markets demonstrates the foundational role that secure, resilient networking plays in today’s data center architecture. In Q3 FY25, Cisco notably surpassed its annual target of $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers a full quarter ahead of schedule.
Publication: Express Computer
India will eventually become an exporter of chipsedit
The global chip shortage during the Covid19 pandemic exposed the need for geographically diverse manufacturing bases and led to India entering a transformative phase in the semiconductor sector.
Publication: Millennium Post
AI in the Semiconductor Market Navigating Innovation, Regulation, and Strategic Alliancesedit
AMD has been actively acquiring companies to bolster its AI capabilities, including the acquisition of Xilinx, a leader in adaptive computing, and Nod.ai, which specializes in AI software optimization. These acquisitions are part of AMD’s strategy to compete more effectively with rivals like NVIDIA in the AI space.
Publication : Times Tech
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