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Agentic AI is bringing CPUs back to the core of enterprise AI infrastructure says AMD’s Derek Dickeredit
Graphics processing units (GPUs) have dominated the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure conversation. But as enterprises move towards agentic workflows, the work surrounding the model is becoming harder to ignore: coordinating tasks, calling tools, moving data, and keeping expensive accelerators busy. For Derek Dicker, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Group at AMD, that shift gives central processing units (CPUs) a more meaningful role. It also changes how enterprises should approach infrastructure, from consolidating older servers to designing complete systems and managing the cost of AI usage.
Publication: Dataquest
Agentic AI increases CPU role in enterprise infrastructure: AMDedit
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) workflows are increasing the role of central processing units (CPUs) in enterprise AI infrastructure, according to Derek Dicker, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Group at AMD. This development impacts how enterprises approach infrastructure, from consolidating older servers to designing complete systems and managing AI usage costs, Dicker told Dataquest.
Publication: ET Datacenters
AMD collaborates with Korean AI firms to revolutionize the chip technology sectoredit
AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su discussed partnerships with Korean AI companies to enhance chip integration and deployment. Meetings included executives from 13 Korean AI firms and Second Vice Science Minister Ryu Je-myung. They explored projects to test systems designed for AI inference using AMD’s CPUs and GPUs. Su reaffirmed intentions to establish an AI Center for Excellence in Korea and expand partnerships with local educational institutions.
Publication: ET CIO
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Intel and AMD Bring Back DDR4 Support as the RAM Shortage Pushes DDR5 Prices Higheredit
The ongoing RAM shortage and steep price hikes are prompting Intel and AMD to reconsider older memory technology, with DDR4 making a comeback alongside renewed support for older processors, motherboard sockets and chipsets. The move could offer PC users a more affordable upgrade option as DDR5 memory prices continue to climb.
Publication: Analytics Insight
Successful GPU bidders likely to offer compute capacity to global firmsedit
Under the 10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission, 14 companies have successfully bid to onboard GPUs from various original equipment manufacturers, including Nvidia, Intel, AMD, AWS and Google. The bidders include Reliance Group-backed Jio Platforms, Tata Group’s Tata Communications, and Hiranandani Group-backed Yotta Data Services, while startups such as CtrlS Datacenters Limited, E2E Networks, Locus Enterprise Solutions, and NxtGen Datacenter & Cloud Technologies Private Limited, among others.
Publication: Business Standard
Competition in news
Nvidia commits $1 billion for US scientific AI supercomputingedit
Nvidia has committed $1 billion over the next five years to fund scientific discovery in the United States. The investment, announced during an event in Washington, DC, aims to support research and development in artificial intelligence (AI). The commitment will focus on fields such as quantum computing, healthcare, and energy security. This initiative forms part of the US government’s broader Genesis Mission, which seeks to leverage AI for technological leadership. The Genesis Mission was announced late last year by the Trump administration. This programme marks a significant return for Nvidia to US supercomputing efforts.
Publication: ET Datacenters
Nvidia may be planning for more stake or acquisition deal for $25 billion in open-source AI startupedit
Nvidia is exploring a deal to either significantly expand its ownership stake in Reflection AI or acquire the high-profile open-source artificial intelligence (AI) startup entirely, a report has said. Citing individuals with direct knowledge of the discussions, a report by the Financial Times noted that negotiations between the two technology firms remain in their initial stages, and any prospective agreement could take several distinct structures. Among the options under review is an “acqui-hire” framework, the report said, adding, under such an arrangement
Publication: Times Of India
Partner in news
Lenovo to Showcase FullStack Hybrid AI Portfolio at Tech World CES 2027edit
Lenovo announced that its annual global innovation event will return to CES® 2027 in Las Vegas. Hosted at Sphere and part of the CES Keynote lineup, Tech World will bring together a visionary lineup of speakers and breakthrough innovations with a first-of-its-kind immersive technology and music experience. As well as unveiling the latest in Lenovo’s innovations, Tech World will unite global technology leaders and leading voices on stage to discuss the future of AI.
Publication: Digital Terminal
Why Laptops Cost More: Best Laptops Under Rs. 60,000 To Buyedit
A memory chip shortage has pushed basic laptops close to Rs. 50,000. Here is why prices are rising, and five laptops under Rs. 60,000 still worth buying. If you are shopping for a laptop this Diwali, you may be in for a surprise. Basic Core i3 and Ryzen 3 laptops are now selling for close to Rs. 50,000 on Amazon, even during the Great Indian Festival. Prices are moving even within the sale: an Acer Aspire Lite we featured at Rs. 39,990 on Day 1 is now listed at Rs. 42,990.
Publication: News 18
Industry news
Cadence pitches homegrown EDA industry for India’s chip design pushedit
Currently, Indian chip design companies import most chip design software tools from Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens, which are the global leaders in this space. Globally, it is a $16-21 billion per annum industry and is expected to hit $43 billion by 2035, based on industry estimates. Cadence Design Systems is pitching to the Indian government to build a vibrant homegrown electronic design automation (EDA) industry in the country if it wants to become a big player in the global semiconductor sweepstakes.
Publication: Business Standard
How India’s Semiconductor Push is Creating Opportunities for AI Chip Startupsedit
India’s semiconductor push is opening new opportunities for AI chip startups as demand grows across automobiles, industrial equipment, surveillance, telecom and consumer electronics. AI is moving beyond software and into physical products, creating demand for chips that can power cameras, vehicles, machines and connected devices. At the same time, India is building the infrastructure to support this market. As of July 2026, 12 semiconductor manufacturing and packaging units had been approved with investments of more than Rs 1.64 lakh crore, while Semicon 2.0 targets 200 semiconductor design startups.
Publication: Silicon India
Bets are on for India’s semiconductor space amid growing M&As, investmentsedit
Fuelled by India’s push to build a domestic chip industry, the country’s semiconductor startup ecosystem is seeing surging investments and acquisitions. Over the past five years, as many as 620 semiconductor startups have been founded, raising over $1 billion cumulatively, with late-stage funding more than tripling since 2023. As many as seven acquisitions were announced in 2026, reflecting interest from international chipmakers and domestic companies in India’s semiconductor capabilities. The launch of the ₹76,000-crore India Semiconductor Mission in 2021 sparked immediate interest, drawing $25.1 million to local startups that year.
Publication: Business Standard
Tata Electronics, Besi Partner on Advanced Semiconductor Packaging in Indiaedit
Tata Electronics and Dutch semiconductor assembly equipment supplier Besi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop advanced packaging capabilities in India. Under the partnership, Tata Electronics will evaluate Besi’s advanced packaging equipment and technologies for its planned $3 billion semiconductor packaging facility in Jagiroad, Assam. The companies will also explore local equipment support, technical collaboration and measures to ensure equipment readiness for production operations. The agreement aligns with India’s efforts to build a domestic outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry.
Publication: EE Times
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