Chips & Data Centers

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

SurplusGLOBAL Secures Korean Patents for AI Export Control System on SemiMarket

SurplusGLOBAL has received Korean patents for two technologies integrated into its SemiMarket platform, enabling automated export control and transaction matching for semiconductor equipment and parts.

June 01, 2026

ZPE Systems Launches NSR 2U Router and NVIDIA Jetson Expansion Card for Edge AI

ZPE Systems announced the Nodegrid Net Services Router 2U and a new NVIDIA Jetson AI Expansion Card at Cisco Live 2026. The platform combines networking, compute, AI acceleration, and out-of-band management into a single system for distributed and edge environments.

June 01, 2026

Polar Raises EUR 800 Million in Record Nordic Bond Issuance

Polar, backed by H.I.G. Capital, has completed a EUR 800 million senior secured bond issue in the Nordic market, setting a record for deal size and supporting expansion of its European data center infrastructure.

June 01, 2026

OpenSpace Reaches 1,000 Data Center Projects with Visual Intelligence Platform

OpenSpace announced it has surpassed 1,000 data center projects worldwide using its Visual Intelligence Platform to provide real time visibility into construction progress. The platform, powered by Spatial AI, helps contractors and owners manage complex builds supporting AI and hyperscale infrastructure.

June 01, 2026

Grand View Research Projects GPU Server Market to Reach $1.5 Trillion by 2033

A report by Grand View Research forecasts the global GPU server market to grow from $174.3 billion in 2025 to $1,545.2 billion by 2033, driven by increased demand for high-performance computing and AI workloads.

June 01, 2026

Eason Technology Forms Subsidiary for Intelligent Energy Systems

Eason Technology has established a new subsidiary, Four Ele Industrial Intelligent Tech, to focus on digital technology development in power energy, energy networks, and energy storage facilities.

June 01, 2026

PowerBank Expands Into AI Compute and Modular Data Centers

PowerBank Corporation has announced a new strategic focus on AI compute infrastructure and modular data centers, aligning its energy expertise with rising electricity demand from hyperscale AI operations. The company also revealed a ticker symbol change to PBK, effective June 3, 2026.

June 01, 2026

IREN and BE Networks Use NVIDIA DSX Air to Simulate AI Factory Deployment

IREN and BE Networks are using NVIDIA DSX Air to simulate and validate the design of a large AI infrastructure before deploying more than 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs.

June 01, 2026

MediaTek and NVIDIA Introduce RTX Spark Processor for Windows PCs

MediaTek and NVIDIA have jointly announced the RTX Spark, a new processor designed to power Windows 11 PCs with advanced local AI capabilities, content creation, and gaming performance. The first laptops featuring the chip will be available in fall 2026.

June 01, 2026

MSI Unveils Cloud to Edge AI Ecosystem at Computex 2026

MSI presented its enterprise AI strategy at Computex 2026, showcasing a cloud to edge ecosystem including liquid-cooled servers, high-performance workstations, and an edge supercomputer platform for scalable AI deployment.

June 01, 2026

XCENA Raises $135 Million to Advance Memory Centric AI Chips

XCENA has raised $135 million in a Series B round to accelerate the development and deployment of its MX1 computational memory chip, which brings compute closer to memory to improve AI efficiency.

May 30, 2026

Zendure and Sunergy Partner to Advance Smart Home Energy Management in the Netherlands

Zendure has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dutch energy management provider Sunergy to enhance residential energy optimization in the Netherlands through AI-based storage and dynamic pricing integration.

May 29, 2026

Tencent Cloud Introduces Global AI Tools and Infrastructure Upgrades at Hong Kong Summit

Tencent Cloud has launched three new AI products—WorkBuddy, Miora, and TokenHub—at its inaugural Cloud Day Hong Kong event, expanding its enterprise AI offerings and upgrading its infrastructure for agent-based workloads.

May 29, 2026

Arasan Chip Systems Introduces 16-Bit Sureboot Total xSPI + PSRAM IP Solution

Arasan Chip Systems has announced its Sureboot Total 16-bit xSPI + PSRAM IP solution, which integrates controller, PHY, and software stack support for AP Memory’s Xccela PSRAM and LVpSRAM, offering high-speed and low-power memory performance for SoC designs.

May 29, 2026

Municipal Data and Power Plans $90 Billion Green Energy Bond for New York AI Infrastructure

Municipal Data and Power announced preparations for a $90 billion Green Energy Bond to fund AI data centers, resilient micro-power grids, and statewide infrastructure projects across New York.

May 29, 2026

Lenovo to Integrate Frore Systems AirJet Mini Cooling Chip in Future Devices

Lenovo will incorporate Frore Systems' AirJet Mini solid-state cooling chip in upcoming products through a collaboration under Lenovo's Innovation Accelerator program. The AirJet Mini G2 replaces traditional fans and heatsinks, enabling more compact and silent device designs.

May 28, 2026

Reducto Named to Redpoint Ventures' 2026 InfraRed 100 List

Reducto has been recognized by Redpoint Ventures on its 2026 InfraRed 100 list, which highlights private companies building key infrastructure for AI innovation.

May 28, 2026

Verda Deploys Supermicro Systems for NVIDIA Blackwell AI Cloud Infrastructure in Europe

Verda has selected Supermicro's NVIDIA GPU-accelerated rack-scale systems to build a new AI cloud infrastructure across Europe, using liquid-cooled NVIDIA Blackwell systems powered by renewable energy.

May 28, 2026

Elisa Estonia Deploys AI Battery Optimization to Support National Grid

Elisa Estonia has implemented Elisa Industriq’s Gridle battery optimization system across its mobile network, enabling its backup batteries to assist in balancing Estonia’s electricity grid while improving network resilience and reducing energy costs.

May 28, 2026

AuthenX to Demonstrate Detachable 2D FAU Technology at Computex 2026

AuthenX Inc. will showcase its Detachable 2D Fiber Array Unit at Computex Taipei 2026, introducing a meta-optics based solution aimed at simplifying co-packaged optics manufacturing and scaling for AI and high-performance computing clusters.

May 28, 2026

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