Dan Robinson
Dan is a Register journalist based in EMEA, and primarily covers datacenter systems and related enterprise infrastructure technologies. He also contributes to our sister titles. Microsoft aims to triple datacenter capacity to fuel AI boom And it's far from the only hyperscaler getting in on the act On-Prem 18 Apr 2024 | 1 Micron scores $6.1B CHIPS Act cash for New York and Idaho fabs Memorymaker to park mega plant in Syracuse, says senator Systems18 Apr 2024 | 4
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- Microsoft is doubling new build Azure capacity in the second half of this fiscal year.
- Microsoft plans to triple the number of GPUs it currently possesses.
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Recent Articles
Microsoft's Ambitious Plan: Acquiring 1.8 Million AI Chips by 2024 to Stay Ahead in Tech Industry
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024Microsoft aims to acquire 1.8 million AI chips by 2024, revealing its commitment to staying at the forefront of AI technology and meeting growing demand for advanced solutions. The company plans to triple its GPU count and invest $100 billion in GPUs and data centers from this fiscal year until 2027. Broadcom-VMware Merger Receives Final Regulatory Approval
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023Broadcom's acquisition of VMware is set to close on November 22, 2023. The merger has received legal clearance in multiple countries including China. The approval from China was conditional, requiring the combined company not to abuse its position in several areas. Concerns remain among some customers and employees about potential price hikes and layoffs following the merger. The deal has sparked concerns among investors due to rising Sino-U.S. tensions and stricter export controls on high-end chips to China introduced by the Biden administration.