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In discussions we have had with investors post WWDC, there is a consensus that Apple is well positioned to capitalize on driving new excitement and awareness to Apple’s hardware, software, and services ecosystem. Apple is one of, if not, the best positioned to bring AI to the mainstream in useful an
Read the reportAll eyes were set on Computex this week. Historically one of the world’s most influential tech expos in semiconductor business, Computex return to its glory as the who is who of the business descended onto Taipei to talk compute and AI. AMD, Qualcomm and Intel’s keynotes all provided a good opportun
Read the reportIn the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing, the strategies of industry leaders Microsoft, Google, and Amazon reveal distinct approaches to integrating and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to stay ahead. Microsoft Azure: AI Integration and Custom Hardware Microsoft’s Azure is positioning
Read the reportAt Computex 2024, AMD painted a comprehensive vision for the future of AI computing, addressing everything from the cloud to the edge. The company’s rapid pace of innovation across CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators and adaptive computing shows no signs of slowing down. By moving to an annual cadence of In
Read the reportDell Technologies is making significant strides in the AI server market, as evidenced by its recent earnings reports. We provide some of the key drivers of Dell’s success in this segment, the opportunities ahead, and the potential challenges that could impact its growth trajectory. Growth in AI Serv
Read the reportNPUs (Neural Processing Units) are rapidly establishing themselves as the optimal platform for executing a diverse array of AI workloads, especially those requiring prolonged periods of inference. The unique architecture of NPUs, tailored specifically for neural network operations, guarantees effici
Read the reportCoPilot+ PCs and a New Category of AI PC Personal computing is at a unique inflection point with generative AI. Perhaps one we have not seen since the introduction of the graphical user interface. With a tremendous amount of excitement for AI enhanced software running on our computers, the NPU prov
Read the reportGiven there is a new standard in measuring NPU performance capabilities, it is critical we have a better understanding of the relationship between NPU TOPS and the relationship of TOPS as a metric and AI performance. While we completely agree, TOPS is a difficult metric to measure real-world AI perf
Read the reportWhile all compute cores are capable of handling AI workloads, the NPU stands out the most here as its architecture allows it to run these AI workloads at significantly lower wattage than CPU and GPU cores. NPUs have power management technique advantages over the CPU and GPU, specifically on AI workl
Read the reportDeveloper Spotlight: Cephable Cephable is an accessibility software platform that allows users to control technology using various input methods beyond the traditional keyboard and mouse. Cephable’s software enables users to control computers, applications, and digital devices using alternative inpu
Read the reportWhat Makes the NPU Unique Now that AI is front and center, the NPU has become more important than ever for computing devices. But what differentiates the NPU and why is it better suited than CPUs and GPUs for many AI workloads? When looking specifically at the NPU’s role, it is its dedicated role o
Read the reportDuring the anticipated Google I/O 2024 keynote, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, outlined the tech giant’s bold foray into what has been dubbed the “Gemini era”, marking a new chapter in the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI). During the two-hour keynote, the word AI was mentio
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