Qualcomm Partners With Amazon to Develop AI Data Center Infrastructure Worth $4 Billion
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Qualcomm has announced a multi-generational product collaboration with Amazon to build next-generation AI data center infrastructure. As part of this deal, Qualcomm will provide customized chips for Amazon Web Services’ AI infrastructure, marking a significant step in Qualcomm's strategy to enter the data center market.
Additionally, Qualcomm issued warrants to Amazon allowing the acquisition of $4 billion worth of Qualcomm stock as part of this collaboration. This partnership positions Qualcomm to compete in the rapidly growing AI chip market, traditionally dominated by Nvidia.
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“Qualcomm Announces Multi-Generational Product Collaboration with Amazon to Build Next-Generation AI Data Center Infrastructure”
SEC Filing — Qualcomm Announces Multi-Generational Product Collaboration with Amazon to Build Next-Generation AI Data Center Infrastructure“Qualcomm Inc. signed up Amazon.com Inc. as a data center chip customer and investor, scoring a major win in its bid to benefit from soaring artificial intelligence spending.”
Bloomberg — Qualcomm Lands Amazon as Customer for Push Into AI Chips“Qualcomm is trying to move into the data center business, where Nvidia has been the dominant player in the AI boom.”
CNBC — Qualcomm issues warrants to Amazon to acquire $4 billion worth of chipmaker's stock as part of AI infrastructure deal
“Qualcomm CFO Akash Palkhiwala discusses the company's deal to create customized chips for Amazon Web Services’ AI infrastructure.”
Bloomberg — Qualcomm CFO on Amazon AI Chip Deal, Data Center Strategy
Earlier versions
- Sep 8, 1:10 PM — Qualcomm Signs Multi-Generational Deal with Amazon for $4 Billion in Custom AI Chips (2/2)
- Sep 8, 5:00 PM — Qualcomm Signs $4 Billion Deal with Amazon for Custom AI Chips (5/4)
- Sep 8, 8:12 PM — Qualcomm Partners With Amazon for $4 Billion AI Data Center Chip Deal (2/2)