TAIPEI — GIGABYTE is exhibiting cutting-edge technologies and solutions at COMPUTEX 2023, presenting the theme “ Future of COMPUTING”. From May 30th to June 2nd, GIGABYTE is showcasing over 110 products that are driving future industry transformation, demonstrating the emerging trends of AI technology and sustainability, on the 1st floor, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1.
Win Big with AI through GIGABYTE’s Pioneering GPU/HPC Servers
GIGABYTE and its subsidiary, Giga Computing, are introducing unparalleled AI/HPC server lineups, leading the era of exascale supercomputing. One of the stars is the industry’s first NVIDIA-certified HGX H100 8-GPU SXM5 server, G593-SD0. Equipped with the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and GIGABYTE’s industry-leading thermal design, G593-SD0 can perform extremely intensive workloads from generative AI and deep learning model training within a density-optimized 5U server chassis, making it a top choice for data centers aimed for AI breakthroughs.
In addition, GIGABYTE is debuting AI computing servers supporting NVIDIA Grace CPU and Grace Hopper Superchips. The high-density servers are accelerated with NVLink-C2C technology under the ARM Neoverse V2 platform, setting a new standard for AI/HPC computing efficiency and bandwidth.
Embrace Sustainability with GIGABYTE’s World-Acclaimed Green Computing Solutions
GIGABYTE’s green computing solutions are elevating the standards of data center energy efficiency to the next level. It is the first time for GIGABYTE to showcase three models of immersion cooling tanks at COMPUTEX, to demonstrate how green computing can eliminate the need for power-hungry fans and air conditioning. The solutions enable customers to therefore meet their sustainability goals while dealing with the surging demand for computing-heavy innovations.
In addition to green computing solutions, GIGABYTE is also highlighting its long-standing efforts in achieving “sustainable productivity” at COMPUTEX for the first time. GIGABYTE has been developing innovative eco-friendly products, optimizing production lines, which have reduced energy consumption by 34% and emissions by 43% since 2009, and practicing circular economy through e-waste repair, recycling, and refurbishment. In 2021 and 2022, GIGABYTE was rated “Leadership-Level” by CDP Climate Assessment for its distinguished sustainability actions and accomplishments.
Advance Data Centers with Next-Generation Server Selections
Technology development and digital services rely heavily on advanced data centers. GIGABYTE is exhibiting a wide range of servers and motherboards suitable for cloud computing, data storage, and edge computing, as well as servers displayed in EIA and OCP (Open Compute Project) standardized racks. The latest GIGABYTE enterprise products support the latest chips from AMD, Ampere, Intel, and NVIDIA, which allow data centers to benefit from optimized performance, flexibility, scalability, and efficiency.
Enable Smart Industry with GIGABYTE’s Superior AI-Driven Deployment
The development of network communication has spurred the rise of the Internet of Things ( IoT). At COMPUTEX, GIGABYTE is showcasing how IoT can utilize AI technology to modernize manufacturing, retail, autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and other sectors. The key technology on display includes industrial motherboards, embedded systems, microcomputers, AI image recognition systems, and the Internet of Vehicles, leveraging next-generation chip technology to unlock boundless opportunities through digital transformation.
Reshape the Game with Award-Winning AORUS and AERO Computers
GIGABYTE has always adhered to a design philosophy that delivers outstanding consumer experience. AORUS gaming and AERO creator series have won 15 Red Dot Design Awards in 2023 across motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, large 4K monitors, and gaming peripherals, demonstrating GIGABYTE’s dedicated innovation and aesthetic excellence. In addition to the award-winning AORUS and AERO products, GIGABYTE will also showcase various selections of motherboards, SSD drives, and DIY kits, impressing tech enthusiasts with abundant choices of excellence.
MONTREAL – Lightspeed Commerce Inc. says it is conducting a review of its business and operations including talks relating to a range of potential strategic alternatives.
The Montreal-based payments technology company made the comments after reports concerning a potential transaction involving the company.
Lightspeed says it periodically undertakes a review of its business and operations with a view of realizing its full potential.
A strategic review is often seen by investors as a prelude to a sale by a company.
Lightspeed says its board of directors is committed to acting in the best interests of the company and its stakeholders.
Company founder Dax Dasilva returned to the role of chief executive officer earlier this year and has been working to return the company to profitability.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 26, 2024.
OTTAWA – Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says there is a lot of uncertainty around how artificial intelligence could affect the economy moving forward, including the labour market and price growth.
In a speech in Toronto at the Economics of Artificial Intelligence Conference, the governor said Friday that the central bank is approaching the issue cautiously to get a better understanding of how AI could affect its job of keeping inflation low and stable.
“Be wary of anyone who claims to know where AI will take us. There is too much uncertainty to be confident,” Macklem said in prepared remarks.
“We don’t know how quickly AI will continue to advance. And we don’t know the timing and extent of its economic and social impacts.”
The governor said AI has the potential of increasing labour productivity, which would raise living standards and grow the economy without boosting inflation.
In the short-term, he said investment in AI is adding to demand and could be inflationary.
However, Macklem also highlighted more pessimistic scenarios, where AI could destroy more jobs than it creates or lead to less competition rather than more.
The governor called on academics and businesses to work together to shed more light on the potential effects of AI on the economy.
“When you enter a dark room, you don’t go charging in. You cautiously feel your way around. And you try to find the light switch. That is what we are doing. What we central bankers need is more light,” he said.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 20, 2024.
CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines has struck a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer satellite-based Starlink WiFi service on flights within the next several years.
The airline said Friday the service will be free to passengers.
United said it will begin testing the service early next year and begin offering it on some flights by later in 2025.
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
The announcement comes as airlines rush to offer more amenities as a way to stand out when passengers pick a carrier for a trip. United’s goal is to make sitting on a plane pretty much like being on the ground when it comes to browsing the internet, streaming entertainment and playing games.
“Everything you can do on the ground, you’ll soon be able to do on board a United plane at 35,000 feet, just about anywhere in the world,” CEO Scott Kirby said in announcing the deal.
The airline says Starlink will allow passengers to get internet access even over oceans and polar regions where traditional cell or Wi-Fi signals may be weak or missing.
