Fujitsu Limited and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have announced a strategic partnership to develop more sustainable computing infrastructure, aimed at accelerating open-source artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
The collaboration will focus on three key areas: engineering, ecosystems, and business, combining Fujitsu’s advanced CPU technology with AMD’s industry-leading GPU technology.
The goal is to create innovative computing platforms for AI and high-performance computing by 2027. This partnership brings together Fujitsu’s low-power/high-performance processor, FUJITSU-MONAKA, with AMD Instinct accelerators, offering customers a choice to achieve large-scale AI workload processing while reducing data center costs. Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Vice President of Fujitsu, and Phil Guido, EVP of AMD, commented on the partnership’s potential to accelerate open-source AI initiatives and promote sustainable computing platforms.
Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Computing Infrastructure
Fujitsu Limited and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) have announced a strategic partnership to develop computing platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The partnership aims to create open-source and energy-efficient platforms that combine advanced processors with superior power performance and highly flexible AI/HPC software.
The collaboration will focus on three strategic areas: engineering, ecosystems, and business. By bringing together Fujitsu’s world-leading supercomputer-based advanced CPU technology with AMD’s industry-leading GPU technology, the companies aim to develop innovative computing platforms for AI and HPC by 2027. This partnership is expected to accelerate open-source AI initiatives and provide more sustainable options in both hardware and software.
Accelerating Open-Source AI Initiatives
The rapid spread of AI, including generative AI, has led to a growing demand for optimized architectures at various price points and power-performance configurations. To address this need, Fujitsu and AMD will work together to develop open-source AI software that is optimized for their computing platforms. The companies will enhance their collaboration with the open-source community, building on AMD’s ROCm software stack for GPUs and Fujitsu’s Arm-based FUJITSU-MONAKA software.
The partnership will also focus on expanding the ecosystem for AI computing platforms, including a joint customer center. This will enable customers to access a range of AI solutions that are optimized for their specific needs, while reducing the total cost of ownership for data centers.
Developing Sustainable Computing Infrastructure
Fujitsu and AMD are committed to developing sustainable computing infrastructure that reduces power consumption and promotes environmental sustainability. The companies will work together to create an environment in which more companies can utilize AI while minimizing their carbon footprint.
The FUJITSU-MONAKA processor, based on the ARM instruction set architecture, is a key component of this effort. By employing cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology and Fujitsu’s proprietary many-core architecture, the processor achieves high performance while reducing power consumption. This new technology was developed with support from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
Leadership in Innovation and Sustainability
The partnership between Fujitsu and AMD underscores their commitment to innovation and sustainability. As leaders in their respective fields, the companies are well-positioned to drive progress in AI, HPC, and sustainable computing infrastructure.
Phil Guido, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at AMD, emphasized the importance of local partnerships and expertise in Japan, where the company recognizes the importance of technological leadership and commitment to sustainability. Vivek Guido, EVP and CEO at Fujitsu, highlighted the company’s purpose of making the world more sustainable through innovation, citing the partnership with AMD as an important step forward in achieving this goal.
AMD is a leader in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies, with a 50-year history of driving innovation. The company’s employees are focused on building leadership products that push the boundaries of what is possible.
Fujitsu is a leading digital services company, with a purpose of making the world more sustainable through innovation. With over 124,000 employees worldwide, the company provides a range of services and solutions that draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies.
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