Microsoft develops AI server gear to lessen reliance on Nvidia, The Information reports
Microsoft is developing a new network card to improve the performance of its AI server chip and reduce reliance on Nvidia. CEO Satya Nadella has appointed Pradeep Sindhu, co-founder of Juniper Networks, to lead the effort. Microsoft acquired Sindhu's server chip startup last year.
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft (MSFT.O) is developing a new network card that could improve the performance of its Maia AI server chip and potentially reduce its reliance on chip designer Nvidia (NVDA.O) , according to a report in the Information on Tuesday.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has tapped Pradeep Sindhu, who co-founded networking gear developer Juniper Networks (JNPR.N) , to spearhead the network card effort, the report said citing a person with knowledge of the matter.
Microsoft had acquired Sindhu’s server chip startup, Fungible, last year.
The Windows-maker did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
