Submarine cables drive global computing power race, AI training

Submarine cables are crucial for global internet traffic, handling over 95% of data transmission. They enhance intercontinental connectivity, lower latency, and extend internet access, especially in regions with weaker infrastructure. TeleGeography reports over 600 submarine cable systems worldwide, including the 2Africa cable by companies like Meta and Vodafone, spanning 45,000 kilometers across three continents.

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ADI powers AI data centers with triple-high tech strategy

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is closely tied to data centers, and the key hardware infrastructure of these centers is now facing three crucial trends: high efficiency, high power density, and high reliability. Anderson Huang, Director of field Application at Analog Devices (ADI), a major analog component manufacturer, pointed out that these three factors are essential for the advancement of AI computing.

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Taiwan mandates 50% overseas hires for subsidized R&D to protect scarce local talent

Since 2015, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has been promoting the “Global Innovation Partnership Initiatives Program”, and in 2020, it launched the “A+ Industrial Innovative R&D Program”. These initiatives have successfully attracted international giants such as Micron, Nvidia, and AMD to establish research and development centers in Taiwan.

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