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NVIDIA Corporation develops graphics processing units, accelerated computing systems, and software platforms used in gaming, artificial intelligence, data centers, and AI model development. Company news around NVDA commonly covers financial results, data center demand, AI infrastructure partnerships, networking and optical-connectivity collaborations, and platform launches such as NVIDIA Ising and NVLink Fusion.
Updates also address NVIDIA’s AI factory architecture, systems that connect GPUs for large workloads, quantum-computing tools for calibration and error correction, and governance changes involving the board, audit committee, and executive finance roles.
NVIDIA has announced collaborations to integrate Arm-based CPUs with its GPUs, expanding their application across various sectors including cloud computing and supercomputing. Key initiatives involve AWS deploying Graviton2-based EC2 instances paired with NVIDIA GPUs, enhancing game streaming and performance for Arm workloads. Additionally, NVIDIA introduced the Arm HPC Developer Kit, which features Ampere Altra CPUs and dual NVIDIA A100 GPUs for energy-efficient computing. Partnerships with MediaTek and Marvell aim to accelerate AI workloads and GPU innovations in PCs and edge applications.
NVIDIA, together with the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), announced the creation of the ‘Alps’ supercomputer, projected to be the world’s most powerful AI-capable system. Scheduled to launch in 2023, Alps will replace the existing Piz Daint supercomputer and support diverse research fields, from climate sciences to molecular dynamics. Built on the HPE Cray EX architecture, Alps will notably train GPT-3 seven times faster than the current leading AI supercomputer, enhancing the research capabilities in Switzerland and globally.
NVIDIA has announced a strategic partnership with Schrödinger to enhance drug discovery through advanced computational platforms. This collaboration utilizes NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD and NVIDIA Clara Discovery technologies, enabling the pharmaceutical industry to evaluate billions of molecules effectively. The initiative is set to optimize Schrödinger's software for high-performance computing, improving the efficiency of drug candidate evaluations significantly. This partnership targets over 3,000 companies, ranging from startups to multinationals.
NVIDIA announced its first data center CPU, the Grace CPU, designed to deliver 10x the performance of current servers for AI and high-performance computing tasks. Built using energy-efficient Arm cores, it targets applications like natural language processing and AI supercomputing. The Swiss Supercomputing Center and Los Alamos National Laboratory will be the first to deploy Grace-powered supercomputers in 2023. With fourth-generation NVLink technology, Grace offers 900 GB/s connection to GPUs and enhanced memory efficiency, meeting the growing demands of data processing in AI.
NVIDIA has launched the DGX SuperPOD, a cloud-native, multi-tenant AI supercomputer designed to enhance AI operations globally. This system integrates BlueField-2 DPUs to accelerate and secure data processing, allowing multiple users to collaborate efficiently. Notable clients like Sony and NAVER are already employing this technology for advanced AI solutions. Additionally, NVIDIA introduced Base Command for streamlined AI management and a subscription model for the DGX Station A100, enhancing accessibility. Availability is set for Q2 2021.
NVIDIA announced the launch of the BlueField-3 DPU, the first data processing unit designed for AI. This DPU offers unmatched performance for software-defined networking, storage, and cybersecurity, delivering data center services equivalent to 300 CPU cores. BlueField-3 is set to revolutionize data centers by enabling zero-trust environments and providing advanced security features via Morpheus, NVIDIA's AI-driven cybersecurity platform. It also supports DOCA SDK 1.0, enhancing development capabilities and ecosystem partnerships.
NVIDIA has launched the Omniverse Enterprise, a groundbreaking platform for real-time collaboration in 3D design, enabling diverse teams to work seamlessly across locations. Early adopters include industry giants like BMW Group, Ericsson, and WPP. Omniverse supports simulations and digital twins, significantly enhancing project efficiency. The platform is compatible with NVIDIA RTX hardware and offers applications like Omniverse Create and Omniverse View. It aims to redefine collaboration in design, marking a significant step towards the metaverse.
NVIDIA announced its GTC21 technology conference, scheduled for April 12-16, 2021, featuring a keynote by CEO Jensen Huang and AI pioneers Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, and Yann LeCun. The event expects over 100,000 attendees including industry leaders, with sessions focused on AI, computing, and networking. Highlights include talks from key figures at major companies and a startup track hosted by the NVIDIA Inception program. Registration is free, providing access to live and on-demand sessions aimed at enhancing skills in AI and accelerated computing.
NVIDIA has launched NVIDIA AI Enterprise, optimized for VMware vSphere 7 Update 2. This software suite supports AI applications in sectors like healthcare and finance, allowing enterprises to reduce AI model development from 80 weeks to just 8 weeks. With NVIDIA AI Enterprise, IT teams can manage AI workloads alongside their existing infrastructure. Licenses for NVIDIA AI Enterprise cost $3,595 per CPU socket, including support. This partnership aims to modernize AI deployment in virtualized environments.
NVIDIA reported record quarterly revenue of $5.00 billion for Q4 FY2021, a 61% increase year over year. Full-year revenue reached $16.68 billion, up 53% from the previous year. GAAP earnings per diluted share were $2.31 for the quarter and $6.90 for the year, both representing substantial increases. Demand for GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs and A100 universal AI data center GPUs was highlighted as a key growth factor. The company anticipates Q1 FY2022 revenue of $5.30 billion.