Prime Highlights
- New partnerships in South Korea will support AI infrastructure growth through advanced memory technology and data centre development.
- Companies including SK Telecom, Naver and Doosan plan to use Nvidia technology to build AI-focused data centres.
Key Facts
- SK Hynix is one of the world’s leading producers of advanced memory chips used in AI and data centres.
- The multi-year partnership focuses on developing memory products needed for global AI computing infrastructure.
Background
Nvidia has announced new partnerships in South Korea to support data centre expansion and the development of advanced computing technology.
The agreements focus on advanced memory technology and data centre development as demand for high-performance computing continues to grow. The deals were announced during a visit to South Korea by Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang, who met business leaders and industry stakeholders.
As part of the collaboration, memory chip maker SK Hynix entered a multi-year technology partnership focused on developing advanced memory products for global AI data centres. The agreement is expected to support the increasing need for high-performance memory used in AI applications and large-scale computing systems.
The partnerships also include plans by SK Telecom, Naver and Doosan Group to use Nvidia technology in the development of AI-focused data centres. The projects aim to expand computing infrastructure required for training and operating advanced AI models.
Industry participants said the growing use of AI is increasing demand for specialised memory products and data processing capabilities. They noted that closer cooperation between technology providers and infrastructure developers will be important as AI applications continue to expand.
During meetings with South Korean business leaders, Huang said the partnership with SK Hynix would support future AI growth and help meet rising demand for advanced computing technologies. He also indicated that cooperation between the companies could continue beyond the initial agreement period.
The partnerships mark another step in expanding the technology and computing resources needed for AI growth.
