Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海精密) yesterday said it would work with US chipmaker Intel Corp to jointly develop and deploy next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms in a move to capture booming demand for AI computing systems.
Hon Hai, also known as Foxconn Technology Group (富士康), said in a statement that the partnership would combine its global manufacturing scale, system integration expertise and AI data center deployment capabilities with Intel’s strengths in processor architecture, silicon technologies and software ecosystem.
The companies said they plan to work on equipment used in AI data centers, including server racks powered by Intel Xeon processors and AI accelerator chips.
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They would also focus on high-speed interconnect technologies, cooling designs and energy-efficiency solutions for AI systems, they said.
In addition, Hon Hai and Intel aim to develop AI systems for use outside traditional data centers, including in factories, smart cities and robots, the firms said.
The two companies would also explore work on custom chips and system integration solutions, they said.
Hon Hai chairman Young Liu (劉揚偉) met with Intel chief executive officer Lip-Bu Tan (陳立武) in Taipei and signed a memorandum of understanding to formally establish a strategic partnership.
“Our collaboration with Intel will combine the strengths of both companies across computing platforms, system integration and global supply chain capabilities to jointly build next-generation AI infrastructure, edge AI and physical AI ecosystem,” Liu said.
“Together, we are accelerating the delivery of end-to-end platforms that unlock new capabilities and extend the impact of AI worldwide,” Tan said.
Hon Hai and Intel did not give details on the financial value of the collaboration, name any customers or offer a launch timeline.
Meanwhile, Hon Hai is deepening cooperation with South Korea’s SK Group in AI infrastructure, with both sides jointly exploring opportunities in AI servers, AI data centers and energy-related solutions, Hon Hai said in a separate statement yesterday.
The announcement came after Liu met with SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won this week during the Computex Taipei expo to discuss the development of the global AI industry.
They also discussed opportunities in robotics, energy management and battery technologies, Hon Hai said.
Additional reporting by staff writer
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