July 27, 2020.
... Intel acquires Habana Labs.
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Intel could be in talks to acquire deep learning chip start-up Habana Labs for a price tag of over $1 billion, according to a report Tuesday. Gaudi is available as a standard PCI-Express card, as well as a mezzanine card that is compliant with the Open Compute Project accelerator module specs.
It will report to Intel’s data platforms group. Why did … The new normal, as it emerges, will be unstable and will force policymakers and business ...The researchers created MosAIc, an algorithm that looks for links that humans wouldn't have thought of.Nvidia and Google each had something to crow about in the latest benchmarks of giant AI computers. Habana Labs. Intel, the Intel logo and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. It would be Intel’s third major artificial intelligence (AI) start-up acquisition after Movidius and Nervana in 2016.A standout feature of Gaudi is its interconnect for scaling out to hundreds of chips. "This acquisition advances our AI strategy, which is to provide customers with solutions to fit every performance need – from the intelligent edge to the data center," said Navin Shenoy, EVP and GM of Intel's Data Platforms Group. Kyle Wiggers @Kyle_L_Wiggers December 16, ... Intel’s purchase of Habana comes after its acquisition … The advantage of Ethernet is that switches are readily available, and there is no need for PCIe switches or dedicated NICs. ©Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor,New York,NY 10036.Get instant access to breaking news, in-depth reviews and helpful tips.Intel's AI acquisitions already include Movidius and Nervana.Neither Intel nor Habana Labs responded to the rumor.There was a problem. "Our combined IP and expertise will deliver unmatched computing performance and efficiency for AI workloads in the data center," Shenoy said.Going forward, Intel said Habana will continue operating independently under its current management team, reporting to Intel's data center group.You will also receive a complimentary subscription to the ZDNet's Tech Update Today and ZDNet Announcement newsletters.