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| Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy seals the partnership with a handshake with Mr. Wally Liaw, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Supermicro in Taiwan. |
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., a leading Philippine fiber broadband and technology company, has joined forces with US-based tech giant Super Micro Computer Inc. to pave the way for AI-powered data centers in the Philippines.
In a groundbreaking move, Converge and Supermicro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish cutting-edge, AI-ready data centers in the country. These data centers will not only be energy-efficient with liquid cooling technology but will also boast exceptional AI computing capabilities and support for intensive deep learning tasks.
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| Converge will leverage Supermicro’s AI-ready server technology to support AI and Machine Learning applications in its planned, state-of-the-art data centers. |
Dennis Anthony Uy, CEO and Co-Founder of Converge, expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting Supermicro's servers' ability to handle AI applications effectively. The partnership aims to develop Total IT Rack-scale liquid-cooled solutions, incorporating advanced NVIDIA GPUs for enhanced performance.
Converge's plans to construct three data centers in Pampanga, Laguna, and Caloocan this year align with Supermicro's future-ready design and input. The deployment of AI-driven servers in these centers will support various AI applications, including National Large Language Model (LLM) and Smart Manufacturing for Industry 4.0.
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| Converge CEO and Co-Founder, Dennis Anthony Uy, and Converge President and Co-Founder Grace Uy (center) attended the “Innovate! AI Day APAC” in Taiwan as guests of Supermicro. |
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| (From left) Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy, Supermicro CEO, President and Co-Founder Charles Liang, and Converge President and Co-Founder Grace Uy. |
By integrating Supermicro's liquid cooling solutions into their servers, Converge aims to reduce power consumption significantly, resulting in lower data center costs and a reduced environmental impact. This strategic move towards energy efficiency underscores Converge's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the tech industry.
Supermicro's liquid-cooling technology is expected to reduce overall power consumption by up to 40%, enhancing server and rack performance while lowering operational costs. As a global technology leader, Supermicro is renowned for its environmentally-friendly IT infrastructure solutions that drive innovation in Enterprise, Cloud, AI, Metaverse, and 5G Telco/Edge technologies.
The collaboration between Converge and Supermicro marks a significant milestone in the Philippine tech landscape, ushering in a new era of AI-powered data centers that prioritize efficiency, performance, and sustainability.
