Broadcom Switches: China Surveys Broadcom Switch Use in State Data Centers, FT Reports
Preliminary findings suggest Broadcom switches could account for up to 90% of equipment in state-owned companies, the report said.
- On Wednesday, the Financial Times reported that Chinese authorities are surveying the use of Broadcom Inc. switches in state-backed data centers as part of a drive to reduce reliance on foreign AI infrastructure.
- The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission launched the probe to support its "domestic chips for domestic use" campaign, aiming to expand adoption of Chinese-made semiconductors across China's public sector.
- Preliminary findings indicate Broadcom hardware accounts for up to 90% of equipment in state-owned companies, while investigations assess whether the company used market leader status to bundle products and limit competitors like H3C Technologies and Ruijie Networks.
- Authorities may issue informal guidance directing state-run facilities to scale back Broadcom switch usage, potentially favoring Chinese alternatives like Huawei as part of the country's broader push for technological self-sufficiency.
- Recent industry moves include Enflame Technology's 6.12 billion yuan IPO and Huawei's unveiling of 10 new chipsets, signaling intensified competition for Nvidia in the AI infrastructure market.
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Times of IndiaBroadcom switches: China surveys Broadcom switch use in state data centers, FT reports
Chinese authorities are examining Broadcom's hardware in state-controlled data centres to enhance domestic production capabilities. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign technology amid increasing US-China rivalry. Reports indicate Broadcom's switches may compose 90% of the current equipment in these facilities. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission could recommend scaling back on these switches soon. This…
China surveys Broadcom switch use in state data centers, FT reports
Sept 23 (Reuters) - Chinese authorities are examining the use of Broadcom’s hardware in state-backed data centres as part of a drive to boost domestic producers and reduce reliance on foreign AI infrastructure, the Financial Times reported Wednesday,...
China Examines Broadcom Hardware in State Data Centers as Beijing Pushes Domestic AI Infrastructure
Chinese authorities are examining the extent to which Broadcom hardware is used in state-backed data centers, in a move that could further pressure US technology suppliers as Beijing accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on foreign AI infrastructure. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, or SASAC, which oversees China’s state-owned enterprises, has in recent weeks […]
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