Nvidia’s latest networking innovations at GTC DC reveal a strategic push toward AI factory infrastructure. The ConnectX-9 SuperNIC delivers unprecedented 1.6T per GPU performance while BlueField 4 promises dramatic throughput improvements. This marks a fundamental rethinking of AI infrastructure arc
Broadcom has unveiled the Thor Ultra, an 800G Ethernet Network Interface Card designed for AI data centers. The card leverages PCIe Gen6 and new packet control technologies to address limitations of traditional RDMA, promising improved performance and vendor flexibility.
Broadcom has introduced the Thor Ultra, described in reports as the industry’s first 800G AI Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). According to sources, the card is engineered for large-scale data centers that support advanced Artificial intelligence tools and workloads across hundreds of thousands of XPUs. The Thor Ultra’s implementation of PCIe Gen6 x16 is said to significantly boost throughput, addressing performance and scalability demands in AI-driven environments.
The IEEE Innovation Summit in Scotland established new frameworks for funding strategic technology initiatives. The event focused on clean technology solutions and AI-driven engineering projects. Over 80 proposals were evaluated for implementation through IEEE’s New Initiatives Committee.
IEEE innovation summit participants have developed new frameworks for funding strategic technology initiatives, with particular focus on clean energy solutions and artificial intelligence applications. The recent gatherings in Scotland brought together engineering leaders to address how IEEE strategic initiatives can accelerate technological development while reducing environmental impact. According to recent analysis, these efforts align with global trends in sustainable technology investment.
