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Tag: Semiconductor Chips

China Implements New Guidelines to Ban Intel, AMD Processors in Government Computers
CHINA

China Implements New Guidelines to Ban Intel, AMD Processors in Government Computers

Beijing, 27th March 2024: China recently introduced new procurement guidelines aimed at reducing its reliance on foreign technology, specifically U.S. processors, in government computers and servers. This move effectively blocks chips from leading companies like Intel and AMD, as reported by the Financial Times. The guidelines, which were unveiled on Dec. 26 and are now in effect, also impact Microsoft's Windows operating system and foreign-made database software in favor of Chinese alternatives. Government agencies at the township level have been instructed to purchase "safe and reliable" processors and operating systems, according to the FT report. Both AMD and Intel have refrained from commenting on the matter. This development is part of China's broader efforts to bolster its dom...
Founder and Chairman of Apple’s Top Chipmaker Announces His Retirement
BUSINESS

Founder and Chairman of Apple’s Top Chipmaker Announces His Retirement

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. world's largest producer of made-to-order microchips chairman and founder Morris Chang will retire in June next year, as per the reports by Bloomberg. Two chief executives of the company will be taking over after him. 86-year-old Morris' place will be taken over by Mark Liu, as chairman of the company who will be then responsible for all strategic decisions and business directions.  C.C. Wei will become chief executive officer, orchestrating operations but taking his cues from the board, Chang told Bloomberg.     When Chang stepped down as CEO in 2013, Mark and Wei took over as the chief executive officers of TSMC. TSMC entertains world's leading corporations such as- Qualcomm Inc. and Apple Inc. The soul reason be...