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Foxconn is now moving towards building AI servers which power everything ranging from cloud computing to generative AI. The company is make this strategic move due to the increasing demand of AI infrastructure.
Beyond the iPhone assembly line
Foxconn has been the name synonymous with Apple's supply chain for years. The company has produced millions of iPhones every year for its massive factory floors in China and India. But, with the growing demand for AI infrastructure, Foxconn is now retooling its operations to manufacture
high-performance servers
that power artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data centers.
This shift in operations marks a departure from its role as a behind-the-scenes assembler of consumer tech, positioning Foxconn as a key player in the future of enterprise hardware.
As reported by Business Insider, Barclays analysts Jiong Shao, Lian Xiu Duan, and Xinyao Song said, 'The company has grown from its legacy business of building smartphones or assembling computers for the likes of Apple to being a critical player in not only AI servers but also in emerging new product categories such as EVs and humanoid robots'.
Building the backbone of AI
AI servers are said to be the foundation of modern computing. The servers enable everything from large language models to real-time analytics. These machines also need specialised components such as high-speed networking, GPUs and advanced cooling systems. Foxconn is now moving into a space which reflects growing demand for this infrastructure. The tech giant has also partnered with Nvidia, Supermicro and Dell for the same.
Foxconn's transition into
AI server manufacturing
is part of a broader strategy to stay relevant in a rapidly changing tech landscape.
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