Fujitsu Limited and Supermicro, Inc. have recently announced a strategic collaboration to combine their engineering and design expertise to develop next-generation systems supporting Gen AI and HPC workloads for on-prem and cloud data centers. The collaboration aims to leverage Fujitsu’s future Arm-based “FUJITSU-MONAKA” processor, set to release in 2027, to create high-performance and energy-efficient platforms. Additionally, the two companies will work on developing liquid-cooled systems for HPC, Gen AI, and green data centers.
Supermicro’s President and CEO, Charles Liang, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting the focus on delivering cutting-edge servers and solutions that are optimized for performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The collaboration will prioritize green IT designs, including energy-saving architectures like liquid cooling rack scale PnP, to minimize environmental impact.
With the increasing demand for AI technologies, data center capacity is facing challenges in meeting power consumption requirements. Liquid cooling technology has enabled Supermicro to lead the industry in providing liquid cooling solutions. The collaboration with Fujitsu will further enhance liquid cooling solutions, addressing the growing power demands of data centers.
Fujitsu and Supermicro will combine their technical capabilities and global reach to offer a comprehensive server portfolio. Supermicro’s Building Block approach to server design allows for the quick development and certification of servers for specific workloads in AI, HPC, and general-purpose computing domains. By integrating Fujitsu’s “FUJITSU-MONAKA” processor, the companies aim to deliver high performance, power efficiency, reliability, security, and ease of use with wide software compatibility, empowering customers to implement green AI infrastructure.
The collaboration will extend to Fsas Technologies Inc., a Fujitsu subsidiary, to provide AI platform-based generative AI solutions globally. These solutions will combine Supermicro’s GPU server products with implementation support services for data center operators and enterprises.
Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Vice President, CTO, and CPO at Fujitsu, emphasized that the collaboration will drive green computing innovation, enabling high-performance and energy-efficient AI system infrastructure. As providers of information and communication technology services and data center infrastructure, Fujitsu and Supermicro prioritize promoting green AI infrastructure to reduce power consumption and environmental impact in data centers.
Fujitsu’s commitment to sustainability and innovation aligns with its mission to build trust in society through technological advancements. With a focus on Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, Fujitsu aims to deliver sustainability transformation for its customers worldwide.
Similarly, Supermicro, a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions, is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. The company’s focus on first-to-market innovation and total IT solutions underscores its commitment to environmental sustainability through Green Computing practices.
The collaboration between Fujitsu and Supermicro represents a significant step towards advancing green AI computing technology and liquid-cooled data center solutions. By leveraging their expertise and resources, the two companies are poised to drive the evolution of AI and Digital Transformation, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future.