Supermicro launches universal GPU server for HPC and AI
Supermicro announces the upcoming availability of a new, modular GPU server. The server supports multiple compositions of GPUs and CPUs. Freedom of choice is key: the introduction aims at a flexible, optimal fit for various high-performance computing and AI applications.
The aptly named 'Univers...
Supermicro servers affected by various vulnerabilities
Eclypsium security researchers have found a new set of vulnerabilities in the management control firmware used on some Supermicro motherboards. As a result, more than 47,000 of the manufacturer's servers are vulnerable to attacks.
The vulnerabilities have been named USBAnywhere by the researchers. T...
Supermicro removes server production from China after espionage worries
In the aftermath of a report that accused China of espionage via hardware from server manufacturer Supermicro, the latter is taking production away from China, even though the company continues to deny all allegations.
Supermicro is moving its server production from China to other factories, includi...
Super Micro and Intel offer cloud research center in the Netherlands
Infrastructure manufacturer Super Micro and smart giant Intel have recently started a joint Cloud Center of Execellence in the Netherlands. In this research centre, customers of both suppliers can give demonstrations or test different products and proof-of-concepts.
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Supermicro comes undamaged from external security audit to spy chips
Supermicro reports that an external security audit found no evidence of Chinese espionage chips in the manufacturer's server motherboards.
The audit was carried out following an explosive story by Bloomberg, which stated that the Chinese government had infiltrated Supermicro's supply chain to instal...
Also AWS and Super Micro want Bloomberg to rectify story about Chinese spy chips
After Apple's Tim Cook asked Bloomberg yesterday to withdraw his story about Chinese espionage chips, now the CEOs of Amazon Web Services and server manufacturer Super Micro are also doing so. Earlier Bloomberg stated that Chinese microchips had compromised the computer networks of as many as thirty...
Apple CEO asks Bloomberg to rectify message about Chinese spy chips
Apple CEO Tim Cook wants financial news agency Bloomberg to withdraw a recent controversial story about Chinese microchips on U.S. servers. The boss of the world's largest tech company hopes that the news agency will do the right thing and expects a formal rectification.
Buzzfeed News reports that o...
Customized Ethernet ports contain secret Chinese microchips
Bloomberg once again brings out a story about Chinese espionage chips in server hardware of American companies. This time it would be a manipulated Ethernet port that was discovered on a server of an American telecom player.
Bloomberg does not let go of the story of the secret Chinese espionage chi...
Homeland Security denies Bloomberg story about Chinese espionage chips
Earlier this week, press agency Bloomberg stated that China had secretly placed small chips on Supermicro's motherboards. This would spy on various American tech companies, including Amazon and Apple. The companies denied the news and now the American secret service, Homeland Security, is putting it...
“China placed spy chips in servers Amazon, Apple and other companies.
Amazon and Apple are said to be targets of Chinese espionage. It is said that chips have been placed on the motherboard of certain servers in the data centres of the companies. The claims are denied by the companies, as well as by the manufacturer of the motherboards, Supermicro Computer.
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