Google has unveiled its custom-built, energy-efficient Arm-based server chip named Axion, marking its entry into the custom silicon space for cloud computing. This move aligns Google with competitors Amazon and Microsoft, who have already adopted similar strategies with their custom chips. Axion is designed to enhance cloud computing affordability and performance, featuring strong performance claims. The chip has been deployed internally in services such as YouTube and will soon be available for preview by enterprise customers. The trend towards custom-designed chips among cloud providers is aimed at vertical integration, margin enhancement, and ecosystem optimization.
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Google Cloud rolls out self-designed Arm chips in its data centers https://t.co/QUPD4SpZqS
Google joined the ranks of fellow cloud service providers Amazon and Microsoft on Tuesday with the announcement of #Axion -- custom silicon for its data centers. https://t.co/GSMNzpOV33 https://t.co/0BC33qMANP
Google announced its custom Arm based CPU. This should surprise no one. The trend of home grown designs for cloud providers is well documented and the vertical integration and margin enhancement along with ecosystem optimization makes perfect sense. Strong performance claims also… https://t.co/0O4WCwUXLm
BOOM! The worst kept semi secret is out. @Google announces Axion, an @Arm-based general purpose processor. Already deployed internally on services like @YouTube, in preview for enterprise customers soon. More details later from @MattKimball_MIS. https://t.co/0CCVqBwaln
🖥️🇺🇸 Google rolls out custom-built energy-efficient Arm-based server chip to boost cloud computing affordability, toe-to-toe with Amazon and Microsoft's similar strategies! https://t.co/vQeTaKKaFy