Huawei strategizes to release its next-generation AI accelerator, the Ascend 950 series, in South Korea next year. This move directly challenges Nvidia, which currently leads the AI accelerator market in the country. Huawei wants to attract customers by bringing a complete "end-to-end" solution that covers everything needed for AI, such as servers, networks, storage, software, etc., all designed to surge the performance of their AI chips.
Instead of selling the chips individually, Huawei Korea plans to offer them in clusters, using its SuperPOD technology. This technology integrates thousands of Ascend chips into one powerful system. The aim is to make an advanced next-generation computing ecosystem that can master the limitations set by single-chip performance. Huawei believes this approach will significantly improve AI chip performance, making them more efficient in terms of both power use and computational ability. They aim to scale the level set by Nvidia.
By providing these advanced solutions, Huawei hopes to compete with Nvidia and bring a new alternative for companies looking to adopt AI technology in South Korea.
Executive Statement
According to Balian Wang, President of Huawei Korea, they hope to launch our latest AI chip, the Ascend 950 series, in the Korean market next year. They will offer Korean companies a second option beyond Nvidia. By bundling not just a single AI card or server, but also network equipment and storage, they can deliver higher performance than competitors. Huawei will develop a strategy to integrate and service these solutions independently.