Fujitsu Limited and Supermicro, Inc. have announced a strategic collaboration to develop green computing technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) and liquid-cooled data center solutions. This partnership aims to combine the engineering and design expertise of both companies to create next-generation systems capable of supporting advanced AI workloads and high-performance computing (HPC) in both on-premises data centers and the cloud, promoting green technology.
Supermicro and Fujitsu will focus on developing platforms that leverage the future “FUJITSU-MONAKA” processor, based on ARM instruction architecture, designed to deliver high performance with exceptional energy efficiency. This processor, scheduled for release in 2027, will be applied in systems optimized to meet the demanding requirements of current and future AI and HPC workloads, with a focus on minimizing the environmental impact of the technology.
Liquid cooling technology: a green solution
The increasing use of AI has significantly increased demand for capacity in data centers, posing the challenge of efficiently meeting growing energy consumption requirements. To address this issue, Fujitsu and Supermicro have also announced plans to develop rack-scale liquid cooling systems. Liquid cooling has proven to be one of the most effective solutions for reducing energy consumption in data centers, and Supermicro leads the industry with its innovations in this area.
Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro, highlighted that this collaboration will enable the delivery of “next-generation servers and solutions that are highly energy-efficient and cost-optimized.” These systems will be designed for a wide range of workloads, including AI, HPC, cloud, and edge computing environments.
Monaka: The future of processors
The FUJITSU-MONAKA processor, based on 2-nanometer technology and scheduled for release in 2027, is a key focus of this collaboration. This chip will be developed with a focus on energy efficiency and high reliability, providing fundamental support for future data centers that will need to manage increasingly complex workloads without increasing their carbon footprint.
This project is supported by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization of Japan (NEDO), which has provided grants for the research of this innovative technology.
Global platform and AI solutions
The collaboration also extends to Fsas Technologies Inc., a Fujitsu subsidiary that will provide global AI-based generative solutions. These solutions will combine Supermicro’s GPU server products with deployment services for data center operators and companies, aiming to facilitate the adoption of AI worldwide.
Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Vice President, CTO, and CPO of Fujitsu, stated that this initiative will “accelerate innovation in green computing” and advance energy-efficient AI system infrastructure, driving global digital transformation (DX).
Commitment to sustainability
Both Fujitsu and Supermicro are committed to promoting green AI infrastructure that reduces energy consumption and environmental impact in data centers. This collaboration responds to a growing global demand for technological solutions that are not only powerful and efficient but also sustainable.
The collaboration between Fujitsu and Supermicro represents not only an advancement in computing technology but also a crucial step towards creating more environmentally friendly technological infrastructures, prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.