Bharat Forge, AMD join hands to manufacture servers in India
What's the story
Bharat Forge's subsidiary Kalyani Powertrain is poised to make an entry into the Indian server market.
The move comes after a strategic partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a well-known NASDAQ-listed company.
The collaboration will combine AMD's advanced technology with locally-produced solutions, making a critical step in India's data infrastructure development.
Strategic alignment
Partnership aligns with 'Make in India' initiative
The top brass of Kalyani Group, Chairperson Baba Kalyani and Vice Chairman & JMD Amit Kalyani, have also expressed confidence in this partnership.
They believe it fits perfectly with the 'Make in India' initiative and will greatly enhance India's technological prowess.
"This collaboration with AMD is a significant step, and we are confident that we are moving in the right direction," they said jointly.
Tech details
Servers to feature AMD EPYC processors
The servers built through this partnership will come with AMD EPYC processors. These chips are known for their energy efficiency, security measures, and cost-effectiveness in data centers. Future plans also involve the integration of AMD Instinct accelerators to improve AI and high-performance computing capabilities.
Design assistance
AMD to provide design support
AMD will offer design collaterals and technical documentation to help Kalyani Powertrain's electronics division develop these solutions.
The goal is to meet global standards, as per Vinay Sinha, AMD Corporate Vice President, Sales - India.
He further added, "The integration of AMD EPYC processors today and AMD Instinct accelerators planned in the future will enable scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure for AI, cloud computing, and data centers."