Samsung plans to ramp up South Korean chipmaking capabilities. The tech giant is targeting the construction of five additional factories over the next 20 years as it moves to secure chip supplies.
The company reportedly plans to invest KRW300 trillion ($228.5 billion) in new chip plants, which it expects to draw in up to 150 related suppliers of materials, parts, and equipment, along with R&D organizations. Samsung representative said it will attempt to invest in its foundry business, which makes chips for other companies.
The investment is part of a KRW550 trillion private-sector package involving tax breaks and other measures to boost the competitiveness of local production of chips, displays, and batteries, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy noted in a statement. Samsung’s plan to build the world’s largest semiconductor hub follows moves by the US to boost its domestic chip sector and a CNY1 trillion ($144.9 billion) funding move by China in its companies.
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated a formal investigation into Apple, Samsung, and Google regarding allegations that the companies have utilized patented audio technology without authorization.
SES has outlined strategic plans to establish direct-to-device (D2D) satellite manufacturing capabilities and a specialized supply chain within Europe in partnership with Elveo Mobile.
Automated systems and bots now generate more than half of internet traffic, forcing hosting companies to manage performance, security, and infrastructure costs at the same time. Ivan Čačija argues that business users are no longer buying only storage and computing resources, but the availability and performance of their own operations. AI will reshape both data-centre management and infrastructure requirements, while regional providers can compete through local presence, predictable costs and hybrid models. Fastserver sees its partnership with Blackwall as part of a broader shift towards an integrated platform combining infrastructure, security, traffic protection and automation.
