vci global boosts ai cloud services with nvidia h200 chips
Singapore, Tuesday, 4 February 2025.
vci global has made a significant investment in its AI capabilities by purchasing 512 NVIDIA H200 AI chips through a partnership with Supermicro. This strategic move, costing over $25 million, is set to enhance the company’s AI cloud services. The acquisition is expected to lead to a 20% growth in profit and solidify NVIDIA’s standing in the AI chip market. vci’s decision also marks an important step towards becoming a leading supplier of AI infrastructure. These chips are designed to accelerate large-scale AI and high-performance computing tasks, including generative AI and advanced machine learning models. vci global’s first AI computing center in Malaysia is on track to start operations in the second quarter of 2025. This positions the company as the first in Malaysia to offer AI cloud services powered by NVIDIA H200, reinforcing its role in advancing the country’s AI ecosystem.
Market impact and revenue projections
VCI Global’s strategic investment is projected to generate annual operating revenue of $6 million [1]. The company expects this investment to boost profits by 20% by 2026 [1]. Industry experts anticipate the AI chip market to reach $200 billion by 2027 [2], highlighting the strategic timing of VCI Global’s investment in NVIDIA’s technology. The deployment of 64 Supermicro servers equipped with NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs positions VCI Global at the forefront of AI infrastructure development [1].
Technological advancement and competitive edge
The NVIDIA H200 GPU represents a significant leap in AI technology [1]. These chips feature advanced tensor cores and enhanced memory bandwidth, specifically optimized for processing massive datasets and complex computations [1]. Through this investment, VCI Global aims to establish itself as a pioneering force in Malaysia’s AI landscape, being the first to offer H200 GPU-powered cloud services in the country [1].
Strategic partnership implications
The collaboration with Supermicro, a leading technology company specializing in enterprise, cloud computing, and AI infrastructure solutions [1], strengthens VCI Global’s market position. This partnership enables VCI Global to leverage Supermicro’s expertise in environmental-friendly server solutions and global support services [1]. The initiative aligns with VCI Global’s broader strategy to drive innovation and create value across the Asia Pacific, US, European, and Middle Eastern markets [1].