Huawei Technologies is stepping up its game in AI computing with a new range of solid‑state drives (SSDs) designed specifically for AI applications. Announced at a recent event in Shanghai, these drives underline the company’s commitment to upgrading hardware that tackles common data centre challenges.
Named OceanDisk EX 560, OceanDisk SP 560, and OceanDisk LC 560, the new products address issues like slow inference speeds and limited storage—a welcome boost for anyone who’s ever wrestled with sluggish performance during peak operations. Engineered to keep pace with the increasing demands of AI training and inference, these drives could make a real difference in everyday data handling.
Huawei is positioning itself as a trailblazer by defining the ‘AI SSD’ concept, honing in on the storage hurdles that often slow down advanced computing systems. This move fits neatly into the company’s wider strategy of building a robust ecosystem to support emerging AI technologies.
During the Shanghai event, Huawei also announced plans to collaborate with key partners such as the Data Storage Committee of the China Electronics Standardisation Association and the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute. The formation of the ‘AI SSD Innovation Alliance’ is set to foster industry‑wide collaboration and spark new ideas on how to overcome existing tech limitations.
These developments come as part of Huawei’s ongoing effort to enhance its AI portfolio, even as global demand for AI services grows and US‑China tech tensions persist. A recent restructuring of its cloud computing unit further underscores the company’s shift towards a more AI‑focused approach.
