Xilinx Acquires Shenzhen Kam Technology, Paving the Way for AI Chip Integration
In a strategic move to accelerate the development of AI chip solutions, Xilinx has completed its acquisition of Shenzhen Kam Technology, a pioneering AI chip start-up company. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the field of machine learning, as both companies join forces to provide cutting-edge solutions for AI chip development.
A Focus on Neural Network Pruning and Deep Compression Technology
Established in 2016, Shenzhen Kam Technology has been at the forefront of neural network pruning and deep compression technology. The company has received significant funding, securing $10 million in its A round and $40 million in its A+ round in 2017. Its self-developed AI chip, “Waterside” and “View of the Sea,” was launched in October 2017, and the company plans to market this year.
A Strong Partnership with Xilinx
Shenzhen Kam Technology has been based on Xilinx technology platforms for machine learning solutions, and the two companies have cooperated closely. By optimizing deep pruning neural network technology to run on Xilinx FPGA devices, they have achieved breakthrough performance and industry-best energy efficiency.
A New Era of Cooperation
Since May 2017, Xilinx has been a major investor in Shenzhen Kam Technology, along with other well-known global investment institutions. Deep Kam Technology’s CEO, Yao Chung, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, stating, “We are very pleased to further deepen our cooperation with Xilinx, so that both sides can more closely work together to provide leading machine learning solutions in China and around the world.”
A Look to the Future
Deep Kam Technology’s CTO, Single Yi, emphasized the importance of this acquisition, saying, “As one of the early investors, Xilinx has accompanied us in exploring the potential of machine learning, and we have witnessed the innovation and development in this field. Through this transaction, we will work together to take machine learning solutions to a whole new level of performance.”
Accelerating Innovation
Salil Raje, executive vice president of Xilinx’s software business, highlighted the significance of this acquisition, stating, “Talent and innovation are central to the achievement of our future development at Xilinx. We will continue to increase investment in science and technology of deep discrimination, constantly promoting the company from the cloud to the end application in the field of machine learning.”
A New Business Focus
Deep Kam Technology’s main business has been in the security market, but the company has decided to follow its investors, Xilinx, into the automotive market. According to Yao Chung, “Basically, 2/3 of our automotive customers are being introduced to us.” The company has signed a new contract with depot technology and deep Kam, including possible back production plans based on Xilinx FPGA equipped with deep-level car rules Kam self-developed processor designed for deep learning.
A Bright Future Ahead
The acquisition of Shenzhen Kam Technology by Xilinx marks a significant step towards the development of AI chip solutions. As an adaptive and intelligent computing global leader, Xilinx is committed to providing highly flexible and adaptive processing platforms, accelerating technological innovation, and driving various applications from the cloud to the edge. The company’s vision is to create a flexible strain Xilinx intelligent world, and this acquisition is a major step towards achieving that goal.
Xilinx’s Commitment to Innovation
Xilinx has launched the Xilinx reVISION ™ stack, committed to significantly expanding a wide range of visually-oriented machine learning applications. In an interview, Steve Glaser, senior vice president of strategy and marketing at Xilinx, mentioned the deep Kam Technology, saying, “Technology has a very efficient deep Kam depth learning technology, intelligent control and cooperation with sub-zero, the technology deployed on a $400 UAV value, which, in our opinion, is a very great success.”
A New Era for Shenzhen Kam Technology
The acquisition will continue to operate in its Beijing office, Greater China, with Xilinx becoming part of the extended family of more than 200 employees. The specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.