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AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN Expand Saudi Arabia’s AI Infrastructure as AMD Instinct Systems Go Live
AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN have launched a production AI compute infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The platform uses AMD GPUs and CPUs with Cisco networking to provide GPU-as-a-service.
Why it matters
This enables Saudi organizations to maintain control over data residence and customize AI models to fit local languages, cultures, and regulatory requirements.
The details
The deployment is powered by AMD EPYC CPUs and Cisco 800G optics to ensure low latency and resilience. The system combines open models and software with locally operated infrastructure to provide greater governance over AI systems.
What's next
The partners plan to deploy up to 250 MW of infrastructure starting in 2027, with a goal of 1 GW by 2030.
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Cisco owns Cisco Silicon One
Cisco owns Cisco N9000 Series
Tareq Amin is CEO of HUMAIN
Chuck Robbins is CEO of Cisco
HUMAIN, a PIF company
HUMAIN is located in Saudi Arabia
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AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN joint venture
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HUMAIN uses AMD Instinct
HUMAIN uses Cisco Silicon One
delivering full-stack AI solutions
Sovereign AI is related to Saudi Arabia
bringing a new generation of sovereign AI capabilities to Saudi Arabia
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