Ampere

Ampere Computing is a semiconductor design company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017 by former Intel president Renée James. The company specializes in high-performance, energy-efficient ARM-based central processing units (CPUs) tailored for cloud computing, data centers, and edge computing environments. Ampere is known for its innovative approach to sustainable processor design, offering products like the Ampere Altra® family, which features up to 128 cores, and the AmpereOne® family, with up to 192 single-threaded cores. These processors are designed to deliver efficient computing across various applications, from embedded devices to large-scale data centers, while significantly reducing power consumption. The company serves a diverse customer base, including major cloud service providers and technology firms such as Microsoft Azure, Tencent Cloud, and Google Cloud Platform. Ampere's commitment to high performance and energy efficiency positions it as a leader in the semiconductor industry, with a focus on meeting the evolving demands of modern cloud infrastructure.