Forrest Norrod

Forrest Norrod, Executive Vice President of Datacenter Solutions at AMD, dives into the strategic acquisition of ZT Systems, a leader in customized server design for hyperscalers like Microsoft and AWS. He discusses how this move aims to enhance AMD's position in the data center and AI market, leveraging ZT’s expertise for optimized AI solutions. Norrod also touches on AMD's plan to divest ZT's manufacturing side while boosting collaboration with partners. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of hyperscalers and AMD's competitive strategies against rivals like Nvidia.