AMD Acquires ZT Systems for Data Center AI Boost

The recent strategic transaction between AMD and ZT Systems marks a significant milestone in AMD’s ongoing strategy to enhance its AI training and inferencing capabilities through innovation in silicon, software, and systems. This collaboration will enable cloud and enterprise customers to expedite the deployment of AMD-powered AI infrastructure on a large scale.

Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “Our acquisition of ZT Systems is a crucial step in our long-term AI strategy to provide cutting-edge training and inferencing solutions that can be swiftly deployed across cloud and enterprise environments. ZT Systems brings world-class expertise in systems design and rack-scale systems, which will bolster our data center AI systems and customer enablement capabilities."

Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, ZT Systems boasts over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing data center AI compute and storage infrastructure for major global cloud companies. Their proficiency in design, integration, manufacturing, and deployment has positioned them as a leading provider of AI training and inference infrastructure.

Frank Zhang, CEO of ZT Systems, highlighted the alignment of vision between the two companies, stating, “For nearly three decades, we have evolved to become a key provider of essential computing and storage infrastructure for the world’s largest cloud companies. AMD shares our vision regarding the critical role our technology and team members play in designing and constructing the computing infrastructure that powers the largest data centers globally.”

Post-acquisition, ZT Systems will integrate into the AMD Data Center Solutions Business Group. Frank Zhang will oversee the manufacturing business, while Doug Huang will lead the design and customer enablement teams, both reporting to AMD Executive Vice President and General Manager Forrest Norrod. Additionally, AMD plans to find a strategic partner to acquire ZT Systems’ U.S.-based data center infrastructure manufacturing business.