Until now, NVLink has been limited to Nvidia GPUs and CPUs, but with NVLink Fusion, non-Nvidia semi-custom accelerators will be able to use it. Nvidia says there will be two configurations for NVLink Fusion: for connecting custom CPUs to Nvidia GPUs and for connecting Nvidia’s Grace and future CPUs to non-Nvidia accelerators. “This gives customers more choice and flexibility, while expanding the ecosystem and creating new opportunities for innovation with Nvidia at the center,” said…

Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Small businesses are integral to the economic strength and growth of the communities they serve. From mom-and-pop stores to smaller specialized product and service providers, these businesses use local talent to add value.  In terms of economic strength, however, they also tend to be more fragile. Whereas larger firms often have easier access to human and financial resources to support their activities, smaller firms are typically constrained in both areas. Leveling the…

“Our guide assumes current tariffs and exemptions remain in place through the quarter. These include the following: China at 30%, partially offset by an exemption for semiconductors and certain electronic components; Mexico and Canada at 25% for the components and products that are not eligible for the current exemptions,” Cisco CFO Scott Herron told Wall Street analysts in the company’s quarterly earnings report on May 14. At this time, Cisco expects little impact from tariffs…

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Microsoft is sprucing up Edge with a few new features to help you better manage and use the browser, especially in the workplace. Announced at Microsoft Build 2025 on Monday are three new skills aimed at individual users and IT administrators. PDF translation First up is PDF translation. As Microsoft points out, sometimes you may need to translate directions for a new device or train an internal team on global policies…

I am excited to welcome Chuck Graham as Cisco’s Chief Supply Chain Officer. Chuck will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, driving agility, innovation, and resilience across our global network. A champion of energy efficient design and manufacturing, circularity, and ethical sourcing, he will be instrumental in accelerating Cisco’s growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading our world-class, top-ranked supply chain organization.   With more than 25 years of operations and supply chain leadership, Chuck’s experience spans industries…