Reuters · 13 Oct, 13:27 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Apple supplier Jabil, Adani sign pact for AI data centre equipment venture in India

Apple supplier Jabil and Indian conglomerate Adani have signed a pact to establish a venture focused on manufacturing equipment for AI data centres in India.

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Apple supplier Jabil and Indian conglomerate Adani have signed a pact to establish a venture focused on manufacturing equipment for AI data centres in India. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Jabil’s expertise in electronic manufacturing services alongside Adani’s infrastructure capabilities. The move reflects the growing global demand for hardware supporting artificial intelligence workloads. By localising production, the joint venture seeks to serve both domestic and international markets, capitalising on India’s expanding digital infrastructure. This development highlights the increasing importance of supply chain resilience and localised manufacturing in the technology sector, particularly for high-performance computing hardware required by modern AI applications.

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