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Yahoo
24-06-2025
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FMS 2025 Announces Its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Longtime Industry Leader Jim Pappas to Be Honored SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage conference is pleased to announce this year's recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Pappas. FMS will honor Jim when it presents the award during the morning Keynote session at 11:30am PDT on Tuesday, August 5, the first day of its annual conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Silicon Valley. Jim earned this prestigious award for his leadership in establishing foundational industry standards and organizations which have underpinned the success of not only the memory and storage industries, but also for many other aspects of computing. His extensive contributions started in 1991 with his work to establish the PCI-SIG and the PCI standard, which later led to his work in defining the PCI Express (PCI-e) standard. Shortly after Jim joined Intel in 1994, he worked with 7 companies including IBM and Microsoft to create the hugely successful USB standard. With SNIA he started the Persistent Memory Technology Initiative, and also chaired the Compute Express Link (CXL) Consortium, drove formation of Universal Chiplet Interface Express (UCIe), and was President of Ultra Accelerator Link (UAL) for AI scale-up architectures. "For over 30 years, Jim Pappas has played a pivotal role in creating a number of the most important standards and industry organizations which have been critical in the dramatic growth of the memory and storage industries" said Tom Coughlin, FMS General Chair. "We are proud to honor Jim in this way so that more people around the world are aware of the important work that he has done over the past 30 years." Registration is now open at For more information on the event and the full program lineup, visit To become an FMS sponsor or exhibitor, see the prospectus at: About FMS: The Future of Memory and Storage FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage, produced by Conference ConCepts, is the premier global event showcasing cutting-edge developments in multi-billion-dollar high-speed memory and storage technologies. As the world's largest conference and exhibition in this sector, FMS highlights mainstream applications, breakthrough innovations, key enabling technologies, and the full spectrum of players—from leading vendors to disruptive startups. This event spans critical application areas including AI, enterprise data centers, high-performance computing, mobile devices at the edge, and embedded systems. FMS serves as a dynamic hub where technology professionals, executive leaders, customers, cloud providers, hyperscaler companies, and industry analysts converge to explore the evolving landscape of memory and storage. With a renewed commitment to inclusivity and innovation, FMS is shaping the future of memory and storage—especially at its intersection with artificial intelligence. Press Contact: Michelle Suzuki310-930-6655 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE FMS: The Future of Memory and Storage Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
23-06-2025
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AMD, Keysight Technologies Collaborate to Develop PCIe 6.0 for High-Speed AI Applications
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the best QQQ stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 18, AMD partnered with Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) to advance PCI Express/PCIe 6.0 technology, which is a crucial step for high-speed data transfer and AI application development. A close up of a complex looking PCB board with several intergrated semiconductor parts. The collaboration involves Keysight providing early access to its PCIe CEM test tools, such as the M8040A 64 GBaud High-Performance BERT and the 59 GHz UXR-Series Oscilloscope, along with pre-compliance software. This enabled AMD to develop and test a PCIe 6.0-capable server motherboard operating at speeds up to 64 GT/s. The advancement was publicly demonstrated for the first time at the PCI-SIG Developers' Conference held on June 11-12 in Santa Clara, California. PCIe 6.0 is the latest iteration of the high-speed interface that connects components within servers and computers. It offers faster data transfer rates, lower latency, and improved energy efficiency, with speeds reaching up to 256 GB/s using 16 lanes. These enhancements are critical to deploy advanced AI technologies and next-gen 802.3dj Ethernet communications, which enable efficient AI applications. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) operates as a semiconductor company and operates through 4 segments: Data Center, Client, Gaming, and Embedded. Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) offers electronic design and test solutions worldwide. While we acknowledge the potential of AMD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) Powers AMD's Next-Gen CPU Testing With PCIe 6.0 Integration
Keysight Technologies recently collaborated with AMD to advance PCI Express 6.0 technology, marking a significant step in high-speed data transfer and AI application development. Over the past quarter, the company experienced a 3% stock price increase, aligning closely with the market's modest gains. While the market has shown a 10% rise this year and anticipates 15% annual earnings growth, Keysight's performance was supported by its strong Q2 earnings and share buyback activities. These elements collectively reinforced the company's positive trajectory amid the broader market context, with no standout divergences from overall trends. Buy, Hold or Sell Keysight Technologies? View our complete analysis and fair value estimate and you decide. Rare earth metals are the new gold rush. Find out which 24 stocks are leading the charge. The collaboration between Keysight Technologies and AMD on PCI Express 6.0 technology could bolster revenue and earnings forecasts by enhancing the company's product offerings in high-speed data transfer and AI applications. This alignment with industry advancements is expected to strengthen Keysight's market position, potentially driving further growth in their software-centric and recurring revenue streams. As a result, this partnership may enhance the company's attractiveness to investors and improve its competitive edge in the evolving tech landscape. Over the past five years, Keysight Technologies achieved a total return of 58.19%, reflecting consistent performance and resilience in a competitive market. This long-term gain provides context for the company's overall stock trajectory, supported by its strategic initiatives and diverse product portfolio. In contrast, during the past year, Keysight's return has outpaced the US Market, which generated a 9.8% rise, underscoring its robust positioning relative to industry peers. The recent news could position Keysight to capitalize on growing demand in AI and data centers, potentially enhancing its revenue growth from the current 6% annual forecast. Moreover, aided by strategic acquisitions and collaboration, Keysight may experience improved margins and earnings stability. While its current share price of US$163.61 remains roughly 10.8% below the analyst consensus target of US$183.44, the emerging technology synergies may contribute positively towards closing this valuation gap. These developments could affirm analyst expectations if Keysight continues leveraging high-growth areas and optimizing its product mix. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Keysight Technologies is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:KEYS. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
18-06-2025
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Keysight Enables AMD to Showcase Electrical PCI Express ® Compliance up to 64 GT/s
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced that it helped AMD accelerate the testing of electrical compliance for PCI Express ® (PCIe) specification for pre-production AMD server CPUs. By providing early access to beta software, Keysight enabled AMD to develop and test a PCI Express technology-capable server motherboard operating at up to 64 GT/s. The server was shown for the first time at the PCI-SIG Developer's Conference June 11-12 in Santa Clara, Calif. PCIe 6.0 is the latest version of the high-speed interface that connects components inside servers and computers. With speeds of up to 256 GB/s using 16 lanes, PCIe 6.0 is designed to enable faster data transfer, lower latency, and better energy efficiency. These improvements make it a key enabler for the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies supporting the development of more advanced and efficient AI applications. The performance of PCIe 6.0 over PCIe 5.0 represents a significant improvement and a critical requirement for servers to easily interface with accelerator modules used in AI applications, as well as next-generation deployments of 802.3dj Ethernet communications. Keysight provided AMD with early access to its CEM test tools, including Keysight's 64 GBaud High Performance BERT and Keysight's 59 GHz UXR-Series Oscilloscope and pre-compliance software. These tools enabled AMD to characterize, tune, and validate its server platform using pre-release beta code, helping ensure its hardware met performance expectations before industry-wide test tools were officially released. Amit Goel, Corporate Vice President, Server Engineering, AMD, said: 'By using Keysight's PCIe compliance test platform and early access software, AMD has been able to confirm and establish a stable demonstration of electrical compliance up to 64 GT/s. This early validation confirms market readiness for the signal-integrity health and electrical robustness of our forthcoming AMD server CPUs and reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable, high-speed I/O for next-generation platforms.' Dr. Joachim Peerlings, Vice President and General Manager, Keysight Network and Data Center Solutions, said: 'The progress the industry is making in bringing PCI Express 6.0 technology to market is remarkable. Our close collaboration with AMD has enabled another milestone in high-speed I/O, which is critical to supporting artificial intelligence and networking applications. By providing early access to our PCIe CEM test tools and measurement solutions, we helped AMD validate and optimize its platform, enabling AMD to deliver PCIe solutions capable of 64 GT/s to market faster and drive the next wave of AI and networking innovation.' Keysight and AMD demonstrated their PCIe test setup live at the PCI-SIG Developers Conference 2025, June 11–12, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. PCIe ® and PCI Express ® are US registered trademarks and/or service marks of PCI-SIG. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. About Keysight Technologies At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we're delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We're a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
PCI-SIG ® Releases PCIe ® 7.0 Specification to Support the Bandwidth Demands of Artificial Intelligence at 128.0 GT/s Transfer Rates
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PCI-SIG ® today announced the official release of the PCI Express ® (PCIe ®) 7.0 specification, reaching 128.0 GT/s, to members. PCIe 7.0 specification targets data-driven applications like AI/ML, 800G Ethernet, cloud, and Quantum computing. Pathfinding for the PCIe 8.0 specification is already in progress to continue supporting the industry's investments and product roadmaps in the PCIe technology ecosystem. PCI-SIG announced the official release of the PCI Express (PCIe) 7.0 specification, reaching 128.0 GT/s. Share PCIe 7.0 Specification Features Delivers 128.0 GT/s raw bit rate and up to 512 GB/s bi-directionally via x16 configuration Utilizes PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation with 4 levels) signaling and Flit-based encoding Provides improved power efficiency Maintains backwards compatibility with previous generations of PCIe technology 'PCIe technology has served as the high-bandwidth, low-latency IO interconnect of choice for over two decades and we are pleased to announce the release of the PCIe 7.0 specification, which continues our long-standing tradition of doubling the IO bandwidth every three years,' said Al Yanes, PCI-SIG President and Chairperson. 'As artificial intelligence applications continue to scale rapidly, the next generation of PCIe technology meets the bandwidth demands of data-intensive markets deploying AI, including hyperscale data centers, high performance computing (HPC), automotive and military/aerospace.' 'It's a special occasion when a PCIe specification hits the final version,' observed Ian Cutress, Chief Analyst and CEO, More Than Moore. 'The rise in the demand for both compute and networking, enabled through PCIe technology, is at an all-time high, despite the complexities of creating standards in the industry around high-speed signaling. Datacenters are ready to start deploying networks built on PCIe 7.0 technology, and almost every ASIC company I talk to is already engaged with the IP providers and are set to take advantage. Even with the popularity and focus that went into PCIe 6.0 deployment, the PCIe 7.0 specification has more enthusiasm than any previous version.' To learn more about PCI-SIG, visit PCI-SIG members can download the full specification here. Additional Resources PCIe 7.0 FAQ About PCI-SIG PCI-SIG is the consortium that owns and manages PCI specifications as open industry standards. The organization defines industry standard I/O (input/output) specifications consistent with the needs of its members. Currently, PCI-SIG is comprised of 1,000 industry-leading member companies. To join PCI-SIG, and for a list of the Board of Directors, visit PCI-SIG, PCI Express, and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
