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  1. Apple's modem contract expiration is impacting Qualcomm, which is simultaneously managing warrant issues with Amazon and developing custom chips for AWS data centers.
  2. Qualcomm, TSMC, and AWS are collaborating on achieving key milestones for next-generation custom AI data center chip manufacturing.

Qualcomm secures major custom chip deals with AWS and ByteDance

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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Qualcomm announced new custom chip deals with Amazon Web Services and ByteDance during its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. Separately, Qualcomm and Amazon announced a multiyear deal where Amazon Web Services could purchase up to $60 billion in Qualcomm server chips and networking gear over the next decade, tied to Amazon warrants. Qualcomm also struck a separate deal to supply ByteDance with millions of custom AI application-specific integrated circuits for its AI agent software.

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Why it matters

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These commitments from two major cloud and internet companies signal Qualcomm's expansion beyond smartphone chips into the data center market. The deals involve massive, multiyear purchases of specialized server hardware, validating Qualcomm's role in AI infrastructure.

Qualcomm, TSMC, and AWS are collaborating on achieving key milestones for next-generation custom AI data center chip manufacturing.

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Who's involved

  • QualcommSemiconductor company securing large data center and AI chip contracts.
  • Amazon Web ServicesCloud computing platform securing a multiyear deal for server chips.
  • ByteDanceInternet company receiving custom AI ASICs for its agent software.
  • AmazonParent company of Amazon Web Services involved in the chip purchase.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Amazon Web ServicesSpeculative

    Amazon Web Services could secure massive revenue from the multiyear $60 billion deal for Qualcomm server chips.

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