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In AI era, oil is \'fibre optics\' as Amazon signs multi-billion-dollar deal with Corning
Amazon has signed a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar fibre-optic supply agreement with Corning to meet demand for next-generation AI data centres. The deal aims to secure a long-term supply chain for fibre used in Amazon’s data centres. The partnership is expected to expand manufacturing and construction jobs and affect training programmes at Catawba Valley Community College. Amazon also highlighted investment and job creation in North Carolina.
Telecommunications & Media
Nvidia, Corning team up to build 3 U.S. optical manufacturing sites
Nvidia has signed a multi-year agreement with Corning to build three optical-technology production sites in the United States. The companies plan to build or expand advanced manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas to produce optical technology for Nvidia, creating at least 3,000 jobs and expanding Corning’s U.S. optical manufacturing capacity tenfold. Corning shares jumped 14 percent and Nvidia rose about 3 percent after the announcement.
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Korea TV Home Shopping Association names Lim Kwang-gi as new chairman
Lim Kwang-gi (임광기), a former SBS editorial writer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Korea TV Home Shopping Association. The association said on April 27 it finalised the appointment through resolutions by its board of directors and general meeting. Lim\'s term runs for three years from May 6. He previously served in several roles at SBS and later led the National Assembly Broadcasting station for three years from 2019.
