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SK hynix showcases next-generation AI memory technologies beyond HBM

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Friday that it has showcased its n...

SK hynix showcases next-generation AI memory technologies beyond HBM

On Friday, SK hynix unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) memory innovations, designed to push the limits of AI infrastructure beyond traditional high-bandwidth memory (HBM). The South Korean tech giant exhibited these cutting-edge technologies at the OCP Global Summit 2026, a prestigious annual event held in California from Tuesday to Thursday. The summit, organized by the Open Compute Project Foundation, brings together engineers and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in computing technology.

SK hynix divided its exhibition space into two distinct sections. The front section, dubbed the memory section, highlighted the company's flagship products, while the larger rear section, known as the system demo section, featured memory solutions tailored for next-generation server ecosystems. Among the showcased innovations was MARS (Memory-Centric AI Rack-Scale System), a disaggregated rack-scale architecture developed by the company to ensure seamless coordination of computing and memory resources.

Speaking at the event, Kim Ho-sik, a senior vice president at SK hynix, introduced MARS and highlighted advancements in High Bandwidth Flash (HBF), a technology aimed at tackling the industry's growing demands for faster and more efficient memory solutions. HBF technology promises to revolutionize the way AI systems handle vast amounts of data, enabling more powerful and responsive AI applications.

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