AI Chips Update - VAST Data and Cisco Unite for Scalable AI Solutions

In a significant development in the AI infrastructure sector, VAST Data and Cisco have expanded their strategic partnership to offer a comprehensive AI infrastructure solution. This collaboration integrates VAST's AI Operating System with Cisco's UCS and Nexus platforms, providing a unified and scalable infrastructure for enterprise AI applications. The joint solution aims to simplify and accelerate the deployment of AI systems by unifying data pipelines and automating infrastructure management, while ensuring security and operational agility across all environments. This turnkey platform, designed for data-intensive AI systems, demonstrates the companies' shared vision of advancing enterprise AI adoption through a secure, accessible, and scalable approach.

Elsewhere in the market, Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO) was a notable mover up 14.8% and closing at $71.92. On Monday, Credo reported significant revenue growth and projected strong earnings guidance for 2026. In the meantime, United Microelectronics (TWSE:2303) lagged, down 2.8% to end the day at NT$45.95.

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Best AI Chip Stocks

• NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) closed at $141.22 up 2.8%. NVIDIA BlueField's integration with Illumio to enhance Zero Trust security was announced two days ago.
• Advanced Micro Devices (NasdaqGS:AMD) closed at $117.31 up 2.3%. Recently, the company announced the integration of its EPYC processors into Rubrik's data security platform, aiming to enhance AI-ready solutions and cloud deployment options.
• QUALCOMM (NasdaqGS:QCOM) settled at $148.94 up 1.6%. This week, Qualcomm extended the deadline for deciding on a potential acquisition of Alphawave.

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• "VAST Data and Cisco Expand Partnership to Deliver Turnkey, Scalable Infrastructure for Enterprise AI" from VAST Data on GlobeNewswire (published 03 June 2025)

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