SEPTEMBERASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK9SAMSUNG TO INTEGRATE AI IN 90% OF OPERATIONS BY 2030NEWSROOMSamsung Electronics' shares surged 5.3 percent, reaching their highest level since August 2024, after reports confirmed that its 12-layer HBM3E (High Bandwidth Memory 3E) chips have successfully passed Nvidia's qualification tests.This development strengthens Samsung's position in the high-performance memory market and opens the door for potential large-scale supply agreements with Nvidia, a key player in AI chip manufacturing.The milestone is significant as HBM3E memory chips are crucial for powering next-generation AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing workloads. With Nvidia being one of the largest buyers of advanced memory technology for its GPUs, Samsung's qualification marks a strategic victory in its competition with rivals like SK Hynix and Micron.Investor sentiment has been buoyant throughout September, with Samsung's stock gaining nearly 20 percent this month alone. Analysts attribute the rally to growing expectations that global demand for AI-related semiconductors will result in supply shortages in 2025, potentially boosting prices and profit margins for memory manufacturers.This development also signals a positive outlook for Samsung's semiconductor division, which has faced challenges from cyclical downturns in the memory market. The successful qualification could translate into strong revenue growth in 2025, reinforcing Samsung's role as a critical enabler of AI-driven innovation. Singapore-based iSense Global, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, has announced a strategic investment from DNAKE (Xiamen) Intelligent Technology, a publicly listed Chinese company specializing in smart intercom systems and building automation.The partnership will see iSense Global move its manufacturing operations to DNAKE's facilities, optimizing production capacity and scalability. The collaboration will focus on developing advanced IoT solutions across healthcare, access control, security, and urban monitoring -- critical areas driving the future of smart city infrastructure. iSense Global already powers smart city projects in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia, and is actively expanding into the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, Europe, and the US.By combining iSense's IoT analytics expertise with DNAKE's robust hardware and manufacturing capabilities, the partnership aims to support larger, more complex projects that demand scalability, reliability, and real-time data intelligence.The move marks a significant step in strengthening iSense's position in the global IoT ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of integrated smart-city solutions worldwide. iSense GLOBAL SECURES DNAKE INVESTMENT TO BOOST IoT REACH· Samsung shares jumped 5.3 percent, reaching highest level since Aug 2024· 12-layer HBM3E memory chips passed Nvidia qualification tests· Stock up nearly 20 percent in September on AI chip demand optimism· iSense Global gets strategic investment from DNAKE· Manufacturing to shift to DNAKE facilities for scalability· Partnership targets healthcare, security, and urban IoT projects
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