Qualcomm completes acquisition of software platform provider Modular

Qualcomm has introduced that it has accomplished its acquisition of Modular Inc, an innovator in AI-native software program infrastructure.

Modular’s software program platform provides builders a unified approach to optimize and deploy generative and agentic AI workloads throughout heterogenous computing techniques.

Mixed with Qualcomm Applied sciences’ management in high-performance, energy-efficient compute, Modular strengthens the corporate’s skill to ship full AI options.

The acquisition will speed up the enlargement of Qualcomm Applied sciences’ AI platforms throughout units, information heart, edge infrastructure, and private and industrial AI. It would additionally give Modular the dimensions and attain to deliver its know-how to extra builders, enterprises, {hardware} platforms, and markets.

Modular’s dedication to an open, heterogenous ecosystem will proceed, whereas delivering main efficiency throughout CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and customized silicon.

Mojo, MAX, and Modular Cloud will proceed as merchandise and types, with expanded funding and help by means of Qualcomm Applied sciences.

Chris Lattner, co-founder and CEO of Modular, will tackle the function of government vp of superior AI software program and platforms.

Cristiano Amon, president and CEO, Qualcomm, says: “Combining Modular’s AI-native software program platform with Qualcomm Applied sciences’ main options, business scale and ecosystem partnerships speed up our skill to ship high-performance, energy-efficient AI options from edge to cloud.

“With Modular’s world-class engineering group, we’re enabling a brand new and open strategy to AI software program improvement, enabling AI to run effectively throughout any {hardware} whereas maximizing efficiency.

“This solves one in every of AI’s greatest challenges, provides builders and clients real selection, and advances competitors, innovation and resilience throughout the business.”

Lattner says: “Becoming a member of Qualcomm provides us the dimensions to deliver Modular’s software program improvements to a broader portfolio of AI and compute platforms.

“Collectively, we will help builders deploy AI extra effectively throughout a variety of {hardware} architectures whereas enhancing productiveness, efficiency, and portability.”