Saimemory and Intel Launch Z-Angle Memory Program to Advance AI and High-Performance Computing
Saimemory, a subsidiary of global investment firm SoftBank, announced a strategic collaboration with U.S.-based Intel to develop next-generation memory technologies designed to support the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing.
The project, named the Z-Angle Memory program (ZAM), is expected to produce prototypes by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2028, with commercial marketing targeted for fiscal year 2029.
The collaboration leverages Intel’s expertise in memory technologies, particularly those developed under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Memory Program. The focus is on enhancing performance and energy efficiency of DRAM memory used in computers and servers. This initiative comes amid soaring demand for memory used in AI applications, which has significantly outpaced supply, creating global supply chain constraints.
Following the announcement, SoftBank shares rose by 3.13%, while Intel shares gained 5% in early trading. Other partners, including Japan’s Fujitsu, are participating to support the development of advanced memory technologies and reduce energy consumption in AI-driven computing.
The ZAM program aims to deliver more efficient and effective memory solutions that meet the rising global demand for AI applications, emphasizing energy savings and cost reduction. Experts predict that the initiative could pave the way for broader adoption of next-generation memory technologies throughout the coming decade.