NVIDIA Corporation is a leading technology company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of graphics processing units (GPUs) and related hardware and software products. The company was founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
NVIDIA operates through two primary business segments:
Graphics: This segment focuses on the development and sale of GPUs for various applications, such as gaming, professional visualization, and automotive markets. NVIDIA''s GeForce GPUs are among the most popular and widely used graphics processors in the gaming industry, providing high-performance graphics capabilities for desktops, laptops, and other devices. The company also offers GPUs tailored for professional visualization, such as the Quadro and NVIDIA RTX series, which are used in industries like film, architecture, and design.
Compute & Networking: This segment is dedicated to the development of various computing technologies, including data center GPUs, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and deep learning solutions. NVIDIA''s products in this segment, such as the Tesla and A100 GPUs, are designed to accelerate computational workloads in data centers, research facilities, and other high-performance computing environments. The company also offers platforms and software development kits (SDKs) for AI, deep learning, and autonomous vehicle applications, such as the NVIDIA DRIVE platform and the CUDA parallel computing platform.
In recent years, NVIDIA has expanded its product portfolio to include other computing hardware, such as system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for mobile devices and automotive applications, as well as ARM-based CPUs for data centers. The company has also made strategic acquisitions to strengthen its position in the AI and data center markets, such as the acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, a leading provider of high-performance networking solutions.
As a technology company, NVIDIA invests heavily in research and development to maintain its competitive edge and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving fields of graphics, AI, and high-performance computing.
NVIDIA Corporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol "NVDA." The company is a component of the S&P 500 index, which comprises some of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States.
In addition to its core business, NVIDIA is committed to corporate responsibility, focusing on areas such as environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusion, and ethical governance. The company supports various initiatives and partnerships aimed at promoting education, research, and environmental stewardship, and it actively engages in efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and promote responsible business practices.
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