Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently sat down for an interview with VentureBeat to discuss the company's recent acquisition of Arm, its Omniverse platform, and the appointment of Colette Kress and Hiroshi Takahashi to the executive team. Here are some highlights from the conversation:
The Importance of Arm Acquisition
One of the biggest topics of discussion was Nvidia's acquisition of Arm, a British semiconductor and software design company. Huang emphasized the importance of the move, stating that it will help Nvidia expand into new markets and strengthen its position in existing ones.
"With Arm, we have the opportunity to bring our technology into every single market in the world," Huang said. "We can bring Nvidia to the edge, we can bring Nvidia to the data center, we can bring Nvidia to the cloud, we can bring Nvidia to the PC, and we can bring Nvidia to the mobile device."
He also noted that the acquisition will enable Nvidia to build more complete solutions for its customers, as Arm's technology can be used in a wide range of devices and applications.
The Future of Omniverse
Another topic of discussion was Nvidia's Omniverse platform, which allows users to create and simulate 3D environments in real time. Huang spoke about how the platform is already being used in a variety of industries, from architecture and engineering to film and gaming.
"Omniverse is a collaboration platform that allows people to work together in a virtual world," he said. "It's a platform that allows people to create things that are impossible to create in the real world."
Huang also noted that the platform has the potential to revolutionize industries like manufacturing and robotics, as it allows for real-time collaboration and simulation.
New Executive Appointments
The interview also touched on Nvidia's recent appointments of Colette Kress as CFO and Hiroshi Takahashi as chief transformation officer. Huang praised both executives, noting their extensive experience and expertise in their respective fields.
"Colette is one of the most respected CFOs in the industry," he said. "She has been with Nvidia for eight years and has been instrumental in our growth."
As for Takahashi, Huang noted that he brings a wealth of experience in driving organizational change and transformation.
Final Thoughts
The interview concluded with Huang expressing his optimism about Nvidia's future, both in terms of its recent acquisitions and its ongoing efforts to innovate and lead in the tech industry.
"We're very excited about the opportunities that are ahead of us," he said. "We're going to work hard to bring great technology to our customers and partners, and we're going to do it with a lot of passion and a lot of dedication."
