China reviews Broadcom switch use in state data centers
Broadcom shares slipped modestly after reports that China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has been assessing Broadcom switch deployment in state-controlled data centers, finding Broadcom hardware may account for as much as 90% of switching equipment in some facilities. No formal ban has been announced, but the probe could lead to unofficial recommendations to reduce Broadcom dependency and a gradual shift to domestic vendors during equipment refresh cycles. The issue matters because Broadcom's switches are central to artificial intelligence data centers, even as the company reports strong international AI revenue growth and elevated fiscal targets.
China surveyed Broadcom switch use, finding up to 90% deployment
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Chinese regulators have been checking Broadcom switches in government data centers. They reportedly found Broadcom may supply up to 90 percent of switching equipment in some sites. If authorities advise a change, state entities may shift…
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