hyperscaler
/ˈhaɪpərˌskeɪlər/
Definition
A large-scale cloud computing provider, such as Amazon, Google, or Microsoft, that offers massive data center infrastructure and services capable of scaling to meet high demand.
Etymology
The term is a compound of 'hyper-', meaning over or beyond, and 'scaler', referring to the ability to scale operations. It emerged in the tech industry to describe companies that operate at an architectural scale far larger than traditional enterprise IT environments.
In the news
The article notes that Marvell Technology's financial success depends on these large providers maintaining high capital expenditure on AI infrastructure. Their continued investment is a key indicator of market health for chip manufacturers.
Marvell Technology (MRVL) Rides AI Demand, Is The Stock Now Too Expensive?
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