The rapid proliferation of generative AI has dramatically increased data center power consumption, creating a global societal challenge. In Europe, this has led to increased demand for infrastructures that reconcile performance, energy efficiency and data sovereignty. Specifically, many organizations now operate AI models continuously in production and require predictable performance, controlled operating costs and a reduced environmental footprint. CPU-based architectures are particularly well suited to these requirements because they offer stable performance, efficient energy use and simple integration within existing environments.
Fujitsu, with its advanced computing technologies, is developing the FUJITSU-MONAKA processor, which employs world-leading technologies cultivated in its supercomputer development activities. Built on leading-edge 2-nanometer technology and featuring unique technologies such as its own microarchitecture optimized for advanced 3D packaging and ultra-low voltage circuit operation, it is designed to deliver both high performance and power efficiency across diverse computing applications including enterprise AI.
Aligning with its objective to provide organizations, from innovative startups to large enterprises, with infrastructure that matches their operational and strategic requirements, Scaleway offers a full spectrum of cloud services, from its AI Factory with powerful GPUs to highly efficient computing infrastructure, to offer the appropriate architecture for each use case while maintaining full transparency on performance, cost and environmental impact.
Building on their ongoing discussions to define key use cases, the two companies will commence this joint Proof of Concept (PoC) in the second half of 2026. Based on the results, the parties will consider establishing and providing pilot environments for customers from 2027 onwards. Moving forward, Fujitsu and Scaleway will explore the commercialization of new CPU-based AI inference services optimized for the European market.