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NVIDIA Corporation

About NVIDIA

Origins and History

NVIDIA was founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem in Santa Clara, California. The company initially focused on developing graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming and multimedia applications. In 1999, NVIDIA invented the GPU, transforming computer graphics and parallel computing. The company went public in 1999 and has since become a leader in visual computing technologies.

Mission

NVIDIA's mission is to be the engine of the AI revolution, powering breakthroughs that benefit humanity through accelerated computing and artificial intelligence.

Vision

To advance the frontiers of artificial intelligence and accelerated computing to solve the world's most important challenges.

Values

  • Innovation: Pioneering breakthrough technologies
  • Excellence: Delivering exceptional products and services
  • Integrity: Operating with honesty and transparency
  • Respect: Fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
  • Intellectual Honesty: Making decisions based on facts and data

Products and Services

NVIDIA offers a comprehensive portfolio including GeForce gaming GPUs, professional Quadro/RTX graphics cards, data center solutions, automotive computing platforms, and AI development tools. The company's products span gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive markets.

Latest Technologies and Trends

NVIDIA is at the forefront of AI computing with technologies like CUDA parallel computing platform, Tensor Core GPUs, NVIDIA Omniverse collaboration platform, and autonomous vehicle computing systems. The company leads in generative AI, large language models, and metaverse technologies.

Curiosities

NVIDIA's market capitalization has grown exponentially due to AI boom, making it one of the most valuable companies globally. The company's GPUs power most AI training and inference workloads worldwide.

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