US-based Supermicro isn't a brand name that's familiar to most PC users, but in the world of servers, workstations, and AI data centers, it's one of the biggest companies around. But with three of its former employees now charged with conspiring to ship AI servers to China, in clear violation of export laws, the company has suddenly found itself at the top of tech news stories.
As a result, Supermicro has issued a formal statement, in which president and CEO Charles Lang states: "Supermicro is committed to protecting America’s advanced technologies and intellectual property. Our internal review and the independent directors’ investigation are being conducted in line with our commitment to ensuring our technology is handled with the highest level of ethical and legal scrutiny."
