Sharp has announced plans to launch NVIDIA-powered AI servers in the Japanese market through contract manufacturing by Taiwan-based Foxconn. The company is targeting the start of sales in fiscal 2027 for on-premises AI servers.
Sharp has disclosed plans to begin accepting orders in Japan for NVIDIA AI servers in collaboration with its Taiwan-based parent company, Hon Hai Precision Industry. Sales will focus on AI servers for business applications, including NVIDIA RTX PRO servers, while the company also aims to begin accepting orders for HGX systems for large-scale model training in the future. Sharp plans to enter the market by leveraging Hon Hai's contract manufacturing capabilities to meet demand in Japan. Sales are currently expected to begin in fiscal 2027. The article details Sharp's strategy for expanding in Japan by drawing on its procurement and manufacturing capabilities.
The article also points out that major companies including Dell, Supermicro and HPE already offer NVIDIA-powered AI servers, making competition in the Japanese market intense. It outlines a strategy to strengthen Sharp's presence in the domestic market by combining Hon Hai's vast manufacturing capacity with Japanese companies' ability to localize products and services. It also discusses developments in the global supply chain centered on Taiwan's EMS industry and efforts to expand production networks across APAC.