US Government’s AI Chip Export Restrictions: Overcoming Challenges for Vietnam’s Tech Sector
In recent times, the US has implemented export control policies on AI chips, including GPUs and NVIDIA DGX servers, to select countries such as China and Group D1, D4, and D5 nations. While Vietnam is not directly targeted, these restrictions pose significant challenges for a country rapidly advancing in technology and AI.
ADG, a leading technology distributor, has successfully navigated these hurdles by securing export licenses for dozens of DGX systems, ensuring Vietnam’s key industries can access cutting-edge technology. This achievement is a testament to ADG’s expertise and their strong partnership with NVIDIA, which has allowed them to bring the latest GPU technology to the Vietnamese market.
ADG Secures Export Licenses for DGX Systems: A Complex Process
Obtaining these licenses involved a rigorous process, with ADG dedicating resources to understanding the intricate regulations and working closely with NVIDIA to find solutions. With each order, ADG coordinates with customers, assists in preparing detailed justifications, and closely monitors the permit application process. Their team of experts ensures timely responses to all requirements, and once licenses are granted, they facilitate swift transportation and import procedures.
ADG completes the transfer of NVIDIA DGX systems to their customers
The Significance of International Collaboration
The partnership between ADG and NVIDIA highlights the importance of strategic alliances in overcoming technological barriers. NVIDIA’s support has been instrumental in ensuring Vietnamese customers can access their advanced products, including the “super server” DGX systems. Recognizing the potential of the Vietnamese market, NVIDIA has also collaborated with ADG to offer specialized training programs, technology update seminars, and online courses, fostering a skilled AI engineer and student community in Vietnam.
The “super server” DGX system installed at a Data Center of a customer in the financial sector
NVIDIA’s upcoming technology update seminar in June 2024 will exclusively focus on startups in Vietnam. For more information and to register, please contact ADG’s NVIDIA product sales team here.
As an official distributor of NVIDIA in Vietnam since January 2022, ADG Distribution is proud to provide DGX systems, DGX SuperPOD supercomputing clusters, parallel storage technology from DDN, and high-speed networking through Mellanox (NVIDIA Networking), contributing to the advancement of Vietnam’s technology landscape.
