Data center chip startup Ampere to release more powerful processor

(Reuters) - Ampere, the data center chip startup led by former Intel Corp executives and backed by Oracle Corp , on Tuesday announced a more powerful processor in its efforts to court cloud computing customers. The Santa Clara, California-based company said its new chip, the Altra Max, will have 128 computing cores, up from the 80 of its predecessor the company announced in March. The new chip will start shipping to some customers in the fourth quarter, with higher volumes expected by the..