Super Micro Computer Inc., founded by Charles Liang in 1993, is an American company operating in the information technology sector.
The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and stands out for providing high-performance, energy-efficient server, storage, and IT infrastructure solutions.
With a team of approximately 4,100 employees, Supermicro is focused on innovation and sustainability in the development of its products.
Supermicro’s operations are organized into the following business segments:
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Servers and Storage Systems: The company offers a wide range of modular, rackmount, and blade server solutions designed for high performance and energy efficiency, serving the needs of data centers, cloud environments, and artificial intelligence workloads.
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Motherboards and Components: Supermicro supplies next-generation motherboards and other essential components for assembling custom-built, high-performance servers.
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Cloud Computing and AI Solutions: The company develops optimized solutions for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, helping organizations efficiently process large volumes of data.
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Networking and Storage Products: Supermicro offers scalable solutions for enterprise networking and data storage, including systems based on NVMe, SAS, and SSD technologies.
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Green Data Center Infrastructure: The company invests in sustainable technologies by developing energy-efficient servers and storage systems to reduce the carbon footprint of data centers.
Supermicro operates globally, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, serving a broad customer base that includes technology companies, financial institutions, cloud service providers, and government agencies.
Key market factors influencing Supermicro include the growing demand for efficient IT infrastructure, the expansion of cloud computing services, the need for advanced processing in artificial intelligence, and the rise in environmental regulations.
The company’s operational structure includes research and development centers, manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and a robust distribution network to meet the increasing needs of clients across regions.
Super Micro Computer Inc.'s shares are traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SMCI.
History and When Super Micro Computer Inc. Was Founded
Super Micro Computer Inc. was founded in 1993 in San Jose, California, by Charles Liang, with the mission of providing innovative hardware solutions for data centers and enterprise environments.
From the beginning, the company focused on offering high-performance, customizable, and energy-efficient products to meet the needs of IT clients around the world.
During the 2000s, the company expanded its global presence by establishing operations in Asia and Europe, as well as investing in new high-performance computing technologies and enterprise server solutions.
In 2007, Supermicro held its initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq, boosting its investment capacity and global growth. The company began focusing on developing more sustainable and efficient solutions, aligned with the growing demand for energy efficiency in large data centers.
Between 2020 and 2024, Supermicro strengthened its position in the artificial intelligence sector by launching servers optimized for complex workloads and machine learning applications.
Additionally, it expanded its product line for green data centers, offering low-power consumption solutions.
Currently, under the leadership of Charles Liang, Supermicro continues to expand its global footprint and reinforce its commitment to technological innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as one of the leading providers of IT infrastructure for enterprises worldwide.
Additional Information
The Company Super Micro Computer Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 19.19 Billions, having an equity of $ 6.52 Billions.
With a total of 4.155 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Information Technology and categorized in industry of Hardware, Storage and Technology Peripherals.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 21.05 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 792.81 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 24.20, a P/BV ratio of 2.94 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker SMCI.