# Modular

The Software Moat: Qualcomm Challenges Nvidia’s Dominance with $4 Billion Modular Acquisition

Qualcomm has acquired AI software startup Modular for nearly $4 billion in stock to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the data center market. The deal provides Qualcomm with hardware-neutral software tools that allow developers to deploy AI models across different processors, aiming to dismantle the proprietary 'moat' established by Nvidia's CUDA platform.