# AMD takes over MEXT for memory tiering tech that enables flash to appear as DRAM to applications — tech to 'address growing memory constraints' in the data center

> AMD on Monday announced that it had acquired MEXT, a startup that developed a memory tiering technology that makes NAND flash memory appear as DRAM to the operating system, which enables operators of data centers to…

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-takes-over-mext-to-address-growing-memory-constraints-in-the-data-center-memory-tiering-technology-enables-flash-to-appear-as-dram-to-applications?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a312f2bf1edde970151173f)
- **Published:** 2026-06-16
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #amd #data #memory #center #dram #tech #appear #enables
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