The global CPU market is once again witnessing a surge in competitive activity. According to foreign media reports, SoftBank Group and its subsidiary Arm are currently engaged in discussions to acquire Ampere Computing, a prominent player in the server CPU industry. Ampere has garnered Arm's attention as a potential acquisition target while it itself evaluates its strategic options. Nevertheless, the negotiations remain fluid, and there is a possibility that the acquisition may not materialize, leaving Ampere open to acquisition by other interested parties.