Ericsson and Supermicro intend to collaborate to accelerate the deployment of Edge AI.
In a Memorandum of Understanding, the parties are set to pioneer a new era in technology by exploring the combination of Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions' 5G connectivity with Supermicro's Edge AI platforms into commercial bundles.
Mory Lin, vice president of IoT/Embedded & Edge Computing, Supermicro, said: "Our compute platforms combined with Ericsson's 5G technology will allow enterprises and public sector organisations to extend the reach of their AI applications where wired technologies are not a viable option, such as smart intersections, industrial manufacturing, and remote infrastructure."
Advancing Edge AI deployment
The collaboration aims to deliver advanced Edge AI capabilities that leverage 5G network connectivity, simplifying procurement and deployment with a unified solution featuring pre-validated AI compute and 5G connectivity.
Jonathan Fischer, vice president of global OEM & Embedded Partners at Ericsson, says, "Ericsson has been transforming the WAN edge for almost a decade, allowing enterprises to connect anything, anywhere with speed and agility. We are excited to collaborate with Supermicro to extend this same speed and agility to the emerging Edge AI space."
Industry applications
The collaboration aims to help businesses in various industries, including the following:
· Retail: Accelerate checkout processing through real-time image recognition of items, enhance inventory tracking, and detect and alert against theft.
· Smart Factory and Industrial Automation: Monitor and control industrial machinery by locally processing sensor and camera data.
· Traffic Safety: Enhance traffic safety through data analysis directly from camera and sensor sources for adaptive, real-time traffic management.
· Healthcare Management: Support healthcare operations, including just-in-time inventory management, to reduce waste and ensure the availability of medical supplies.
