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The Ultimate Guide to Edge AI

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Edge AI.

What to know about Edge AI

Edge AI refers to the deployment of artificial intelligence algorithms directly on devices at or near the source of data generation, such as IoT devices, mobile phones, industrial equipment, or edge servers. This approach enables real-time processing, reduced latency, improved data privacy, and decreased bandwidth usage by minimizing reliance on centralized cloud computing.

The tag brings together stories covering the rapid growth and innovation in the Edge AI market, highlighting how businesses across industries leverage edge computing enhanced by AI to optimize operations, improve security, and unlock new capabilities. From advancements in AI hardware, platforms, and software solutions to partnerships integrating edge AI with 5G and IoT technologies, the content illustrates practical deployments and market forecasts.

Readers interested in understanding the transformative power of Edge AI, the latest technological developments, and strategic implications for sectors such as telecommunications, manufacturing, security, and enterprise computing will find valuable insights here. The tag also touches on the convergence of AI with cloud and hybrid models, emerging standards, and the evolving ecosystem driving this technology forward.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Recent Edge AI News

i-PRO expands in APAC with Dicker Data distribution agreement
Partners

i-PRO expands in APAC with Dicker Data distribution agreement

i-PRO APAC has announced the expansion of its partnership with DAS, signing a distribution agreement for its wide range of security cameras and AI solutions.

Fri, 1st Sep 2023

OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running
Digital Transformation

OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running

Businesses can now run larger AI models locally on existing Windows and Linux PCs, reducing cloud costs and keeping sensitive data on-site.

Last week

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand
Productivity

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand

HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.

Last week

Microsoft launches new Surface business PCs for AI
Sustainability

Microsoft launches new Surface business PCs for AI

Businesses weighing AI-ready upgrades now have new Surface laptops and tablets, with Microsoft touting local processing, security and manageability.

Last week

AMD expands EPYC chips for edge, telco and storage workloads
Energy efficient

AMD expands EPYC chips for edge, telco and storage workloads

The new single-socket range targets space- and power-constrained deployments, from 5G networks to store-level AI and cloud storage.

Last week

Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise use
Digital Transformation

Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise use

Enterprises can now run more AI projects on their own infrastructure as Dell adds data tools, racks and partner software to its NVIDIA tie-up.

Last week

Dell launches deskside agentic AI for local workloads
Digital Transformation

Dell launches deskside agentic AI for local workloads

Local deployment could cut agentic AI costs by up to 87% over two years, Dell says, while keeping enterprise data on premises.

Last week

Sovereignty boosts enterprise AI returns, study finds
Digital Transformation

Sovereignty boosts enterprise AI returns, study finds

Better control of data and AI systems is delivering five times the return on investment for enterprises, a new study found.

This month

Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI
Energy efficient

Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI

The integration aims to curb prompt injection and data leaks as enterprises push AI agents into production across cloud and on-premises systems.

This month

Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK
IT Department

Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK

Users in manufacturing and defence will get faster deployment of rugged edge devices as Panasonic bundles Red Hat software on TOUGHBOOKs.

This month

Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
Virtualisation

Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud

Enterprises running AI across multiple sites may cut latency and costs as the partners link cloud, edge hardware and Kubernetes management.

This month

Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use
Network Infrastructure

Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use

Nearly half of larger Asia Pacific firms have deployed AI PCs, while 95% expect workstations to be vital for AI work within two years.

This month

InstaLILY launches Small Data Centre for on-site AI
Energy efficient

InstaLILY launches Small Data Centre for on-site AI

Businesses can now run AI on-site to cut latency, reduce cloud costs and protect sensitive data as InstaLILY opens private preview.

This month

HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
Manufacturing

HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads

Rugged edge kit could let factories and telecoms run AI closer to devices, despite dust, vibration and extreme temperatures.

This month

Featherless.ai raises USD $20 million to expand open AI
Data Protection

Featherless.ai raises USD $20 million to expand open AI

Backers are betting open-source AI will gain ground as Featherless.ai uses fresh capital to serve more enterprises and hardware architectures.

Last month

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure
Digitalisation

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure

A decade of support has helped operators keep rail, power and factory systems running on Linux without frequent upgrades.

Last month

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Robotics

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough

Forrester warns the biggest gains in automation may come from machines that adapt in factories, roads and plants, not humanoid robots.

Last month

Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Robotics

Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference

Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.

Last month

Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia
4G technology

Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia

Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain a new Copilot+ option as Getac adds an AMD-powered rugged tablet for harsh environments.

Last month