Advantech and Qualcomm Join Forces for Edge AI Computing

The collaboration between Advantech and Qualcomm Technologies aims to establish an open and diverse edge AI ecosystem that targets AIoT applications and ensures interoperability. Miller Chang, President of EIoT at Advantech, highlights the challenge of deploying AI applications efficiently in the vast and fragmented IoT landscape. By working together, Advantech and Qualcomm Technologies seek to meet market demands and surpass perceived limits. The focus will be on providing Edge AI Platforms to navigate the industry's fragmentation and ensure interoperability.

Jeff Torrance, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Industrial and Embedded IoT at Qualcomm Technologies, emphasizes the significance of this collaboration in the evolution of edge computing. By combining Advantech's expertise in industrial computing with Qualcomm Technologies' cutting-edge technology, new possibilities for AIoT applications are set to be unlocked. This partnership will enable seamless integration of AI-powered systems at the edge, reshaping the future of embedded systems.

Qualcomm Technologies is at the forefront of industry transformation at the edge. Leveraging its Product Longevity Program for certain SoCs, advancing AI technology, and industry-leading connectivity systems, Qualcomm Technologies envisions benefits across various sectors such as industrial automation, transportation, medical, robotics, and energy. The collaboration with Advantech reinforces the technical expertise and dedication to innovation of both companies.

Advantech's goal is to develop an advanced lineup of Edge AI Platforms and a dedicated Edge AI SDK. These standardized and diverse platforms will drive future tasks that rely increasingly on intelligent and performance-intensive technology. Through the collaboration, Advantech aims to integrate Qualcomm Technologies' leading offerings across its platform spectrum, including AI-on-Modules, AI Function Boards, and AI Edge Systems.

Both companies will work together to develop go-to-market strategies that accelerate the digital transformation of the embedded industry. This strategic partnership involves the combination of 5G, embedded computing, and AI to address the evolving needs of edge devices as they become more sophisticated. Advantech and Qualcomm Technologies are committed to shaping the future of Edge AI and driving innovation in the industry.