Supermicro and Ericsson have engaged in a strategic collaboration to accelerate Edge AI deployment. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to explore the combination of Ericsson Enterprise Wireless’ industry-leading 5G solutions with Supermicro’s industry-leading Edge AI platforms into commercial bundles that Supermicro will bring to the market.
Together, these solutions empower businesses to harness the full potential of Edge AI and 5G, driving innovation, sustained growth, and benefits for their customers.
Download Solution BriefThe solutions have applicability across a very wide range of market verticals. For example, in retail, quick-serve restaurants will benefit from Edge AI analytics of sales data to optimize inventory, order workflows, and customer experiences while Ericsson’s reliable 5G connectivity provides Day-1 connectivity, primary network access or failover options, and the ability to deploy an air-gapped network for secure transactions. Similarly, big-box retailers can leverage advanced analytics for loss prevention, smart signage, and more efficient inventory control where 5G is used for secure, reliable connectivity to centralized warehouses and back-office operations.
In manufacturing, computer vision Edge AI applications provide critical insight into workplace safety by analyzing video streams from production lines and mobile equipment in real-time, detecting hazards and issuing proactive alerts. Ericsson’s 5G ensures fast, secure data transmission to private or public 5G networks, providing centralized visibility and assessment of all workflow data.
In healthcare, Edge AI can greatly enhance healthcare operations by enabling real-time analytics for just-in-time inventory management to reduce waste and ensure critical medical supplies are always available. And 5G communications provide secure, reliable connectivity with remote medical teams to improve patient care quality while protecting patient privacy.
Solution Optimized Products
Supermicro has an extensive family of products to support Edge AI applications. For this strategic collaboration with Ericsson, product choices range from small fanless devices to shoe-box sized systems to 1U rackmount systems. With Supermicro product choices it is possible for every customer to find the right product(s) to meet their unique needs. Shown below is a sample of three different product choices.
