Advantech and Qualcomm Technologies have entered into a strategic collaboration designed to revolutionize the edge-computing landscape. This effort, combining artificial-intelligence (AI) expertise, computing and connectivity, is designed to propel innovation for industrial computing. The collaboration establishes an open and diverse edge AI ecosystem, paving the way for products tailored to AIoT applications.
“In the vast and fragmented IoT landscape, deploying AI applications efficiently is a challenge. Advantech and Qualcomm Technologies are working together to meet market demands and surpass perceived limits. Advantech, in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, will look to provide edge AI platforms to navigate the industry's fragmentation, ensuring interoperability. Together, we aspire to redefine AI possibilities at the edge, shaping the future of edge intelligence,” said Miller Chang, president of Embedded IoT at Advantech.
"Advantech and Qualcomm Technologies’ collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of edge computing,” added Jeff Torrance, senior vice president and general manager, Industrial and Embedded IoT, Qualcomm Technologies. “By combining Advantech's expertise in industrial computing with our cutting-edge technology, we are poised to reshape the future of embedded systems. This collaboration will unlock new possibilities for AIoT applications, enabling seamless integration of AI-powered solutions at the edge. We are excited to be part of this journey and look forward to the transformative impact it will have on various industries."
Through this collaboration, Advantech is poised to integrate Qualcomm Technologies’ products across its entire platform spectrum, including AI-on-Modules, AI Function Boards and AI Edge Systems. Both companies will help develop go-to-market strategies to accelerate the digital transformation of the embedded industry. This collaboration aims to drive continuous innovation and expansion in edge AI devices for IoT.
