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The Ultimate Guide to Edge AI

A curated Asian 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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Recent Edge AI News

Blaize partners with Korea Telecom for AI transformation
Partners

Blaize partners with Korea Telecom for AI transformation

It will deliver Artificial Intelligence of Things edge technology for autonomous driving, robotics, and mobility AI vision surveillance management.

Fri, 23rd Dec 2022

HP backs Wubble.ai for AI audio on its PCs in Asia
Small Business

HP backs Wubble.ai for AI audio on its PCs in Asia

Users across Asia-Pacific will gain access to AI music, voice and sound tools on eligible HP consumer PCs as the partnership rolls out regionally.

Today

Whale lands USD $40 million to drive global AI expansion
Data Analytics

Whale lands USD $40 million to drive global AI expansion

The funding will help Whale expand enterprise AI deployments across North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.

Yesterday

Nvidia unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design
Robotics

Nvidia unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design

Newsrooms, designers and robotics teams are set to gain new AI tools as Nvidia expands detection, agent and edge software at SIGGRAPH.

Yesterday

NVIDIA expands Jetson Thor lineup with T3000 and T2000 AI
Robotics

NVIDIA expands Jetson Thor lineup with T3000 and T2000 AI

Developers building robots and edge AI systems get cheaper, lower-power options as Nvidia widens its Thor-based Jetson range for local inference.

Last week

Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI
Robotics

Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI

Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.

Last week

Arm expands Arteris security tools across CPU portfolio
Data centers

Arm expands Arteris security tools across CPU portfolio

Security checks will now cover more Arm processors, as the chip designer broadens use of Arteris' Radix tool to spot flaws earlier.

Last week

Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance
Productivity

Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance

The new model is aimed at helping security teams spot complex threats in live CCTV footage, even in isolated networks without internet access.

Last week

Airties acquires Aprecomm to expand in emerging markets
Wi-Fi

Airties acquires Aprecomm to expand in emerging markets

The combined software business will target faster-growing broadband operators in Asia-Pacific and South America, with closing due in 2026.

Last week

Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform
Small Business

Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform

The certification opens Retelit's enterprise and public sector client base to Vection's Algho platform after live testing at an Italian data centre.

This month

NVIDIA & Hugging Face add robotics tools to LeRobot
Robotics

NVIDIA & Hugging Face add robotics tools to LeRobot

Developers could cut robot training and data-collection costs as the pair link models, teleoperation and shared workflows in one open-source library.

This month

Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades
Storage

Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades

Most organisations must upgrade their systems to run agentic AI in production, as cloud costs, governance and energy use climb.

This month

Nvidia pitches national AI factories for governments
Sustainability

Nvidia pitches national AI factories for governments

Countries risk losing control over data and AI policy unless they build local computing capacity and home-grown models, Nvidia says.

This month

Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android
IT Industry

Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android

Android 17 users will get a status bar space to track AI tasks and reply in place, as Google expands its operating-system AI push.

This month

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17
Productivity

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17

Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.

This month

NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands
Productivity

NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands

The investment could speed up AI search and incident review for schools, factories and retailers using Verkada's cloud security platform.

This month

Google Cloud pitches AlloyDB Omni for bank data control
Partner Programmes

Google Cloud pitches AlloyDB Omni for bank data control

Banks under regulatory pressure may be able to modernise databases without moving sensitive records to public cloud infrastructure.

This month

AMD launches Versal Premium Gen 2 with on-package memory
Energy efficient

AMD launches Versal Premium Gen 2 with on-package memory

The chips aim to cut board space and design complexity for defence, testing and video systems that need high bandwidth in compact form factors.

Last month

Qualcomm to buy Modular in push for edge AI software
IT Industry

Qualcomm to buy Modular in push for edge AI software

The deal gives Qualcomm a stronger software layer for developers as AI workloads spread from edge devices into data centres.

Last month

Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness
Chief Technology Officers

Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness

Unsanctioned AI tools and siloed IT systems are widening risk for hospitals, as 88% say on-site infrastructure is not ready.

Last month