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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

Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use
Network Infrastructure

Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use

Asia Pacific businesses are expanding AI hardware use as new research shows strong uptake of AI PCs and workstations for different workloads.

Yesterday

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

InstaLILY launches Small Data Centre for on-site AI

InstaLILY rolls out Small Data Centre to shift AI processing on site, cutting latency and costs while easing pressure on centralised cloud systems.

3 days ago

HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
Manufacturing

HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads

HPE launches rugged ProLiant servers for edge AI and remote industrial sites, adding tougher systems for factories, telecoms networks and defence.

4 days ago

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

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

Featherless.ai lands USD $20 million as AMD and Airbus back its push to expand open-source AI infrastructure beyond dominant cloud providers.

Last week

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
Wearables

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices

Zurich semiconductor startup Mosaic SoC has raised USD $3.8 million to develop low-power perception chips for smart glasses and smartphones.

Last week

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure
Digitalisation

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure

Civil Infrastructure Platform celebrates a decade of long-term Linux support, as industrial users face mounting compliance demands and security rules.

Last week

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Robotics

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough

Forrester says the biggest AI breakthrough will come from systems that perceive and act in the real world, not humanoid robots.

Last week

Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Robotics

Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference

Quantum Computing puts photonic NeuraWave edge AI card on sale for real-time inference, targeting low-power server use in telecoms and vehicles.

Last month

QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI
Robotics

QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI

QNX deepens NVIDIA alliance to bring safety-rated edge AI to robotics, hospitals and factories with IGX Thor and Halos stack.

Last month

Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
Private Cloud

Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks

Equinix adds AI-driven network controls as enterprises race to scale distributed workloads.

Last month

Iceotope passes 200 patents as AI cooling demand rises
Energy efficient

Iceotope passes 200 patents as AI cooling demand rises

Iceotope expands liquid cooling patent portfolio as data centre operators seek heat-saving answers for artificial intelligence and edge computing workloads.

Last month

Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Trends & Predictions

Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use

Forrester says the next wave of AI will reach robotics, transport and commerce, with agentic tools, security and trust set to pay off first.

Last month

PyTorch Foundation adds Helion for portable AI kernels
Edge Computing

PyTorch Foundation adds Helion for portable AI kernels

PyTorch Foundation adds Helion to open source AI stack as Meta's kernel tool aims to make inference code portable across hardware.

Last month

Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices
Energy efficient

Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices

Google widens its open AI push with Gemma 4, adding models for phones to high-end GPUs and native audio, video and long-context support.

Last month

Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
Data Protection

Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus

Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.

Last month

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Data Protection

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief

DE-CIX Chief Executive Officer Ivo Ivanov says medical AI will depend on ultra-low latency links, edge computing and secure interconnection.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops
PC Hardware

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Fastly named Leader in Forrester edge platform report
Hybrid Cloud

Fastly named Leader in Forrester edge platform report

Fastly wins top Forrester ranking for edge development platforms, with strongest customer feedback and a push into AI, containers and event streaming.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Dell revamps commercial PCs & brings back Precision
Energy efficient

Dell revamps commercial PCs & brings back Precision

Dell revamps commercial PCs with slimmer designs, AI-ready chips and stronger IT controls, while reviving Precision for workstations.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

HP unveils AI security tools for workplace PCs & printers
Data Protection

HP unveils AI security tools for workplace PCs & printers

HP rolls out new AI-driven security and management features for commercial PCs and printers, including hardware defences against TPM bus attacks.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026