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Intel has officially unveiled its new initiatives to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) at the Edge, a domain that is becoming increasingly relevant for key sectors such as retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media. With the launch of Intel AI Edge Systems, Edge AI Suites, and Open Edge Platform, the company aims to facilitate the integration of AI into existing infrastructures, optimizing costs and improving performance.
Dan Rodríguez, corporate vice president of Intel and general manager of the Edge Computing Group, emphasized the importance of these solutions: “Our customers want to scale the use of AI in their existing workflows and systems at the edge, keeping their total cost of ownership in mind and ensuring optimal performance and energy consumption. With decades of experience in Edge, we are taking a further step to accelerate the delivery of AI-ready solutions throughout the ecosystem.”
AI at the Edge: An Unstoppable Trend
Artificial intelligence at the Edge is shaping up to be an essential driver of business innovation. According to data from Gartner, by the end of 2025, 50% of the data managed by enterprises will be processed outside traditional data centers or the cloud, in locations such as factories, retail outlets, or medical centers. Furthermore, by 2026, at least half of Edge computing deployments will incorporate machine learning.
With over 100,000 deployments in real-world environments, Intel is well aware of the challenges that AI at the Edge presents: systems with space limitations, energy-sensitive requirements, and the need to maintain compatibility with already installed platforms.
An Open and Flexible Approach
Unlike large data centers, where the AI infrastructure is dedicated, AI at the Edge requires solutions that integrate seamlessly into pre-existing systems. This is where Intel’s new offerings come into play.
- Intel AI Edge Systems: provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), designers (ODMs), and solution providers with a set of standardized tools, reference models, and optimized verification utilities. This allows for configuring systems tailored to different needs, from computer vision to generative AI (GenAI), with various power, size, and performance options.
- Edge AI Suites: these are specialized open software development kits (SDKs) for vertical integrators and independent software vendors (ISVs). These suites include reference applications, sample code, and benchmarks to accelerate the development of custom solutions. Currently, Intel offers specific suites for retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and the media and entertainment industries.
- Open Edge Platform: this modular open-source platform simplifies the deployment and management of AI and Edge applications at scale. Operating similarly to the cloud, it allows partners to integrate software components and benefit from Intel’s latest optimizations. Additionally, implementations can be managed remotely through tools like Intel vPro® and Active Management Technology, eliminating the need for physical interventions and facilitating collaboration throughout the ecosystem.
Demonstrated Competitive Advantages
Intel claims that, compared to its main competitors, its solutions offer superior performance. In use cases such as AI video analytics at the Edge, Intel Core Ultra processors can deliver up to 2.3 times more end-to-end pipeline performance and up to 5 times better performance per dollar invested, compared to platforms like the Nvidia Jetson Orin AGX.
An Ecosystem Backed by Major Partners
Intel’s strategy has also been endorsed by technology partners such as Cisco Compute, Lenovo, Red Hat, and Wind River Systems, who highlight the importance of having flexible and robust solutions to address digital transformation.
Future Outlook
With these advancements, Intel strengthens its position in the market as a leader in Edge AI solutions. The company continues to invest in an open and collaborative ecosystem that allows businesses to scale their AI projects effortlessly, meeting demands for efficiency, performance, and cost.
Intel’s roadmap indicates that AI at the Edge will be key to the next generation of business innovation, and its new solutions are a strong step toward that future.
Source: Intel