Advantech, a leader in Edge AI and network computing, has introduced a new family of validated edge appliances designed for network security and private 5G deployments. These solutions, supported by Wind River’s eLxr Pro™ enterprise Linux, offer high-performance edge computing tailored for industrial, retail, warehousing, and campus deployments.
At Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, this edge-optimized 5G solution will be showcased at the Wind River booth (Hall 2, Stand 2F25).
Technologies and Collaboration
- Wind River’s eLxr Pro™
- A Debian-based enterprise Linux solution optimized for edge-to-cloud use cases.
- Offers long-term commercial support for autonomous vehicles, aerospace, defense, finance, healthcare, and smart cities.
- Designed for high-performance computing at the near-edge and far-edge with a low footprint and rapid boot time.
- Sandeep Modhvadia, Chief Product Officer, Wind River:
- “As private networks transform industries, ensuring secure, scalable edge infrastructure is critical. eLxr Pro optimizes edge computing while enhancing performance for industrial private networks.”
- Nybsys Private 5G Express (P5GE)
- A plug-and-play Private 5G-in-a-box solution that delivers instant connectivity in under five minutes.
- Designed for mission-critical operations with low power consumption and minimal maintenance.
- Supports containerized AI workloads, networking, and security for edge AI applications.
- Moshtaq Ahmed, CEO, Nybsys:
- “P5GE optimizes power efficiency, reduces maintenance, and accelerates high-performance edge computing.”
- Advantech Edge Appliances & SKY/FWA Servers
- Advantech’s SKY and FWA edge servers are powered by Intel’s 4th and 6th Gen Processors for optimized power, cooling, and compute efficiency.
- The SKY family of short-depth servers is specifically designed for private 5G deployments, integrating AI, networking, and acceleration into compact edge devices.
- Sven Freudenfeld, Senior Director, Advantech:
- “As AI processing at the edge increases, so does the need for networking, security, and acceleration. Our collaboration optimizes deployment infrastructure for Private 5G and network security.”
Benefits of the Solution
- Rapid deployment: Five-minute boot time enables seamless private cellular network activation.
- AI-powered edge computing: Supports GenAI workloads for enhanced automation and decision-making.
- Optimized for industrial environments: Ideal for manufacturing, retail, logistics, and smart campuses.
- Scalability & efficiency: Low power footprint with high-performance edge processing.
- Enhanced security: Integrated network security for private 5G infrastructure.
By combining Advantech’s high-performance edge computing, Wind River’s enterprise Linux, and Nybsys’ Private 5G Express, this AI-powered private 5G-in-a-box solution is set to revolutionize edge deployments. As enterprises move towards AI-driven networking and automation, this collaboration offers unmatched scalability, security, and efficiency.
