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Syntiant Unveils NDP250 Neural Decision Processor with Next-Gen Core 3 Architecture

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntiant Corp., a leader in low power edge AI deployment, today introduced its Syntiant® NDP250 Neural Decision Processor™ (NDP), the company’s most powerful chip that delivers 5x the tensor throughput than its previous generation of deep learning hardware.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntiant Corp., a leader in low power edge AI deployment, today introduced its Syntiant® NDP250 Neural Decision Processor™ (NDP), the company’s most powerful chip that delivers 5x the tensor throughput than its previous generation of deep learning hardware.
  • Built using the Syntiant Core 3™ programmable deep learning architecture, the NDP250 is designed for numerous imaging, speech and sensor applications in power-constrained devices, such as person detection, object classification, automatic speech recognition (ASR), text to speech (TTS) and motion tracking, among others.
  • “Our NDP250 builds on two generations of neural network architectures to deliver 30 GOPS, making it our fastest, highest-performing chip yet,” said Kurt Busch, CEO of Syntiant.
  • Syntiant will be demonstrating the NDP250 and various hardware-agnostic deep learning vison models at Embedded World 2024 (Hall 2 – Booth 2-238), April 9-11 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native IoT Platform Launches with SL-Series Embedded Processors and Machina Foundation Series Development Kit

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Monday, April 8, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA ) today launched the Synaptics Astra platform with the SL-Series of embedded AI-native Internet of Things (IoT) processors and the Astra MachinaTM Foundation Series development kit.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA ) today launched the Synaptics Astra platform with the SL-Series of embedded AI-native Internet of Things (IoT) processors and the Astra MachinaTM Foundation Series development kit.
  • The family of embedded processors provides industry-leading compute capability at power-consumption levels that enable a wide range of consumer, enterprise, and industrial edge IoT applications.
  • The Astra Machina Foundation Series development kit supports the SL-Series.
  • The Astra Machina Foundation Series development kit will be available in Q2, 2024.

Ambarella’s Latest 5nm AI SoC Family Runs Vision-Language Models and AI-Based Image Processing With Industry’s Lowest Power Consumption

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Monday, April 8, 2024

These new SoCs provide the industry’s most power- and cost-efficient option for running the latest multi-modal vision-language models (VLMs) and vision-transformer networks.

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  • These new SoCs provide the industry’s most power- and cost-efficient option for running the latest multi-modal vision-language models (VLMs) and vision-transformer networks.
  • This is Ambarella’s first mass-market SoC family to integrate its latest CVflow® 3.0 AI engine, which provides 3x the performance over the prior generation with support for VLMs and vision transformers, as well as advanced AI-based image processing.
  • Additionally, the CV75S integrates the latest generation of Ambarella’s industry-leading image signal processor, 4KP30 H.264/5 video encoding, dual Arm® Cortex-A76 1.6GHz cores and USB 3.2 connectivity.
  • For more information or to schedule a demo during the show, please contact your Ambarella representative.

Cavli Wireless Gears Up to Introduce the 5G RedCap CQM220 Cellular IoT Module Alongside the Flagship CQS290 Android Module at Embedded World 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cavli Wireless , a pioneer in the IoT solutions landscape, is all set to announce its flagship 5G RedCap CQM220 Cellular IoT Module at Embedded World 2024.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cavli Wireless , a pioneer in the IoT solutions landscape, is all set to announce its flagship 5G RedCap CQM220 Cellular IoT Module at Embedded World 2024.
  • The event represents the premier stage for global innovators like Cavli Wireless to showcase the innovative CQM220 to the world.
  • The CQM220 is the flagship 5G RedCap cellular IoT module from Cavli Wireless, compatible with 3GPP release 17 standards, specifically designed for advanced IoT and M2M applications.
  • With the unveiling of the CQM220 and the showcase of the CQS290 at Embedded World 2024, Cavli Wireless reaffirms its commitment to delivering cost-effective, uninterrupted, and superior cellular IoT solutions.

Ambiq Apollo510 Delivers 30x Power Efficiency Improvement to Unleash Endpoint AI

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambiq, a technology leader in exceptionally energy-efficient semiconductors for IoT devices, is introducing the new Apollo510, the first member of the Apollo5 SoC family, which is uniquely positioned to kickstart the age of truly ubiquitous, practical, and meaningful AI.

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  • The Apollo510 achieves up to 10x better latency while reducing energy consumption by around 2x, compared to Ambiq's previous power efficiency leader, the Apollo4.
  • With more than 30x energy improvement, the Apollo510 is capable of running a vast majority of today's endpoint AI calculations, including low-power sensor monitoring, always-on voice commands, telco-quality audio enhancement, and more.
  • Apollo510 contains everything needed for driving intelligent systems: ultra-efficient compute, expansive on-chip memories, high-bandwidth interfaces to off-chip memories, and security.
  • IoT endpoint device manufacturers can expect unrivaled power efficiency to develop more capable devices that process AI/ML functions better than before.

Quectel unveils its HCM511S high performance MCU Bluetooth module to power Low Energy compact connected devices

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the HCM511S high-performance MCU Bluetooth module for compact connected devices such as digital keys, portable devices and battery-operated motion sensors.

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  • Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the HCM511S high-performance MCU Bluetooth module for compact connected devices such as digital keys, portable devices and battery-operated motion sensors.
  • Utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, the module accommodates an ARM Cortex-M33 processor and features built-in 32KB RAM and either 352KB or 512KB flash memory to deliver efficient performance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409992885/en/
    Quectel unveils its HCM511S high performance MCU Bluetooth module to power Low Energy compact connected devices (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The HCM511S module features excellent receiver sensitivity, a maximum transmit power of +6 dBm to achieve long distance transmission and has been designed to enable compact, low-power devices to connect cost effectively.
  • “We’re delighted to bring the compact, high-performance HCM511S Bluetooth Low Energy MCU module to the market,” says Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.

Ashling Announces Support for Altera’s Agilex™ 5 FPGA Family in their RiscFree™ SDK and Toolchain

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The Agilex 5 FPGA family with its dual-core A55 and dual-core A76 Arm processors, is optimized for high performance with lower power consumption.

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  • The Agilex 5 FPGA family with its dual-core A55 and dual-core A76 Arm processors, is optimized for high performance with lower power consumption.
  • It features enhanced DSP capabilities and an AI Tensor block, positioning it as a mid-range FPGA solution ideal for a wide range of applications.
  • Hugh O’Keeffe, CEO of Ashling, expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing collaboration: "As one of the premier Arm and RISC-V toolchain providers, we are delighted to extend our partnership with Altera by integrating support for the Agilex 5 FPGA family into our RiscFree toolchain.
  • As the embedded tools market continues to evolve, Ashling's RiscFree SDK and Toolchain stand out for their ease of use, broad functionality, and modular architecture.

Octavo Systems Unveils the OSD32MP2 Series: Revolutionizing System Design in the Electronics Industry

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

NUREMBERG, Germany, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octavo Systems , a leader in system integration technology, proudly announces the launch of its OSD32MP2 family , featuring two innovative System-in-Package (SiP) modules: the OSD32MP2 and OSD32MP2-PM .

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  • NUREMBERG, Germany, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octavo Systems , a leader in system integration technology, proudly announces the launch of its OSD32MP2 family , featuring two innovative System-in-Package (SiP) modules: the OSD32MP2 and OSD32MP2-PM .
  • The OSD32MP2 family caters to a diverse range of applications, from industrial automation to consumer electronics, offering unparalleled processing power, connectivity, and security features.
  • "Octavo Systems is committed to empowering electronics design engineers by simplifying the complexities of modern electronic design," said Harley Walsh, President of Octavo Systems.
  • For additional information, including detailed specifications and ordering details, please visit https://octavosystems.com or contact Octavo Systems at [email protected] .

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Revolutionize Cybersecurity with AI

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Next '24, LAS VEGAS -- Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, and Google Cloud today announced the most significant expansion of their partnership to date. Palo Alto Networks has extended and increased its commitment to Google Cloud with a ten-figure, multi-year commitment and named Google Cloud its AI and infrastructure provider of choice. Google Cloud has long considered Palo Alto Networks its preferred next-generation firewall (NGFW) provider, and the expanded agreement solidifies that relationship. The alliance also underscores the critical importance of platformization fueled by AI to automate and consolidate multiple solutions, and deliver near-real-time security resolutions.

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  • Palo Alto Networks has extended and increased its commitment to Google Cloud with a ten-figure, multi-year commitment and named Google Cloud its AI and infrastructure provider of choice.
  • Google Cloud has long considered Palo Alto Networks its preferred next-generation firewall (NGFW) provider, and the expanded agreement solidifies that relationship.
  • "The increased depth of Palo Alto Network's partnership with Google Cloud empowers customers to transform their digital futures without sacrificing security.
  • Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud have partnered since 2018 to transform cybersecurity.

PwC and Google Cloud Announce Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Vertex AI and Gemini Models

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

LONDON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Next '24, LAS VEGAS -- PwC today announced an expansion of its strategic alliance with Google Cloud to enhance how businesses operate with generative AI (gen AI). PwC will build new solutions and industry use cases that help enhance how global organizations function and accelerate time-to-value from AI investments, leveraging the power of Google Cloud's AI-optimized infrastructure and Gemini models. PwC will also apply Google Cloud's gen AI technology to its own business practices to improve complex and time-consuming processes, specifically in the legal and tax domains.

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  • With Google's enterprise AI platform, Vertex AI, and its Gemini models, PwC will help customers set new benchmarks for digital transformation and improve their businesses for growth and efficiency.
  • "Through our strategic alliance with Google Cloud, we are helping companies realize value from their gen AI investments to reinvent how they do business.
  • By leveraging our gen AI solution built on Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform, PwC can better support digital and business transformations."
  • PwC and Google Cloud also launched a Gen AI Innovation Lab to more quickly scope, build, and deploy gen AI use cases powered by Gemini models and Google Cloud's full portfolio of AI technology.