On-device artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor corporations DeepX said on Jan. 9 it will unveil a "next-generation AI video analytics" platform that overcomes the structural limits of existing graphics processing unit (GPU)-centric systems with Ampere.
The solution unveiled this time is a joint platform that combines Ampere's processor with DeepX's ultra-low-power AI accelerator DX-H1 Quattro. The two companies said they plan to present a new high-density, high-efficiency standard for the large-scale vision AI market spanning from data centers to edge device environments through this partnership.
As the physical security and video management system (VMS) market has recently shifted from simple storage-centered to real-time AI analytics-centered, the industry is facing structural bottlenecks such as high power consumption, heat generation, and lack of scalability in existing GPU architectures. DeepX said this platform with Ampere addresses these technical challenges and is designed to deliver superior efficiency compared with existing hardware. DeepX said the platform can simultaneously analyze more than 200 cameras on a single server and reliably perform more than 8,000 AI inferences per second.
DeepX also said it significantly improved power efficiency compared with existing systems. While conventional CPU and GPU servers typically consume more than 1,200 watts (W) for similar workloads, the platform can run with 400–750 W depending on the configuration.
The solution supports a range of functions, including object detection (YOLO), behavior analytics, and semantic search (CLIP), and not only is compatible with major global server makers such as ASRock Rack, Gigabyte, and Supermicro, but also integrates with major VMS platforms such as Network Optix, enabling immediate commercial deployment.
DeepX chief executive Kim Nok-won said, "The combination of DX-H1 Quattro and AmpereOne® will present new possibilities for the global VMS market grappling with expense and power issues," adding, "Based on the two companies' technological strengths, we will aggressively target the global market worth billions of dollars in Smart City, video security, and industrial automation."