Plustek delivered an impactful presence at CES 2025, captivating audiences over four inspiring days with groundbreaking advancements and solutions tailored to tackle the pressing challenges of today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.Attendees shared the obstacles faced when adopting complex technologies into their daily workflow and highlighted and highlighted a demand for intuitive, seamlessly integrated technologies that deliver both efficiency and user satisfaction. Plustek's high-performance data extraction, AI-enhanced dynamic file renaming, and a revolutionary standalone network scanner solution provide a straightforward answer, meeting the needs of users with little to no code needed, designed to simplify workflows and resolve challenges faced in daily business operations.At CES 2025, Plustek showcased an array of transformative solutions that redefine business operations. The Codeless ID Data Parsing technology seamlessly integrates identification data, simplifying deployment and reducing errors across industries like healthcare and automotive. AI-enhanced file management solutions automate complex tasks, enabling effortless categorization, renaming, and data extraction to enhance efficiency. Additionally, Plustek's standalone network scanner combines plug-and-play simplicity with secure, high-resolution scanning, delivering precision and reliability. Together, these innovations empower businesses to streamline workflows, save time, and unlock new levels of productivity."CES 2025 provided an incredible platform for Plustek to connect with customers, partners, and industry leaders, delivering valuable feedback and revealing exciting potential," said Ken Lin, Director of Sales and Marketing at Plustek. "The enthusiastic response to our latest innovations, including auto file renaming solutions that streamline workflows and codeless ID solutions simplifying deployment for complex integrations, highlights the growing demand for smarter, more efficient technologies. Our solutions at CES 2025 inspired further innovation, delivering transformative technologies that empower businesses and individuals."During the four-day event, Plustek's booth garnered significant interest, highlighting the demand for solutions that simplify workflows and empower individuals to achieve greater impact. Plustek demonstrated how automation can tackle key challenges like streamlining complex processes and freeing up time for meaningful, high-value tasks. By automating repetitive work, Plustek's solutions allow individuals to focus on strategic, creative, and impactful contributions, enhancing both personal and organizational growth. Attendees recognized how Plustek's approach not only makes processes more efficient but also elevates the role of human expertise in achieving meaningful outcomes.Plustek is at the forefront of driving digital transformation across industries, delivering solutions that seamlessly blend advanced technology with user-centric innovation. Its globally recognized Auto Fill-In technology continues to simplify data management, catering to businesses of all sizes. Supported by an experienced team of consultants, these solutions enable organizations to thrive in the evolving digital landscape. With four decades of expertise, Plustek provides AI-driven innovations that integrate effortlessly into workflows, empowering businesses to focus on strategic growth and unlocking the full potential of digital transformation. For more info visit: www.plustek.com/us/news/events-and-trade-shows/ces2025/index.php

Artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage at CES 2025, bringing a key challenge for tech giants into focus: balancing high performance with power efficiency amid growing computational demands. In CES 2025, Silicon Motion Technology introduced its PCIe Gen5 SSD controller, the SM2508, specifically designed to address this need. Leading brands like ADATA Technology, BIWIN, and Lexar showcased a range of next-generation PCIe Gen5 SSD products powered by the SM2508 controller. Meanwhile, Fanxiang unveiled several storage solutions featuring the SM2320 controller, demonstrating Silicon Motion Technology's extensive expertise in storage controller innovations.CES 2025 – Striking the Perfect Balance Between High Performance and Power Efficiency in the Computational EraThe SM2508 capitalizes on TSMC's 6nm EUV process technology to slash power consumption by 50% compared to 12nm solutions. Its PCIe Gen5 implementation operates below 7 watts, delivering a 70% improvement in energy efficiency. Equipped with an advanced 8-channel architecture, the SM2508 supports capacities of up to 8TB. It is paired with a NAND flash interface speed of up to 3600MT/s, enabling sequential read/write speeds of 14.5GB/s and 13.6GB/s, respectively. The controller also delivers random read/write performance exceeding 2.5 million IOPS, representing a threefold improvement over its predecessor.At CES 2025, ADATA Technology showcased its new MARS 970 series, introducing two SSDs powered by the SM2508 controller for desktops and laptops. The MARS 970 STORM, designed for desktop computers, features an ARM Cortex R8 real-time computing architecture and an 8-channel NAND flash design. It achieves sequential read speeds of 14,000MB/s and sequential write speeds of 12,000MB/s. Combined with XPG's exclusive hybrid liquid-air cooling system, it is particularly suited for high-load applications such as AAA gaming, high-performance workstations, and AI computing. The MARS 970 BLADE, designed for laptops, breaks the limitation of large heatsinks typically required for PCIe Gen5 SSDs. It delivers sequential read speeds of 12,000MB/s and sequential write speeds of 11,000MB/s, while an innovative ultra-thin heatsink design ensures excellent cooling without increasing the laptop's thickness or weight. ADATA Technology expressed its intention to continue deepening its partnership with Silicon Motion Technology, expanding the application of PCIe Gen5 technology to develop diversified storage solutions such as USB devices and external SSDs, catering to various market demands and providing comprehensive storage products for both consumer and enterprise users.Another storage giant, BIWIN (BIWIN STORAGE TECHNOLOGY), also exhibited a range of new storage products powered by Silicon Motion Technology controllers. Among them, the flagship PCIe Gen5 SSDs X570 PRO and Predator GM9000, both utilizing the SM2508 controller, offer read speeds of 14,000MB/s and write speeds of 13,000MB/s, along with up to 4GB of DRAM cache. These features, along with smart optimization mechanisms, significantly enhance data processing and multitasking capabilities. With a high-quality 3D TLC NAND flash memory design, the random access performance reaches 2 million IOPS, meeting the stringent demands of high-end users for professional workstations and gaming computations. For portable storage solutions, BIWIN introduced the Amber PR2000 external SSD powered by the SM2320 controller. It supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specifications, offering read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s and write speeds of 1,800MB/s, providing high-performance mobile storage for professionals.Lexar presented several products based on its latest collaborations with Silicon Motion Technology. Among them, the SL500 external SSD, a recipient of the 2025 CES Innovation Award, features an innovative magnetic design for direct attachment to a smartphone's back and supports 4K 120fps high-quality video recording, catering to the mobile shooting needs of content creators. Another key product is the NM1090 Pro SSD, developed for PC gamers, which is powered by the SM2508 controller built using Silicon Motion Technology's 6nm process. It offers sequential read speeds of up to 14GB/s and write speeds of 12GB/s, nearly doubling the performance of PCIe 4.0 products. Thanks to the advanced manufacturing process of the SM2508 controller, this product not only effectively manages heat dissipation during high-speed operation but also maintains stable performance and excellent energy efficiency during professional applications such as 4K/8K video editing, AI model training and high-performance graphics computing.At CES 2025, Fanxiang showcased several new products powered by Silicon Motion SM2320 controller. Silicon Motion's SM2320 portable SSD controller is equipped with both Type-C and USB-A interfaces, supporting transmission speeds of 20Gbps and 10Gbps, respectively. Despite its compact size—roughly that of a USB flash drive—it delivers outstanding performance, transferring 4GB of video in just 2 seconds, even in low-temperature environments. This makes it particularly well-suited for mobile professionals, content creators, and business users.As the AI computing era unfolds, the balance between storage device performance and power consumption becomes increasingly important. At CES 2025, leading storage companies such as ADATA Technology, BIWIN, Lexar, and Fanxiang showcased several products powered by Silicon Motion Technology controllers. Whether it's the high-speed read/write performance sought by gamers, the stable computational performance demanded by professional workstations, or the need for thin and efficient cooling in laptops, Silicon Motion Technology's solutions cater to these diverse requirements. Looking to the future, Silicon Motion Technology is committed to deepening its relationships with customers and partners, seizing opportunities in the next generation of storage technology.Lexar - NM1090 Pro SSDCredit: LexarBIWIN - X570 SSDCredit: BiwinAdata - MARS 970 STORM SSD Credit: AdataAdata - MARS 970 BLADE SSDCredit: Adata

As a DIGITIMES senior analyst covering the wearable technology sector, I've observed an interesting shift in the smart glasses market. While most manufacturers race to pack more technology into their frames, a new segment is emerging that prioritizes lifestyle integration over cutting-edge features.The current smart glasses landscape"Most AR smart glasses can be separated into two categories based on their projection systems," notes Will Greenwald in his comprehensive CES 2025 coverage. "Prism systems that bounce a projection off of a prism into your eye, and waveguide systems that use special etchings in a flat lens to guide the projection into your eye."However, this tech-first approach may be missing what everyday consumers actually want from their eyewear.The power challenge and innovationThe smart glasses industry has consistently struggled with power management. While established players like TCL's RayNeo X3 and Even Realities G1 (priced at US$599) focus on wireless capabilities and AI integration, MagicPalm's approach to battery life through magnetic swappable batteries could influence future design trends. They claim over six hours of continuous use, with the potential for extended use through battery swaps.This practical solution to one of the industry's most persistent challenges exemplifies how focusing on user experience rather than technical specifications can lead to meaningful innovation.A fresh perspective on smart eyewearWhile tech-focused companies compete on features like AR displays and AI integration, MagicPalm has entered the market with a distinctly different philosophy – focusing on everyday usability and compatibility with existing eyewear. Their approach suggests that the future of smart glasses might not lie in maximizing technical capabilities, but in seamlessly integrating with users' daily lives.Simplicity as innovationThe smart glasses industry has traditionally emphasized technological advancement, with prices ranging from $400-$600 for feature-rich devices. However, MagicPalm's focus on core functionalities – audio, battery life, and style compatibility – represents a pragmatic shift toward what consumers might actually need.Their patented integration technology, which works with 90% of global eyewear styles, addresses a simple but crucial consumer need: the ability to make their existing, preferred eyewear "smart" without compromise.Practical solutions to real challengesAs Greenwald points out in his CES coverage, different manufacturers are targeting specific use cases. While Captify glasses from Solaire Inc. focus on real-time captioning and translation, and others pursue AR capabilities, MagicPalm's approach centers on lifestyle enhancement through practical features like directional audio for private conversations and music listening.Accessibility and market impactThe smart glasses market has traditionally targeted early adopters with premium pricing. MagicPalm's announced Amazon launch price of US$150-US$200 suggests a strategic focus on mainstream adoption. This pricing, combined with their compatibility-first approach, could open up the smart glasses market to a broader audience who might have been hesitant about investing in more expensive, tech-heavy options.Looking forwardWhile Greenwald observes that "we're closer than ever to a world where I can have a mini-map and quest objectives in the corner of my vision," there's perhaps an equally important trend emerging: smart glasses that prioritize everyday practicality over futuristic features.MagicPalm appears to have created something special here – smart glasses that finally feel like they're designed for the way we actually live, not just how we imagine the future. This focus on present-day usability over futuristic promises could well be the catalyst that brings smart eyewear into mainstream adoption.As the market matures, we'll be watching several key trends:•The growing demand for lifestyle-focused wearables•Consumer preference for simplicity versus feature-rich devices•Price accessibility and market adoption rates•Integration with existing eyewear ecosystems

Alif Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of secure, connected, power-efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) microcontrollers (MCUs) and fusion processors, has reinforced its position as the pioneer of endpoint AI MCUs with the announcement of the second generation of its Ensemble family of products.The new E4, E6, and E8 Ensemble MCUs and fusion processors will integrate the latest neural processing unit (NPU) from Arm, the Ethos -U85, with Alif's unique high bandwidth memory and intelligent power management architecture to support NPU operators required by transformer networks to efficiently execute generative AI workloads. Transformer networks enrich endpoint use cases by focusing on the most relevant parts of older portions of an acquired input sequence while rapidly processing in parallel the current acquired sequence to enable deeper contextualization. For localized use this results in an instant, accurate, and more satisfying experience when using multimodal AI in endpoint products focused on vision, voice, text, and sensor fusion without relying on the cloud.Reza Kazerounian, President of Alif Semiconductor, said: "Alif's original Ensemble controllers in full production today remain at the forefront of the market for AI/ML performance, on-chip resources, energy efficiency, and small footprint. We specifically chose Arm's standardized Ethos NPU IP because of its widely supported broad ecosystem in addition to superior performance and efficiency. Alif's second-generation controllers will dial up benefits again enabling developers to create products that previously they could only wish for, unleashing endless new use cases that will enter our everyday lives."The new Ensemble devices are based on the proven system architecture which made the first-generation E1, E3, E5, and E7 products so popular. These included large, fast on-chip tightly coupled memories to feed pairs of Arm Cortex-M55 CPUs coupled to Ethos-U55 NPUs, Alif's proprietary aiPM granular power management, a hardware-isolated secure enclave, and multiple ways to stream image, sound, and sensor data into the device. Ensemble devices can readily perform inferencing for neural networks using only its internal memory, and with external memory if required.The second generation of Ensemble introduces a set of improvements to give even higher AI/ML performance at lower power consumption, and to provide more integrated support for embedded vision and audio applications. New features integrate a wider internal memory bus topology bringing abundant localized data bandwidth for NPU consumption, dual MIPI-CSI camera interfaces, a fast hardware image signal processor operating up to 200 frames per second, and a pair of faster interfaces to external memory each capable of 800MBytes/s. Finally, new broader options for SRAM data retention give designers more flexibility to wake from sleep faster.Paul Williamson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, IoT Line of Business at ARM, said: "As edge AI deployments continue to grow at pace, we need to deliver smarter, faster, and more secure processing on the devices closest to the data source. With the world's first implementation of the Ethos-U85 in an endpoint AI MCU, Alif is enabling on-device generative AI, which is particularly valuable in voice and vision applications. OEMs can now embed AI into battery-powered applications, illustrating why edge AI is being built on the energy-efficient Arm compute platform."Pete Bernard, Executive Director of the EDGE AI FOUNDATION, added his appreciation of the role that Alif has played in enabling AI at the edge. He said: "The use of transformer networks in endpoint devices such as smart glasses or earbuds promises to make interactions with devices astonishingly intuitive and natural. Alif is opening a pathway to this new opportunity by implementing the Ethos-U85 NPU in the high-performance, low-power Ensemble architecture."The second-generation Ensemble E4, E6, and E8 devices will be available for lead customers, contact Alif for samples. The first-generation E1, E3, E5, and E7 Ensemble devices continue to be actively supported for new designs and are in volume production.

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today launched a beta version of M-Trust, a secure cyber-physical trust platform, created to help solve the growing issues of product safety, traceability, and counterfeiting.Laura Matz, Chief Science & Technology Officer of Merck stated, "As expectations for product quality control rise, companies must ensure safety and transparency in their industrial value chains while complying with ever-tightening regulations. Until now, they may have struggled to fully digitalize assurance processes because machines did not meet human standards. M-Trust is a first-to-market, cyber-physical trust platform that enhances product traceability and authenticity by digitally empowering human capabilities in quality control processes. Designed for businesses that want to remain competitive in today's connected world, this innovative technology is also poised to enable the novel business models of tomorrow."The M-Trust platform enables organizations to improve product quality and authenticity by immutably linking the physical and digital worlds. Powered by advanced Web 3.0 technology, the new offering supports the creation of digital twins for enhanced product security and the digitization of quality control processes.The platform allows customers to:-Use crypto anchor technologies to link physical products to their digital identities, enhancing traceability and quality assurances throughout the supply chain.-Work within a framework that enables them to build digital systems that translate human capabilities in quality control into more efficient and less error-prone machine-to-machine interactions - the platform can be leveraged to help machines identify objects with certainty and make verifiable claims about them.-Integrate product authenticity into their systems, including the potential for smart contracts that verify data and automate agreements within a value chain.The M-Trust portfolio of software and hardware is first-to-market and built on multi-patented technology. The Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering includes software that can be easily integrated into existing workflows and processes, crypto anchors that are adaptable to different security needs, and corresponding reader hardware.Built in-house at Merck, this technology is backed by the company's legacy and expertise in product quality and security and is designed to adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory requirements, such as the EU Digital Product Passport.The M-Trust platform is being launched in beta to offer verified users an early invite to be part of the new product's journey. Updates on the general availability will be provided in due course. More information on the new platform and developer-focused software development kits can be found at: www.MTrust.io

From January 7-10, 2025, attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas can experience how Lifehive is revolutionizing beekeeping with its innovative, chemical-free solution for combating Varroa mites and viruses. By protecting honey bees, which pollinate one-third of the world's food supply, Lifehive supports healthy ecosystems and sustainable agriculture. Join us for live demonstrations at CES Unveiled on January 5th at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and throughout the event at the swisstech Pavilion (Venetian Expo, Hall G, Booth 61033).Lifehive: Protecting Bees with Smart Heat TechnologyHoney bees are essential to our environment and food supply – but Varroa mites are one of their biggest threats worldwide, contributing to colony collapse and declining bee populations. Lifehive is committed to providing a natural solution to protect these vital pollinators with a solution that is both effective and environmentally friendly.By protecting bee colonies, Lifehive contributes to the preservation of biodiversity and the stability of food production systems globally. The Lifehive system features a patented heating element integrated directly into brood frames. This technology heats the beehive to 42°C (108°F) for 3-hour intervals, effectively eliminating Varroa mites and viruses without harming the brood. An intelligent algorithm ensures treatments are applied under optimal brood conditions, preventing reinfestation and maintaining colony health.

VicOne, an automotive cybersecurity solutions leader, today announced its xCarbon demonstration at CES 2025 with MediaTek, to highlight telematics capabilities for high-performance, accurate communications and information-gathering within and beyond vehicles.Telematics encompasses telecommunications, vehicular technologies (road transport, road safety, etc.), electrical engineering (sensors, instrumentation, wireless communications, etc.), and computer science (multimedia, Internet, etc.) Therefore, security protection software equipped with telematics can maximize the prevention of cyber threats and safeguard the safety of vehicles on the move.VicOne's xCarbon is a lightweight, modularized, and configurable software-based intrusion detection or prevention system (IDS/IPS) that will secure automotive telematics for all such communications. With its flexible advantages, xCarbon effectively detects malicious system activities, network threats, and controller area network (CAN) anomalies with minimal usage of the central processing unit (CPU) and memory.MediaTek and VicOne at CES 2025 are showcasing how their solutions work together to successfully subvert an array of threats:Malicious web access in which sensitive information could be stolen Shellshock attacks in which harmful commands could be triggered remotely Unknown app execution which could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and degraded system performance"Quick, reliable, and effective data and voice transmissions in the unfolding age of SDVs (software-defined vehicles) demand a superior level of reliable processing power to react to changing conditions and directions, and MediaTek is uncommonly well-positioned to deliver the premium, value-based products for fully connected vehicles and all v2x (vehicle-to-everything) communications," said Max Cheng, chief executive officer of VicOne. "We are excited to showcase together with MediaTek, the worldwide leading chipset company, on how our solutions enabled by AI (artificial intelligence) bring state-of-the-art cybersecurity to the telematics applications, conveying peace of mind to automakers and their suppliers to adopt increasingly advanced services while maintaining safety, data security and regulatory compliance."The world's automobiles are growing steadily more complex and vulnerable to cyberthreats in the adoption of more connectivity, AI, automated driving systems (ADS), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Cyberattacks in the space are growing more prevalent and intricate, with the automotive manufacturing supply chain emerging as a prime target of criminals.Founded and singularly focused on spearheading innovation in vehicle cybersecurity, VicOne, the market leader in automotive cybersecurity, provides the most advanced and comprehensive solutions to the automotive industry and galvanizes collective expertise from the sector's broadest cast of best-of-breed partners. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers trust VicOne's purpose-built solutions to stay ahead of evolving threats and safeguard vehicles, drivers, and sensitive data.

Gigabyte Technology, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, unveiled its all-new BRIX Mini PC lineup at CES 2025. The lineup includes the Mainstream, Small Core, and Extreme series, showcasing cutting-edge performance in compact designs. The Small Core series launches today, marking the first release in the lineup, while the BRIX Mainstream and Extreme series are scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2025.The BRIX Mainstream series features the Intel 15th Gen Arrow Lake processors, equipped with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for advanced AI capabilities; The Small Core series adopts Intel Twin Lake processors, designed for users seeking lightweight operations and high cost-performance, making it the best choice for everyday applications; The BRIX Extreme series is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U processor, offering superior performance compared to its predecessors.The innovative BRIX series drives diverse applications with powerful performance across home, school, office, and digital signage, unlocking limitless possibilities in the IoT era!BRIX Mainstream SeriesThe BRIX Mainstream series is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 200H processors (code name: Arrow Lake), featuring a cutting-edge NPU and a newly upgraded integrated graphics core—Xe LPG+ microarchitecture with up to 8 Xe cores. This advancement significantly enhances AI acceleration capabilities, delivering an impressive overall performance of up to 90 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS).With its incredibly compact 0.5L palm-sized design, the BRIX Mainstream series is ideal for a variety of environments. It supports four simultaneous 4K outputs, combined with 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, providing a seamless multimedia experience. Additionally, it supports the latest dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM memory for significantly faster data transfer speeds and offers dual NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt, and USB Type-C 10Gb/s ports to meet the demands of data analysis, online meetings, graphics processing, and multitasking.This series perfectly balances remarkable productivity and low power consumption, achieving an efficient working environment while promoting energy conservation and sustainability.BRIX Small Core seriesThe BRIX Small Core series targets users seeking a compact design and cost-effectiveness. Equipped with the latest Intel® Twin Lake processors, it features a 4-core, 4-thread CPU architecture that enables smooth multitasking with minimal energy consumption and maximum performance. Measuring only 0.7 liters, the Brix Small Core series delivers a highly space-saving solution compared to traditional desktop computers.Moreover, this series offers flexible expansion capabilities, supporting the installation of an additional 2.5-inch SSD or HDD, allowing users to easily adjust storage capacity according to their needs. Its multimedia performance is outstanding, capable of simultaneously supporting three 4K display outputs.The BRIX Small Core series is ideally suited for various environments, including home, office, and educational settings. For instance, students can leverage its fast-processing power for online learning and multimedia production. 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Ink Invent, CES 2024 Smart Cities Award Honoree, is once again showcasing new RheoLight Crystal Glass innovations. Black made visible for LiDAR and the Visibility Label for mobility coatings.Finally, Black Made Visible for ADASStatistics reveal that black is the most hazardous color for vehicles in motion. Because of their reduced visibility, black cars face a 47% higher risk of accidents at dusk or dawn and a 12% higher risk by day compared to white vehicles. Automotive black paint reflects less than 2% of light, and this significantly limits LiDAR sensors' ability to detect vehicles at a critical distance of 200 meters.RheoLight implemented in black metallic or pearlescent automotive coatings, strongly improves the accuracy and reliability of data captured by LiDAR sensors and Computer Vision. This leads to safer navigation and more accurate obstacle detection, finally making black vehicles detectable.RheoLight benefits in Black coatingsBlack metallic with 9% RheoLight; ADAS data improvements LiDAR | 280% more reflectivity Computer Vision | 150% more reliabilityVisibility Label for safer mobility colors The Visibility Label is an innovative rating system designed to measure the visibility of coatings in the mobility industry. It ranks the human visibility of colors from A (highly visible) to G (barely visible) under low and dark lighting conditions. It also includes an additional A to G visibility score for LiDAR and Computer Vision (camera), which are used in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) for autonomous driving.What are Crystal Glass Pigments?RheoLight, the world's first Crystal Glass Pigment, represents a groundbreaking class of effect pigments characterized by their unique physical and chemical structure: perfectly round Crystal Glass Microspheres. Much like the properties of diamonds, RheoLight enhances and intensifies light direction and reflection, delivering strong specular and return reflections under all lighting conditions.Amazingly, just 1 gram of RheoLight CSTL (automotive OEM grade) contains 12 billion perfectly round Crystal Glass Microspheres, each with an average particle size of 5 microns. RheoLight mobility grades are available as liquid dispersions, enabling seamless formulation in mobility coatings.Experience RheoLight at CES 2025Visit our booth to explore how simple it is to create striking and visible automotive colors with our RheoLight R&D Mini-Lab and ColorLab engineers.Safety made beautiful in every color at the Ink Invent / RheoLight booth #62100/6 - Eureka Park at the CES 2025 Holland pavilion

Gigabyte Technology, internationally renowned for its R&D capabilities and a leading innovator in server and data center solutions, continues to lead technological innovation during this critical period of AI and computing advancement. With its comprehensive AI product portfolio, Gigabyte will showcase its complete range of AI computing solutions at CES 2025, from data center infrastructure to IoT applications and personal computing, demonstrating how its extensive product line enables digital transformation across all sectors in this AI-driven era.Powering AI from the CloudWith AI Large Language Models (LLMs) now routinely featuring parameters in the hundreds of billions to trillions, robust training environments (data centers) have become a critical requirement in the AI race. GIGABYTE offers three distinctive solutions for AI infrastructure:1. AI Super ServersThrough strategic partnerships with industry leaders, GIGABYTE consistently leads in bringing the most diverse AI server solutions to the market. At CES 2025, the company will showcase AI servers featuring the latest AMD Instinct MI300 series, Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, and NVIDIA HGX, each module is engineered with high-speed interconnects and cache memory for parallel computing demands.2. Data Center Grade - Rack-Scale Cluster ComputingThe groundbreaking NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 features a "rack-as-a-GPU" architecture, with each server supporting NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell superchips connected to two NVIDIA B200 Tensor Core GPUs via NVIDIA NVLINK-C2C, delivering 30x the inference performance of equivalent H100 configurations. The new ORv3 compute node complements this offering with NVLink connectivity and direct liquid cooling, achieving 40 TeraFLOPS of FP4 computing performance per node.3. Advanced Liquid Cooling SolutionsGIGABYTE's innovative all-in-one Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems redefine computing efficiency, featuring integrated servers, cold plates, and manifolds for enhanced manageability. This technology significantly improves data center efficiency while maintaining optimal performance and sustainability across servers powered by AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA's latest processors.AI Beyond the Cloud: Edge Computing and Everyday Innovation GIGABYTE extends AI capabilities to the edge with its latest BRIX mini PC series, featuring built-in Neural Processing Units (NPU) and support for advanced AI services including Microsoft Copilot+ and Adobe. The company's industrial computing solutions, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin, enable applications from precision automation to intelligent robotics.In the autonomous vehicle sector, GIGABYTE continues advancing ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and Telematics technologies, supporting the development of self-driving vehicles and smart transportation systems.AI in Personal Computing GIGABYTE unveiled a series of groundbreaking AI-powered consumer products at CES 2025, including the hero product AI PCs that implement the key feature: GIGABYTE's exclusive AI agent "GiMATE", built on advanced LLM technology with intuitive Press and Speak feature, achieving seamless hardware and software control to ensure optimal settings under every scenario. Along with GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI, upgrade the cooling solutions on top-end models. Meanwhile, the brand-new AMD B850 and Intel B860 series motherboards and OLED monitors debut this time, together with the upgrades in AI TOP local AI training solution.All-In on AICES gathers global tech leaders to showcase innovation and define AI as the future of computing. At the forefront, GIGABYTE connects cloud data centers, edge computing, and personal devices into a unified ecosystem. President and Chairman Dandy Yeh's declaration, "GIGABYTE will make AI ubiquitous," highlights the company's unwavering commitment to advancing AI. GIGABYTE continues to push the boundaries of computing performance, optimize system architecture design, and deepen AI applications across all scenarios, driving transformative advancements for a smarter future.