Industrial Automation Magazine India

It streamlines device management and optimises hardware usage, fostering the agility required for Industry 4.0.

New Taipei City, July 2024 – IEI Integration Corp recently presented the innovative IEI Virtualisation Edge Computer (iVEC). This pioneering solution aims to revolutionise industrial applications by merging virtualisation technology with high-performance hardware. It streamlines device management and optimises hardware usage, fostering the agility required for Industry 4.0.

The solution is tailored specifically for vertical applications, offering significant benefits:

·Equipment Monitoring: Handles large data streams for data acquisition, real-time analysis and data monitoring by running multiple applications on a single hardware to reduce downtime and costs.

·Running Legacy Applications: Supports various operating systems and provides isolated environments for legacy software, ensuring compatibility and protection.

·Building Automation: A high-density, centralised server for building automation systems that optimises energy usage, eliminates the need for rack space, and reduces costs.

·Outdoor Remote Management: Features a rugged design for harsh environments and maintains connectivity in areas with limited infrastructure.

The iVEC offers OT professionals remote desktop accessibility for continuous operation oversight in hard-to-access industrial settings. It enhances service quality and energy efficiency with flexible workload distribution, powered by the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ hybrid CPU. Additionally, it supports various communication protocols for easy industrial automation configuration.

The integrated Ubuntu Certified IoT OS ensures secure, long-term operation. With Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics and hardware acceleration, iVEC excels in edge AI capabilities, efficiently handling complex AI workloads and supporting add-on GPU cards.

The iVEC software is designed to significantly boost energy and operational efficiency. It stands out for its remarkable compatibility, seamlessly integrating with existing systems to streamline processes and enhance overall performance. iVEC excels at efficiently running multiple industrial applications on a single hardware unit, enabling workload distribution, scalable infrastructure, and remote maintenance while optimising operational costs. 

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