A Microsoft Azure certified artificial intelligence and IoT (AIoT) edge box system has been introduced by Taiwanese server manufacturer Inventec.

The E200G4 is backed by an 11th-generation IntelCore TigerLake-UP3 CPU that supports performance and reliability for IoT systems and Intel Iris Xe graphics that can decode over 40 video streams at 1080p resolution and 30fps.

By 2025, 55.6% of all data will come from IoT devices, including retail devices, industrial equipment, digital signage and medical implants. The 11th-generation IntelCore processors are enhanced for IoT with this in mind.

The E200G4 provides multiple internal M.2 expansion slots and wireless modules, supporting 4GLTE or 5GNR (sub-6GHz) and Wifi-6 modules for IoT applications or SSD NVMe modules for general storage.

The system is equipped with two slots for AI accelerators of up to 70Tops. In addition, its high-bandwidth network communication capabilities can cater to the demands of different application procedures.

It supports FWA fixed wireless access technology that delivers 5G and LTE broadband services to residential subscribers and enterprises. The Microsoft Azure certified device allows for quick and efficient deployment as an edge device for Microsoft cloud services.

Through a collaboration with Canonical, it adopts the Ubuntu Linux operation system with access to the Canonical supported Inventec Store, an app store providing control over store content, review processes and identity.

And it can run Canonical’s open source NFV stack, designed for hosting VNFs with performance and security requirements, to become an NFVI (network functions virtualisation infrastructure) platform.

Modular and thin (22 by 4.2 by 17.2cm), the fanless AIoT box is said to make maintenance and servicing easier.

The E200G4 can operate optimally between -20 and +60˚C and 0.7m/s airflow. Its environmental adaptability is bolstered by an IP51 rating in addition to protection standards of IEC 60068-2-64 for vibrations and IEC 60068-2-27 for shocks during operations.

The sturdy and industry-level system makes it suitable for various typical IoT applications, including intelligent video surveillance, data analysis, Industry 4.0 and smart healthcare. This is enhanced by Intel time coordinated computing-enabled processors that deliver compute and time performance for real-time IoT applications.

“Our long-established relationship with Intel means Inventec constantly offers users Intel-powered industrial performance AIoT with market-leading total cost of ownership,” said George Lin, general manager at Inventec. “Our latest AIoT, the E200G4, is an ideal uCPE or edge device for integrated AI acceleration while supporting applications that demand high-speed processing, computer vision and low-latency deterministic computing.”