Sharikat Mubasher: The global technology leader Qualcomm Technologies launched its Networking Pro A7 Elite platform, the first commercial platform to revolutionize networking connectivity with edge artificial intelligence (AI) integration.

The platform leverages an AI co-processor with 40 TOPS of NPU processing power to deliver enhanced Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and networking performance, a recent statement revealed.

The Networking Pro A7 Elite platform will equip connected devices with powerful and centralized generative AI processing capabilities

By integrating computing power into the network, operators and enterprises will be able to deploy innovative applications and services in areas such as security and surveillance, energy management and automation, personalized virtual assistants, and more.

Ganesh Swaminathan, Vice President and General Manager for Wireless Infrastructure and Networking at Qualcomm, said: “The Networking Pro A7 Elite integrates key elements, from broadband to antenna, including 10G Fiber, 5G, Ethernet, RF-Front End modules, and filters into one integrated platform.

"This class of gateways and routers brings transformative AI processing capabilities to not only manage the modern demands of the most dynamic Wi-Fi 7 networks but also give rise to a new generation of generative AI-powered services," Swaminathan added.

Moreover, the Networking Pro A7 Elite platform accelerates market entry and fosters AI-enhanced application development through access to the Qualcomm AI Hub where developers can create new applications and experiences.