EdgeCortix Joins AI-RAN Alliance to Accelerate the Integration of AI and Next-gen RAN Infrastructure

Alliance membership enables EdgeCortix to collaborate with industry leaders and accelerate the adoption of power-efficient AI-RAN integrated systems

Tokyo, Japan - December 19, 2024 - EdgeCortix, a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in power-efficient AI processing, today announced its membership in the AI-RAN Alliance. This collaboration represents a significant step in EdgeCortix’s commitment to drive the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and radio access network (RAN) technologies into a unified computing platform, paving the way for more efficient and scalable wireless connectivity.

The AI-RAN Alliance unites industry leaders and innovators to accelerate the adoption and standardization of AI within wireless communication systems, advancing RAN technologies and mobile networks. As a member, EdgeCortix will leverage its expertise in AI acceleration and wireless acceleration hardware to support the Alliance’s mission of building smarter, adaptive, and energy-efficient network infrastructure for AI-and-RAN.

“With the rapid evolution of 5G and post-5G communication networks, the need for high-performance, energy-efficient, and integrated AI and RAN computing systems has become more pressing than ever,” said Sakyasingha Dasgupta, CEO and Founder of EdgeCortix. “At EdgeCortix, we are developing a next-generation low-power chiplet platform that combines our proven AI acceleration technology with newly integrated wireless acceleration capabilities. Joining the AI-RAN Alliance represents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders to establish standards, share best practices, and drive innovation in AI-RAN integrated systems. Together, we aim to enhance infrastructure efficiency from the edge to the data center, unlocking new economic opportunities and reshaping the future of telecommunications.”

The AI-RAN Alliance harnesses the collective expertise of its members, including EdgeCortix, to transform RAN technology across three critical areas:

• AI-for-RAN: Enhancing radio access networks with AI to improve spectral efficiency.
• AI-and-RAN: Seamlessly integrating AI into RAN processes to optimize infrastructure utilization and unlock new revenue streams.
• AI-on-RAN: Bringing AI services to the network edge to boost operational efficiency and deliver innovative services to mobile users.

Network operators and mobile connectivity solution providers in the Alliance will lead the testing and deployment of these groundbreaking technologies, developed collaboratively by member companies and academic partners, driving the future of intelligent, adaptive network infrastructure.

For more information about the AI-RAN Alliance, please visit https://ai-ran.org/

About EdgeCortix Inc.

EdgeCortix is a fabless semiconductor company at the forefront of advancing energy-efficient AI processing for next-generation applications, including the integration of AI and RAN technologies. Founded in 2019 with R&D headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, EdgeCortix employs a software-first approach, leveraging its patented “hardware and software co-exploration” methodology to design AI-specific, runtime-reconfigurable accelerator processors. With a focus on generative AI workloads at the edge, EdgeCortix delivers innovative solutions for diverse markets, including telecommunications, robotics, aerospace, smart cities, and Industry 4.0, shaping the future of intelligent, connected systems.

For more information about EdgeCortix, please visit https://www.edgecortix.com/en/