Altos India Unveils Next-Gen AI Server to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation

Altos India, a subsidiary of Acer Inc., today announced the launch of its latest AI server, Altos BrainSphere™ R680 F7, designed to power the next wave of enterprise AI deployments across India. The new server will be officially available for shipment from September and is engineered to meet the surging demand from enterprises, government, education, and healthcare sectors for high-performance, scalable, and future-ready AI infrastructure.

The Altos BrainSphere™ R680 F7 supports up to 8 NVIDIA GPUs, including RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, H200 NVL, and L40S, along with 6th-generation Intel Xeon processors and DDR5 memory. Its flexible PCIe architecture allows seamless integration of diverse NVIDIA accelerated computing technologies, making it ideal for AI inference, AI model optimization, data analytics, industrial AI, virtualization, visual compute, as well as specialized applications such as AI medical imaging, smart security, and personalized recommendations. This makes it a powerful platform for rapidly building diversified AI workload environments.

The server can also be paired with Altos aiWorks, an AI computing platform that integrates hardware and software resources to simplify deployment, accelerate time-to-market, and support hybrid workload capabilities.

Altos aiWorks now includes advanced functionalities such as model deployment, job scheduling, resource monitoring, inference process management, and comes preloaded with multiple mainstream AI frameworks and models. It also integrates NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, including NIM microservices, enabling enterprises to build scalable, visualized, open, and highly available AI environments tailored to their business needs.

“The Altos BrainSphere™ R680 F7 represents a significant milestone in our mission to bring future-ready AI solutions to Indian enterprises,” said Harish Kohli, President and Managing Director, Acer India. “As AI adoption accelerates across industries, organizations are seeking infrastructure that combines scalability, performance, and ease of deployment. With this launch, Altos India is well-positioned to empower businesses, government, and academia with computing solutions that will shape the next phase of India’s digital transformation.”

This launch further strengthens Altos India’s positioning as a trusted partner for enterprise computing, delivering solutions that align with the country’s growing focus on AI-driven innovation and digital-first growth.

IBM Introduces New Power® S1012 Server to Run AI Inferencing Workloads in ROBO Locations Outside Mainstream Datacenter Facilities

IBM has recently announced the expansion of its server portfolio with the introduction of the IBM Power S1012. This new server is designed to enhance AI workloads from the core to the cloud and even to the edge, providing added business value across various industries. The IBM Power S1012 is a 1-socket, half-wide system based on the Power10 processor, and it delivers up to 3X more performance per core compared to the previous Power S812 model.

The server is available in both a 2U rack-mounted and a tower deskside form factor, optimized for edge-level computing. It also offers the lowest entry price point in the Power portfolio to run core workloads for small and medium-sized organizations¹. With the ability to run AI inferencing workloads in remote office and back office locations, the IBM Power S1012 provides flexibility and direct connection to cloud services like the IBM Power Virtual Server for backup and disaster recovery.

This advancement is particularly significant for industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation, where deploying workloads at the edge can capitalize on data where it originates. Real-time insights gained through edge computing can offer a competitive advantage, with applications ranging from analyzing customer behavior to monitoring production processes.

IBM Power S1012 will be generally available from IBM and certified Business Partners on June 14, 2024.

Use Case

Let's consider a retail industry scenario as an example use case for edge computing with the IBM Power S1012:

Scenario: Real-Time Inventory Management in Retail

Background:

A large retail chain is looking to improve its inventory management and customer experience by implementing AI at the edge.

Challenge:

The retailer needs to process vast amounts of data from various sources, including point-of-sale systems, online transactions, and IoT sensors on shelves. They require real-time analytics to manage stock levels efficiently and predict future demand.

Solution with IBM Power S1012:

Local Processing: The IBM Power S1012 can be deployed in individual stores to process data locally. This reduces latency, as data doesn't need to be sent to a central data center or cloud for processing.

AI Workloads: The server's AI capabilities enable it to run sophisticated algorithms that analyze purchasing patterns and inventory levels.

Predictive Analytics: By leveraging machine learning models, the Power S1012 can forecast demand and suggest optimal stock replenishment schedules.

Integration with IoT: IoT sensors on shelves send data directly to the local Power S1012 server, which can trigger alerts when items are running low or when there's a mismatch in inventory.

Benefits:

Reduced Latency: Real-time processing at the edge ensures immediate insights into inventory levels, leading to quicker decision-making.

Increased Efficiency: Automated stock management reduces overstocking and stockouts, saving costs and improving customer satisfaction.

Enhanced Customer Experience: The system can also provide personalized recommendations to customers based on their shopping history and current in-store promotions.

By utilizing the IBM Power S1012 for edge computing, the retailer can achieve a more responsive and intelligent inventory management system that adapts to changing demands and enhances the overall shopping experience for customers.

North America to Dominate the Serverless Architecture Market through 2026 – TechSci Research

Growing IT & Telecom sector and rapid app development is expected to drive the demand for global serverless architecture market in forecast period.

According to TechSci Research report, “Global Serverless Architecture Market By Type (Automation & Integration Services, Monitoring Services, API Management Services, Security, and Support & Maintenance) By Deployment Model (Public Cloud, and Private Cloud) By Organization Size (Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises, and Large Enterprises) By End User (Telecommunications & IT, Retail & Ecommerce, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment and Others), By Region, Company Forecast & Opportunities, 2026”, The global serverless architecture market is expected to witness significant growth for the next five years. 

Adoption of the serverless architecture is cost-effective which is considered the driving factor for the growth of the market. These take less computing power and human resources which lowers the maintenance cost of the servers. Organizations hosting the data center or have their servers have to continuously keep their own which consumes a lot of power. Serverless architecture can be used on-demand thereby reducing power consumption. Continuous rise in the adoption of cloud technology coupled with the use of serverless computing in IoT technology is expected to boost the growth of the serverless architecture market growth in the next five years.

 
However, security concerns and compliance issues may restrain the growth of the serverless architecture market.

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Global serverless architecture market is segmented into type, deployment model, organization size, end user, regional distribution, and company. Based on organization size, the market can be divided into small & medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises. The large enterprises segment is expected to hold a major market share in the forecast period, 2022-2026. The rise in demand for cloud automation services and technology is fueling the demand for serverless architecture in large organizations. Large organizations have the capacity and the funds to invest heavily in the adoption of advanced technologies and services, thereby are expected to accelerate the serverless architecture market growth. The heavy investment from large organizations to optimize infrastructural costs and improve the overall workflow is expected to contribute to the serverless architecture market growth. Based on type, the market can be divided into automation & integration services, monitoring services, API management services, security, and support & maintenance. 

The monitoring services type segment is expected to witness substantial growth in the forecast period. Monitoring is essential to provide protection and stability to the operation process. Tracking system alerts of failures begore impacting the clients and in the serverless architecture system, the need to monitor and find the blind spot is crucial for smooth functioning of the system. Monitoring services use load balancers, containers, third-party providers, and disconnected hosts to help improve the efficiency and accuracy of the tracking system. Based on the deployment model, the market can be bifurcated into public cloud and private cloud. 

The public cloud segment is expected to dominate the serverless architecture market in the forecast period. Public cloud is defined as the cloud computing model in which the information is accessible to multiple users through the internet. The public cloud services can be offered free of cost or pay-per-use model depending upon the requirements of the end-user. The high adoption of public cloud by the organizations owing to the several benefits offered by the public cloud technology such as scalability, flexibility, and the facility for remote location access.

Alibaba Group, Amazon Web Services, Google LLC, IBM Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Platform9 Systems, Inc., Rackspace Inc., Tibco Software, Twilio are the leading players operating in global serverless architecture market. Service Providers are increasingly focusing on research and development process to fuel higher growth in the market. To meet evolving customer demand with respect to better efficiency and durability, several serverless architecture providers are coming up with their technologically advanced offerings.

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“The growing IT & Telecom sector is expected to hold a significant share in the serverless architecture market growth. The use of serverless architecture in the IT sector aids in providing optimization of the distributed computing and eliminates the maintenance expenses and the need for operating the system manually. Serverless architecture system provides the auto-scaling facility in the case of variable and heavy workloads. The combination of serverless architecture and big data analytics in the field of the healthcare industry, e-commerce, and retail can aid in real-time monitoring and advanced analytics to get improved results and higher efficiency which is expected to boost the serverless architecture market growth till 2026” said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research based global management consulting firm.

According to TechSci Research Report “Global Serverless Architecture Market By Type (Automation & Integration Services, Monitoring Services, API Management Services, Security, and Support & Maintenance) By Deployment Model (Public Cloud, and Private Cloud) By Organization Size (Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises, and Large Enterprises) By End User (Telecommunications & IT, Retail & Ecommerce, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment and Others), By Region, Company Forecast & Opportunities, 2026” has evaluated the future growth potential of global serverless architecture market and provided statistics & information on market size, shares, structure and future market growth. The report intends to provide cutting-edge market intelligence and help decision makers take sound investment decisions. Besides, the report also identifies and analyzes the emerging trends along with essential drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the of global serverless architecture market.

Synology® Introduces the DiskStation 20+ Series in India

Synology Inc. today launched a new generation of two and four bay Plus Series NAS, designed as a centralized data management solution for both home and business environments.

"Plus series is one of our most popular and versatile product lines," said Hewitt Lee, Director of Synology Product Management Group."The series offers an ideal mix of processing power and advanced capabilities such as containers and virtualization support, in compact and quiet desktop form factors. It is also the starting point for our advanced data protection solutions, enabling small businesses to cost-effectively deploy solutions that can protect their entire IT infrastructure."

Turbocharged experience

Up to 133% faster in website responsiveness and over 15% improvement in compute-tasks, the new Plus series enables you to get things done faster and more efficiently¹. Two M.2 NVMe slots² enable accelerated I/O performance, especially in multi-user environments. 

Data protection for everything

Synology storage solutions are not only designed to fulfill data management requirements, but centralize backups for Microsoft Windows PCs and Servers, VMware vSphere^® and Microsoft Hyper-V VMs, and Microsoft 365 and G Suite accounts using our Active Backup suite. 

Build your own private cloud

Access your data without boundaries, but only if you allow it. Granular access rights and customizable password and expiration policies for file sharing puts you in control of your data. Easily synchronize with remote sites for distributed work and set up data encryption for your most sensitive files.

Available today

All four devices are available for purchase today from Synology resellers and partners.

	DS920+	DS720+	DS420+	DS220+
Internal Bay/ Max3	4 / 9	2 / 7	4	2
CPU	Intel Celeron J41254-core 2.0 GHz burst 2.7 GHz	Intel Celeron J40252-core 2.0 GHz burst 2.9 GHz
Memory	DDR4 4 GB	DDR4 2 GB
Expandable up to	8 GB (4+4 GB)	6 GB (2+4 GB)
External Port	2 x USB 3.0, 1 x eSATA	2 x USB 3.0
Ethernet	2 x 1GbE
Built-in M.2 SSD slot	2 slots for 2280 NVMe SSD	-
Surveillance	2 free, up to 40	2 free, up to 25
Warranty	Up to 5 years4	2-year

1. Performance figures are based on the average percentage improvement of DS920+ relative to its predecessor, as tested at Synology labs. Responsiveness improvement measured by Web PHP response efficiency and compute performance improvement measured using file indexing in Synology Drive and photo indexing in Synology Moments. Performance gains may vary depending on the environment, type of usage, and configuration.
2. Two M.2 NVMe 2280 cache slots are available on DS920+, DS720+, and DS420+.
3. The capacity of DS920+ and DS720+ can be expanded using a Synology DX517 Expansion Unit, purchased separately.
4. 5-year warranty is available as an optional bundle with EW201, a 2-year Extended Warranty service add-on.

Synology® at a glance

Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology innovates and adapts to ever-evolving technologies, and continues bringing new possibilities to the table, including but not limited to solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video management, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for businesses worldwide.

Worldwide Server Revenue Grew 5.1% in Q4 of 2019: Gartner

The worldwide server market continued to grow in the fourth quarter of 2019 as revenue
increased 5.1 per cent and shipments grew 11.7 per cent year over year, according to Gartner, Inc.

In all of 2019, worldwide server shipments declined 3.1 per cent and server revenue declined 2.5 per cent compared with full-year 2018, the research firm said.

"The market returned to growth with a very strong fourth quarter result, largely driven by a return of demand from hyper scalers," said Adrian OConnell, senior research director at Gartner, said in a statement.

"However, the outlook for the worldwide server market in 2020 is subject to great uncertainty. The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is expected to temper forecast growth. Although demand from the hyperscale segment is expected to continue through the first half of the year, other
buying organisations' reactions will vary," he said.

The India server market saw an increase in demand of unit shipments in the fourth quarter of 2019 by 14.7 per cent, but the revenues declined by 13.2 per cent year over year.

Server shipments in India grew by 4.8 per cent in 2019 while server revenue declined 8.7 per cent.

HPE secured the top spot in India server market based on revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019 with 37.4 per cent market share, according to Gartner. Dell EMC secured 26.6 per cent market share, followed by Lenovo with 16.6 per cent of the market. Cisco experienced the strongest growth in the quarter among the top five vendors, with revenue growing 0.8 per cent.

Dell EMC secured the top spot in the worldwide server market based on revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Despite a decline of 9.9 per cent year over year, Dell EMC secured 17.3 per cent market share, followed by HewlettPackard Enterprise (HPE) with 15.4 per cent of the market.

IBM experienced the strongest growth in the quarter, growing 28.6 per cent, the statement said.

In server shipments, Dell EMC maintained the number one position in the fourth quarter of 2019 with 14.2 per cent market share.

HPE secured the second spot with 10.8 per cent of themarket.

Both Dell EMC and HPE experienced declines in server shipments, while Lenovo experienced the strongest growth with a 22.4 per cent increase in shipments in the fourth quarter of
2019.

In full year 2019, both worldwide server shipments and revenue declined, with shipments falling 3.1 per cent and revenue down 2.5 per cent.

As for vendor performance, Dell EMC took the top spot in both revenue and shipments with 20.5 per cent market share and 16.3 per cent market share, respectively.

HPE secured the number two position with market share of 17.3 per cent in revenue and 12.3 per cent in shipments.

Inspur Electronics is the only vendor in the top five that grew in both revenue and shipments in 2019, it said. PTI