Dryad Networks: Using LoRaWAN to Protect Forests and Promote Sustainability
Dryad Networks is making waves in the growing realm of environmental technology with its innovative use of LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network). Self-described as an “impact for profit” company, Dryad is on a mission to deploy ultra-early fire detection and environmental monitoring systems into remote, densely forested regions throughout the world.
Research Note: Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE for 5G
Earlier this month at MWC 2025, Palo Alto Networks announced the general availability of Prisma SASE 5G, its new cloud-delivered cybersecurity solution for enterprises leveraging 5G connectivity.
The offering expands the company’s SASE portfolio to provide integrated Zero Trust security for 5G-enabled infrastructure, including mobile users, IoT/OT devices, and SD-WAN endpoints.
Research Note: Couchbase Edge Server for Offline-First Data Processing
Couchbase recently announced its new Couchbase Edge Server, a lightweight, offline-first database and sync solution designed for edge computing environments. The new solution extends Couchbase’s mobile data synchronization capabilities to resource-constrained deployments where full-scale database solutions are not feasible.
Quick Take: NTT DATA & Palo Alto Networks Partner on Private 5G Security
NTT DATA recently announced a new managed security service powered by Palo Alto Networks. The service enhances security for industrial and operational technology (OT) environments by integrating Palo Alto Networks’ cybersecurity solutions with NTT DATA’s Private 5G architecture.
Quick Take: Ambient IoT Alliance
The newly launched Ambient IoT Alliance aims to develop and promote a global ecosystem for ambient IoT, which refers to battery-free, energy-harvesting devices that seamlessly connect to existing wireless networks. These devices can track real-time data such as location, temperature, humidity, and more—all without requiring traditional power sources.
Research Note: AMG Systems’ New Hardened NTP Time Servers
AMG Systems recently introduced its new line of NTP Servers aimed at closed industrial networks needing a secure and industrial hardened time synching solution. The product line consists of four models allowing for AC/DC power flexibility and both DIN Rail and 19-inch rack mounting options.
Infrastructure News Roundup: January 2025
January isn’t usually a big month for announcements related to enterprise infrastructure, but then this isn’t a normal January. Let’s look at what happened.
Research Note: Pure Storage FlashArray//C20
Pure Storage has expanded its FlashArray//C, announcing its new FlashArray//C20 that provides high-density, capacity-optimized all-flash storage for SMB, ROBO, and workloads that require high availability but not ultra-low latency.
Raspberry Pi Integrates the Sony Semi Solutions Intelligent Aitrios IMX500 Image Sensor
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) and Raspberry Pi Ltd recently announced the release of a co-developed AI Camera designed to accelerate the development of AI solutions for edge processing.
Research Note: HPE Aruba NDR
HPE Aruba has expanded its enterprise security portfolio by introducing a new Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform. The solution integrates AI-driven behavioral analytics to enhance threat detection, particularly focusing on the growing security challenges posed by IoT devices.
Research Note: NTT Data’s New AI Edge Platform
NTT Data unveiled its new Edge AI platform, which aims to accelerate IT/OT convergence by bringing AI processing to the edge. The fully managed solution enables real-time decisions, enhances operational efficiencies, and deploys secure AI applications across various industries, driving the adoption of advanced Industry 4.0 technologies.
In Conversation: Extending HCI to the Edge
I recently sat with Nutanix’s Greg White, Senior Director of Product Marketing, to understand the challenges of deploying resources, including AI, to the edge. Greg also talked in-depth about how hyper-converged architectures (HCI) can be leveraged to address many of these challenges.
Quick Take: Hammerspace Integrates Gryf with SourceCode/GigaIO Partnership
Hammerspace announced a significant addition to its Global Data Platform, enabling it to process, store, and manage data in edge compute environments. This advancement is achieved through the integration with Gryf, a portable AI supercomputer developed by SourceCode and GigaIO. This combined solution brings increased shared AI processing power to edge locations, even those with limited or no network infrastructure.
Research Report: Taming the AI-enabled Edge with HCI-based Architectures
Despite the tremendous business benefits of edge computing, it arrives with complex challenges, including managing geographically dispersed nodes, security risks, and integrating with existing IT infrastructure. These challenges can best be addressed with an architecture built around Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, which streamlines management and enhances performance.
Quick Take: IBM Power S1012
IBM expanded its server portfolio with the introduction of its new IBM Power S1012. Based on IBM’s Power10 processor, the new server offers up to three times more performance per core compared to its predecessor, the Power S812, in a 1-socker half-width form factor.
Quick Take: Sygnia & NVIDIA’s Edge Security Play
Sygnia and NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration to enhance cybersecurity in the energy and industrial sectors using AI-powered edge solutions. The aim is to directly improve data collection, threat detection, and response capabilities at the edge of industrial and critical infrastructure networks.
Research Note: Lenovo’s MWC 2024 Telco Edge Announcements
Lenovo unveiled its latest Edge AI Solutions for the telecom industry at the 2024 MWC in Barcelo, which is aimed at enhancing AI applications across networks. The new solutions are designed to deliver efficient AI computing at scale, supporting the industry’s shift towards 5G and AI innovations.
Lenovo also announced collaborations with key telecom partners like Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and Telefonica to deploy AI use cases and achieve faster insights through Lenovo’s AI-ready infrastructure.
Research Note: AMD’S New Embedded+ CPU/FPGA Platform
AMD announced the launch of AMD Embedded+, a novel architectural solution that integrates AMD’s Ryzen Embedded processors with its Versal adaptive onto a single board.
Research Note: Microsoft/Vodaphone Strategic Partnership
Vodafone and Microsoft announced a significant 10-year strategic partnership aimed at driving digital transformation for businesses and consumers across Europe and Africa, leveraging their combined strengths in technology and connectivity.
Lenovo Introduces New AMD-based ThinkEdge + Extends TruScale to the Edge
Lenovo last week announced a new ThinkEdge platform, based on Advanced Micro Device’s new edge-targeted AMD EPYC 8004-series processor, and is extending its TruScale offering to the edge.