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ARB IOT Group Limited Signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) To Accelerate Global AI Revolution with Advanced Server Solutions

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ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ: ARBB) has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its subsidiary ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, ASUS, and ServerSphere to develop and promote global AI server solutions. The partnership combines ASUS's hardware expertise, ServerSphere's AI server capabilities, and ARBB's assembly and distribution network. The collaboration aims to deliver user-friendly, cost-effective AI server solutions with robust privacy features, offering an alternative to H100/200 solutions. ARBB will handle assembly, testing, customization, global sales, and after-sales support services.

ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ: ARBB) ha annunciato un Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) strategico tra la sua controllata ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, ASUS e ServerSphere per sviluppare e promuovere soluzioni globali di server AI. La partnership combina l'expertise hardware di ASUS, le capacità di server AI di ServerSphere e la rete di assemblaggio e distribuzione di ARBB. L'obiettivo della collaborazione è fornire soluzioni di server AI user-friendly, economiche e con robusti requisiti di privacy, offrendo un'alternativa alle soluzioni H100/200. ARBB si occuperà dell'assemblaggio, del collaudo, della personalizzazione, delle vendite globali e dei servizi di assistenza post-vendita.

ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ: ARBB) ha anunciado un Memorando de Entendimiento (MOU) estratégico entre su filial ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, ASUS y ServerSphere para desarrollar y promover soluciones de servidores AI a nivel global. La asociación combina la experiencia en hardware de ASUS, las capacidades de servidores AI de ServerSphere y la red de ensamblaje y distribución de ARBB. La colaboración tiene como objetivo ofrecer soluciones de servidores AI fáciles de usar, rentables y con sólidas características de privacidad, presentando una alternativa a las soluciones H100/200. ARBB se encargará del ensamblaje, pruebas, personalización, ventas globales y servicios de soporte post-venta.

ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ: ARBB)는 그 산하의 ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, ASUS, ServerSphere 간의 전략적 양해각서(MOU)를 발표했습니다. 이 파트너십은 ASUS의 하드웨어 전문성과 ServerSphere의 AI 서버 기능, ARBB의 조립 및 유통 네트워크를 결합합니다. 협력의 목표는 사용자 친화적이고 비용 효율적인 AI 서버 솔루션을 제공하며 강력한 개인정보 보호 기능을 갖춘 H100/200 솔루션에 대한 대안을 제공하는 것입니다. ARBB는 조립, 테스트, 맞춤화, 글로벌 판매 및 애프터 서비스 지원을 처리할 것입니다.

ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ: ARBB) a annoncé un protocole d'accord stratégique (MOU) entre sa filiale ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, ASUS et ServerSphere pour développer et promouvoir des solutions de serveurs AI à l'échelle mondiale. Ce partenariat combine l'expertise matérielle d'ASUS, les capacités de serveurs AI de ServerSphere et le réseau d'assemblage et de distribution d'ARBB. La collaboration vise à offrir des solutions de serveurs AI conviviales, rentables et dotées de fonctionnalités de confidentialité robustes, proposant ainsi une alternative aux solutions H100/200. ARBB se chargera de l'assemblage, des tests, de la personnalisation, des ventes globales et des services de support après-vente.

ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ: ARBB) hat ein strategisches Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) zwischen ihrer Tochtergesellschaft ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, ASUS und ServerSphere angekündigt, um globale Lösungen für KI-Server zu entwickeln und zu fördern. Die Partnerschaft vereint die Hardware-Expertise von ASUS, die KI-Server-Fähigkeiten von ServerSphere und das Montage- sowie Vertriebsnetzwerk von ARBB. Das Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist es, benutzerfreundliche, kosteneffektive KI-Server-Lösungen mit robusten Datenschutzfunktionen anzubieten, die eine Alternative zu den H100/200-Lösungen darstellen. ARBB wird sich um Montage, Tests, Anpassungen, globale Verkäufe und den After-Sales-Support kümmern.

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  • Strategic partnership with major tech companies ASUS and ServerSphere
  • Entry into the growing AI server solutions market
  • Cost-effective alternative to existing H100/200 solutions
  • Global distribution and after-sales support capabilities
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This MOU with ASUS and ServerSphere represents an ambitious but highly speculative venture for a micro-cap company like ARB IOT Group. While the partnership aims to develop AI server solutions competing with NVIDIA's H100/200, several critical challenges exist:

  • AIGL's tiny $14M market cap raises questions about their ability to execute on such a large-scale initiative
  • The MOU is non-binding and lacks specific financial commitments or revenue projections
  • Competition in the AI server market is intense, dominated by tech giants with vastly superior resources
  • AIGL's role appears to assembly, testing and sales, rather than core technology development

While the partnership with established players like ASUS adds credibility, investors should approach with extreme caution given AIGL's size and the preliminary nature of this agreement.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- - ARB IOT Group Limited (“AIGL” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARBB) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) between its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”) and ServerSphere to collaborate on global artificial intelligence (AI) server solutions. This strategic partnership aims to combine each party's expertise and resources to provide comprehensive AI server solutions, accelerating the global AI revolution.

ASUS is a Taiwan-based multinational computer hardware and consumer electronics company established in 1989. ASUS is considered the world’s No. 1 motherboard and gaming brand, as well as a top-three consumer notebook vendor.

ServerSphere is a Taiwanese AI server hardware company partnered with Phison Electronics Corporation, a leading Taiwanese company specializing in controllers for NAND flash memory chips.  This partnership enhances ServerSphere’s AI servers with advanced storage technologies, allowing it to effectively meet the evolving demands of the global market.

The MOU signifies the establishment of a strategic global partnership focusing on developing and promoting AI server solutions worldwide. The cooperation includes hardware supply, software development, assembly, and sales, aiming to jointly expand the global AI market and enhance market competitiveness.

AIGL’s turnkey AI server solutions arising from this partnership are designed to be user-friendly and accessible, allowing users worldwide to manage, configure, and monitor applications and resources with minimal technical knowledge. AIGL’s solutions offers cost-effective options to customers by optimising resources, reducing operational costs, and improving efficiency. With robust privacy and data protection features, AIGL’s AI servers ensure customer data security, making application development more affordable and secure for businesses globally by offering efficient, scalable, and cost-saving tools.

The AI servers offer a balanced, cost-effective and flexible solution ideal for data centres, offering an alternative to the H100/200 solutions currently available in the market. By addressing the evolving needs of the global AI data centre market, this new strategic alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of AI technologies globally.

The MOU not only emphasizes cooperation through the combination of expertise and resources to develop AI server solutions but also seeks to generate further synergies and new business opportunities. The Company will be responsible for assembling, testing, localization, and customization of the AI servers. Additionally, the Company will handle global market sales, promotion, and after-sales support services of the final product globally, and will propose improvement based on market demands to assist in the enhancement and evolution of these AI server products.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Company’s growth, leveraging combined expertise in AI computing technology and promoting sustainable advanced AI server solutions to accelerate the global AI revolution.

About ARB IOT Group Limited

ARB IOT Group Limited is a provider of complete solutions to clients for the integration of Internet of Things (“IoT”) systems and devices from designing to project deployment. We offer a wide range of IoT systems as well as provide customers a substantial range of services such as system integration and system support service. We deliver holistic solutions with full turnkey deployment from designing, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of various IoT systems and devices as well as integration of automated systems, including installation of wire and wireless and mechatronic works.

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ARB IOT Group Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: contact@arbiotgroup.com


FAQ

What is the purpose of ARB IOT Group's (ARBB) MOU with ASUS and ServerSphere?

The MOU aims to develop and promote global AI server solutions, combining ASUS's hardware expertise, ServerSphere's AI server capabilities, and ARBB's assembly and distribution network to provide comprehensive, cost-effective AI computing solutions.

What will be ARBB's role in the AI server partnership?

ARBB will be responsible for assembly, testing, localization, customization, global sales, promotion, and after-sales support services of the AI server solutions.

How does ARBB's AI server solution differ from existing market options?

ARBB's solution offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to H100/200 solutions, featuring user-friendly interfaces, robust privacy features, and optimized resource management for improved efficiency.

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