New Penguin Edge IFC6720 Platform Enables Innovation for Video Content Distribution

Rhea-AI Summary

Penguin Solutions, part of SGH, introduced the Penguin Edge IFC6720, a platform for driving networked video content distribution in edge applications. Built on the Qualcomm SDA845 SoC, it supports dual 4K displays and enhanced security in digital signage, video conferencing, and collaboration sectors. The product is priced at $499 and features advanced connectivity options. Korbyt, a user, praised the platform's processing capacity for their digital signage solutions. This platform aims to transform enterprise and education environments.

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• Launch of the Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform enhances SGH's product offerings in AI and edge technology.
• Priced competitively at $499, the platform targets growing demand in digital signage and collaboration sectors.
• Positive feedback from Korbyt emphasizes the platform's effectiveness in corporate digital signage applications.

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Powered by Qualcomm^® SDA845 SoC for on-device AI, HPC, enhanced security, and connectivity

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Penguin Solutions^™, an SGH^™ brand (Nasdaq: SGH) that provides HPC, AI, and IoT technologies for edge, core, and cloud, today announced the Penguin Edge^™ IFC6720 application-ready platform designed to drive networked video content distribution in edge applications. Based on the Qualcomm SDA845 system-on-chip (SoC), the Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform is a turnkey box solution for dual simultaneous 4K displays with concurrent HDMI input and wireless content-sharing in an optimized, reliable and secure digital environment. This production-ready fanless platform enables AI-powered edge AV applications such as digital signage, including virtual and augmented reality innovations, video conferencing systems, and collaboration platforms in areas such as enterprise and education.

The Penguin Edge IFC6720 application-ready platform from Penguin Solutions enables AI-powered AV applications for digital signage, including virtual and augmented reality innovations, video conferencing systems, and collaboration platforms in enterprise and education. (Photo: Business Wire)

George Clopp, chief technology officer at Korbyt, a user of the Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform, said: “Korbyt provides a complete platform for corporate workforce and retail digital signage. The Penguin Edge IFC6720 delivers the video processing capacity to drive our Virgo digital signage player as well as the compute power for our content management system. The Penguin Edge team was very responsive and supportive when we were designing with the Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform, which has turned out to be an ideal turnkey hardware solution for our Korbyt Anywhere digital signage solution.”

The Qualcomm SDA845 SoC is supported by 4GB LP DDR4x and 64GB UFS memory, and the Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform features an M.2-2280 SSD slot and μSD card slot, together providing abundant memory with the flexibility to scale. High bandwidth connectivity includes 802.11n/ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.x for connected applications. The platform uses the Qualcomm^® Hexagon^™ 685 DSP and Qualcomm^® AI Engine to efficiently run heterogeneous deep learning workloads and neural networks for high-performance, on-device AI inferencing. The Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform includes an Android^™ 10 board support package.

Todd Wynia, vice president, Penguin Edge product management, said: “Capturing, streaming, casting and controlling UHD video content just became a lot easier for a wide range of edge AV applications, from digital signage to professional collaboration and conferencing. Penguin Edge solutions such as the Penguin Edge IFC6720 application-ready platform make it easier to develop and deploy services that can change the way we work, shop, learn and much more.”

The Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform is available to order here, priced at $499 for the platform and $449 for the standalone board with power supply.

About Penguin Solutions

The Penguin Solutions^™ portfolio, which includes Penguin Computing^™ and Penguin Edge^™, accelerates customers' digital transformation with the power of emerging technologies in HPC, AI, and IoT with solutions and services that span the continuum of edge, core, and cloud. By designing highly-advanced infrastructure, machines, and networked systems we enable the world’s most innovative enterprises and government institutions to build the autonomous future, drive discovery and amplify human potential.

Penguin Solutions is an SGH Brand.

Penguin Solutions, Penguin Computing, Penguin Edge are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Global Holdings, Inc. Qualcomm and Hexagon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm SDA845 SoC, Qualcomm Hexagon, and Qualcomm AI Engine are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Maureen O’Leary

Communications, Penguin Solutions

+1 (602) 330-6846

maureen.oleary@penguinsolutions.com

Shreek Raivadera

Sandstar Communications for Penguin Edge

+44 (0) 77 86 26 32 21

shreek@sandstarcomms.com

Source: Penguin Solutions

FAQ

What is the Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform by SGH?

The Penguin Edge IFC6720 is an application-ready platform designed for networked video content distribution in edge applications.

How much does the Penguin Edge IFC6720 cost?

The Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform is priced at $499.

What technology powers the Penguin Edge IFC6720?

The Penguin Edge IFC6720 is powered by the Qualcomm SDA845 system-on-chip.

Who is using the Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform?

Korbyt is a notable user of the Penguin Edge IFC6720 platform for their digital signage solutions.

What applications can the Penguin Edge IFC6720 support?

It supports applications such as digital signage, video conferencing, and collaboration platforms.