Qualcomm And e& To Drive Transformation With AI At The Edge
Qualcomm Technologies and e& have announced a strategic collaboration to help drive technological development and commercialization across a broad range of advanced connectivity, 5G and edge AI technologies in an effort to accelerate the digital transformation for the government, enterprise and industrial sectors. Edge computing refers to processing data closer to where it is generated—at the 'edge' of the network—enabling faster insights, reduced latency, and enhanced security.
This collaboration is intended to benefit key aspects of the UAE economy. Qualcomm Technologies and e& plan to collaborate on: Industrial and enterprise 5G edge AI gateways that will enable core vertical sectors to deploy AI capabilities and other technologies at the network edge, enhancing efficiency, connectivity and performance Edge AI devices, ranging from PCs to XR devices powered by Snapdragon® platforms, which will integrate large language models (LLMs), supporting on-device generative AI capabilities and security-focused AI inferencing from edge to cloud for enterprise and government sectors
Smart mobility and safety solutions designed to improve safety and road-user experiences and future proofing the UAE's transportation infrastructure
Connected industrial IoT solutions for enterprise
Qualcomm Technologies will also look to utilize its newly established Qualcomm Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi to support this collaboration with e& through evaluating new use cases to accelerate 5G and edge AI adoption in sectors like energy, manufacturing, logistics, retail and smart mobility.
'The cooperation between Qualcomm Technologies and e& will drive significant collaboration across some of the most transformative technology areas, including 5G, next-generation computing and intelligence at the edge. We look forward to working with e& to accelerate innovation and technology advancement across its ecosystem of enterprise and government customers in the UAE and beyond,' said Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated.
'e& and Qualcomm Technologies have a history of cooperation, and this new agreement will help drive the digital transformation of enterprises significantly enhancing the UAE's role in the global technology landscape. Together, we're bringing powerful AI to the edge — from smart industrial gateways and wearables to mobility and infrastructure — enabling faster, more reliable, and secure experiences across sectors like manufacturing, transport, and government. These innovations will drive real-time intelligence, operational efficiency, and future-ready public services across the UAE,' said Hatem Dowidar, Group Chief Executive Officer, e&. 0 0
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