Dell Technologies has unveiled significant advancements to its Dell NativeEdge edge operations software platform, revolutionizing how organizations deploy, scale, and manage AI at the edge.
These updates aim to simplify AI adoption while enhancing system reliability and resilience, catering to the growing demand for efficient, secure, and connected edge solutions across industries.
Why the Edge Matters
By 2025, Gartner predicts that more than 50% of enterprise-managed data will be generated and processed outside traditional data centers or the cloud. As businesses increasingly rely on edge environments to handle complex workloads and adopt AI-driven solutions, the need for agile and reliable systems becomes more critical. Dell’s NativeEdge platform directly addresses this demand by enabling organizations to harness AI capabilities at scale with greater efficiency.
Boosting Edge AI Workload Efficiency
Dell NativeEdge stands as the only edge operations platform in the industry offering secure device onboarding, remote management, and multicloud application orchestration at scale. Among its key enhancements is multinode high-availability (HA) clustering, which allows NativeEdge Endpoints, such as Dell PowerEdge servers, OptiPlex, Precision workstations, and Dell Gateways, to act as a unified system. This clustering capability enables:
- Resiliency in Critical Processes: High-availability features, including virtual machine migration and automatic failover for compute, storage, and applications, ensure uninterrupted operations even during network disruptions or hardware failures.
- Adaptability Across Diverse Environments: From retail locations to utility facilities, NativeEdge supports dynamic workload demands across various sectors.
- Integration with External Storage Solutions: Pairing with Dell PowerStore and Dell PowerVault enhances AI model training and deployment capabilities with versatile single, two-tier, or three-tier storage configurations at the edge.
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Simplifying AI Deployments with NativeEdge Blueprints
AI deployments at the edge can be complex and time-intensive, particularly when scaling across hundreds or thousands of locations. Dell NativeEdge addresses this challenge with a comprehensive library of over 55 pre-built NativeEdge Blueprints, designed to automate the deployment of AI applications and frameworks. These Blueprints minimize manual setup, reduce errors, and accelerate time to value by enabling quick and efficient deployment of AI-powered solutions.
Expanded Integration and Tools
Dell continues to enrich the NativeEdge platform by incorporating advanced tools and integrations to support varied edge use cases, including:
- Open-source tools: Apache Spark™, Apache Airflow®, MLflow, and Grafana for streamlined MLOps workflows.
- Aveva Unified Operations Center: Facilitating smart city infrastructure modernization, including urban mobility and critical connectivity.
- EPIC iO: Enabling real-time retail analytics to enhance in-store shopping experiences.
- Dell Data Collector: Gathering and transferring near real-time data from IoT devices for analysis in Dell Data Lakehouse, enabling actionable AI-driven insights.
- Intel® Geti™: Accelerating the development of computer vision AI models at the edge.
- NVIDIA AI Enterprise Updates: Offering enhanced security and reduced manual setup for deploying AI inferencing capabilities.
Supporting Customization and Scalability
To further streamline AI adoption, Dell Services offers support for designing and deploying custom NativeEdge Blueprints, tailored to specific applications and operational needs. This ensures a seamless transition for businesses adopting AI technologies using NativeEdge.
Expert Perspectives
Gil Shneorson, Senior Vice President of Solutions and Platforms at Dell Technologies, emphasized the platform’s transformative potential, stating:
“AI is driving unprecedented opportunities at the edge. With NativeEdge, we automate deployment and management of AI workloads while ensuring business continuity, enabling organizations to stay at the forefront of AI advancements and achieve meaningful outcomes.”
Keith Bradley, Vice President of Information Technology at Nature Fresh Farms, shared how NativeEdge has optimized operations:
“With over 1,000 IoT-enabled facilities, Dell NativeEdge has streamlined our infrastructure monitoring, enhanced operational efficiency, and reduced costs while driving growth in yield optimization and environmental sustainability.”
The Future of AI at the Edge
Dell’s expanded NativeEdge platform reinforces its leadership in edge AI solutions, addressing industry demands for secure, scalable, and high-performance systems. With innovations designed to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructures, Dell NativeEdge is poised to redefine edge AI operations, delivering value across industries from retail to urban planning.
