Canoga Perkins Launches SyncMetra® Network Connectivity Solution, Revolutionizing Enterprise AI at the Edge with AMD FPGAs
Canoga Perkins, a leading provider of network connectivity solutions, has introduced its innovative SyncMetra® ultra-low latency solution, designed specifically to enable enterprise AI applications at the edge. The solution, which is powered by AMD Virtex™ UltraScale+™ FPGAs, promises to unlock unprecedented opportunities for industries reliant on AI, industrial automation, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) solutions by guaranteeing ultra-low, deterministic latency in wireless communications.
SyncMetra: Empowering Enterprise AI and the Edge
SyncMetra is Canoga Perkins’ advanced, software-defined, IT-operated private 5G network transport solution that guarantees ultra-low latency and deterministic communication, essential for demanding enterprise AI, industrial automation, and AR/VR applications. This cutting-edge platform consolidates multiple sensor feeds, facilitating the on-premise inference necessary to reduce the total cost of ownership. By pushing processing to the edge, SyncMetra supports the growing demand for high-performance computing directly where the data is generated, transforming how businesses handle AI-powered applications.
The SyncMetra system is designed to handle time-critical data, enabling inference at the edge in a way that traditional network solutions cannot. For example, it is ideal for use cases across industries, such as physical security, retail, quality assurance, and predictive maintenance. These sectors often require highly responsive, real-time decision-making capabilities, making SyncMetra the perfect solution to meet their needs.
SyncMetra leverages a range of cutting-edge components to deliver its performance. The system operates via a cloud-managed network orchestrator known as SyncMetra Manager, a series of access points, a dedicated SyncMetra switch, and either a 5G operating system or core. The integration of these components ensures that network owners and integrators can auto-provision resources and deploy the necessary infrastructure to support a variety of critical applications.
Powered by AMD FPGAs: A New Era of Low-Latency Communication
What sets SyncMetra apart from other solutions is its use of AMD’s Virtex™ UltraScale+™ FPGAs. These powerful devices enable SyncMetra to provide engineered and bounded latency, which is a game-changer for applications that rely on time-sensitive communication. The use of FPGAs means that SyncMetra can be optimized to meet the specific needs of each enterprise, delivering unparalleled performance and scalability for complex use cases across different sectors.
The key advantage of the SyncMetra system lies in its ability to bring deterministic, ultra-low latency communications to market. The solution allows businesses to deploy private 5G networks that meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical applications in sectors such as AI, industrial automation, and AR/VR. This level of control and performance is especially important for applications that demand highly reliable data processing at the edge, where even milliseconds of delay can impact the success of the operation.
Enterprise Edge AI: Scaling the Future of AI Deployments
The rise of enterprise AI has placed enormous pressure on organizations to scale their deployments and improve the efficiency of their AI models. SyncMetra addresses this challenge head-on by providing an ultra-reliable connectivity solution that enables inference to take place on-premises. By consolidating sensor feeds and reducing the total cost of ownership, SyncMetra brings AI closer to the data, accelerating the time to insights and enhancing the effectiveness of AI applications.
SyncMetra’s unique capabilities enable it to support a wide range of edge AI use cases, from physical security systems that require real-time video processing to retail analytics and quality assurance processes. For example, in physical security, SyncMetra can be used to process video data from surveillance cameras in real time, allowing security systems to detect threats as soon as they emerge. In retail, it can be used for inventory management, customer behavior analysis, and predictive analytics, while in manufacturing, it can support predictive maintenance and quality control processes that rely on high-frequency sensor data.
As enterprise AI adoption continues to grow, the need for edge computing platforms like SyncMetra will become increasingly important. By providing a scalable, reliable solution that meets the latency and bandwidth demands of AI applications, SyncMetra is poised to drive the next wave of innovation in enterprise AI.
Industrial Automation: Redefining the Future of Manufacturing
Industrial automation has long relied on wired networks for mission-critical communications, but the increasing complexity of modern manufacturing environments has highlighted the limitations of traditional infrastructure. The demand for high-speed, low-latency wireless communication has led to the rise of private 5G networks, which provide an ideal solution for industrial automation applications.
SyncMetra meets the needs of industrial network owners and integrators by delivering guaranteed ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) and packet delivery. Its Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities ensure that time-critical data is transmitted with the highest levels of reliability, even in environments with heavy interference or high levels of traffic.
With its programmable, expandable architecture, SyncMetra provides industrial automation professionals with a versatile alternative to Wi-Fi and traditional 5G networks. Whether for robotics, process control, or predictive maintenance, SyncMetra’s ultra-low latency and high reliability make it the perfect solution for mission-critical industrial applications.
AR/VR: Enhancing the Future of Immersive Experiences
Augmented and virtual reality are rapidly becoming essential tools for training, education, and enterprise applications. However, delivering a seamless, immersive AR/VR experience requires ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth connectivity. SyncMetra addresses these challenges by providing specialized, on-premises communications solutions that can support multiple, free-moving participants in mission-specific experiences.
For industries such as training and simulation, healthcare, and remote support, SyncMetra enables AR/VR systems to operate with real-time responsiveness and minimal lag, enhancing the overall user experience. Training facilities can now deploy cutting-edge solutions capable of delivering highly immersive and interactive experiences to multiple users simultaneously, without worrying about the network’s ability to handle the data load.
The flexibility of SyncMetra allows it to be configured for a variety of AR/VR applications, ensuring that organizations can tailor their solutions to meet the specific needs of their users. Whether for on-site training, remote diagnostics, or collaborative design, SyncMetra offers the ultra-low latency and high-speed connectivity required to deliver AR/VR experiences at scale.
Collaboration with AMD: A Transformative Partnership
The collaboration between Canoga Perkins and AMD has been a key factor in the development of SyncMetra. According to Gilles Garcia, senior director of business lead communications group at AMD, the increasing complexity of emerging networks in industrial automation and enterprise AI required a transformative solution. “AMD Virtex UltraScale+ devices are designed with exactly this type of innovation in mind,” Garcia said. “We are proud that this collaboration with Canoga Perkins’ SyncMetra platform will enable the delivery of scalable, reprogrammable, and reliable connectivity solutions to empower IT departments and network operators alike.”
The use of AMD’s Virtex UltraScale+ FPGAs enables SyncMetra to provide the high-performance, programmable solutions needed to meet the demands of modern enterprises. The partnership between Canoga Perkins and AMD has resulted in a solution that addresses the growing need for ultra-reliable, low-latency communication in edge computing environments.
Malik Arshad, president of Canoga Perkins, added, “We recognized early on that industrial automation and enterprise AI were being held back by current wireless technologies and the complexity of deploying ultra-reliable, guaranteed latency networks. With this in mind, we purpose-built SyncMetra to address these challenges head-on, leveraging industry-leading AMD FPGAs to deliver a transformative solution that redefines what’s possible.”
About Canoga Perkins
Founded in 1965, Canoga Perkins is a privately held company with a rich history of providing mission-critical, secure communications to service providers, the military, government agencies, and utilities. With more than 150,000 active network elements operating in Tier 1 service provider networks, Canoga Perkins is recognized for its products’ reliability and its ability to anticipate and act on emerging IT trends.
The Canoga company continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the network connectivity space, delivering high-performance solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises.
Canoga Perkins’ SyncMetra® solution represents a breakthrough in the world of enterprise AI and edge computing. By combining the power of AMD’s Virtex UltraScale+ FPGAs with an ultra-reliable, low-latency private 5G network architecture,Canoga SyncMetra is well-positioned to meet the demands of some of the most complex use cases in industrial automation, AI, and AR/VR. With its software-defined, programmable, and expandable architecture,Canoga SyncMetra is redefining what’s possible in the world of edge AI and beyond, opening up new possibilities for industries looking to harness the power of real-time, on-premises data processing.
