ATLANTA, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AMI®, the global leader in Dynamic Firmware for worldwide computing, is pleased to announce that its Aptio V UEFI Firmware will power the Radxa Orion O6 demonstration platform during COMPUTEX Taipei, which will take place from May 20 to May 23 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.

The Radxa Orion O6 is a groundbreaking high-performance Mini ITX motherboard designed for AI applications, described by Radxa as the “World’s First Open-Source Arm®v9 Motherboard”. The Orion O6 marks an important milestone in small form-factor AI computing, delivering powerful CPU performance, advanced hardware capabilities, a high degree of expandability and robust system firmware directly to the end user.

The Orion O6 includes the CiX P1 – CD8180 System on Chip (SoC), using Arm big.LITTLE™ technology and featuring a quad-core Arm Cortex®-A720 at 2.6GHz, quad-core Cortex-A720 at 2.4GHz and quad-core Cortex-A520 at 1.8GHz with 12MB of shared L3 cache. It runs the Debian® OS and includes an Arm® Immortalis™-G720 GPU, while the NPU delivers 30 TOPs of computing power. The platform also features 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and can expand up to 64GB, along with PCIe Gen4 8-lane connectivity.

Aptio V UEFI Firmware from AMI is known worldwide for its robustness, security, adaptability, and scalability. By combining feature-rich platform packages that are modular and easy to integrate, Aptio V delivers a platform bring-up journey that is efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and on time.

Srivatsan Ramachandran, SVP of Global Strategic Alliances and Ecosystem Development at AMI, commented that “this Radxa Orion O6 demo platform powered by our Aptio V UEFI Firmware represents a great leap forward in AI compute infrastructure targeted at AI applications and edge computing. Aptio V ensures the powerful system configuration, security, and stability required by these advanced platforms are at end users’ fingertips. We are proud to work with CIX and Radxa on this demo highlighted at COMPUTEX and excited to see how the industry will react.” 

Immortalis™, big.LITTLE™, Cortex® and Arm® are trademarks / registered trademarks of Arm Limited. Debian® is a US registered trademark of Software in the Public Interest, Inc., managed by the Debian project. Aptio® is a registered trademark of AMI US Holdings in the US and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the respective properties of their owners.

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AMI is Firmware Reimagined for modern computing. As a global leader in Dynamic Firmware for security, orchestration, and manageability solutions, AMI enables the world’s compute platforms from on-premises to the cloud to the edge. AMI’s industry-leading foundational technology and unwavering customer support have generated lasting partnerships and spurred innovation for some of the most prominent brands in the high-tech industry.

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World’s first 19-inch 2U rugged edge AI GPU computer with PCIe 5.0 and 600W GPU support, delivering up to 4000 AI TOPS, unveiled at Computex 2025

KEY POINTS

Breakthrough AI performance: Supports 600W GPUs with PCIe® 5.0, delivering up to 4000 TOPS for real-time training and inferenceIndustrial-grade versatility: Modular 2U 19-inch rack-mount design with flexible installation, wide-temperature tolerance, and tool-free GPU maintenanceRobust reliability: Built-in cybersecurity with IEC 62443-4-1 compliance and iBMC remote management for secure, resilient edge deployment

TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASUS IoT, a global leader in AIoT solutions, today showcased at Computex 2025 the all-new RUC-1000-series rugged-rack edge AI computers, designed to meet the evolving demands of industrial AI applications.

The RUC-1000 series includes RUC-1000G and RUC-1000D both featuring the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S series processors and dual DDR5 6400 MHz SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB of memory. In particular, RUC-1000G comes with industry-leading 600W GPU performance up to 4000 AI TOPs, PCIe® 5.0 high-speed data transfer, a standardized 2U 19-inch rack-mount design, and modular configuration.

RUC-1000 series is optimized for machine vision, autonomous vehicles, intelligent video analytics, generative AI, and smart factory automation.

Extreme AI performance with high-speed GPU support

RUC-1000G is the world’s first edge AI GPU computer supporting 600W GPUs with PCI Express® (PCIe®) 5.0, achieving up to 4000 TOPS of AI performance. This enables ultrafast AI training and real-time inference for complex workloads. Designed for perception AI and computer vision applications, it operates reliably in extreme conditions (-25°C to 60°C). An advanced heat-dissipation system, which isolates the main system from the GPU chassis, ensures non-throttling performance even in harsh industrial environments.

Standardized, modular design

As the industry’s first 2U 19-inch rack-mount edge AI computer built for 600W GPUs, RUC-1000G is fully compatible with NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition series GPUs. It supports multiple standardized rack configurations, including full-rack (19-inch), half-rack (half-width), and 2U-height designs, ensuring seamless integration into existing industrial deployments. Flexible mounting options, including wall and desk mounts, enhance adaptability. The renowned ASUS Q-Release Slim design further simplifies maintenance by enabling tool-free removal of graphics cards, reducing mechanical risks.

RUC-1000D rugged edge computer

As for RUC-1000D, it is a half-rack (half-width), embedded fanless edge computer, supporting RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations with an optional hot-swappable SSD chassis for up to six 2.5-inch SSDs. It offers extensive I/O, including 10GbE LAN, dual 2.5GbE LAN, ten USB, and six COM ports for expandability. RUC-1000D also has one M.2 M key (NVMe), dual M.2 B keys (4G/5GNR/CAN bus) and an M.2 E key (WiFi 6) for outstanding connectivity. Built for demanding edge applications, it even has an extended temperature range (-25°C to 70°C), making it ideal for factory automation and smart city deployments.

Advanced cybersecurity and remote system management

To protect critical data, RUC-1000G and RUC-1000D comply with IEC 62443-4-1 cybersecurity standards ensuring robust protection against cyber threats. Additionally, the integrated iBMC module supports out-of-band (OOB) management, enabling remote monitoring, rapid system recovery, and reduced operational downtime. For stability, both are equipped with MIL-STD-810H certification and 8-48V wide-range DC-in with ignition control for demanding edge applications.

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About ASUS IoT

ASUS IoT is a sub-brand of ASUS dedicated to the creation of incredible solutions in the fields of AI and IoT. Our mission is to become a trusted provider of embedded systems and a partner in the AIoT solutions ecosystem. ASUS IoT strives to deliver best-in-class products and services across diverse vertical markets – providing convenient and efficient environments for people everywhere.

About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the Asia Pacific region faces heightened scrutiny over supply chain sustainability, LRQA reaffirmed its dedication to responsible sourcing at the Cascale Forum: Ho Chi Minh City, held on May 14–15, 2025. This premier event convened manufacturers, brands, NGOs, and policymakers to address pressing sustainability challenges and foster collaborative solutions.

Representing LRQA, Nu Nguyen – Director of Operations for Southeast Asia, participated in a pivotal session titled “Building Trust and Collaboration in the Workplace.” The panel, which included representatives from the LABS Initiative/IDH, Better Work Vietnam, SLCP, CNV International Vietnam, Sumerra, a manufacturing factory representative, and LRQA, explored practical strategies for improving worker engagement and strengthening collaboration across supply chains.

Speaking on LRQA’s role in advancing trust and transparency, Nu Nguyen shared: “At LRQA, we believe trust drives lasting compliance and improvement. It grows when all parties work as partners; openly sharing challenges, raising issues to find solutions, and using data and assessments to enable progress, not punishment. This is how we move beyond checklists to create real impact in supply chains.”

Reflecting on LRQA’s broader participation, Nu highlighted how the forum not only reinforced LRQA’s leadership in driving trust and collaboration but also deepened connections with key stakeholders across Southeast Asia. Engaging with industry peers, partners, and policymakers further strengthened LRQA’s position as a trusted ESG advisor, supporting businesses to move beyond basic compliance toward meaningful, data-led improvements that create resilient and responsible supply chains.

Through its comprehensive ESG advisory services, LRQA empowers organisations to manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive sustainability across their operations. Leveraging expertise in responsible sourcing, due diligence, sustainability strategy, and supplier engagement, combined with data-driven insights and deep industry knowledge, LRQA helps businesses stay ahead of evolving regulations and stakeholder expectations. Its integrated approach also includes strategic support in areas such as supply chain risk assessment, carbon footprint analysis, and decarbonisation planning, enabling clients to build future-ready supply chains aligned with their long-term ESG ambitions.

About LRQA

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, bringing together decades of unrivalled expertise in assessment, advisory, inspection and cybersecurity services. Our solutions-based partnerships are supported by data-driven insights that help our clients solve their biggest business challenges.

Operating in more than 150 countries with a team of more than 5,000 people, LRQA’s award-winning compliance, supply chain, cybersecurity and ESG specialists help more than 61,000 clients across almost every sector to anticipate, mitigate and manage risk wherever they operate.

In everything we do, we are committed to shaping a better future for our people, our clients, our communities, and our planet.

For more information, visit https://www.lrqa.com/ 

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Hasan Surve
Regional Marketing Manager – Asia Pacific (APAC), LRQA
hasan.surve@lrqa.com

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