ASUS NUC is versatile, supremely powerful and has the AI readiness required to support the next generation of functionality across supply chain operations.
Businesses are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enhance efficiencies, reduce costs and improve overall performance.
The impact of geopolitical uncertainty, economic instability and extreme weather events on global supply chains has only resulted in these efforts intensifying.
However, AI is ushering in a new era thanks to its ability to power data-driven decision-making and automate monotonous, manual processes, allowing businesses to reach new heights when it comes to efficiency and process improvement.
Enter the NUC mini PC from ASUS, a device delivering incredible performance, rich l/O, high-end graphics capabilities and sleek design for any situation.
The newest generation of the NUC, which stands for Next Unit of Computing, has the necessary power behind it to deliver the computing power needed by enterprises for AI-based workloads.
As a growing proportion of companies harness the extensive capabilities of AI in their unrelenting pursuit of increased optimisation, the NUC can act as a catalyst in achieving such goals.
What can customers expect from ASUS NUC?
ASUS NUC offers countless benefits to businesses, starting with its size and versatility.
This compact and portable device can fit into various environments, making it suitable for space-constrained areas or mobile applications. It offers flexibility in deployment, whether as a desktop workstation, media centre or edge computing device.
Perhaps most importantly of all, ASUS NUC is Al-ready. Users can harness the prowess of the Intel Core Ultra processors’ three AI engines for high throughput, low power and fast response, opening up endless possibilities when applied to the supply chain space.
You can, of course, expect best-in-class performance thanks to powerful hardware components, including Intel processors, ample RAM and fast storage options, enabling smooth multitasking, high-performance computing and efficient data processing.
Despite the strength within, ASUS NUC is designed to be energy-efficient, consuming less power compared to traditional desktop PCs. This results in lower energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint, making it a more environmentally-friendly when compared to other mini-PC options on the market.
In terms of connectivity, the device offers USB, HDMI and Ethernet ports, in addition to wireless connectivity like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ensuring seamless integration with peripherals, networks and other devices. Crucially, Wi-Fi sensing delivers instant availability while reducing power consumption.
It’s customisable too, offering a range of configuration options. ASUS NUC supports various operating systems and can be easily upgraded with additional memory, storage or connectivity options. Toolless chassis access makes such upgrades easier, safer and faster to complete.
The new ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI offers another level of AI innovation. This powerful platform features the latest Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2) with multiple CPU, GPU, NPU architectures, offering 120 total platform TOPS.
With enhanced AI capabilities, it can deliver up to 48 NPU TOPS – triple the AI performance of the previous generation with lower power consumption.
Integrate AI into supply chain operations
As mentioned, companies are keeping ears to the ground when it comes to technological advancements with the potential to drive data-driven decisions and help them maintain a competitive edge.
ASUS NUC, thanks to its AI-readiness, supports optimised decision-making and automation of monotonous, manual supply chain processes, allowing businesses to enhance efficiency and focus on the more strategic and creative elements of their work.
It can be deployed as a powerful edge computing device to process real-time data collected from IoT sensors and devices in the supply chain. AI algorithms and analytics tools can then be used to analyse the data and extract valuable insights for improving supply chain operations.
Staying with analytics – predictive, in this case – by leveraging the processing power of ASUS NUC, AI algorithms can be deployed to forecast demand, optimise inventory levels and mitigate supply chain risks, enabling businesses to make proactive decisions and improve wider operational efficiency.
Like AI, automation is itself becoming a buzzword and is increasingly perceived as something of a Holy Grail in supply chain operations. ASUS NUC serves as a control centre for AI-powered systems in the supply chain, automating repetitive tasks, such as inventory management, order processing and logistics planning, leading to a boost in and reduction in errors.
On the visibility front, ASUS NUC collects and processes data from various sources within the supply chain, including RFID tags, GPS trackers and barcode scanners. This enables real-time monitoring and tracking of goods, ensuring better traceability throughout the supply chain.
Transform everyday operations
Ultimately, NUC is the latest in a long line of products from ASUS which have the ability to transform everyday business activities – especially those throughout the supply chain.
It’s versatile, supremely powerful, energy-efficient and, crucially, has the AI readiness required to support the next generation of functionality.
By investing in NUC, companies would be well positioned to drastically improve operations and stay ahead of the competition.
