Exploring the Trends Defining CES 2025
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, CES 2025 is set to showcase the innovations shaping our world across industries. From the seamless integration of AI and IoT to transformative advancements in digital health and smart city infrastructure, this year’s event highlights how cutting-edge solutions are solving real-world challenges and driving new opportunities. These trends are not only revolutionizing how we live and work but are also laying the foundation for a more connected, sustainable, and intelligent future. Companies like Premio are at the forefront of this transformation, providing the rugged and reliable computing solutions needed to power these advancements in even the most demanding environments.
The Next Evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As CES 2025 opens its doors, artificial intelligence is once again set to dominate the stage, driven by three groundbreaking advancements: generative AI, agentic AI, and physical AI. Generative AI excels in creating new content, from realistic images to human-like text, revolutionizing creative industries. Agentic AI takes a step further, enabling systems to autonomously make decisions and adapt dynamically to their environments, with applications in predictive maintenance and autonomous vehicles. Meanwhile, physical AI brings intelligence into robotics, allowing for real-world interaction and automation. Together, these advancements highlight the growing demand for specialized AI hardware to power large language models (LLMs) and sophisticated algorithms, reinforcing the essential role of robust computing at the edge.
Premio supports this AI evolution with a versatile portfolio of edge AI computing solutions. Our RCO Series x86 Super-Rugged Industrial Computers, JCO Series NVIDIA Jetson solutions, and BCO Series x86 Semi-Rugged Industrial Computers are purpose-built for handling real-time AI workloads in industrial and rugged settings. For scalable, GPU-enabled AI performance, the KCO Fanned Industrial Computer Series and VCO Series Machine Vision Computers deliver unmatched reliability and efficiency. These systems empower smart manufacturing, intelligent surveillance, and edge-native applications by providing the performance and durability required to thrive in today’s fast-evolving AI landscape.
Powerful AI PCs: Advancing LLM and Edge AI
There is no doubt that AI will be taking the center stage of CES 2025, driven by groundbreaking advancements in generative AI, agentic AI, and emerging physical AI. These transformative technologies are made possible by specialized hardware designed to handle the complex processing demands of LLMs. NVIDIA, the leader and pioneer in AI acceleration, unveiled its latest innovations built on the cutting-edge Blackwell architecture including the RTX 50 Series for versatile GPU acceleration and Project DIGITS powering AI within a NUC form factor. These purpose-built AI accelerators are redefining performance standards and fuel the next generation of AI.
Premio complements these advancements with a comprehensive portfolio of edge AI PCs designed to maximize the performance capabilities of AI accelerators. With a ‘Built Rugged. Built Ready.’ philosophy, our AI PC solutions are engineered to deliver reliable performance to the latest Industry 4.0 and edge AI deployment applications. From our industrial GPU computers to our NVIDA Jetson solutions, Premio’s edge AI PCs enable smart manufacturing, intelligent surveillance, and other mission-critical applications. Committed to delivering reliability, performance, and versatility, Premio solidifies its position as a trusted partner in delivering edge AI hardware solutions for real-time Industry 4.0 digital transformation deployments.
Sustainability for a Greener Future
Sustainability took center stage at CES 2025, emphasizing energy-efficient computing as a cornerstone of environmental responsibility. Tech companies are innovating across multiple fronts, including optimizing hardware architectures for energy efficiency, developing AI algorithms that reduce power consumption, and adopting renewable energy sources to power systems. Notable advancements showcased include renewable energy technologies, sustainable manufacturing practices, green software development, and eco-friendly packaging.
Premio’s ECO-1000 Series Supercapacitor UPS provides a greener, more efficient power management alternative to traditional batteries. By integrating eco-friendly supercapacitors, the ECO-1000 delivers reliable, maintenance-free power backup with a significantly reduced environmental footprint. Designed for mission-critical edge computing applications, the system offers superior power density, extended lifespan exceeding 10 years, and rapid recharging capabilities, reducing the need for frequent replacements. The ECO-1000’s innovative approach was recognized at the 2024 Computex Best Choice Award in the Sustainable Tech Special Category. With a focus on reliable power management and minimizing waste, the ECO-1000 Series exemplifies Premio’s dedication to creating practical, eco-conscious solutions for industrial applications.
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Digital Health Innovations Revolutionizing Healthcare
Groundbreaking technologies are reshaping healthcare delivery, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing operational efficiency. The scope of digital health is looking to redefine the healthcare market and take a commanding spotlight at this year’s CES. From wearable devices to AI-powered platforms, digital health innovation is rapidly growing and closing the gap between technology and well-being. Consumers embrace devices like smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other sensors to monitor vitals, detect symptoms, and optimize daily routines. Meanwhile, healthcare professionals are leveraging digital health technologies to expand care and reduce costs for patients.
Premio supports the new age of digital health revolution by delivering reliable computing solutions tailored for the demands of modern healthcare. Premio’s x86 super-rugged, semi-rugged, fanned industrial computers, and NVIDIA Jetson solutions all enable edge AI applications, such as real-time diagnostics and remote patient monitoring. For high-performance imaging and analytics, the VCO Series machine vision computers provide robust solutions ideal for medical imaging and diagnostics. Additionally, Premio’s Industrial Touch Panel PCs and Touch Monitors—including the SIO, VIO, AIO, and HIO Series—enhance usability in healthcare settings with intuitive, durable interfaces for both patients and providers. Together, these technologies underscore Premio’s commitment to empowering digital health innovations that improve access, efficiency, and quality of care.
Advanced Vehicle Technology for Smarter Logistics
Automotive companies are continuing to innovate at CES this year with autonomous vehicle (AV) innovations and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). From autonomous taxis by Waymo to lawnmowing AGVs by Segway, these vehicle solutions are demonstrating that the possibilities and opportunities of advanced AI-powered applications are present. As these solutions continue to grow and become more sophisticated, so does the edge computing hardware that is needed to ‘drive’ it. In parallel, NVIDIA unveils their DRIVE Thor, based on the Blackwell architecture, a centralized car computer that consolidates infotainment, automated driving, and occupant monitoring. This shows how edge computing hardware technologies plays a pivotal role in enabling these revolutionary vehicle technologies.
As a leader in the edge computing hardware industry, Premio supports the evolution of smart transportation and beyond with its diverse portfolio of solutions. Our NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI Computers, Industrial GPU Computers, and In-Vehicle Computers are purpose-built to deliver the AI inferencing capabilities, extensive IoT connectivity, and utmost durability required for these advanced applications. In a recent case study, our AI Edge Inference Computer was integrated into an automated forklift to enable real-time AI from multiple high-fidelity vision cameras and sensors while maintaining extreme reliability in unpredictable warehouse conditions. By addressing the unique demands and alleviating critical pain points of smart transportation, Premio will continue to empower next generation smart automotive technologies.
Building Smarter & Safer City Ecosystems
Smart cities are at the forefront of modern urban innovation, leveraging interconnected technologies to enhance infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life. From intelligent traffic management systems to energy-efficient smart grids, these solutions rely on robust edge computing to process vast amounts of data in real-time. Security and surveillance in smart cities are among the most critical component, with AI-powered monitoring systems and IoT-enabled devices providing real-time insights and threat detection. These technologies improve public safety and optimize resource usage to create a safer, more resilient urban environments.
Premio’s cutting-edge technologies provide the backbone for smart city initiatives, enabling seamless data processing and AI-driven analytics at the edge. The RCO Series x86 super-rugged industrial computers and JCO Series NVIDIA Jetson solutions deliver powerful performance for security recognition applications. The BCO Series x86 semi-rugged industrial computers provide a balance of durability and compactness, ideal for deployment in IIoT deployments. Meanwhile, the ECO-1000 Series with supercapacitor technology offers an energy-efficient solution for critical applications requiring reliable power backup in fluctuating environments. For extreme outdoor use, the WCO Series IP68/IP69K waterproof edge computer ensures uninterrupted operation in challenging conditions, such as weatherproof surveillance and infrastructure monitoring. Together, Premio’s rugged edge solutions empower smart cities to operate more efficiently and sustainably, paving the way for the urban ecosystems of the future.