Scale Computing Enhances Virtualization with AMD Support for Edge AI Solutions

Scale Computing, a frontrunner in edge computing and networking solutions, has made significant strides in expanding its SC//HyperCore virtualization suite. The latest version, 9.7, introduces compatibility with AMD's cutting-edge EPYC™ and Ryzen™ AI processors. This development aims to provide clients with more deployment flexibility for edge solutions, specifically designed for high-performance, efficient, and distributed workloads.

With the growing demand for simplifying virtualization and AI workloads at the edge, this upgrade responds to a critical need expressed by customers and partners alike for broader infrastructure choices that align with modern computing environments. The integration of AMD CPUs signifies a deepening of Scale Computing's collaboration with AMD, previously established through the SC//Reliant™ edge computing service platform, which already benefits from AMD-powered infrastructures in various sectors including retail and distributed edge scenarios.

As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of close-to-source data processing, the update allows IT teams to enhance operational resilience and respond to the need for AI-capable applications deployed beyond traditional centralized data centers. This shift is particularly vital as enterprises seek to manage complexity and ensure efficiency while preparing for future workloads that are likely to leverage artificial intelligence and edge analytics.

Craig Theriac, Scale Computing's Vice President of Product Management, noted, "Customers are asking for more choice, more efficiency, and more flexibility as they modernize virtualization and prepare for AI at the edge. With SC//HyperCore version 9.7, we expand support for AMD platforms, making our infrastructure simpler to deploy and easier to manage across distributed environments."

The recent iteration of the SC//HyperCore suite not only meets ongoing client demands but also embraces the technological advancements embedded in AMD's offerings. Derek Dicker, corporate vice president at AMD, emphasizes this partnership, stating, "Our collaboration with Scale Computing provides customers a more flexible approach to deploying AMD CPU-powered infrastructure, enhancing performance and efficiency while maintaining simplicity in workload management from data centers to the edge."

The importance of this release becomes even clearer as industries such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing face the necessity of supporting AI applications while simultaneously managing traditional virtual workloads. The AMD-powered platforms are tailored for demanding deployment conditions at the near edge, ranging from compact devices to robust rackmount options, ensuring that partners and clients can customize solutions that meet specific operational needs while maintaining the renowned simplicity, scalability, and resilience characteristic of Scale Computing’s technologies.

Furthermore, this update equips customers with modern virtualization capabilities and positions their infrastructure to handle future demands around AI inferencing, application modernization, and high-density distributed environments. Early assessments of the technical enhancements highlight improvements in I/O handling, energy efficiency, and memory throughput, making these platforms particularly attractive to enterprises seeking to optimize their edge computing solutions.

The SC//HyperCore virtualization suite version 9.7 also expands opportunities within the Scale Computing partner ecosystem, enabling hardware OEMs, resellers, and technology partners to offer AMD-based solutions tailored around the refined virtualization suite. This collaborative effort plays a crucial role in helping channel partners assist customers in updating legacy infrastructures and reducing operational burdens to better accommodate the anticipated rise of AI workloads at the edge.

Scale Computing plans to showcase these advancements at the upcoming AMD Advancing AI 2026 event on July 22-23, where industry leaders will gather to discuss the future of AI infrastructure. Attendees can visit Scale Computing’s booth in the ISV Innovation Experience Zone (Booth 510B) to learn more about product availability and the new AMD support integration.

About Scale Computing

Scale Computing stands as the largest edge-first platform provider in the industry, uniquely equipped to facilitate the AI-driven needs of distributed enterprises. Offering edge computing, managed network security, and hyperconverged solutions, Scale Computing delivers adaptable infrastructure that supports a range from single locations to vast networks encompassing 50,000 sites. With thousands of global organizations relying on Scale Computing for mission-critical applications, the company remains at the forefront of simplifying IT operations and enhancing scalability. Scale Computing is backed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P., a global investment management firm with over $200 billion in assets under management. For further information, visit www.scalecomputing.com.