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Nieuw Vennep, Netherlands, 22.01.2026 (PresseBox) - As enterprises accelerate digital transformation and expand distributed networks, traditional networking hardware often struggles to deliver the security, performance, and flexibility required for multi-cloud, AIoT, and 5G environments. Portwell’s new ANS-12000 Series is engineered to meet these challenges—combining Intel Atom^® x7000RE/x7000C processors with AI acceleration, robust connectivity options, and industrial-grade reliability to support secure and scalable edge networking deployments.

AI-Accelerated Networking at the Edge

The ANS-12000 Series leverages Intel Atom^® x7000RE/x7000C processors (including x7433RE, x7835RE, x7405C, and x7809C), featuring multi-core architecture and integrated Intel^® AVX2 and Intel^® DL Boost technologies. These enhancements enable AI inference and vector processing on a compact, power-efficient platform—supporting real-time AI-driven networking tasks such as traffic optimization and enhanced threat detection at the edge.

Key Highlights:

• Industrial-Grade Design: Fanless architecture with wide-temperature tolerance for reliable operation in harsh environments.
• High-Speed Connectivity: 4× 2.5GbE ports with hardware bypass to maintain traffic flow during system downtime.
• Flexible Expansion: Multiple M.2 slots for Wi-Fi 6 and 5G modules, plus GbE SFP interfaces for diverse deployment needs.
• AI Acceleration: Intel AVX2 enhances packet processing, encryption, and compression; Intel DL Boost accelerates deep learning inference for threat detection, traffic optimization, and packet classification.

Versatile Applications Across Networking and AIoT

The ANS-12000 Series is designed as a multi-role platform, bridging traditional networking and intelligent edge computing:

• Firewall/VPN: Supports DPI, IPSec/SSL VPN encryption, and high-availability configurations for robust security in enterprise and edge networks.
• Router/Gateway: Enables flexible routing with OSPF, BGP, VLAN/QoS traffic control, and modular interfaces.
• SD-WAN/uCPE: Supports NFV, software-hardware decoupling, and compatibility with leading SD-WAN platforms—enabling multi-WAN aggregation and automatic failover for branch connectivity.
• Edge Computing: Features compact design with AI acceleration for real-time analytics and low-latency operations.
• AIoT Integration: Supports MQTT/CoAP protocols, edge AI inference for image and voice analytics, low-power operation, and TPM-based security for data integrity.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Retail Chains: Securely connect hundreds of branch locations with centralized SD-WAN control, ensuring consistent policy enforcement and failover protection.
• Smart Manufacturing: Enable reliable AI-driven quality inspection and predictive maintenance at the edge with low-latency analytics and rugged, fanless design.
• 5G Edge Nodes: Optimize traffic and maintain high availability for next-gen connectivity through multi-WAN aggregation and hardware bypass features.

Future-Proof Networking for the AI Era

Portwell’s ANS-12000 Series provides an efficient, reliable, and scalable foundation for modern network infrastructures—supporting AI-driven networking, secure edge deployments, and flexible connectivity for evolving enterprise needs.

For more information about us, please visit our websites (www.portwell.eu) or write us an email (sales@portwell.eu).