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High-performance computing (HPC) is a field constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and at the heart of many of these advancements lies the ability of powerful processors, particularly GPUs, to communicate and collaborate seamlessly. While traditional connections like PCIe have served us for years, the insatiable demand for speed and efficiency in modern workloads like AI, deep learning, and scientific simulations necessitated a more robust solution.

Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that go beyond simply processing data and making predictions. These systems can take independent action, adapt to changing conditions, and make decisions. In essence, agentic AI is the driving force behind AI agents — autonomous software components that can perceive their environment, reason about it, and act on it to achieve specific objectives.

Industrial environments are rapidly adopting smart manufacturing and real-time intelligence, creating an unprecedented demand for powerful yet energy-efficient edge computing. The new Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake H) processors are specifically engineered to meet this need, offering a compelling combination of high-performance computing, integrated AI acceleration, and efficient power usage in a compact form factor. Designed for demanding edge workloads and AI-powered experiences, Arrow Lake H represents a transformative leap in performance, efficiency, and on-chip intelligence.

NVIDIA's Jetson Orin platform has already established itself as a powerhouse for edge AI, enabling developers to deploy sophisticated AI applications in resource-constrained environments. With the release of JetPack 6.2, NVIDIA introduces "Super Mode" for the Jetson Orin NX and Nano modules, pushing the boundaries of performance and efficiency even further.

As quantum computing technology advances, it poses a significant threat to current cryptographic systems. Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex mathematical problems rapidly, rendering traditional encryption methods vulnerable. To counteract this emerging threat, the field of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) has been developed, focusing on creating cryptographic algorithms that can withstand attacks from both classical and quantum computers.

Lanner collaborates with Intel to build the next-generation network security appliances powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors with Performance cores (P-cores) and Efficiency cores (E-cores). These hybrid architectures provide distinct advantages for different workloads, particularly for next-generation firewall (NGFW) applications. This whitepaper explores the performance and efficiency trade-offs between P-cores and E-cores when deploying NGFW on the Lanner NCA-6250 network security appliance.

Intel's Xeon® 6 SoC (Granite Rapids-D) introduces a new era of compute with its advanced architecture, high core density, and integrated acceleration, including AMX AI capabilities. This processor significantly enhances performance and efficiency for critical workloads in vRAN, media, and network security.

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