Farnell, a distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance and repair, has entered a new global partnership with Hailo, an edge AI chipmaker, to expand customer access to high-performance AI solutions
Through the partnership, Farnell will provide Hailo’s AI products through its global distribution network, e-commerce platforms, and engineering community, helping engineers, developers, and enterprises integrate advanced edge AI into their designs more efficiently and at scale.
Jose Lok, global product category director, Onboard Components and SBC at Farnell, said, “Partnering with Hailo further strengthens Farnell’s commitment to delivering leading-edge technologies that help our customers accelerate innovation. Hailo’s high-performance AI solutions bring powerful edge AI capabilities to a wide range of applications, and we are excited to make these technologies more accessible to customers globally.”
Hailo’s AI processors provide data centre-class performance for edge devices with exceptional power efficiency. The partnership will support customers developing next-generation AI applications across industries, including AI, smart cities, industrial automation, logistics, automotive, and intelligent retail, helping them meet demand for intelligent, connected, and sustainable solutions.
Jan-Friso Blacquiere, VP Sales EMEA, Hailo Technologies, said, “We’re excited to join forces with Farnell to bring our advanced edge AI solutions to more customers globally. With Farnell’s strong global presence and online channels, this partnership will empower innovators to realise new levels of AI performance at the edge.”
Customers will gain access to Hailo’s AI accelerators, modules, and development kits, supported by design resources, technical expertise, and reliable supply chain services.
