Auk Computing and Qualcomm Introduce “Make- in- India” AI On-Prem Appliance at India AI Summit 2026

NATIONAL-Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026-

At the India AI Summit 2026, Auk Computing, in collaboration with Qualcomm“Technologies Inc., unveiled a next-generation AI On-Prem Appliance designed to power“India’s rapidly expanding intelligent infrastructure. Built as a “Make- in- India” solution,“the appliance aligns with the nation’s vision for self-reliant, locally manufactured advanced“technology platforms while supporting global-grade performance standards.““Engineered for real-world deployments, the AI appliance combines mobility and energy-“efficient performance in a compact, ruggedized form factor. Its optimized power“consumption enables 24/7 operations in bandwidth-constrained or remote environments,“reducing total cost of ownership while supporting sustainability goals. Whether deployed in“factory floors, telecom edge sites, smart mobility systems, or mobile command centers, the“solution ensures high-performance AI processing closer to the source of data generation.“By integrating advanced Qualcomm AI and compute technologies with Auk Computing’s“edge infrastructure expertise, the new AI On-Prem Appliance empowers Indian enterprises to“accelerate digital transformation—securely, efficiently, and at scale—while strengthening the“country’s position as a global AI innovation hub.

“Speaking at the launch, company leaders highlighted the importance of strengthening India’s“AI infrastructure backbone to power innovation, productivity, and digital public services.“

The AI On -“Prem Appliance is available for enterprise and government beginning Q2 2026.

““Live demonstrations are being showcased at the India AI Summit 2026.““

Ashok Ramachandran Director, Auk Computing, said:“Our partnership with Qualcomm Technologies is strategic and foundational. Qualcomm’s“global leadership in AI processing, edge computing architectures, and power-efficient“semiconductor platforms provides the technological backbone of Auk Zeus. By integrating““these advanced AI capabilities with Auk’s India-led system engineering, hardware design,“validation, and manufacturing ecosystem, we have developed a high-performance AI on-prem“appliance that meets enterprise and sovereign infrastructure requirements while being proudly“built in India.“Auk Zeus represents the convergence of world-class semiconductor innovation and domestic“productization excellence. Through close technical collaboration, joint optimization, and“platform-level integration with Qualcomm, we have ensured that the system delivers data“centre-grade AI performance in a compact, secure, and deployment-ready form factor. This“enables enterprises and government organizations to run generative AI workloads, Large“Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks, computer“vision, and real-time analytics directly at the edge — minimizing latency, preserving data“sovereignty, and reducing dependence on centralized cloud infrastructure.“Beyond this launch, our engagement with Qualcomm reflects a long-term commitment to“building scalable AI infrastructure aligned with India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat“vision. Together, we are strengthening India’s capabilities in advanced electronics“manufacturing, AI systems integration, and edge computing innovation — positioning the“country not just as a consumer of AI technologies, but as a producer of globally competitive“AI infrastructure solutions.““

Evgeni Gousev, VP, Technology, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. said, “As AI adoption“accelerates across India, enterprises and governments need infrastructure that delivers“cloud-grade intelligence with the performance, efficiency, and security required for real-world“deployment. The AI On-Prem Appliance brings together Qualcomm’s advanced AI and“compute technologies with Auk Computing’s local system engineering and manufacturing“expertise to enable scalable, low-latency AI closer to where data is generated. Built in India for“India, the platform helps organizations maintain data sovereignty while accelerating digital“transformation and strengthening India’s position as a global AI innovation hub.”says release.