Edge AI for 5G Network Infrastructure & IoT Platforms

Use Cases

5G is reshaping the business landscape by unlocking new revenue opportunities and improving operational efficiency across industries. Enterprises are increasingly deploying private 5G networks to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity for smart manufacturing, logistics hubs, and large campus environments. Network slicing is becoming a critical differentiator, enabling service providers to offer customized, performance-guaranteed connectivity for sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and financial services.
At the same time, the convergence of edge computing and AI-driven automation is lowering latency and enabling real-time data processing, supporting advanced use cases like autonomous systems and immersive digital experiences. Beyond terrestrial networks, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), including satellite-based connectivity, are expanding 5G’s global reach and opening new opportunities in remote operations and large-scale IoT deployments. Together, these developments position 5G as a foundational technology for digital transformation, driving innovation, and long-term competitive advantage worldwide.

In this section, we showcase real-world 5G & networking infrastructure applications powered by SolidRun Edge computing solutions.
These examples highlight how SolidRun services deliver long-term value to OEMs and system integrators Edge computing and networking platforms and development services.

For confidentiality reasons, customer names are not disclosed.

Closing the IoT Connectivity Gap with 5G Satellite NB‑IoT use case2

Closing the IoT Connectivity Gap with 5G Satellite NB‑IoT
One of the major challenges in the IoT ecosystem is ensuring global connectivity for NB‑IoT devices in areas where terrestrial networks fail, such as remote, rural, and maritime regions. By deploying a constellation of 3GPP‑compliant Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. New providers enable standard IoT devices to transmit data from virtually anywhere, bridging the connectivity gap for critical sectors. Industries that benefit most include agriculture (smart farming and crop monitoring), logistics and transportation (asset tracking and fleet management), energy and utilities (pipeline and grid monitoring), maritime (vessel tracking and ocean data), environmental monitoring (wildlife and climate sensors), and emergency services (disaster response and remote health monitoring).
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: LX2160A Computer on Module
In satellite networking, base stations (often called ground stations or gateway stations) are terrestrial facilities that serve as the communication link between satellites in orbit and the core network on Earth. The NXP LX2160A is well-suited for satellite base station networking because it combines high compute power, advanced packet processing, and secure connectivity features—all essential for handling satellite-to-terrestrial traffic.

ATTENDING BLIND Spots The Key to Reliable Network Monitoring
Modern networks are becoming increasingly complex due to high traffic volumes, virtualization, and encrypted communications, making it challenging for IT teams to maintain visibility and troubleshoot effectively. Blind spots in monitoring can lead to performance issues, security risks, and compliance problems. The solution is a comprehensive network visibility approach that includes hardware and virtual access points for reliable traffic capture, intelligent packet brokers for filtering and distribution, and advanced packet analysis tools for deep inspection. This integrated strategy ensures complete, non-intrusive visibility across physical and virtual environments, enabling faster troubleshooting, stronger security, and optimized performance.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: Ryzen V3000 CX7 Computer on Module
The Ryzen V3000 series delivers high-performance computing for embedded, networking, storage, and edge applications by integrating up to 8 Zen 3 cores, DDR5-4800 memory, and 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes in a compact, power-efficient design. Complementing this, COM Express Type 7 modules provide a scalable, modular platform with robust IO and rapid time-to-market, making them ideal for edge computing, industrial automation, networking, and embedded server deployments.

ATTENDING BLIND Spots The Key to Reliable Network Monitoring

ARM based BGP Router
In remote environments, reliable connectivity is essential for sustained business operations, yet conventional networking approaches often fall short due to scarce infrastructure and unstable links. BGP routers offer a strategic alternative by enabling seamless connectivity across multiple service providers, optimizing bandwidth utilization, and providing built-in redundancy to reduce downtime. When implemented through cost-effective, energy-efficient platforms with advanced capabilities such as route aggregation and dynamic failover, BGP solutions help organizations ensure operational continuity, support mission-critical workloads, strengthen security, and minimize service disruption, while keeping costs under control.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: SolidWAN Single LX2160
Services: Customized platform and branding. Co-development with a leading Networking SW vendor for an ISP.
SolidWAN Enterprise & Edge platforms offer a cost-effective, high-performance solution for organizations seeking secure, scalable connectivity at the network edge. By leveraging NXP’s LX2160A architecture, these devices deliver exceptional throughput, low latency, and advanced SD-WAN capabilities, enabling enterprises to optimize bandwidth, reduce operational costs, and maintain business continuity. Their compact design, virtualization support, and flexible port configurations make them ideal for future-proof deployments in branch offices, data centers, and remote sites ensuring agility, security, and efficiency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

AI-Driven Insights for Networks Performance and Security
Gaps in traffic monitoring can result in security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and costly downtime. The answer is AI-powered network observability, which combines real-time packet capture with advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights. By leveraging AI for proactive anomaly detection, predictive performance monitoring, and automated root-cause analysis, organizations can dramatically reduce resolution times and strengthen security. Integrating AI with high-fidelity data streams ensures optimized performance, resilience, and compliance across dynamic, large-scale infrastructures.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: LX2-Lite System on Module
The LX2162A System-on-Module (SoM) delivers impressive computing power in an ultra-compact form factor—measuring just 58 × 48 mm, about one-quarter the size of a typical COM Express Type 7 module. It’s built around the NXP Layerscape LX2162A SoC, packing up to 16 Arm Cortex‑A72 cores, DDR4 memory, eMMC storage, power management circuitry, and I/O subsystems—all integrated into a rugged, edge-ready package. With 12 SerDes lanes supporting up to four 25 GbE or one 100 GbE port, along with multiple PCIe Gen3 lanes, USB 3.0, Ethernet, and industrial interfaces, this module is tailor-made for high-performance networking, edge computing, and secure gateway applications where space is at a premium.

AI Driven Insights for Networks Performance and Security use cases1

5G WIRELESS BACKHAUL
Analysts estimate the increased capacity density in 5G could be ×1000 compared to the current 4G/4.5G networks. This will require smaller coverage areas per cell site, leading the mobile grid to become far denser than it is today based on additional macro-cells as well as small cells located in various spots. The challenge is to provide advanced wireless backhaul solutions with higher capacity links supporting non-line-of-sight challenges.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: CN9132 COM Express type 7
Services:NRE and customized carrier board
Working together with the customer’s hardware and software R&D engineers on defining and executing carrier board design and support for 5G and 11ax Wi-Fi modules for wireless backhaul application.

5G Enterprise
5G technology holds a vast promise for the enterprise and public digitization efforts due to its throughput, mobility, reliability, latency, and management capabilities. Segments such as healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, and transportation will rely on 5G infrastructure for rapid deployment of new applications. Telecom industry requires to provide efficient, low power and costs platforms supporting mmWave, beamforming repeater, Sub 6GHz, MIMO and open vRAN architectures.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Products: NXP Layerscape LX2160A COM, MARVELL OCTEON CN913x COM
Customizing and creating a dedicated customer part number and assembly options according to customer needs that include a unique SoC PN, DDRs and production process that includes pre-flashing customer software, MACs etc.

vCPE
NFV and SDN provide an easy and efficient way to control network resources through programmability. Communication Service Providers (CSP) require low power hardware with strong processing capabilities at the customer sites to remove traditional CPE functions and offer new advanced services through virtualization (Virtual CPE)
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: NXP Layerscape LX2160A COM Express type 7
Supporting a custom part number and configuration that includes industrial-grade components and production testing.

Enterprise Grade Mesh Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Mesh coverage is essential for large areas such as shopping malls, construction sites, train stations, campuses, and cities. To overcome the changing needs and reduce wiring investments, mesh Wi-Fi networks allow a single wired Wi-Fi access point to connect to a network of non-wired (or POE based) Wi-Fi repeaters that are deployed throughout an area and provide efficient service.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: Custom CN9132 SBC
Services: NRE for custom SBC
The customer’s core competence and IP are in Wi-Fi mesh technology, together with SolidRun’s software and hardware engineers both companies co-developed a customized SBC that integrates Wi-Fi mesh technology and LTE options for large scale industrial and residential deployments.

SERVICE PROVIDER EDGE DEPLOYMENT
SD-WAN is a hardware-dependent edge routing technology that does not always account for the middle mile. While broadband Internet is reasonably fast and available everywhere, it doesn’t offer the end-to-end security and reliability that mission-critical applications require. SolidRun Edge Networking solutions offer better security, speed, and reliability – built-in.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: Custom SolidWAN Dual/Single LX2160A
Services: Certified Hardware platform (SolidRun branded or white label); NRE for further customization.
Working together with customers and software partners to design branded and white-label solutions for SD-WAN at the edge.

ENTERPRISE BRANCH
Enterprises today need solutions that support multiple business services, operations, and employee activities while eliminating management complexity and reducing costs. The best edge platforms enable enterprises to deliver a secured, high-performance experience by having complete application-level visibility into all sessions across the network. SolidWAN SD-WAN solutions from SolidRun enable an agile network that can do what businesses need, whenever it needs it.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: Custom SolidWAN Dual/Single LX2160A
Services: Certified Hardware platform (SolidRun branded or white label); NRE for further customization.
Working together with customers and software partners to design branded and white-label solutions for SD-WAN at the corporate edge and branches.

Closing the IoT Connectivity Gap with 5G Satellite NB‑IoT
One of the major challenges in the IoT ecosystem is ensuring global connectivity for NB‑IoT devices in areas where terrestrial networks fail, such as remote, rural, and maritime regions. By deploying a constellation of 3GPP‑compliant Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. New providers enable standard IoT devices to transmit data from virtually anywhere, bridging the connectivity gap for critical sectors. Industries that benefit most include agriculture (smart farming and crop monitoring), logistics and transportation (asset tracking and fleet management), energy and utilities (pipeline and grid monitoring), maritime (vessel tracking and ocean data), environmental monitoring (wildlife and climate sensors), and emergency services (disaster response and remote health monitoring).
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: LX2160A Computer on Module
In satellite networking, base stations (often called ground stations or gateway stations) are terrestrial facilities that serve as the communication link between satellites in orbit and the core network on Earth. The NXP LX2160A is well-suited for satellite base station networking because it combines high compute power, advanced packet processing, and secure connectivity features—all essential for handling satellite-to-terrestrial traffic.

ATTENDING BLIND Spots: The Key to Reliable Network Monitoring
Modern networks are becoming increasingly complex due to high traffic volumes, virtualization, and encrypted communications, making it challenging for IT teams to maintain visibility and troubleshoot effectively. Blind spots in monitoring can lead to performance issues, security risks, and compliance problems. The solution is a comprehensive network visibility approach that includes hardware and virtual access points for reliable traffic capture, intelligent packet brokers for filtering and distribution, and advanced packet analysis tools for deep inspection. This integrated strategy ensures complete, non-intrusive visibility across physical and virtual environments, enabling faster troubleshooting, stronger security, and optimized performance.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: CN9132 COM Express type 7
Services:NRE and customized carrier board
Working together with the customer’s hardware and software R&D engineers on defining and executing carrier board design and support for 5G and 11ax Wi-Fi modules for wireless backhaul application.

tactical and emergency services communication bubble

Tactical and Emergency Services Communication Bubble
A tactical communication bubble is a rapidly deployable, self-contained wireless network—often leveraging 5G or similar mobile technologies—designed for military while an emergency services communication bubble is a rapidly deployable, self-contained wireless network designed to provide secure, high-speed connectivity in disaster zones or areas without infrastructure. Both establish a secure, private, ad hoc cellular network that provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity in areas without fixed infrastructure. This coverage enables real-time communication between drones, vehicles, and command posts, while supporting critical applications such as video streaming, AI-driven analytics, and voice communication. Compact and portable, it ensures reliable connectivity in dynamic, mission-critical environments.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: LX2-Lite System on Module, ClearFog CN9130 SBC
SoludRun’s portfolio includes a variety of products that serve as building blocks or platforms to build a tactical or emergency services communication bubble. Marvell and NXP based networking products ensure deployment of a reliable and robust network.

AI-Driven Insights for Networks Performance and Security
Gaps in traffic monitoring can result in security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and costly downtime. The answer is AI-powered network observability, which combines real-time packet capture with advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights. By leveraging AI for proactive anomaly detection, predictive performance monitoring, and automated root-cause analysis, organizations can dramatically reduce resolution times and strengthen security. Integrating AI with high-fidelity data streams ensures optimized performance, resilience, and compliance across dynamic, large-scale infrastructures.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: LX2-Lite System on Module
The LX2162A System-on-Module (SoM) delivers impressive computing power in an ultra-compact form factor—measuring just 58 × 48 mm, about one-quarter the size of a typical COM Express Type 7 module. It’s built around the NXP Layerscape LX2162A SoC, packing up to 16 Arm Cortex‑A72 cores, DDR4 memory, eMMC storage, power management circuitry, and I/O subsystems—all integrated into a rugged, edge-ready package. With 12 SerDes lanes supporting up to four 25 GbE or one 100 GbE port, along with multiple PCIe Gen3 lanes, USB 3.0, Ethernet, and industrial interfaces, this module is tailor-made for high-performance networking, edge computing, and secure gateway applications where space is at a premium.

ARM based BGP Router
In remote environments, reliable connectivity is essential for sustained business operations, yet conventional networking approaches often fall short due to scarce infrastructure and unstable links. BGP routers offer a strategic alternative by enabling seamless connectivity across multiple service providers, optimizing bandwidth utilization, and providing built-in redundancy to reduce downtime. When implemented through cost-effective, energy-efficient platforms with advanced capabilities such as route aggregation and dynamic failover, BGP solutions help organizations ensure operational continuity, support mission-critical workloads, strengthen security, and minimize service disruption—while keeping costs under control.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: SolidWAN Single LX2160
Services: Customized platform and branding. Co-development with a leading Networking SW vendor for an ISP.
SolidWAN Enterprise & Edge platforms offer a cost-effective, high-performance solution for organizations seeking secure, scalable connectivity at the network edge. By leveraging NXP’s LX2160A architecture, these devices deliver exceptional throughput, low latency, and advanced SD-WAN capabilities, enabling enterprises to optimize bandwidth, reduce operational costs, and maintain business continuity. Their compact design, virtualization support, and flexible port configurations make them ideal for future-proof deployments in branch offices, data centers, and remote sites ensuring agility, security, and efficiency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

5G WIRELESS BACKHAUL
Analysts estimate the increased capacity density in 5G could be ×1000 compared to the current 4G/4.5G networks. This will require smaller coverage areas per cell site, leading the mobile grid to become far denser than it is today based on additional macro-cells as well as small cells located in various spots. The challenge is to provide advanced wireless backhaul solutions with higher capacity links supporting non-line-of-sight challenges.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: CN9132 COM Express type 7
Services:NRE and customized carrier board
Working together with the customer’s hardware and software R&D engineers on defining and executing carrier board design and support for 5G and 11ax Wi-Fi modules for wireless backhaul application.

5G Enterprise
5G technology holds a vast promise for the enterprise and public digitization efforts due to its throughput, mobility, reliability, latency, and management capabilities. Segments such as healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, and transportation will rely on 5G infrastructure for rapid deployment of new applications. Telecom industry requires to provide efficient, low power and costs platforms supporting mmWave, beamforming repeater, Sub 6GHz, MIMO and open vRAN architectures.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Products: NXP Layerscape LX2160A COM, MARVELL OCTEON CN913x COM
Customizing and creating a dedicated customer part number and assembly options according to customer needs that include a unique SoC PN, DDRs and production process that includes pre-flashing customer software, MACs etc.

vCPE
NFV and SDN provide an easy and efficient way to control network resources through programmability. Communication Service Providers (CSP) require low power hardware with strong processing capabilities at the customer sites to remove traditional CPE functions and offer new advanced services through virtualization (Virtual CPE)
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: NXP Layerscape LX2160A COM Express type 7
Supporting a custom part number and configuration that includes industrial-grade components and production testing.

Enterprise Grade Mesh Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Mesh coverage is essential for large areas such as shopping malls, construction sites, train stations, campuses, and cities. To overcome the changing needs and reduce wiring investments, mesh Wi-Fi networks allow a single wired Wi-Fi access point to connect to a network of non-wired (or POE based) Wi-Fi repeaters that are deployed throughout an area and provide efficient service.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: Custom CN9132 SBC
Services: NRE for custom SBC
The customer’s core competence and IP are in Wi-Fi mesh technology, together with SolidRun’s software and hardware engineers both companies co-developed a customized SBC that integrates Wi-Fi mesh technology and LTE options for large scale industrial and residential deployments.

SERVICE PROVIDER EDGE DEPLOYMENT
SD-WAN is a hardware-dependent edge routing technology that does not always account for the middle mile. While broadband Internet is reasonably fast and available everywhere, it doesn’t offer the end-to-end security and reliability that mission-critical applications require. SolidRun Edge Networking solutions offer better security, speed, and reliability – built-in.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: Custom SolidWAN Dual/Single LX2160A
Services: Certified Hardware platform (SolidRun branded or white label); NRE for further customization.
Working together with customers and software partners to design branded and white-label solutions for SD-WAN at the edge.

ENTERPRISE BRANCH
Enterprises today need solutions that support multiple business services, operations, and employee activities while eliminating management complexity and reducing costs. The best edge platforms enable enterprises to deliver a secured, high-performance experience by having complete application-level visibility into all sessions across the network. SolidWAN SD-WAN solutions from SolidRun enable an agile network that can do what businesses need, whenever it needs it.
OUR ADVANTAGE
Product: Custom SolidWAN Dual/Single LX2160A
Services: Certified Hardware platform (SolidRun branded or white label); NRE for further customization.
Working together with customers and software partners to design branded and white-label solutions for SD-WAN at the corporate edge and branches.