Nvidia’s new AI Aerial platform could boost eCommerce and supply chains by transforming cellular networks into smart systems.
The move signals a shift in how wireless networks operate, with far-reaching implications for retail and logistics industries. AI Aerial could accelerate the deployment of next-generation technologies, including 5G, robotics and autonomous vehicles. Ecommerce platforms stand to gain significantly from these enhanced network capabilities.
“More advanced AI systems will be developed which will feature recommendation engines and dynamic pricing models; there will be faster and more efficient communication between networks and users due to high data throughput,” Chris Dukich, founder of Display Now, told PYMNTS.
AI Aerial combines software and hardware to infuse artificial intelligence (AI) into radio access network (RAN) technology, which forms the backbone of cellular communications. AI Aerial is designed to optimize wireless networks and enable a wide range of AI-driven experiences, from supporting autonomous vehicles to powering advanced generative AI applications on mobile devices.
The potential benefits of this technology are substantial, Robert Khachatryan from Freight Right Global Logistics told PYMNTS.
This improvement allows for faster automation and data-driven insights in sectors like retail and logistics. Khachatryan noted, “Telecom companies could see a significant increase in revenue from AI-driven network solutions, particularly in consumer-facing sectors like eCommerce.”
These new services could take various forms. Dukich provides concrete examples: “In the case of eCommerce, they would sell retail analytic services based on AI technology as a service to retailers, which would enable them to conduct real-time customer tracking or advertisement marketing.”
The potential extends beyond retail. Dukich added, “Some edge computing services focused on logistics could also be provided by telecoms helping to shorten the response time for AI workloads such as delivery drones or predictive vehicle maintenance systems that require swift information processing.”
The integration of AI into telecommunications infrastructure is challenging. Significant investment is required, and data privacy and security questions must be addressed. Telecom companies must navigate these issues while pursuing the benefits of AI-enhanced networks.
The stakes are high for businesses across sectors. AI-optimized networks could lead to more reliable connectivity for critical commercial applications, potentially reshaping how companies approach everything from customer service to supply chain management.
In retail, AI-enhanced wireless networks streamline processes by reducing latency and improving bandwidth management. Dukich explained: “Online stores could employ artificial intelligence in the form of chatbots, where they could interact with customers in real-time using low-latency wireless networks without the burden of conducting customer service manually.”
The security of payment systems will also be enhanced. Dukich noted, “Even the safety of these payment systems will be enhanced since they will be able to employ AI to reduce fraud in the shortest time possible without losing focus on ensuring traders and subscribers are secure.”
The potential for AI to optimize wireless infrastructure is substantial. Khachatryan noted that a Gartner report estimates that “optimizing wireless infrastructure with AI can reduce network downtime by 25%, boosting overall scalability and efficiency.” This improvement could be particularly impactful for businesses that rely heavily on consistent, high-speed connectivity.
The success of Nvidia’s AI Aerial platform and similar technologies will ultimately depend on their ability to deliver tangible benefits to businesses and consumers. As companies across industries explore and implement these AI-driven network solutions, the full impact of this technological shift will become more apparent.
“Putting to one side the awesome changes that business organizations will undergo, it is going to be the role of AI in wireless broadband networks that will be the game changer for the ease and everyday usage of advanced commercial and business activities,” Dukich said.
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