AiLink

Based in Shenzhen, China, AiLink positions itself as a provider of computing and networking infrastructure tailored for the artificial intelligence era. The company was officially founded in April 2020 and concentrates on delivering solutions for intelligent manufacturing and other industrial digital transformation scenarios.

AiLink's business revolves around providing end-to-end, scenario-driven 5G-to-B products and solutions. These offerings are built on the integration of Operational and Information Communications Technology (OICT), with a specific focus on industrial environments. The company develops private 5G networks and mobile edge computing platforms, which include terminals, base stations, and cloud platforms. This infrastructure is designed for plug-and-play deployment, aiming to simplify management and accelerate the adoption of new productivity models in industrial settings. The company's revenue model appears to be based on the sale of these products and solutions to large industrial clients.

The client base consists of global industry leaders across various sectors, including high-end equipment manufacturing, energy and mining, warehousing and logistics, maritime ports, and automotive and aircraft manufacturing. AiLink has successfully deployed its industrial private 5G network products and solutions for over 100 of these large-scale enterprises. Notable milestones include being selected as a "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative" Little Giant Enterprise at the national level, a strategic financing round co-financed by AsiaInfo and Singapore Telecom Innov8, and becoming the first 5G wireless data mining service provider listed on the SAP Store.

The company's product portfolio includes an integrated operation and maintenance management solution (AiUMS), a 5G Core based on the 3GPP standard, industrial base stations, and industrial gateways. AiLink has made significant investments in research and development, resulting in over 100 core patents and contributions to more than 30 international and domestic standards. The firm has also established joint research labs for AI, robotics, and 6G with various universities and research institutions.

Keywords: 5G-to-B solutions, industrial private 5G, intelligent manufacturing, OICT integration, mobile edge computing, digital transformation, 5G networking infrastructure, industrial IoT, smart factory, automation technology, private networks, edge cloud, telecommunications service, smart ports, smart warehousing, smart energy, Industry 4.0, industrial automation, operational technology, information communications technology