Hybrid solutions are the combination of two different types of processors in one system and provides seamless interoperability. An example would be the combination of Intel IA architecture with network processors, connected by the latest bus interface (PCIe or Ethernet). While Network infrastructure is evolving into an intelligent service delivery medium for voice, video and data traffic, it needs to be application and content aware. The Hybrid solution provides intelligent networks with secure, Layer 4 to 7 functionality and increases the performance two or three fold.

Advantech can offer hybrid solution through our customization service. We can design either a IA-based platform with NPU as its front accelerator or a NPU-based platform with IA CPU for management purpose. Advantech is the design expert for network computing platforms, and provide system integration service based on your application needs.