MWC 2026: Advantech and Wedge Networks Revolutionize AI Network Security with Intel® Xeon® 6 Platforms and WedgeSecure Guard

  [Taipei, Taiwan, Mar. 2, 2026] At the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC), Advantech, a leading provider of network solutions, is pleasure to have the cooperation with Wedge Networks, a pioneer in real-time AI-driven network security, as its Premier Hardware Partner for the WedgeSecure Guard solution. The partnership introduces a high-performance lineup of network appliances, powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, optimized to handle the demands of Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI at the network edge.

As organizations transition to autonomous "Agentic AI" for cybersecurity, the WedgeSecure Guard solution provides the localized high-performance infrastructure required by critical infrastructure operators to run Large Language Models (LLMs) with real-time deep packet inspection (DPI) and deep content inspection (DCI), and without the latency or privacy risks of cloud-based processing.

Next-Gen Network Appliances for a New Era of AI Security

Wedge Networks has certified a suite of Advantech platforms to power the WedgeSecure Guard package, ranging from branch-office gateways to high-capacity data center cores:

• The Flagship: The next-generation 2U flagship powered by Dual or Single socket Intel® Xeon® 6 processors. It supports up to 288 E-cores or up to 172 P-cores per system, offering massive parallel processing for GenAI threat scoring.
• High-Capacity Core: A 2U powerhouse featuring Dual 5th Gen. Intel® Xeon® processors. It supports Agentic AI workloads. 
• Enterprise Gateway: A 1U appliance utilizing Single 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® processors, balancing power efficiency with server-grade performance.
• Edge/Branch: A compact 1U solution powered by Intel® Xeon® processors, featuring integrated Intel® QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT).
  

Core AI Technologies

• Large Malware Models (LMMs): The WedgeSecure Platform utilizes specialized AI "Large Malware Models" to identify novel or "never-before-seen" threats that traditional signature-based systems might miss.
• Real-Time Threat Prevention: Unlike many systems that detect threats after the fact, Wedge Networks AI is designed for real-time enforcement at the network edge to block malicious traffic before it reaches endpoints.
• Security for Agentic AI: The platform introduces a set of microservices that act as advanced guardrails for secure Agentic AI workflows, helping large organizations safely deploy intent-to-action AI systems.

Industry Perspectives

"Naming Advantech as our Premier Hardware Partner is a natural evolution for Wedge," said Dr. Hongwen Zhang, CEO & CTO of Wedge Networks. "The raw power of the new Intel Xeon 6, combined with Advantech’s engineering excellence, allows us to deploy a 'Guard' that doesn't just watch the network, but secures Generative and Agentic AI processes in real-time." 

"The shift toward GenAI at the edge requires a fundamental rethink of network infrastructure," said Sven Freudenfeld, Senior Director of Business Development at Advantech. "By combining our server-grade edge appliances—specifically our new Intel Xeon platforms—with Wedge Networks’ intelligent software, we are delivering the massive compute density and reliability needed to run autonomous security agents directly where the data is created. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to enabling a more secure, AI-driven future for the global telecommunications and enterprise markets."

"Our collaboration with Wedge Networks and Advantech showcases the transformative power of Intel Xeon 6 for AI-powered networks," said Cristina Rodriguez, Vice President and General Manager, Network and Edge at Intel. "By leveraging the integrated AI acceleration including Intel AMX and increased performance-per-watt of Xeon 6, WedgeSecure Guard can process and secure complex GenAI workloads locally, providing the low latency, data sovereignty and optimized TCO essential for modern critical infrastructure demands."

Experience the Innovation at MWC 2026

The GenAI-powered WedgeSecure Guard, running on Advantech Xeon Scalable platforms, will be on display at: Wedge Networks: Hall 7, Stand 7C27

Advantech Intel® Xeon® Scalable Product Family

FWA-6173: 2U with Dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors

• Dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, up to 86 P-cores & 144 E-cores
• 16 x DDR5 RDIMM memory, up to 1TB
• 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 double-deck 10.5” or 2 x PCIe Gen5/Gen4 x16 FH/HL
• 8 x Advantech network module expansions w/ PCIe Gen5
  

FWA-6172: 2U with Dual 4th/5th Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

• Dual 4th/5th Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 104 cores
• 16 x DDR5 RDIMM memory, up to 1TB
• 2 x FH/HL Gen5 PCIe x16 slots 
• 8 x Advantech network module expansions w/ PCIe Gen5
  

FWA-5072: 1U with 4th/5th Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

• 4th/5th Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 60 cores
• 16 x DDR5 RDIMM memory, up to 1TB
• 1 x HH/HL PCIe Gen4 x16 slot
• 4 x Advantech network module expansions w/ PCIe Gen5
  

FWA-3052: 1U with Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors

• Intel® Xeon-D® 6 processors, up to 42 cores 
• 4 x DDR5 RDIMM memory, up to 512GB
• 1x FH/FL double deck or 2x FH/FL single deck (By SKU)
• 2 x Advantech network module expansions w/ PCIe Gen5 (By SKU)

FWA-3051: 1U with Intel® Xeon® D-Scalable Processors

• Intel® Xeon® D Series Processors, up to 22 Cores
• 4 x DDR4 UDIMM/RDIMM/LRDIMM memory, up to 512GB
• 1 x PCIe x16 (Option)
• 2 x Advantech network module expansions w/ PCIe Gen4

About Advantech

Advantech has the corporate vision to "Enable an Intelligent Planet". The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of AIoT and artificial intelligence, Advantech has fully deployed its sector-driven strategy, focusing particularly on seven major sectors. This deployment aims to nurture market sectors and enhance core competitiveness. In the meantime, Advantech integrates its existing product group - the AIoT + Edge computing hardware platform - with the mature WISE-IoT software platform. Together with our industrial AI solutions and business expertise, this integration will form an "orchestrator" model for seamless industrial chain connections, benefiting both our partners and clients. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. (www.advantech.com)

About Wedge Networks Inc.

Wedge Networks is a Canadian cybersecurity leader providing the AI-driven WedgeSecure Platform. Trusted across 25 regions, Wedge Networks delivers real-time threat prevention and network orchestration.

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