Ahsan Quadri

Head of Global Marketing

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Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering that the firmware powering millions of devices such as servers, laptops, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure have vanished.

• • No boot screens.
  • No BIOS.
  • No secure startup.
  • No system management.
  • Just silence.

Welcome to a computing world without AMI.

The Invisible Backbone 

Firmware is the unsung hero of modern computing. It’s the first code that runs when a device powers on, initializing hardware, launching operating systems, and enabling secure, stable operation. For decades, AMI has been the trusted name that’s been quietly powering everything from desktops, laptops, and hyperscale data centers to edge devices.

So what happens if AMI firmware suddenly disappears?

The Fallout: A World Without AMI

Millions of systems from enterprise servers to everyday laptops would simply stop working. Without BIOS or UEFI to initialize hardware and launch operating systems, devices wouldn’t even boot. And it’s not just about getting started, AMI firmware includes critical security features like secure boot and measured boot that protect against deep-level threats. Without it, systems would be left wide open to attacks.

System manufacturers count on AMI’s customizable, scalable firmware to bring products to market quickly and efficiently. Without it, development would slow down, costs would rise, and innovation would hit a wall. Cloud service providers and hyperscalers also rely on AMI for fast boot times, remote management, and platform stability. Without that foundation, cloud infrastructure would become unreliable, impacting the services we all depend on everyday.

With over 40 years of experience, AMI has built a deep well of knowledge and trust that can’t be replaced overnight. Losing that would mean losing decades of optimization, compatibility, and confidence across the entire computing ecosystem.

Why AMI Matters

The value that AMI brings to the industry is beyond just a firmware vendor. We are a foundational partner in the global computing ecosystem. We have deployed billions of devices throughout the years, backed by decades of engineering excellence. Our absence would ripple across industries from healthcare and finance to industrial IoT, embedded systems, AI, and beyond.

The Bottom Line

Firmware isn’t optional. It’s essential. And when it comes to firmware, AMI is the gold standard. So next time you power on your device, ask yourself: Got firmware? If it’s not from AMI, are you really ready?

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To arrive at its results, Eclypsium took a snapshot of the latest available OpenBMC vendor releases from the main Open BMC GitHub repository, Intel® S2600WF, Dell™ R670csp, Supermicro® X14DBG-AP and MegaRAC OneTree (version 2.0).  They then recorded both the number of open CVEs for each code revision and the related areas where the security issue exists.

While the results show a clear advantage for MegaRAC OneTree, readers should also take note that certain vulnerabilities discovered in the upstream OpenBMC code that were shown as CVEs affecting MegaRAC OneTree have already been mitigated by AMI. Additionally, we continue to apply mitigations directly to the downstream code in the form of updates distributed to customers that will be upstreamed in the next open-source revision. Consequently, the total number of CVEs that are open today is less than what the study from Eclypsium was able to capture.

Eclypsium’s report highlights the importance of leveraging a robust Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) approach with vulnerability management, regular updates, and transparency throughout the supply chain for maintaining a more secure supply chain.

For more information on our MegaRAC OneTree OpenBMC-based solution with add-on technologies and enhancements, we invite you to download the datasheet or contact us to schedule a discussion today.

OpenBMC is a trademark of LF Projects, LLC. MegaRAC is a registered trademark of AMI US Holdings, Inc., in the US and other countries. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Supermicro® is a registered trademark of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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With new technologies such as a BMC manageability agent on a desktop device, a reliable solution that integrates easily with other firmware components while maintaining high standards of security and robustness is essential for optimizing the end-user experience. Accordingly, developers will experience fine-tuned BMC features with enhanced out-of-band system management capabilities, coupled with intuitive GUI elements, scalable REST APIs, and broad range of device coverage as part of the added benefits of using AMI solutions.

Industry partners can leverage AMI’s decades of firmware innovation and leadership to take advantage of the product features, documentation guides, field support, and manufacturing tools that AMI is known for to meet their production timelines with customized solutions to fit their designs.

Built on Innovation and Excellence

At AMI, we constantly push the boundaries of what firmware can achieve. Our Aptio V and MegaRAC firmware solutions are designed to enhance system performance, security, and manageability. By partnering with NVIDIA, a leader in AI systems, we combine our strengths to create a product that addresses the market need at scale.

Looking Ahead

We are committed to working closely with NVIDIA to continuously innovate and deliver reliable firmware solutions that meet our partners’ evolving needs. We invite you to stay tuned for more updates and contact us for customization, product, or manufacturing tools needs.

NVIDIA® DGX Station™ is a registered trademark and/or trademark of NVIDIA Corporation in the US and other countries. Aptio® and MegaRAC® are registered trademarks of AMI US Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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AMI is excited to be a partner for UEFI boot firmware for this NVIDIA project, driving the industry forward by introducing new applications of AI technology into our everyday lives. Notably, this collaboration brings a set of new firmware features to the desktop that were previously available only in the data center.

Aptio V for the NVIDIA DGX Spark delivers a turnkey UEFI firmware solution that is production-ready, feature-rich and finely tuned for this AI-forward platform. Partners and customers will receive the high standard of reliability and security AMI is known for, along with enterprise firmware features such as out-of-band management, memory error detection and event logging.

These are just a few things that AI developers and IT administrators can leverage to get fully immersed this new era of AI personal computing. Powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, NVIDIA DGX Spark offers incredible AI computing performance for running large AI models on the desktop that were previously only feasible with high-cost servers.

Sanjoy Maity, CEO of AMI, commented that “Our Aptio V UEFI firmware enablement for this new NVIDIA DGX Spark desktop AI supercomputer from NVIDIA will help usher in new levels of performance, reliability, and features that until now were only available in the data center – creating a new paradigm of what is possible in a small form-factor desktop system focused on AI developer, researcher and data scientist workloads.”

To learn more about AMI’s firmware and software products for enabling AI and general-purpose systems from the cloud to the edge, visit us at https://www.ami.com/.

NVIDIA DGX™ Spark is a trademark of NVIDIA Corporation in the US and other countries. Aptio® is a registered trademark of AMI US Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Ahsan Quadri

Head of Global Marketing

• LinkedIn

Effective Management of AI servers is Paramount

AI servers, which handle complex computations and data processing, are the backbone of the AI infrastructure. As organizations increasingly rely on AI to drive innovation and efficiency, the need for effective management of AI servers becomes paramount. One of the most crucial aspects of management is remote management. In this blog, we will discover why it is so important and how AMI’s MegaRAC® Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) for AI enhances this capability.

AI Apps Require Uninterrupted Operations 

AI applications often run 24/7, processing vast amounts of data and performing critical tasks. Any downtime can lead to significant disruptions and financial losses. Remote management allows IT administrators to monitor and manage AI servers from anywhere, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed. MegaRAC for AI provides comprehensive out-of-band control over servers, including features like Redfish, power management, KVM redirection, and much more. This capability is vital for maintaining uninterrupted operations and minimizing downtime.

Optimizing Performance

AI workloads can be highly demanding, requiring optimal performance from server hardware. MegaRAC for AI can provide telemetry data for detailed insights and control over AI server components. This can enable administrators to monitor server performance in real-time, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing configuration, and resource allocation. This proactive approach ensures that AI servers operate at peak efficiency, delivering the performance needed for complex AI tasks.

Facilitating Scalability

As AI applications grow, so is the need for scalable infrastructure. Remote management makes it easier to scale AI server deployments by allowing datacenter administrators to add, configure, and manage servers remotely. MegaRAC for AI supports scalable management solutions, enabling seamless expansion of AI capabilities. This flexibility is crucial for organizations looking to expand their AI infrastructure without the need for extensive on-site management.

Enabling Proactive Maintenance

Remote management facilitates proactive maintenance, ensuring that AI servers remain reliable and efficient. MegaRAC for AI can provide telemetry data for valuable insights into server health and performance, allowing administrators to perform proactive maintenance. By identifying potential issues before they become critical, administrators can schedule maintenance during off-peak hours, reducing the risk of unexpected downtime.

Reducing Operational Costs

MegaRAC for AI offers efficient remote management features that help minimize operational costs. Remote management reduces the need for physical presence at AI data centers. Administrators can perform routine maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting from a central location, streamlining operations and reducing overhead. This cost-effective approach is particularly beneficial for organizations with large or geographically dispersed AI server deployments.

Manageability is a Necessity

AMI’s MegaRAC for AI is a powerful BMC solution that is a necessity for today’s AI factories. Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), Enterprise Datacenters, and System Manufacturers that integrate MegaRAC for their AI servers will be better positioned to leverage the full potential of AI, ensuring that their infrastructure remains resilient and efficient. In the quest to unlock the full potential of AI, manageability stands as a critical component.

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In strategic partnership with Arm, AMI has worked hard to bolster its Aptio V UEFI boot firmware with advanced capabilities so customers can now leverage Arm’s Fixed Virtual Platform (FVP) silicon emulation tools to create Arm SystemReady-Certified, Day 1-optimized solutions that are fully designed, tested, and validated – all in a fraction of the time previously required.

The ATD chiplet subsystem architecture, supported by AMI’s powerful firmware solutions, is poised to revolutionize custom-designed silicon by bringing time-to-market down to a matter of months, rather than years, and empowering new players within the industry in ways never before possible.

AMI’s Unique Role in the Arm Total Design Ecosystem

As the first independent firmware vendor (IFV) included in the Arm Total Design ecosystem, AMI leverages its industry-leading silicon firmware solutions to ensure that mutual customers can maximize their performance while maintaining critical platform reliability, stability, and security. The modular framework provided by AMI for separating the compute and I/O subsystem provides a high degree of flexibility and agility for adopting these designs.

AMI’s delivery of pre-configured and pre-tested production quality modules for the reusable chiplets streamlines the time and resources required for this stage of development. Learn more about AMI’s unique participation in the ATD ecosystem here.

About Arm Total Design

To satisfy the rapidly growing demand for high performance computing that meets the needs of AI, cloud, edge and beyond, Arm has developed a new framework to rapidly deliver custom silicon based on the Neoverse Compute Subsystems (CSS) architecture. Arm Total Design brings together an ecosystem of industry leaders all collaborating to accelerate and simplify platform development for faster time to market. Learn more at the Arm website.

Arm® and Neoverse™ are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere. Aptio®, MegaRAC®, and Tektagon™ are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of AMI US Holdings, Inc.

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The Radxa Orion O6 is a groundbreaking high-performance Mini ITX motherboard designed for AI applications, described by Radxa as the “World’s First Open-Source Arm®v9 Motherboard”. The Orion O6 marks an important milestone in small form-factor AI computing, delivering powerful CPU performance, advanced hardware capabilities, a high degree of expandability and robust system firmware directly to the end user.

The Orion O6 includes the CiX P1 – CD8180 System on Chip (SoC), using Arm big.LITTLE™ technology and featuring a quad-core Arm Cortex®-A720 at 2.6GHz, quad-core Cortex-A720 at 2.4GHz and quad-core Cortex-A520 at 1.8GHz with 12MB of shared L3 cache. It runs the Debian® OS and includes an Arm® Immortalis™-G720 GPU, while the NPU delivers 30 TOPs of computing power. The platform also features 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and can expand up to 64GB, along with PCIe Gen4 8-lane connectivity.

Aptio V UEFI Firmware from AMI is known worldwide for its robustness, security, adaptability, and scalability. By combining feature-rich platform packages that are modular and easy to integrate, Aptio V delivers a platform bring-up journey that is efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and on time.

Srivatsan Ramachandran, SVP of Global Strategic Alliances and Ecosystem Development at AMI, commented that “this Radxa Orion O6 demo platform powered by our Aptio V UEFI Firmware represents a great leap forward in AI compute infrastructure targeted at AI applications and edge computing. Aptio V ensures the powerful system configuration, security, and stability required by these advanced platforms are at end users’ fingertips. We are proud to work with CIX and Radxa on this demo highlighted at COMPUTEX and excited to see how the industry will react.”

Immortalis™, Cortex® and Arm® are trademarks / registered trademarks of Arm Limited. Debian® is a US registered trademark of Software in the Public Interest, Inc., managed by the Debian project. Aptio® is a registered trademark of AMI US Holdings in the US and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the respective properties of their owners.

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Ahsan Quadri

Head of Global Marketing

• LinkedIn

Unlocking the Full Potential of AI Infrastructure

As Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, the infrastructure supporting AI applications must evolve to meet increasing demands for performance, reliability, and scalability. AMI firmware, including BIOS/UEFI and Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) solutions, plays a crucial role in enhancing AI infrastructure. Let’s explore how AMI firmware can augment your AI infrastructure and unlock its full potential.

1. Enhancing Manageability

AMI’s MegaRAC® BMC firmware, significantly enhances the manageability of AI server infrastructure. BMC firmware provides IT administrators with tools to monitor, control, and maintain AI servers remotely. This capability is essential for managing AI infrastructure deployed across multiple locations or cloud environments. Remote management ensures uninterrupted performance, timely updates, proactive maintenance, and effective error logging, all of which are critical for maintaining robust AI operations.

2. Optimizing Hardware Performance

AI applications require powerful hardware setups, including processors, GPUs, DPUs, and other accelerators. AMI’s Aptio® BIOS/UEFI firmware ensures that these components operate at peak performance. By fine-tuning firmware settings, AMI enhances the efficiency of hardware components, reduces latency, and increases processing speed. This optimization is vital for handling complex computational tasks and ensuring that AI applications run smoothly and efficiently.

3. Intelligent Power Management

Efficient power management is crucial in AI server infrastructures due to high energy consumption. AMI’s BMC firmware allows administrators to monitor power usage at the server, chassis, and component levels. Features such as power capping and thermal optimization help manage energy consumption, ensuring that power limits are not exceeded and allowing for effective power distribution across the infrastructure. These capabilities optimize energy usage, reduce operating costs, and minimize environmental impact.

4. Comprehensive Hardware Monitoring

AI servers comprise numerous components, including processors, memory modules, storage drives, and networking interfaces. AMI’s BMC solutions offer comprehensive hardware monitoring features, providing real-time insights into the server’s health status. Enhanced support for key platform interfaces and components allows data center administrators to monitor critical parameters, optimize server performance, and mitigate issues by promptly identifying anomalies. This proactive approach prevents system downtime and improves overall reliability.

5. Facilitating Seamless Integration

Firmware acts as a bridge between hardware and software, enabling seamless integration of AI applications with various devices. AMI’s Aptio BIOS/UEFI firmware ensures that AI clients can communicate effectively with hardware components. This integration is essential for tasks such as real-time data processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Firmware updates enhance compatibility and ensure that AI applications run smoothly across different platforms, facilitating a cohesive and efficient AI infrastructure.

6. Enabling Advanced Features

AMI firmware can unlock advanced features that enhance the functionality of AI infrastructure. For example, firmware updates can enable support for new AI algorithms, improve sensor accuracy, and enhance connectivity options. These features can significantly improve the user experience, making AI infrastructure more versatile and capable. Whether it’s enabling advanced security protocols or improving system diagnostics, AMI firmware plays a crucial role in enhancing AI capabilities.

7. Streamlining Development

For developers, AMI firmware provides a foundation for building and optimizing AI applications. By leveraging our firmware, developers can access hardware-specific features and optimize their applications for better performance. AMI’s Aptio® and MegaRAC® firmware tools and utilities simplify the development process, allowing developers to focus on creating innovative AI solutions. This streamlined development process can lead to faster deployment of AI applications and quicker updates to address user needs.

Firmware’s role in AI infrastructure will Continue to Grow

AMI firmware solutions can be an essential component in the ecosystem of AI infrastructure. It plays a vital role in enhancing manageability, optimizing hardware performance, managing power efficiently, monitoring hardware comprehensively, facilitating seamless integration, enabling advanced features, and streamlining development. As AI evolves, firmware’s role in augmenting AI infrastructure will grow. Investing in firmware optimization ensures exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability. AMI firmware is the unsung hero, making AI applications more powerful, efficient, and secure, and will be increasingly vital in the future of AI.

 

 

 

 

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FIRST is based on a peer-to-peer network governance model, where Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), Product Security Incident Response Teams (PSIRTs) and independent security researchers work together across borders to limit the damage of security incidents. This requires a high degree of trust – fostered by FIRST through its distributed governance as well as the various activities it promotes. This model also fosters inclusiveness and ownership, by inviting membership from all geographic and cultural regions.

And today, we are pleased to share that after the completion of a rigorous application process, we have joined the global FIRST team. Notably, AMI is the first independent BIOS vendor (IBV) to gain admission to the Forum.

“As the Chair of the FIRST Board of Directors, it is my great pleasure to welcome AMI as a new full member to FIRST. With its deep experience at the forefront of firmware security and incident response, we are confident that AMI will make an immediate and meaningful impact as a FIRST member,” said Tracy A. Bills, Chairperson of the FIRST Board of Directors.

Recognizing the importance of its admission, Samuel Cure, Chief Information Officer at AMI commented that “As the first IBV to receive this honor, we are extremely proud to become a member of FIRST. We strongly believe that our many decades of leadership and expertise in firmware and platform security will bring a unique and effective perspective to this important work.”

About FIRST

FIRST is the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, whose members have resolved an almost continuous stream of security-related attacks and incidents including handling thousands of security vulnerabilities affecting nearly all of the millions of computer systems and networks throughout the world connected by the ever-growing Internet. FIRST brings together a wide variety of security and incident response teams including product security teams from the government, commercial, and academic sectors. Learn more at https://www.first.org/about/.

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In a way, talking about information and data security is like talking about brushing one’s teeth: we all know it is important, and exhibiting consistency and strong daily habits is essential to avoid catastrophic issues (and pain!) in the future.

At AMI, as developers of critical system firmware for all types of compute platforms worldwide – from servers to notebooks to industrial computers and beyond – we have a deep understanding of the importance of assuring our customers, platform end-users and the industry at large that we are adhering to the highest standard of security practices and benchmarks.

That’s why AMI participates in security performance monitoring by SecurityScorecode, a real-time security score monitoring organization based in the US. AMI is proud to consistently receive an “A” rating, earning a score of 95/100 or higher, as updated in real-time on the AMI Trust Center section of our website.

What is SecurityScorecard?

SecurityScorecard bills itself as “the largest proprietary risk and threat intelligence dataset on the planet.” Its mission is to “make the world a safer place by transforming the way the world measures and manages cybersecurity risk across the entire digital ecosystem.”

It does so by providing real-time security score data for monitored organizations and allows participants to display that score as a measure of their security posture, as well as examine any areas of deficiency. A detailed breakdown of the methodology used by SecurityScorecard to calculate an organization’s score can be found at Trust – SecurityScorecard.

The Benefits of SecurityScorecard

As part of holistic security practices, businesses and organizations should regularly evaluate the SecurityScorecard of their hardware, software, and firmware vendors to streamline their vendor risk management program. A SecurityScorecard offers real-time, comprehensive cybersecurity ratings that:

Continuously Monitor Third-Party Risk

SecurityScorecard allows organizations to assess the cybersecurity posture of vendors, partners, and supply chains, helping to prevent breaches that originate from external relationships. With continuous monitoring, organizations stay on top of security incidents or security score changes early – sometimes before attackers exploit the gaps – reducing friction in third-party risk processes.

Get an Independent, Objective View

The SecurityScorecard platform provides an outside-in view of your own organization’s security health, identifying vulnerabilities you may not catch internally.

Prioritize and Remediate Threats Faster

The comprehensive scoring system highlights critical weaknesses across areas like application security, network security, DNS health, and patching cadence, helping teams prioritize remediation efforts.

Support Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

Security ratings can support frameworks like NIST, ISO, GDPR, and CMMC by offering documented, measurable evidence of cyber risk management.

AMI’s Commitment

“We are extremely proud of our continued A-level rating with SecurityScorecard. Our AMI security team works tirelessly to maintain a strong security posture, and this rating reflects our deep dedication and effort. So foremost I would like to thank the team for its hard work in achieving this rating. I also want to assure our customers, partners, and end users that we will continue to apply the same level of discipline and effort to uphold these results with SecurityScorecard going forward,” said Samuel Cure, AMI Chief Information Officer.

We encourage OEMs, ODMs and our partners and customers to strongly consider a firmware vendor’s security rating when selecting a partner for a system development project of any kind. Doing so will ensure that sensitive customer data and IP is safe and secure, and that products are designed and released in line with the best data safeguarding practices.

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