AMD has expanded its enterprise reach by partnering with major players like AT&T and Cisco to deploy local AI hardware. The rollout centers on the new Ryzen AI Halo developer platform, which aims to make local agentic AI development accessible for businesses. However, full retail availability for some of these platforms is still months away.
According to details shared at the Advancing AI event, AT&T is already rolling out this hardware across cloud, on premises, and air gapped systems. The telecom giant is using AMD Instinct GPUs alongside ROCm software to run its OTel 2.0 model, which is an open source system built specifically for the telecommunications industry. This localized approach helps them process massive workloads without relying entirely on external servers. It keeps their data secure and reduces latency.
At the focal point of this push is the Ryzen AI Halo developer platform. Powered by the new Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors, this silicon is built to simplify local AI workloads on company computers. AMD and its OEM partners plan to release more of these systems before the end of the year. This release schedule will give IT departments more choices for upgrading their office fleets.
Cisco is also jumping on board by merging AMD high performance engines with its own security and networking tools. The goal is to help corporate IT teams deploy and govern agentic AI across local systems, ensuring that 1 centralized team can manage thousands of devices. This collaboration ensures that businesses can manage hybrid setups without compromising their networks. It is a direct response to companies wanting more control over their data.
