Scale Computing Expands Edge Infrastructure with AMD CPU Support for SC//HyperCore
Scale Computing has announced a major expansion of its edge computing and virtualization portfolio by introducing support for AMD EPYC and AMD Ryzen processors in its upcoming SC//HyperCore virtualization suite version 9.7. The announcement marks a deepening collaboration between the two companies. While Scale Computing’s SC//Reliant platform already leverages AMD architecture for retail environments, the integration into SC//HyperCore brings AMD’s processing power to the broader virtualization ecosystem, targeting modern distributed workloads and AI-enabled applications.
As organizations increasingly deploy data-intensive workloads closer to where data is generated, the demand for resilient, low-complexity infrastructure has surged. This shift impacts multiple industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and quick-service restaurants that require localized processing for computer vision, real-time analytics, and automation. Early technical evaluations of the SC//HyperCore 9.7 release on AMD hardware have highlighted several key performance benefits, including consistent high-IO thread handling, enhanced power efficiency for known workloads, advanced EPYC memory throughput, and the potential to leverage embedded GPU capabilities within AMD Ryzen AI platforms for localized AI inferencing.
For IT teams looking to reduce operational complexity outside the centralized data center, the update offers a new path to modernize legacy infrastructure. The expanded hardware compatibility also opens new avenues for Scale Computing’s partner ecosystem, allowing hardware OEMs, ODMs, and resellers to deliver tailored, high-performance edge solutions.
“Customers are asking for more choice, more efficiency, and more flexibility as they modernize virtualization and prepare for AI at the edge,” said Craig Theriac, Vice President of Product Management at Scale Computing. “With SC//HyperCore virtualization suite version 9.7, we are expanding support for AMD platforms in a way that directly aligns with our mission: making infrastructure simpler to deploy, easier to manage, and more resilient across distributed environments.”
“Organizations are increasingly looking for infrastructure that can support virtualization, AI, and distributed operations without adding complexity,” said Derek Dicker, corporate vice president, Enterprise Business Group, AMD. “Our collaboration with Scale Computing gives customers greater flexibility in how they deploy AMD CPU-powered infrastructure, combining AMD’s performance and efficiency with Scale Computing’s simplified approach to managing workloads from the data center to the edge.”
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