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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XCENA™, a South Korea–based startup, unveiled its first product, MX1 computational memory, this week at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) event. XCENA is displaying MX1 at FMS (booth #734) and will be offering working samples to select partners starting in October 2025. A production-ready version is planned for 2026.
CXL, The Foundation of MX1's Architecture
MX1 is the world's first computational memory product supporting PCIe® 6.0 and Compute Express Link® (CXL®) 3.2, the latest version of CXL, an open standard enabling high-speed, low-latency communication between CPUs, memory, and accelerators. MX1 brings compute capabilities closer to the memory layer to overcome the limitations of traditional memory hierarchies. This reduces the overhead of moving large volumes of data between memory and the CPU and allows data to be processed near where it resides — an architectural shift that improves overall system performance and reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) in data centers.
CXL introduces a more dynamic and flexible approach to system design. By supporting memory expansion, cache coherency, and direct memory access, the standard allows more efficient coordination across heterogeneous components. These capabilities form the foundation that MX1 builds on in order to scale data processing and reduce latency in demanding workloads.
Under the Hood: How MX1 Works
MX1 utilizes near-data processing, incorporating thousands of in-house RISC-V cores within the chip to handle computation near memory. This approach minimizes CPU involvement in data movement, accelerating tasks such as vector database operations, data analytics, and memory-intensive queries.
MX1 provides SSD-backed memory expansion, delivering petabyte-scale capacity with minimal latency overhead. It also incorporates advanced reliability features and hardware-assisted compression to maximize usable capacity.
Software Support and Developer Integration
To maximize the benefits of MX1, software support is essential. XCENA provides a fully-integrated software development kit (SDK) comprised of low-level drivers, runtime libraries, and supporting tools to help developers evaluate, prototype, and deploy MX1 with minimal integration effort.
The software stack ensures compatibility with standard system environments and development workflows, enabling seamless adoption across data-intensive applications, from in-memory analytics to AI inference acceleration.
As MX1 enters its proof-of-concept phase, XCENA invites developers, system architects, and partners to explore the new possibilities enabled by computational memory. Together, the industry is moving one step closer to a more flexible and efficient performance computing paradigm.
XCENA Wins Memory Innovation Award at FMS 2025
This week, XCENA was awarded the "Most Innovative Memory Technology" award at FMS for its breakthrough innovation that addresses the "memory wall" in modern computing systems. The award marks the company's second consecutive recognition at the event, following its selection as "Most Innovative Startup" in 2024.
"Computational Memory represents an emerging architectural approach that aims to accelerate performance and efficiency, particularly for data-intensive tasks. It does this by minimizing data movement between processing and memory components," said Jay Kramer, Chair of the Awards Program and President of Network Storage Advisors, Inc. "We are proud to recognize XCENA with MX1, the world's first computational memory controller supporting CXL 3.X and enabling high-throughput acceleration for data intensive workloads like AI and analytics."
FMS 2025 is currently taking place in Santa Clara, California, from August 5-7, bringing together global leaders in memory and storage technology. As an exhibitor, XCENA is showcasing MX1 in booth #734 and engaging with prospective partners, customers, and developers.
About XCENA
Founded in 2022, XCENA is a fabless semiconductor company developing intelligent memory solutions and data-centric computing architecture with a foundation built on Compute Express Link® (CXL®), an open coherent interconnect technology. The company focuses on improving performance and efficiency in data-intensive systems by pushing the boundaries of memory technology. To learn more about XCENA or its products, visit www.xcena.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Compute Express Link and CXL are trademarks of the CXL Consortium.
Media Contact
contact@xcena.com
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XCENA™, a South Korea–based startup, unveiled its first product, MX1 computational memory, this week at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) event. XCENA is displaying MX1 at FMS (booth #734) and will be offering working samples to select partners starting in October 2025. A production-ready version is planned for 2026.
CXL, The Foundation of MX1's Architecture
MX1 is the world's first computational memory product supporting PCIe® 6.0 and Compute Express Link® (CXL®) 3.2, the latest version of CXL, an open standard enabling high-speed, low-latency communication between CPUs, memory, and accelerators. MX1 brings compute capabilities closer to the memory layer to overcome the limitations of traditional memory hierarchies. This reduces the overhead of moving large volumes of data between memory and the CPU and allows data to be processed near where it resides — an architectural shift that improves overall system performance and reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) in data centers.
CXL introduces a more dynamic and flexible approach to system design. By supporting memory expansion, cache coherency, and direct memory access, the standard allows more efficient coordination across heterogeneous components. These capabilities form the foundation that MX1 builds on in order to scale data processing and reduce latency in demanding workloads.
Under the Hood: How MX1 Works
MX1 utilizes near-data processing, incorporating thousands of in-house RISC-V cores within the chip to handle computation near memory. This approach minimizes CPU involvement in data movement, accelerating tasks such as vector database operations, data analytics, and memory-intensive queries.
MX1 provides SSD-backed memory expansion, delivering petabyte-scale capacity with minimal latency overhead. It also incorporates advanced reliability features and hardware-assisted compression to maximize usable capacity.
Software Support and Developer Integration
To maximize the benefits of MX1, software support is essential. XCENA provides a fully-integrated software development kit (SDK) comprised of low-level drivers, runtime libraries, and supporting tools to help developers evaluate, prototype, and deploy MX1 with minimal integration effort.
The software stack ensures compatibility with standard system environments and development workflows, enabling seamless adoption across data-intensive applications, from in-memory analytics to AI inference acceleration.
As MX1 enters its proof-of-concept phase, XCENA invites developers, system architects, and partners to explore the new possibilities enabled by computational memory. Together, the industry is moving one step closer to a more flexible and efficient performance computing paradigm.
XCENA Wins Memory Innovation Award at FMS 2025
This week, XCENA was awarded the "Most Innovative Memory Technology" award at FMS for its breakthrough innovation that addresses the "memory wall" in modern computing systems. The award marks the company's second consecutive recognition at the event, following its selection as "Most Innovative Startup" in 2024.
"Computational Memory represents an emerging architectural approach that aims to accelerate performance and efficiency, particularly for data-intensive tasks. It does this by minimizing data movement between processing and memory components," said Jay Kramer, Chair of the Awards Program and President of Network Storage Advisors, Inc. "We are proud to recognize XCENA with MX1, the world's first computational memory controller supporting CXL 3.X and enabling high-throughput acceleration for data intensive workloads like AI and analytics."
FMS 2025 is currently taking place in Santa Clara, California, from August 5-7, bringing together global leaders in memory and storage technology. As an exhibitor, XCENA is showcasing MX1 in booth #734 and engaging with prospective partners, customers, and developers.
About XCENA
Founded in 2022, XCENA is a fabless semiconductor company developing intelligent memory solutions and data-centric computing architecture with a foundation built on Compute Express Link® (CXL®), an open coherent interconnect technology. The company focuses on improving performance and efficiency in data-intensive systems by pushing the boundaries of memory technology. To learn more about XCENA or its products, visit www.xcena.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Compute Express Link and CXL are trademarks of the CXL Consortium.
Media Contact
contact@xcena.com
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XCENA to Launch MX1 Computational Memory in October; Recognized for Innovation at FMS 2025
The Initiative Aims to Address the Pain Points of Family Filmmaking
BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6th, the 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival opened in Beijing. SmallRig, a global specialized provider of imaging solutions, collaborating with FamilyLens, is empowering family filmmaking through various initiatives, including the Family Filmmaking Co-Creation Initiative, a dedicated family filmmaking kit, and a social impact screening program.
Deepening the "Co-Creation Initiatives"
The Co-Creation Initiatives are a series of global creative initiatives open to filmmakers and image creators worldwide. Through deep collaboration across multiple dimensions — including product co-creation, discovery and promotion, and content co-creation — SmallRig aims to expand the boundaries of mobile filmmaking and bring the spirit of Free Your Dream to life with creators everywhere.
Following the launch of the Mobile Filmmaking Co-Creation Initiative at the 14th International Smartphone Film Festival, SmallRig announced the launch of the Family Filmmaking Co-Creation Initiative on December 6th at the 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival. The initiative invites global creators and every family to participate, focusing on three core directions: product co-creation, work promotion, and content co-creation, to explore the possibilities of family filmmaking for everyone.
Mr. Zhou Yang, Founder and CEO of SmallRig, shared the inspiration for the initiative: "The initiative is rooted in the immense universality and profound emotional depth inherent in family narratives, which serve as a common emotional bond connecting global audiences. We firmly believe that in this era, where everyone can be a content creator, every family can and should film their own story. The instinct to create is deeply embedded in the human spirit, and every home is the origin of countless narratives."
Gu Xue, Founder and Director of the FamilyLens International Film Festival, stated: "We hope that people and practitioners around the world who care about family movies can find suitable solutions and gain insights from the Co-Creation Initiatives. We look forward to more and more people exploring the field of 'Home' together through this initiative."
To address the pain points of family filmmaking, SmallRig officially released the SmallRig Family Filmmaking Kit at the opening ceremony. The kit includes a high-quality microphone, fill light, and a portable tripod, specifically designed to achieve "professional function democratization" and "complex feature simplification." During the FamilyLens Workshop, attendees experienced the convenience of the equipment firsthand. Many expressed that the kit truly solves many problems, enabling ordinary families to complete necessary filming without specialized photography knowledge.
Social Impact Screening Program
The 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival is open to the public from December 6th to 14th. The festival opened with the screening of well-received documentary: K-Family Affairs. In addition to the competition section, the festival features several distinctive sections, including the Reframing Home Movies— An Italian Retrospective, Youth Film Program, Filmmaker in Focus, and the Social Impact Program. Four major awards, such as the Real-Life Portrait Award and the Artistic Exploration Award, will also be presented.
As a key component of the Co-Creation Initiatives, the SmallRig Image Development Fund partnered with the FamilyLens International Film Festival to curate the "Social Impact Screening Program." This unit focuses on elevating awareness of critical issues within the family unit, advocating for a new reflection: "Starting with Seeing, Concluding with Understanding."
Arum Nam, Director of K-Family Affairs, stated:
"Starting with the stories of your family, your friends, and yourself, I believe this personal narrative can connect directly to the bigger society."
SmallRig believes that truly meaningful social impact storytelling stems from awareness in proximity—achieved by using the lens to penetrate the daily surface and enabling a deep, empathetic "Seeing with Empathy."
The four featured works in this unit are:
- People of the Ascent
- Granny's Lost and Found
- Ruixi at Fourteen
- No Country For My Maternal Grandma
These films highlight four family issues that require "seeing": the yearning of left-behind children, the mental isolation of Alzheimer's patients, the elderly searching for subjectivity in their drifting lives, and the emotional volatility and struggle of Bipolar Disorder.
Strategic Outlook and Future Expansion
SmallRig will continue to support the Family Filmmaking Co-Creation Initiative's deep development through promotional campaigns and practical workshops focused on family movie scenarios.
The overall goal of SmallRig's Global Co-creation Initiative is to continuously explore and meet the growing, diverse needs of global creators across different vertical domains. SmallRig is committed to persistently expanding the co-creation model into more imaging sectors, collaborating with industry partners to push the boundaries of imaging and grant global creators broader creative freedom.
About SmallRig
Founded in 2013, SmallRig is an innovation-driven global company that designs and manufactures comprehensive support solutions and accessories for all content creation needs. Trusted by over four million creators globally, SmallRig pioneered the User Co-creation Design (UCD) philosophy and the DreamRig Program.
For more information, visit: www.smallrig.com.
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SmallRig and FamilyLens Launch Global Family Filmmaking Initiative at 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival
SmallRig and FamilyLens Launch Global Family Filmmaking Initiative at 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival
SmallRig and FamilyLens Launch Global Family Filmmaking Initiative at 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival
