Recently recognized with a CES 2026 Innovation Award, the solution combines video decoding, AI inference, and encoding on a single chip, offering 80% hardware cost savings compared to GPU architectures.
LAS VEGAS and SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of CES 2026, DEEPX, a pioneer in ultra-low-power on-device AI semiconductors, today announced the official launch of the DX-H1 vision neural processing unit (V-NPU), a dedicated video intelligence chipset capable of processing hundreds of AI video channels at just 30W.
Redefining Video AI Infrastructure
The DX-H1 V-NPU is an all-in-one video intelligence solution combining a multi-channel engine capable of decoding, encoding and transcoding with dedicated NPU architecture. Unlike traditional setups that require parallel configurations of GPU servers and hardware codecs, the DX-H1 V-NPU handles the entire pipeline on a single chip — from stream input to preprocessing, AI inference, and re-encoding.
The chip's launch represents a paradigm shift in data center architecture. By integrating video input, compression, and AI inference — processes typically requiring multiple GPU servers and separate codec hardware — onto a single card, the DX-H1 V-NPU is transforming video AI infrastructure's fundamental unit from the GPU into the V-NPU.
Unmatched Efficiency and Sustainability
According to DEEPX testing data, integrating these processes achieves approximately 80% savings in hardware costs and 85% savings in power consumption compared to GPU-based solutions for the same channel density, all while maintaining 24/7 real-time inference performance.
This efficiency offers a critical structural alternative for smart cities and industrial surveillance, addressing growing challenges such as data center power constraints, stringent ESG requirements, and GPU supply chain uncertainties.
"Large-scale video AI can no longer be a secondary task borrowing spare resources from general-purpose GPUs; it must evolve into a dedicated industry running on specialized chipsets," said Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX. "The DX-H1 V-NPU is not merely a low-cost alternative but a fundamental redesign of video intelligence infrastructure, optimizing memory hierarchy and computation scheduling for environments where video streams pour in by the second."
From Add-on to Foundation
As the DX-H1 series has added AI capabilities to existing legacy systems such as CCTV and NVR, the new V-NPU variant builds on the series' success and is designed as a foundational platform. It targets new deployments in smart cities, traffic control centers, and large industrial complexes, centering the server architecture around the V-NPU rather than the GPU.
Global Recognition at CES 2026
The DX-H1 V-NPU has been honored with a CES 2026 Innovation Award, reinforcing the value of DEEPX's vision of "Edge AI as the new sustainable infrastructure" on the global stage. DEEPX will officially unveil the DX-H1 V-NPU at CES 2026 in Las Vegas (January 6-9, Booth #8745, North Hall).
The company will also host the CTA's newly established 'CES Foundry' session to present its roadmap for the Physical AI era. At the event, DEEPX plans to reveal its expanded partner ecosystem strategy, spanning video intelligence, smart cities, mobility, and robotics.
"Our ultimate goal is for DEEPX to become the default option at the Edge, where intelligence is most needed," added Kim. "The launch of the DX-H1 V-NPU marks the starting point for our full-scale expansion into the global market."
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DEEPX Launches DX-H1 V-NPU: The 30W Single-Card Solution That Challenges GPU Dominance
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BOH is honoured to have been invited to participate in Khazanah Nasional's Dana Warisan initiative at the iconic Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, one of Malaysia's most significant, historic and architecturally rich landmarks, renowned for its Moorish-inspired design.
The Dana Warisan initiative is part of the larger Warisan KL project which seeks to conserve and rejuvenate national heritage assets by reimagining them for adaptive reuse as inclusive, dynamic and living spaces. Launched by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Warisan KL unites government agencies, GLCs, GLICs, private partners, and communities to transform heritage buildings into platforms that connect the past with the present, foster civic pride, engage communities - including visitors and tourists - and inspire future generations.
BOH's presence at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad reflects a shared history that dates back to the formative years of Kuala Lumpur. The Russell family, founders of BOH, have been part of Malaya's development since 1890, when John Russell, fondly known as 'Jack', arrived in the Straits Settlements as the Selangor Government Printer. Serving under the British Resident in Selangor, Jack played a key role in documenting Malaya's early governance, infrastructure and social life, at a time when the Government Offices, today known as the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, stood at the heart of the nation's administrative life.
From the early years, the family actively participated in Malaya's progress, across printing, engineering, construction, mining, agriculture and commerce. This legacy continued on when J.A. Russell, one of Jack's sons, founded BOH Plantations in 1929, pioneering Malaya's first highland tea garden in the Cameron Highlands and laying the foundation for what would become Malaysia's most beloved tea brand.
"Being part of the Warisan KL initiative at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad is deeply meaningful for BOH," said Caroline Russell, Chairman of BOH. "It allows us to celebrate not only our own legacy but also the broader narrative of Malaysia's growth, one shaped by people, places and shared histories."
"Our journey in Malaya began in 1890, at a time when this very building symbolised administration, progress and the shaping of a nation," she added. "To share BOH's story within a landmark that has witnessed Malaysia's transformation is a powerful reminder that heritage is not static. It is an invaluable treasure we carry forward, nurture and pass on with purpose. We hope visitors will see how heritage lives on, not only in historic walls, but in ideas, values and everyday rituals, such as sharing a cup of tea," she reminisced.
Rooted in nearly a century of Malaysian heritage, BOH's history is one of enterprise, resilience and long-term stewardship - values that resonate strongly with Warisan KL's commitment to sustainable nation-building.
As part of this initiative, BOH is presenting curated exhibits recounting its legacy from 1890 to the present, offering visitors an immersive journey through its heritage and participation in Malaysia's development. Visitors can also take home a tangible part of this living legacy through BOH iconic teas, available for purchase at its onsite retail outlet.
"It is our hope that BOH's story can inspire Malaysians to reconnect with the past while looking confidently toward the future," added Caroline.
As BOH approaches a century of tea-making excellence, its participation in this rejuvenation project reaffirms a long-standing commitment to heritage, sustainability and community - brewing a legacy that continues to evolve with the nation. BOH…. Brewing for Tomorrow.
Visitor Information
- Venue: Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, Kuala Lumpur
- Access: BOH Gallery open to the public free of charge
- Opening Hours: Daily, 9.00am – 6.00pm
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BOH Shares its Deep 'Malayan' Roots and Living Legacy at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad through Khazanah's Dana Warisan Initiative
