Napatech and Xelera Unveil High-Performance AI Inference Platform for Financial Trading

Xelera Technologies and Napatech have announced a strategic partnership aimed at redefining performance standards in AI-driven financial trading. By combining Xelera’s ultra-low latency software acceleration with Napatech’s programmable SmartNIC hardware, the two companies are delivering a powerful, scalable solution for data-intensive applications in high-frequency trading (HFT), cybersecurity, and advanced networking.

The joint solution integrates Xelera’s Silva™ AI inference software with Napatech’s FPGA-based NICs, enabling lightning-fast processing of machine learning models such as LightGBM, CatBoost, and XGBoost. This breakthrough addresses common latency and throughput bottlenecks that limit the potential of AI in real-time environments.

Key Solution Highlights:

• FPGA-powered SmartNICs provide hardware acceleration at the network edge

• Xelera Silva software delivers optimized inference for leading AI models

• Benchmark testing shows superior speed versus GPU, ASIC, and software-only setups

Benchmark Highlights:

• Significant performance gains over traditional GPU and ASIC solutions

• Inference speeds tailored for microsecond-level decision-making

• Optimized for high-frequency financial applications with parallel model support

Recent benchmark results confirmed that the Xelera–Napatech solution's ability to deliver best-in-class throughput and ultra-low latency, offering financial institutions a clear performance advantage in increasingly competitive markets.

This partnership represents a forward-looking step in advancing AI capabilities across latency-sensitive sectors. With a joint focus on speed, scalability, and intelligent infrastructure, Xelera and Napatech are reshaping what's possible for AI-driven trading systems.

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