Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond the cloud. Today, cameras, sensors, smart meters, industrial equipment, and building systems are increasingly processing data and making decisions at the edge. As this transformation accelerates, one challenge has become clear: Edge AI is only as effective as the connectivity that supports it.
We're proud to announce that Morse Micro has been recognized with an Emerald Award in the Edge AI Deployment category at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards, honoring the company's MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow System-on-Chip (SoC) for enabling real-time intelligence at the device level.
Unlike traditional wireless technologies that force organizations to choose between range and performance, the MM8108 delivers long-range, low-power, IP-native connectivity capable of supporting thousands of intelligent devices across large physical environments. This enables a new generation of Edge AI applications, from intelligent video surveillance and predictive maintenance to smart utilities, industrial automation, and connected infrastructure.
The recognition reflects a broader shift occurring across the industry. As organizations deploy more AI-enabled endpoints, connectivity is becoming a strategic enabler of operational intelligence rather than simply a supporting technology. Reliable communication is essential for moving data, supporting real-time decision-making, and extending AI beyond traditional indoor networks to where intelligence creates the greatest value.
Morse Micro refers to this evolution as IoT 2.0, the transition from basic sensor telemetry to intelligent, data-rich infrastructure. By combining kilometer-scale range, enterprise-grade WPA3 security, support for more than 8,000 devices per access point, and data rates up to 43.33 Mbps, the MM8108 provides the wireless foundation needed to deploy Edge AI at scale.
We thank the Pinnacle Awards judges for this recognition and congratulate all of the 2026 technology winners. As AI continues transforming industries, Morse Micro remains committed to delivering the connectivity innovations that help organizations extend intelligence farther, operate more efficiently, and unlock the full potential of Edge AI. Learn more about all the winners here.
