What EmbedWay Technologies does

EmbedWay Technologies (恒为科技（上海）股份有限公司) is a Shanghai-headquartered, publicly listed (Shanghai Stock Exchange A-share SH603496, IPO June 2017) provider of network visualization, intelligent system platforms, and AI compute infrastructure, founded in 2003. The company serves Chinese telecom operators, power grid companies, government enterprises, and industrial customers through direct enterprise field sales offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Xi'an, supported by a national technical hotline. Its three operating segments are: (1) Network Visualization — ATCA-based OptiWay, ExProbe, and OptiPlus product families performing high-density traffic collection, DPI, and distribution across 10G/40G/100G/400G links, plus InfiniWay application acceleration cards; (2) Intelligent System Platforms — COM Express modules, domestic-chip-based motherboards (MIT/MAT/ATX, Flyteng D3000/E2000), FW series network security platforms, IPC industrial computers, and rail-mounted and wheeled AI-powered inspection robots for substations; (3) AI Compute Services — portable AI workstations (AS2651 with Haiguang 3400), silent liquid-cooled AI all-in-one machines (AS6512 with MetaX C500), the AS9000 claimed-as-industry-first domestic TPU orthogonal 128-chip AI super node for trillion-parameter models, the AS4500 decision-compute all-in-one machine, and the TS4450 domestic AI workstation.

The company makes money primarily through hardware sales — ATCA/Appliance chassis, line cards, modules, AI workstations, and inspection robots — complemented by professional services (pre-sales consultation, after-sales support, customization). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. EmbedWay maintains R&D centers in Shanghai, Wuhan, and Wuxi, has accumulated multiple technology invention patents and software copyrights over 10+ years in switching, network processing, and wireless technologies, and has built deep ecosystem integrations with domestic chip vendors — Huawei Kunpeng (Diamond Component Partner, 2026), Phytium/Feiteng (Embedded Partner, 2026), MetaX, Sugon, Shanshu Technology, Zhaoxin, and Haiguang — alongside long-standing relationships with Intel, Centec Networks, Altera, and OCP. Its strategic intent is to position itself as a leading domestic-substitution provider of carrier-grade network infrastructure and AI compute platforms aligned with China's localization priorities.

Name

EmbedWay Technologies

Legal name

恒为科技（上海）股份有限公司

Website

https://embedway.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EmbedWay Technologies (恒为科技) is a Shanghai-listed (SH603496) provider of network visualization hardware, intelligent system platforms, and AI compute infrastructure serving telecom operators, power grid companies, and government enterprises across China through direct enterprise sales and domestic-chip ecosystem partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Visualization Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Electronic Computers (3571)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Embedded Computers (Box PCs) (HDACALAF), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Network visualization hardware
• Telecom traffic collection
• Intelligent system platforms
• AI computing infrastructure
• Industrial inspection robots

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Network Visualization Products: Sale of network visualization equipment including ExProbe series, OptiWay series, and OptiPlus series for traffic collection, distribution, and analysis in telecom and enterprise networks.
2. Intelligent System Platform Products: Sale of ATCA, CPCI, COM-Express based intelligent system platforms and customer-customized solutions for wireless networks, communications equipment, industrial IoT, and data centers.
3. AI Computing Services: AI workstations, intelligent computing nodes, smart inspection robots and related solutions for AI inference deployment, power grid inspection, and intelligent computing center applications.
4. Technical Support Services: Pre-sales technical consultation, after-sales support, and solution customization services for enterprise customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EmbedWay Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells network visualization hardware (traffic collection and distribution equipment for telecom operators), intelligent system platforms (ATCA/COM Express boards, industrial computers, and security platforms based on domestic and Intel processors), and AI computing infrastructure (portable AI workstations, liquid-cooled AI all-in-one machines, and orthogonal architecture super nodes for intelligent computing centers). The company also provides wheeled and rail-mounted intelligent inspection robots for power grid substations and supports both 2G/3G/4G/5G network analysis via proprietary software.

Product overview

EmbedWay Technologies operates three main business segments: Network Visualization, Intelligent System Platforms, and Intelligent Computing Services. Network Visualization products include the OptiWay series (ATCA-based traffic collection platforms for telecom networks), ExProbe series (box-type and card-type Ethernet traffic collection devices), and OptiPlus series (orthogonal architecture high-density traffic processing). Intelligent System Platforms encompass COMe modules, motherboards, industrial computers, network security platforms (FW series), and smart inspection robots (overhead rail-mounted and wheeled types). Intelligent Computing Services offer AI workstations and servers including AS6512 liquid-cooled AI machines, AS9000 super nodes for trillion-parameter models, AS4500 intelligent decision-making machines, and TS4450 AI workstations. The company also provides supporting software like MII-core network analysis software and intelligent inspection software. Products are built on open standards (ATCA, COM Express, PCIE) and support both domestic (Flyteng, Haiguang, MetaX) and international (Intel) processors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 恒为智云: 智算服务品牌，提供算力基础设施全方位技术服务
• ExProbe
• OptiWay
• OptiPlus
• InfiniWay
• AS6512
• AS9000系列
• AS4500系列
• IWR-500-AI

Products and services

• OptiWay Series Multi-service traffic collection and distribution platforms based on ATCA architecture, providing 100GE support and carrier-grade reliability for telecom value-added services, mobile core network data acquisition (Gb/IuPS/Gn interfaces), and Ethernet aggregation.
• ExProbe Series Ethernet traffic collection and distribution equipment for network visualization, providing real-time network communications data for network situational awareness, business analyzers, and signaling analyzers across 10GE, 40G, and 100G networks.
• OptiPlus Series High-density traffic collection and distribution devices using orthogonal architecture for large-scale networks, including NSDC20000, NSDC3008, NSDC4008, OptiPlus EXP, OptiPlus U, and OptiPlus RH, supporting dense 10GE/100GE/400GE links.
• InfiniWay Application Acceleration Card Network application acceleration card providing Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) acceleration for traffic monitoring, business analysis, and signaling detection with zero-packet-loss data capture, dynamic rule classification, and large-capacity content feature matching.
• MII-core Mobile Internet Analysis Software Mobile internet service analysis software that processes 2G/3G/4G/5G signaling and user-plane data, generates XDR (Extended Data Record) outputs, and identifies 7000+ applications and protocols for telecom operator network analysis.
• IWR-500-AI Wheeled Inspection Robot Wheeled inspection robot for substations and distribution rooms that uses AI image recognition, infrared thermal imaging, visible light camera, and environmental monitoring to replace manual equipment inspection and diagnosis.
• Overhead Rail-mounted Inspection Robot Overhead rail-mounted inspection robot integrating navigation, infrared temperature measurement, intelligent meter reading, and image recognition for 24/7 substation equipment monitoring, video surveillance, and environmental sensing.
• FW Series Network Security Platforms Network security hardware platforms based on domestic Phytium processors (D2000, FT-1500A, FT-2000/4) for security gateways, firewalls, and information security applications, including FW1500, FW1600, FW1700, and FW1800 series.
• Industrial Motherboards (MIT, MAT, ATX) Mini-ITX, MicroATX, and ATX motherboards based on domestic Phytium processors (E2000Q, E2000D, D2000, D3000) for various industrial, embedded, and domestic substitution applications.
• x86 COMe Modules (CMB710, CMB720, CMC2100) COM Express Type 6/7 modules based on Intel processors (i7, Xeon E3, Atom C3000) for embedded computing applications in telecom, industrial, and edge computing.
• IPC6902 Industrial Computer 4U rack-mounted industrial computer based on Phytium D2000 8-core processor, designed for industrial automation and domestic substitution use cases.
• AS2651 Portable AI Workstation Portable AI workstation with Haiguang 3400 series processor (C86 architecture, 16-core/32-thread up to 2.8GHz), 350W AI acceleration card, and liquid cooling, designed for mobile/edge AI deployment with operating noise below 45dB.
• AS6512 Silent Liquid-Cooled AI All-in-One Machine Silent liquid-cooled AI all-in-one machine featuring 4x MetaX C500 GPU cards, supporting DeepSeek, Qwen, and other mainstream large models for AI model training and inference workloads.
• AS9000 Series Orthogonal Architecture 128 AI Super Node Industry's first domestic TPU orthogonal architecture super node integrating 128 AI chips with 8T memory, designed for trillion-parameter AI model training clusters.
• AS4500 Series Intelligent Decision-Making Computing All-in-One Machine Domestic AI computing all-in-one machine with dual high-performance processors (≥32 cores, ≥2.2GHz) and 2/4x MetaX C500 GPUs, integrating the COPT (Cardinal Optimizer) solver for complex mathematical optimization and decision-making workloads.
• Nanosecond-level All-Optical Switch Full-optical switching device for high-speed optical communication networks with reconstruction time under 100ns and latency under 10ns, enabling rapid response to network topology changes and traffic scheduling.
• ATCA Chassis and Modules ATCA 14-slot and 6-slot chassis with supporting modules including SF4800 switch cards, AC4300/AC3882/AC4002 line cards, RT4024/RT4010 rear I/O cards, and ETM transceivers for carrier-grade telecom platforms.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 华为鲲鹏 (Huawei Kunpeng/Phalanx)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Kunpeng computing ecosystem partnership. Hengwei develops Tera-Sec series plug-in network data processing platforms, network security platforms, edge servers, orthogonal architecture platforms, and VPX systems based on Kunpeng modules. Products deployed in network security, telecom operators, industrial power, and communications networks.
• 飞腾 (Phytium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Feiteng embedded partner certification. Hengwei developed VPX6-8113 VPX Phytium computing board and AT1920 ATX Phytium motherboard based on Feiteng D3000 processor. Products meet requirements for industrial control and communication equipment demanding high reliability and bandwidth.
• 飞腾 (Phytium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 December 2025FW1902 series high-performance domestic network security platform developed using Feiteng Teng锐 D3000 processor and Shengke CTC7132 switching chip. Awarded Innovation Technology Breakthrough Award for contributions to domestic network security platform innovation.
• AlteramajorTechnology or Integration · 11 November 2025Strategic partnership for FPGA technology collaboration. Altera CEO visited Hengwei to explore FPGA applications in network visualization, AI inference, and future collaboration opportunities in wireless communications, industrial IoT, and intelligent computing centers.
• 沐曦 (MetaX)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2025Joint development of AS6512 silent liquid-cooled AI all-in-one machine using MetaX Xi Cloud C500 GPU acceleration cards. Product designed for large-scale AI model training and inference, supporting DeepSeek, Qwen and other mainstream large models.
• 亚格之芯 (Yagezhixin)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2025Joint exhibition of TS4450 series domestic AI workstation equipped with Zhaoxin KH-40000 series processor (12-core/16-core). Product integrates domestic high-performance computing cards for single-machine deployment of Deepseek-R1-671B full-version large model.
• 杉数科技 (Shanshu Technology)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025Joint development of AS4500 series domestic intelligent decision computing all-in-one machine. Integrates Shanshu's COPT (Cardinal Optimizer) solver, combining domestic CPU and GPU technology for full-chain solutions from independent hardware to applications.
• 科算云 (Keduanyun)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025Collaboration on AS4500 series intelligent decision computing all-in-one machine development, combining optimization algorithms with domestic computing platforms.
• 算能 (Sugon/Sophon)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2025Joint launch of AS9000 series orthogonal architecture 128 AI super node - industry's first domestic TPU orthogonal architecture super node. Uses proprietary orthogonal interconnect technology to build ultra-large-scale AI computing clusters supporting trillion-parameter model training.
• 华为 (Huawei) - Ascend EcosystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 December 2024Signed Ascend ecosystem native development cooperation agreement. Hengwei developing Ascend-based AI solutions including DeepSeek all-in-one machines and participating in Ascend ecosystem ecosystem activities.
• OCP (Open Compute Project)coreTechnology or Integration · 2 December 2016Hengwei officially joined OCP community, contributing to open hardware development. ExSwitch6400 series SDN white-box switches comply with OCP hardware design specifications and support OCP ONIE and SAI at software level.
• 盛科网络 (Centec Networks)majorTechnology or Integration · 9 November 2016Joint release of ExSwitch6400 series 10G SDN white-box switch solution based on Centec CTC8096 (GoldenGate) switch chip. Solution follows OCP hardware design specifications and supports open network operating systems.
• IntelmajorTechnology or Integration · 8 May 2016Long-term technology partnership. Hengwei develops products using Intel processors including Skyline series media processing servers, network platforms, and server solutions. Active participant in Intel Solution Summit and technology ecosystem events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NetScout Systems: Provider of network performance management, traffic intelligence, and cybersecurity solutions. Directly comparable to EmbedWay's network visualization and DPI offerings for service provider and enterprise traffic monitoring.
• Advantech: Taiwan-based global leader in industrial PCs, embedded computing platforms, and IoT solutions. Closely comparable to EmbedWay's intelligent system platform business (COMe modules, motherboards, IPCs, ATCA platforms) serving industrial automation, telecom, and embedded applications.
• Sugon (Dawning Information Industry): Chinese AI computing and server vendor, and an active EmbedWay collaborator on the AS9000 orthogonal AI super node. Directly competes in domestic AI server and intelligent computing center deployments with overlapping customer base of Chinese SOEs and research institutions.
• Gigamon: Global leader in network visibility and traffic intelligence solutions for enterprises and service providers. Most direct international peer to EmbedWay's OptiWay and ExProbe product lines for telecom traffic collection and DPI.

Regional players

• Centec Networks: Chinese SDN switch and merchant silicon vendor; a documented EmbedWay partner on ExSwitch6400 white-box switches. Adjacent peer in domestic carrier-grade switching and OCP-compliant networking hardware.

Broad incumbents

• H3C (New H3C Group): Major Chinese IT infrastructure provider offering networking equipment, servers, and storage. Overlaps with EmbedWay across network visualization, AI servers, and industrial networking, but with substantially broader product portfolio and stronger enterprise/government channel reach.
• ZTE Corporation: Major Chinese telecom equipment vendor with end-to-end carrier networks portfolio. Comparable to EmbedWay in serving Chinese telecom operators with network infrastructure, though ZTE operates at vastly larger scale across RAN, core, and transport.
• Inspur Electronic Information Industry: China's leading AI server and hyperscale data center hardware vendor. Competes head-to-head with EmbedWay's AS-series AI workstations, super nodes, and intelligent computing center offerings, though at much greater scale and brand recognition.
• FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies: Chinese telecom equipment and optical network vendor serving operators with carrier-grade networking gear. Comparable to EmbedWay in optical switching and telecom infrastructure targeting, with broader optical transport and access portfolio.

Emerging players

• Siasun Robot & Automation: China's leading industrial robotics company, with growing presence in inspection and service robotics. Comparable to EmbedWay's wheeled and overhead rail-mounted inspection robots targeting power substations and industrial facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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