Bengaluru-based Niral Networks showcased its latest advancements in cyber-resilient infrastructure at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with a presentation focused on NiralOS, a comprehensive suite designed to bridge the gap between high-speed 5G connectivity and localized artificial intelligence.
The “bare-metal” edge of industrial AI
At the center of Niral’s showcase was NiralOS Edge, a next-generation Type-1 hypervisor engineered for the tough demands of industrial environments. Unlike legacy systems, which often struggled with vendor lock-in and high latency, the undemanding OS Edge offers bare-metal performance with low operational complexity.
A highlight was the platform’s intermediary GPU support, which allows a single physical GPU to be divided into multiple separate instances. This “slicing” capability enables high-performance AI workloads – such as machine vision for quality control and predictive maintenance – to run concurrently on virtual machines without compromising speed or security.
Orchestrating complexity through AI
Niral Networks addressed the increasing difficulty of managing decentralized networks with its NiralOS controller. Leveraging Software Defined Networking (SDN) and AI, the controller provides a “single window” dashboard to orchestrate resources across multiple sites.
The summit audience was introduced to several AI-enhanced features designed to automate the “lifecycle” of industrial digital transformation:
- AI-assisted VM creation: Optimizes resource allocation during virtual machine setup.
- Predictive Maintenance: Uses system monitoring to anticipate maintenance needs before downtime occurs.
- Self-healing cluster: Built-in high availability ensures that if a node fails, the system automatically recovers with zero downtime.
From open-cast mines to smart cities
Niral’s presence at the summit was not merely theoretical. The company highlighted more than 60 successful deployments across three geographies, proving the versatility of its “Private 5G + Edge” model.
Real-world applications demonstrated include:
Mining and Energy: 5G roaming deployed for unmanned vehicles in opencast mines and underground mines.
Logistics and Ports: Real-time inventory management using autonomous guided vehicles (AGV) and drone monitoring.
Smart Factories: Integration of AR/VR for remote support and employee training.
Securing the “Air Gap”
As industrial cyberattacks become more sophisticated, Niral emphasizes its air gapped network architecture. By keeping critical operations on a closed private 5G network separated from the public internet by a physical and digital air gap – NiralOS ensures that sensitive industrial data remains protected from external cyber-threats.
With over 25 partnerships and a strong integration ecosystem involving over 20 radio partners, Niral Networks is positioning itself as the primary architect for India’s autonomous future.
