BOSTON - Axle AI (www.axle.ai), the provider of AI-powered media asset management software, recently released three bundles that include Apple’s new Mac mini M4 hardware. Unlike media management systems that run partly or exclusively in the cloud, Axel AI's systems allow full unattended operation for video that is stored on-premise, in the same network as editing workstations and NAS storage. Axle AI MAM software supports integrations with popular video editing solutions, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve, and, via an optional module, Avid Media Composer.
Part of Axle AI’s appeal is the privacy and affordability of running AI-powered video-search tools onsite, without the potential of exposing footage to possible cloud security breaches or the scraping used to train AI large language models in the cloud. In Axle's bundles, all training, as well as searchable metadata, is kept local to the on-premise system, and is not shared with other locations or users. The cost advantages can also be dramatic, as per-hour cloud processing costs that can exceed $10/hour are replaced by predictable, fixed purchases and monthly budgets for unlimited use.
Three bundles will be released on November 8th. The Axle Mac mini M4 bundle is priced at $5,995 and will include Axle software and Mac mini M4 with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 10GigE network hardware. The Axle Mac mini M4 Pro bundle will be priced at $6,995 and will include Axle software and Mac mini M4 Pro, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 10GigE network hardware. The Axle Mac mini M4 Pro-Nvidia bundle will be priced at $8,995. This bundle will include Axle software and a Mac mini M4 Pro, with 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 10GigE network hardware, HP Victus 15L tower system with Nvidia 4060 GPU, 8GB VRAM, Intel i7, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD hardware and a 30-day license for Axle Tags AI engines.