ASUS Unveils NVIDIA Rubin-Era HGX Hybrid-Cooled AI Server and NVIDIA RTX Spark-Powered AI PC in Japan for the First Time at ASUS Summit 2026

ASUS JAPAN Co., Ltd. held the corporate-focused event 'ASUS Summit 2026' in Shibuya on June 17, 2026. During the event, Jonney Shih (Johnny Shih), Chairman of ASUSTeK Computer, took the stage to present the company's global strategy and vision for the Japanese market.

The event also introduced ASUS's comprehensive corporate business strategy and product portfolio, including business notebooks, edge AI devices, and AI servers.

ASUS Announces Global AI Strategy and AI Infrastructure Expansion for the AI Era

In his keynote speech, Jonney Shih, Chairman of ASUSTeK Computer, declared 'All-in on AI,' outlining ASUS's global AI strategy aimed at transforming industries and businesses through artificial intelligence.

Infrastructure Solutions Business Group, Data Center Solutions Department, Department Head: Paul Wang – Server Display Area

In the latter half of the session titled 'Expanding Business Opportunities with ASUS AI Solutions,' Paul Wang, Department Head of Data Center Solutions, introduced the concrete product lineup supporting ASUS's AI strategy. He presented ASUS's end-to-end AI portfolio, covering AI supercomputers, edge AI, and AI servers. Highlighting rapid time-to-market, diverse options, and stable supply, ASUS emphasized its initiatives to support Japanese enterprises and partners in leveraging AI for business growth.

Japan's First Public Display of the ASUS-Customized Hybrid-Cooled NVIDIA Rubin-Powered HGX Server 'XA NR1I-E12L'

XA NR1I-E12L

At the event, ASUS showcased for the first time in Japan the NVIDIA Rubin-generation HGX hybrid-cooled AI server, announced at NVIDIA GTC 2026. Featuring ASUS's proprietary hybrid cooling architecture, the server aims to deliver high-density, high-efficiency AI computing environments for next-generation AI data centers.

World Premiere in Japan of the 'ProArt MiniPC' with NVIDIA RTX Spark, Announced at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026

ProArt MiniPC

This compact AI workstation is equipped with the NVIDIA Blackwell-generation GPU and NVIDIA Grace CPU. It enables large-scale AI models and personal AI agents to run locally without relying on the cloud. The device is designed for advanced AI workloads such as generative AI content creation, local LLM development, and AI application development.

As an AI ecosystem partner spanning end-user devices, edge AI, and AI supercomputing, ASUS will comprehensively support enterprises in AI adoption and digital transformation.

ASUS: A Domain Expert in AI Supercomputing

Leveraging expertise and proven track records in AI supercomputing, ASUS delivers comprehensive AI infrastructure solutions centered on AI servers. Through collaborations with NVIDIA®, Intel®, and AMD®, ASUS provides end-to-end support from design to deployment and validation, optimizing performance, operational efficiency, and total cost of ownership (TCO). Additionally, through optimized software stacks and cloud-based application services, ASUS empowers enterprises to rapidly bring AI-powered services and businesses to market. Furthermore, ASUS demonstrates real-world performance and reliability through benchmark results from SPEC CPU® and MLPerf™. ASUS Server Official Website https://servers.asus.com/jp