ALi and Ceva partner to integrate AI capabilities into video platforms

TAIPEI/ROCKVILLE - ALi Corporation and Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ:CEVA) announced Thursday a licensing agreement to incorporate Ceva’s NeuPro-Nano and NeuPro-M Neural Processing Units into ALi’s Video Display Sub-System platform. According to InvestingPro data, CEVA maintains impressive gross profit margins of 87.4% and holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet, suggesting strong operational efficiency.

The partnership aims to enhance AI processing capabilities in smart edge devices including intelligent displays and set-top boxes. According to the companies’ joint press release, the integration combines ALi’s multimedia system-on-chip expertise with Ceva’s AI technology.

Ceva’s NeuPro-Nano NPU is designed for ultra-low power applications with native support for transformer models, while the NeuPro-M NPU offers scalable performance ranging from 4 to 200 TOPS per core.

"This collaboration reinforces our strategic move into AI-powered ASIC design and expands our service portfolio," said Joseph Lien, CEO of ALi Corporation. CEVA’s strong financial position is reflected in its healthy current ratio of 7.45, with liquid assets well exceeding short-term obligations.

The companies stated that the partnership will provide ALi’s ASIC design service customers with access to AI acceleration solutions optimized for deep learning inference across various smart edge applications. Despite recent stock performance challenges, InvestingPro analysis indicates CEVA is positioned for growth, with net income expected to turn positive this year. For deeper insights into CEVA’s financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.

Gweltaz Toquet, Chief Commercial Officer of Ceva, said the combination "unlocks new possibilities for edge AI innovation, enabling smarter, faster and more responsive video systems."

The collaboration includes Ceva’s AI software development tools such as the NeuPro-Studio AI SDK, which the companies claim will simplify AI SoC development and reduce time-to-market for manufacturers and semiconductor partners.

This announcement represents part of ALi’s broader strategy to expand its design services business addressing AI-powered ASIC design for video-centric devices across consumer and industrial markets. With revenue growth of 17.04% in the last twelve months, CEVA appears well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding AI market, though according to InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, the stock currently appears fairly valued.

In other recent news, Ceva Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting earnings per share of $0.06, which fell short of the analysts’ forecast of $0.08. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $24.2 million, also below the anticipated $26.48 million. These results contributed to a notable decline in Ceva’s stock. Additionally, Ceva reached a significant milestone with over 20 billion devices powered by its technology shipped globally. This achievement highlights the company’s extensive reach across various devices, including AI-powered earbuds, smartwatches, 5G base stations, and ADAS-equipped vehicles. The milestone reflects more than two decades of Ceva’s contributions to the technology industry. These developments provide a snapshot of Ceva’s current standing and recent activities.

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