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GMKtec × Z.AI Officially Announce Strategic Partnership

GLM-5.1 Large Model Deeply Empowers Full Flagship Mini PC Lineup Free Exclusive Coding Plan With Every Purchase Recently, GMKtec, a desktop AI computing brand, and Z.AI, an AI large model company, officially announced a major strategic partnership. Z.AI’s newly released flagship model GLM-5.1 is now being integrated across GMKtec devices. GLM-5.1: Redefining the Boundaries of AI Engineering Capability The GLM-5.1 model introduces a new paradigm in long-horizon autonomous AI systems: 1.  It is the world’s first open-source model validated in real-world engineering tasks with continuous 8-hour autonomous execution capability. 2.  Within a single task, it can independently plan, execute, test, adapt strategies when encountering obstacles, and self-correct errors—ultimately delivering complete engineering-grade outputs. In the widely recognized software engineering benchmark SWE-bench Pro, GLM-5.1 has achieved a new global best score, surpassing leading models such as Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.4, among other top-tier systems. Hardware + AI Integration: A Full-Stack Collaboration At the core of this strategic partnership is the deep integration of hardware computing power and advanced AI capabilities. GMKtec and Z.AI jointly launch a co-branded initiative that brings GLM-5.1 capabilities into six flagship mini PCs and desktop AI supercomputing systems. Every eligible purchase will also include a free quarterly Z.AI Coding Plan subscription, providing an out-of-the-box AI productivity experience from day one. This collaboration spans GMKtec’s full product ecosystem, bridging the entire stack—from underlying compute hardware to advanced AI intelligence—delivering a seamless desktop AI solution for developers, professionals, and AI engineers. The campaign will roll out globally across major platforms, including JD.com, GMKtec official store, and AliExpress, enabling a synchronized worldwide launch. Open-Source Leadership: GLM-5.1 Sets a New Benchmark The technological foundation of this collaboration is Z.AI’s newly released GLM-5.1 open-source model. Unlike conventional large language models designed for short, interactive tasks, GLM-5.1 introduces a true engineering-grade autonomous workflow system. Key real-world performance highlights: ●  Sustains fully autonomous operation for over 8 hours without human intervention ●  Covers the complete lifecycle of engineering tasks: goal decomposition  solution design  code generation  debugging and optimization  final delivery Benchmark achievements: ●  Completed CUDA kernel optimization tasks equivalent to months of senior engineering work in just 14 hours ●  Improved acceleration performance from 2.6× to 35.7× ●  Achieved a 6.9× performance gain in vector database query optimization through 655 autonomous iterations These results represent a major leap in AI-driven software engineering productivity. Hardware Powering AI at Scale While advanced AI models define intelligence, real-world deployment depends on robust hardware performance. As a long-standing innovator in the mini PC industry, GMKtec delivers a full portfolio of devices spanning everyday productivity to professional AI development workloads. Its hardware architecture is fully aligned with GLM-5.1’s requirements—from lightweight creative tasks to high-intensity computational workloads—ensuring maximum performance across all scenarios. Full Product Line AI Enablement Through this collaboration, six flagship GMKtec devices are fully integrated with GLM-5.1, tailored to different user needs: ● Office AI Series Includes: K13 / K17 / K8 Plus / K11 Powered by Intel Ultra or AMD Ryzen flagship processors, with 16GB–64GB memory and 1TB high-speed SSD storage. Ideal for: ●  daily office productivity ●  lightweight AI content creation ●  coding and development tasks These models fully support GLM-5.1’s standard interaction and lightweight development scenarios, delivering a next-generation AI productivity experience. ● Professional AI Training Series Includes: EVO-X2 (128GB + 2TB) and EVO-T1 (64GB + 1TB) Designed for: ●  large model training ●  advanced AI development ●  high-load engineering workloads With extreme hardware specifications, these systems fully unlock GLM-5.1’s long-context autonomous capabilities, functioning as true desktop AI supercomputing workstations. Exclusive Benefit: 3-Month Z.AI Coding Plan All users purchasing eligible devices during the campaign will receive a free 3-month Z.AI Coding Plan subscription. Key benefits include: ●  Unlimited token usage (no consumption concerns) ●  Pro-level access tier ●  Up to 400 prompts per 5 hours ●  Approximately 80–90 requests per hour This ensures full coverage for daily usage, development workflows, and intensive debugging scenarios. Seamless Activation Experience To simplify onboarding, the collaboration introduces a fully automated activation system based on: Purchase Order ID + Device SN Code This dual-verification mechanism ensures secure and instant entitlement activation. Additionally, all devices come with native integration of the OpenClaw software environment, enabling: ●  one-click installation ●  automatic environment setup ●  zero complex local configuration Users can begin AI workflows immediately after unboxing. Download GMKtec Claw: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VdnCbRWbf7Yy7IclOQAoQR0z_an906Tr/view?usp=sharing Global Rollout and Ecosystem Collaboration To ensure global accessibility, GMKtec and Z.AI leverage complementary distribution channels: ●  GMKtec: global social media ecosystem focused on consumer audiences ●  Z.AI: LinkedIn (B2B) and Discord developer communities This dual-channel strategy ensures full coverage across both consumer and developer ecosystems. The campaign officially launches in mid-April, strategically aligned with the AliExpress April Mega Sale, amplifying both brand visibility and conversion performance. A New Benchmark for AI-Driven Computing This partnership represents a breakthrough collaboration between consumer hardware and frontier AI models. Beyond delivering a unified hardware + AI intelligence solution, it redefines how desktop AI systems are built, deployed, and experienced. Together, GMKtec and Z.AI are setting a new standard for consumer-grade AI supercomputing, bringing advanced AI capabilities from research labs directly to everyday desktop environments worldwide. The future of AI computing is no longer cloud-only—it is local, accessible, and fully integrated. Learn more:https://www.gmktec.com/pages/gmktec-zai