QNAP Qsirch Integrates On-Premises VLM and LLM AI to Enhance Cross-Media Semantic Search on NAS
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Taipei, Taiwan, August 12, 2026 –QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today announced a major upgrade to its core search application, Qsirch, introducing "[2] Qsirch AI Mode." Powered by Vision Language Model (VLM) and Large Language Model (LLM) architecture, the AI mode allows users to locate files across documents, images, videos, and audio formats using natural language descriptions. This advanced capability delivers a smarter data management experience and enterprise-grade data protection for professional users.
Beyond Traditional Keywords: Comprehensive Search Across Four Media Formats
Qsirch AI Mode features advanced semantic understanding to search seamlessly across four major media categories:Document Search:Supports multiple formats, including PDF, DOCX, and PPTX. The AI understands contextual meaning rather than relying purely on exact keyword matching, allowing users to find specific text paragraphs based on overall context.Image Search:Powered by on-premises VLM inference, users no longer need to pre-arrange albums or manually add tags. By simply describing a visual scene, the AI analyzes the photo content to retrieve accurate results instantly.Video and Audio Search:For video (MP4, MOV) and audio (WAV, MP3, M4A) files, the system introduces a bidirectional sync between the timeline and transcripts. Users can locate specific moments based on remembered dialogue fragments and click the text to jump directly to that exact timestamp for playback, eliminating the need to manually scrub through long recordings or event footage.
Local AI Inference: Where Speed Meets Absolute Confidentiality
To address stringent corporate data security and compliance requirements, Qsirch AI Mode leverages the edge computing capabilities of QNAP NAS. By executing all LLM and VLM model inference locally on the device, the solution keeps sensitive enterprise documents completely confidential while eliminating cloud data egress fees. Operating entirely independent of external networks, the core AI engine maintains peak search performance within corporate intranets and strictly regulated, air-gapped environments. Security is further bolstered by seamless integration with existing NAS shared folder permissions, strictly enforcing user access levels to minimize data exposure risks.
Availability
The new Qsirch 7.1.0 is now available for download in the QNAP App Center.
To learn more about Qsirch AI Mode features and system requirements, please visit [3] https://www.qnap.com/go/solution/qsirch-ai-mode/.About QNAP
QNAP delivers integrated technology solutions through software innovation, hardware craftsmanship, and in-house manufacturing. With strengths in storage, networking, and smart video surveillance, QNAP also integrates cloud services to enhance data safety, intelligence, and workflow efficiency. We envision the NAS as a core platform unifying high availability, cybersecurity, edge AI, IT/OT resilience, and cloud management—empowering organizations across industries to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Contact us
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