What we know from Dell Technology World 2024 - Insights into the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA announcement (part 1)
I’m very eager to discuss with you all things AI from Dell Technologies World 2024 from last month. The Vegas event saw industry visionaries show us ways in which AI is transforming how we live, work and play. The most topical announcement being the expansion of the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA to accelerate AI adoption.
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There’s much to delve into from this announcement, and so we’ll start by going back to the basics on what an AI factory is, what a Dell AI Factory is and why it’s so influential in the AI revolution. Then part 2 will discuss all things NVIDIA collaboration, so keep your eyes peeled. But until then, let’s? go back to the fundamentals of the AI revolution.
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The AI Revolution
We know that the AI revolution is here, and it's becoming more apparent that harnessing AI is no longer a choice for customers if they want to succeed in the evolving global economy. AI needs to be rendered effectively and quickly with its dominance unlike anything I‘ve seen before. It’s faster, its scope is broader and it offers unparalleled potential.
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Traditional IT infrastructures and operating models are not enough to handle the demands of AI. A new approach is required. The approach in mind…? AI factory.
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What’s an AI factory?
AI factories are here to drive the AI revolution, in the same way that factories drove the Industrial Revolution, but instead of physical products, they produce actionable intelligence, fresh content and new insights which can be used to operate AI models and other assets. There's no doubt that every business will need an AI factory.
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AI factories are facilities designed to meet the specific requirements of AI, providing the infrastructure and resources to deploy complex AI-powered applications and models. The AI factory produces business outcomes powered by their most impactful AI use cases, goals and data.
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Dell AI Factory
Dell wants to help customers build their own AI factory - the Dell AI Factory. It’s the best approach to help accelerate AI innovation in businesses of all sizes by composing a portfolio of products, solutions and services tailored for AI workloads and is designed for fast, repeatable outcomes. It’s versatile and capable of operation across various environments.
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How does the Dell AI Factory operate?
Data fuels the AI factory, but success depends on the quality of data used. With data in various locations (frequently on-premises and at the edge), Dell AI Factory brings AI as close as possible to where data resides to minimise latency, lower costs and maintain data security. It also prepares this data for use by the AI factory, ensuring that customers are working with quality and accurate data, with easy access and built-in data governance.
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The Dell AI Factory enables the ability to deliver tailored enterprise-grade AI solutions, including an AI-optimised infrastructure, open ecosystem of AI technology partners and expert AI services, and best practices. Let’s delve into these areas in more detail:
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AI-optimised infrastructure
Infrastructure forms the foundation of every AI factory, but this foundation must be flexible. The Dell AI Factory allows businesses to right-size their AI investments and run AI anywhere, supporting diverse AI requirements with the world’s broadest AI solutions portfolio from desktop to datacenter to cloud, with the benefits of an end-to-end portfolio.
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Open ecosystem of partners
The AI factory depends on a varied and dynamic ecosystem of AI vendors and solutions. Hence why a core component of the Dell AI Factory is helping organisations chart their course by identifying suitable ecosystem partners and working with them to provide solutions that simplify AI deployment and operation for customers.
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Expert AI services and practises
An effective AI factory needs a skilled team to succeed, but with AI-ready skills in short supply, customers need Dell AI Factory professional services. These 24/7 services help customers align their business and technology needs, from strategy formulation to implementation, and management to scaling.
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The Dell AI Factory is more than just a set of services or products; it’s the future to help customer’s harness the full potential of AI. But what’s the latest announcement from Dell Technologies World on the Dell AI Factory and what role will the collaboration with NVIDIA play? Keep a lookout for my next blog. Can’t wait until then? Message me today and I’ll give you all of the insights early.