Equinix, a leader in the digital infrastructure services field, has recently launched a comprehensive managed private cloud service that helps businesses acquire and manage NVIDIA DGX AI supercomputing infrastructure for developing and deploying custom generative AI models. The service, now available, integrates NVIDIA DGX systems, NVIDIA networking, and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform to provide solutions for enterprises seeking advanced AI capabilities.
The comprehensive managed private cloud service enables Equinix to install and operate each customer's private NVIDIA infrastructure within its global network of International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers, and deploy services on behalf of customers flexibly. This strategic move positions Equinix as a key player in the digital infrastructure field, offering highly adaptable and scalable hybrid infrastructure solutions to meet the evolving needs of enterprises.
Charles Meyers, President and CEO of Equinix, emphasizes the importance of highly adaptable and scalable hybrid infrastructure for enterprises looking to harness the potential of generative AI. He states, "Our newly launched service provides customers with a fast and cost-effective way to adopt advanced AI infrastructure operated and managed by global experts."
The service meets the growing demand for generative AI across various industries, including biopharmaceuticals, financial services, software, automotive, and retail. Early access companies using the service have already established centers of AI excellence to accelerate the development of new drugs, create AI co-pilots for customer service agents, and build virtual productivity assistants, among other innovations.
Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, highlights the transformative impact of generative AI on various industries. He says, "Now, businesses can have NVIDIA AI supercomputing and software in hundreds of data centers worldwide, plus the operational efficiency managed by Equinix."
Enterprises using the private cloud service can scale their infrastructure operations to achieve the AI performance levels required for developing and running large-scale models. Equinix's offering provides high-speed dedicated network access for global network service providers, enabling fast generative AI information retrieval across enterprise wide area networks. Additionally, it offers private high-bandwidth interconnection with cloud service and enterprise service providers to meet data security and compliance requirements.
The service also allows easy access to NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, simplifying the development and deployment of production-grade AI applications, including generative AI. Equinix's solution ensures that enterprises can fully leverage the potential of the NVIDIA AI ecosystem through pre-trained models, optimized frameworks, and accelerated data science software libraries.
Furthermore, the cloud service includes enterprise-level support and security features, with Equinix's IBX data center professionals assisting customers in rapidly building and deploying custom AI models. Customers also have access to support from NVIDIA AI experts, ensuring robust support for their AI initiatives.
