Equinix & Dell collaborate to launch private AI solution

Equinix and Dell Technologies are collaborating to launch a private AI solution aimed at enabling enterprises to train AI models securely and efficiently across public and private clouds.

The partnership sees the integration of Dell's AI Factory with NVIDIA's technology within Equinix's network of 260+ AI-ready data centres. The solution employs Dell PowerEdge servers and NVIDIA accelerated computing to create a platform that supports secure and real-time AI innovation, facilitated by Equinix Fabric's interconnection services.

Lisa Miller, Senior Vice President, Platform Alliances at Equinix, commented, "At Equinix, we are committed to providing our customers with cutting-edge AI infrastructure that meets the highest standards of performance, security and sustainability. Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA enables enterprises to harness the power of generative AI while maintaining control over their data and supporting their corporate sustainability goals. This solution is designed to support the most demanding AI workloads and help ensure our customers can innovate and drive outcomes."

Chad Dunn, Vice President of Product Management, AI and Data Management at Dell Technologies, stated, "Working with Equinix allows us to deliver the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA and meet the evolving needs of enterprises and our partner community. Our combined expertise in high performance computing, advanced cooling and efficient infrastructure helps ensure that customers can deploy and scale AI workloads securely and more sustainably. This collaboration empowers organisations to leverage the full potential of generative AI while maintaining control over their data and addressing sustainability goals."

The deployment of the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA has reportedly led to benefits across various industries. In healthcare, the solution has streamlined radiology reporting, shifting focus more towards patient care. In manufacturing, it has enhanced operational efficiency through predictive maintenance and quality control. Retail businesses have experienced improved inventory management and personalised customer experiences.

Mike Leone, Practice Director, Data Management, Analytics & AI at Enterprise Strategy Group, noted, "Understanding and applying generative AI in the enterprise requires a deep technical knowledge base, and many organisations struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of the ever-evolving landscape. In a recent ESG study, 91% of organisations agree that working with partners has helped them see value from generative AI more quickly than expected. This collaboration between Equinix and Dell Technologies lets organisations efficiently deploy cutting edge AI technologies in some of the most advanced, high performance data centres in the world."

Equinix's network of IBX data centres offers a comprehensive ecosystem facilitating rapid and secure ICT integration. The centres offer global access to a broad range of interconnectivity options, supporting businesses in scaling their IT infrastructure efficiently through connections with multiple cloud services and technology partners.

This collaboration enhances the capabilities of the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA by integrating with Equinix's extensive network, promising high performance AI-ready data centres with 99.9999% uptime and compliance with global and local standards. The infrastructure achieves a high sustainability standard, with a significant percentage of renewable energy use across the global data centres.