HPE unveils new private cloud AI solution with NVIDIA aid

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced the availability of its new product, HPE Private Cloud AI, which is designed to streamline the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) applications for businesses.

The cloud-based solution, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, focuses on helping enterprises deploy generative AI (GenAI) applications rapidly, notably through the introduction of solution accelerators.

The heart of this offering is the capability to launch virtual assistants in mere seconds, enabling enterprises to operationalise artificial intelligence applications with ease. According to Fidelma Russo, executive vice president and general manager of hybrid cloud and CTO at HPE, the aim is to reduce the complexity and time traditionally required to implement AI projects. "Businesses are deploying GenAI in an environment where they are simultaneously under pressure to begin quickly and show real value," Russo explained. She added, "Solution accelerators are a key differentiator within HPE Private Cloud AI, simplifying a project that could take months to deploy and consolidating that timeline down to a single moment for the enterprise."

The first solution accelerator available is a GenAI virtual assistant designed to assist developers in quickly building interactive chatbots. These chatbots can answer questions asked in natural language and are informed by an organisation's private data, powered by open-source large language models (LLMs). This tool offers customisation for various business needs such as tech support, sales quote generation, and marketing content creation. Future updates are expected to add support for voice, images and multi-agent functionalities, enhancing the virtual assistant's capabilities.

Additionally, HPE has outlined plans for future solution accelerators that will cater to specific vertical industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, energy, and the public sector. These accelerators will employ NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints, providing reference AI use cases that businesses can adapt and optimise continuously based on new data and feedback. Justin Boitano, vice president of enterprise AI software products at NVIDIA, noted, "Enterprises are looking for accelerated, customised AI tools to meet the needs of their company-specific use cases. NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints allow AI applications developed with HPE Private Cloud AI to be refined using human feedback, improving models in a continuous learning cycle."

The solution accelerators introduced by HPE are characterised as modular, low-code or no-code applications. These applications use NVIDIA NIM microservices and aim to shorten the time required to realise value from AI investments. They streamline the deployment of AI applications typically fraught with challenges such as acquiring new skills, managing complex workloads, and integrating various IT resources. Operating within HPE's Private Cloud AI, these accelerators are managed through HPE GreenLake Cloud, which provides comprehensive security measures, including data isolation and enterprise guardrails.

Complementing the launch of HPE Private Cloud AI, the company is also introducing the Unleash AI partner program. This program is designed to broaden and deepen HPE's ecosystem by collaborating with independent software vendors, system integrators, and service providers. The intent is to expedite customer access to AI tools and enhance their implementation. By being part of the Unleash AI program, partner organisations will ensure their solutions, including those based on NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints, are pre-validated to run seamlessly in HPE Private Cloud AI.

"This program will complement the new AI partner strategy HPE announced in collaboration with NVIDIA," the company stated. It is expected to leverage HPE's extensive market reach to benefit partners and customers alike.