Hybrid AI at scale with NVIDIA and Equinix
In this short Tech Talk, join the industry leaders to unravel the transformative power of bridging physical and digital landscapes. Highlights: Explore the imperative role of distributed AI in the ever-evolving enterprise landscape. Gain insights into seamlessly integrating AI data flow from edge to core to cloud through rich ecosystem partners. Learn how to design and implement cloud-adjacent hybrid AI solutions with NVIDIA at Equinix on a global scale. Discover strategies to break down internal and external silos with MLOps, fostering collaboration across departments and ecosystem partners.Equinix Announces Fully Managed Service for NVIDIA DGX AI Supercomputing
Equinix, Inc. has launched a new fully managed private cloud service in collaboration with NVIDIA, aimed at providing enterprises with easy access to NVIDIA DGX AI supercomputing infrastructure. This service, available globally, is designed to enhance the development and management of custom generative AI models, offering robust infrastructure, high-speed network access, and enterprise-grade support. For a more detailed insight into this groundbreaking service, review the full press-release Learn more aboutEquinix's fully managed service for NVIDIA DGX AI SupercomputingEquinix Private AI with NVIDIA DGX Questions & Answers
Jon Lin, Equinix EVP and General Manager of Data Center Services & Matt Hull, NVIDIA VP Global AI Solutions answers some questions about our recent announced collaboration. Equinix Private AI with NVIDIA DGX is a fully managed private cloud service that enables enterprises to easily acquire and manage their own NVIDIA DGX AI supercomputing infrastructure for building and running custom generative AI models.Introducing AI to Kids - Cassandra Chin, CSU
Cassandra Chin, a college student from Colorado State University, studying computer science, discusses her book “Phippy's AI Friend” with Steve Martinelli at KubeCon Paris. The book follows the story of Kimani, a non-binary computer who faces struggles in finding their identity. The book also includes a workshop where readers can build a visual recognition model using Scratch. Cassandra has been conducting workshops since the age of 13 and enjoys making technology accessible to everyone. She will be giving a keynote at DevNexus and is also involved with the AI ML working group at CNCF, working on an AI white paper to connect AI and cloud-native development. Cassandra emphasizes the importance of creating educational content for developers to adopt AI in a meaningful way. The book is available on Amazon, with a French version also available. Cassandra’s favorite character in the book is Kimani.Open source vs Inner Source for AI with Mark Sturdevant, IBM
In this video, Steve Martinelli interviews Mark Sturdevant, a software developer at IBM Research. Mark discusses his role in open tech and his focus on open source for the past 10 years. He explains that his day-to-day work involves helping teams within IBM transition from inter-sourcing to open-sourcing projects. Mark also shares his experience in the open-source community and offers advice for staying hands-on in software development for 30 years. He discusses the common pitfalls in transitioning from inner-sourcing to open-sourcing and highlights the importance of community building and documentation. Mark also discusses his current work in AI and open source, particularly in the field of generative AI and large language models. He emphasizes the significance of networking and face-to-face interactions at conferences like KubeCon Paris. Mark concludes by mentioning some of the open-source projects he has contributed to and encourages attendees to engage with others and not be shy.Kubernetes and Storage with Eric Han, NetApp
Chris from Equinix interviews Eric Han from NetApp at KubeCon 2024 in Paris, where Eric discusses NetApp’s collaboration with public cloud providers and their Kubernetes storage solution, Astra. Astra, including Astra Trident, facilitates storage provisioning within Kubernetes. Eric also introduces Astra Data Management, enabling application cloning and snapshot restoration using custom resources in Kubernetes. They delve into managing data with Kubernetes tools like kubectl and the challenges of connecting physical storage to PVCs. Eric emphasizes the significance of data management in Kubernetes, such as cloning and migrating applications across cloud environments. They briefly touch on AI's role in NetApp’s cloud strategy and using custom resources for AI applications. The interview closes with insights on AI's presence and applications in Kubernetes at the conference, alongside NetApp’s showcased solutions and optimization offerings at their booth. Attendees are advised on community engagement for a fruitful conference experience.AI Use Cases with Martin Hickey, IBM
In this video, Steve Martinelli interviews Martin Hickey, a software developer at IBM, about his experience working with open-source projects. Martin explains how he got started in open source and the benefits of collaboration within the community. He also discusses his current work in the field of AI and the potential applications of the technology. Martin shares his experiences speaking at conferences and emphasizes the importance of human interaction in technology. He concludes by highlighting the need to approach AI with caution but also recognizes its potential for positive impact.
