Forget Tinder, This Power Couple is Building the Future of AI
- By CDOTrends editors
- May 05, 2024
GenAI’s entry created a flurry of vendor hookups that put Tinder to shame. The latest is Digital Realty and Oracle, who are looking to make cloud-based AI not just a thing, but the thing for enterprises.
Maybe it's not about romance, but this new deal is serious business. Digital Realty, with its global network of bedecked data centers, and Oracle, with its major cloud muscle, are out to conquer the beast of AI infrastructure.
The power couple’s promise
We know AI eats data for breakfast and spits out insights. Without the correct setup, you've got indigestion, not innovation.
However, it turns out that setting up shop for actual AI workloads involves a lot more than plugging in an extra server. We're talking specialized GPUs that made NVIDIA and AMD everyone’s favorite dates.
Oracle is bringing its gear to a dedicated Digital Realty data center in Northern Virginia. By accessing the latter’s PlatformDIGITAL® solution, this powerhouse combo aims to solve the gritty infrastructure problems that slow down AI deployments for enterprises.
“Together, we’re not just pioneering technology; we’re unlocking a future where every challenge is met with unparalleled innovation, and every opportunity is maximized,” said Patrick Cyril, global vice president for technical sales and customer excellence in revenue operations at Oracle.
Started as friends
This isn't some 'first date' situation, either.
Digital Realty and Oracle have a history that includes multiple deployments across the globe, 11 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) FastConnect points of presence, a global ServiceFabric™ presence, and a recent Oracle Solution Center deployment in one of Digital Realty’s Frankfurt data centers.
This latest move signals they're ready to take things to the next level. However, the real target of this power relationship is "Data Gravity”—the idea that massive datasets become hard to move around and instead will see apps and people moved closer to the data. The Digital Reality-Oracle tie-up offers faster and more secure access to the cloud alongside your private data.
“Together, we’re bringing the extensive capabilities of the cloud to enterprises’ private data sets through secure interconnection, unlocking new data-driven business outcomes,” said Chris Sharp, the chief technology officer at Digital Realty.
For enterprises saddled with large datasets worldwide, it can be a game-changer.
Romancing AI becomes easier
Think of it like building a Formula 1 car. You need the engine (Oracle's AI tech) and the perfect track (Digital Realty's infrastructure).
This isn't just about making existing things faster; it's about making things possible that weren't before. From self-driving trucks to cancer-detecting algorithms, if enterprises can dream it at scale, Oracle and Digital Realty just might build the road.
More importantly, this move tells us AI isn't just a buzzword anymore; it's getting down to the infrastructure level. As these industry titans work together, we will likely see more "AI-ready" solutions pop up. Get ready–the speed of innovation might shift into a whole new gear.
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