VAST Data Announcements from the Tech Field Day Showcase | The Gestalt IT Rundown: March 13, 2024

Published: March 13, 2024, 4:46 p.m.

Yesterday VAST Data announced what they are calling the AI Factory, and we got a detailed look at this during a Tech Field Day Showcase. VAST is collaborating with NVIDIA, Supermicro, and Run:ai to demonstrate their ability to operationalize AI at scale. Highlighting their rapid growth and partnerships, VAST Data's architecture supports new capabilities like VAST DataBase and VAST DataEngine. Discussions cover integrating VAST Data with NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs, optimizing for Supermicro hyperscale servers, and running full-stack AI operations with Run:ai. The showcase emphasized the benefits of DPUs, power savings, and strategic partnerships. It also explored the complexities of deploying AI at scale, emphasizing the integration of data processes and the role of Run:ai in managing GPU resources.\n\nTime Stamps:\n0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown\n1:04 - $1 Billion Invested by SK Hynix into AI Chip Tech\n4:27 - Kubernetes Distributed Cloud Firewall Revealed by Aviatrix\n8:24 - Azure Native Qumulo Cold Announced\n11:26 - Russian Military WebEx Meeting Leak Confirmed by German Officials\n16:11 - HP Shows Off the AI PC at Amplify\n23:11 - Internet Cables in the Red Sea Seemingly Damaged\n28:18 - VAST Data Announcements from the Tech Field Day Showcase\n42:14 - The Weeks Ahead\n44:51 - Thanks for Watching

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