Analysts foresee stiff competition in the AI infrastructure market, with companies set to increase spending. This has led suppliers to quickly respond to the anticipated demand.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduced its Nvidia AI Computing by HPE portfolio, following Cisco and Arista’s Nexus HyperFabric and Etherlink AI platforms. Nvidia and Broadcom provide the underlying technology for these offerings.
There’s a competition to tap into the growing GenAI market, which IDC predicts will boom by 2027. Business spending on GenAI technology is expected to rise significantly by then.
HPE’s Nvidia AI Computing is centered around the HPE Private Cloud AI, developed in collaboration with Nvidia. The offering includes Nvidia’s AI Enterprise platform and NIM inference microservices.
Arista and Cisco, leveraging their networking expertise, have unveiled AI infrastructure products. Large companies are embracing AI technology for various applications, from data centers to improving operational efficiency.
The Ultra Ethernet Consortium, consisting of leading technology companies, is focusing on advancing Ethernet standards for AI networks. This move aims to provide more cost-effective and efficient options for AI infrastructure.
Cisco’s Nexus HyperFabric, in partnership with Nvidia, offers high-speed networking solutions for AI systems. As for Arista, its Etherlink AI platforms feature AI-optimized features in its network operating system, EOS.
The competition among these AI infrastructure providers is targeting different types of buyers, ranging from major cloud providers to small and medium-sized organizations looking to leverage AI technology for various purposes.
Overall, the AI infrastructure market is witnessing rapid growth and innovation as companies strive to meet the increasing demand for advanced AI solutions in various sectors of the economy.
Antone Gonsalves, editor-at-large at TechTarget Editorial, provides valuable insights into industry trends impacting enterprise technology buyers. With 25 years of experience in technology journalism, he is based in San Francisco. For news tips, contact him via email.
Article Source
https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366589443/Arista-Cisco-HPE-answer-AI-infrastructure-demand