AI workloads are exploding. Is your network ready? David Nicholson is joined by Dell Technologies' James Wynia, Director Product Management Networking, and Broadcom's Hemal Shah on this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24 for a discussion on the INSANE speeds and feeds driving the future of AI and supercomputing ⚡

Their discussion covers:

• Building AI fabrics with Dell PowerSwitch and Broadcom Thor 2

• The collaboration between Dell and Broadcom to advance AI infrastructure

• Key features of the Dell PowerSwitch and Broadcom Thor 2 and their impact on AI workloads

• Challenges & solutions in scaling AI operations

• Insights into the future of AI infrastructure and networking technologies

• Best practices for deploying AI fabric in varied enterprise environments

Megawatt Racks? It's not science fiction! Host Keith Townsend is with Dell Technologies' Tim Shedd, Engineering Technologist, Office of the CTO, on this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24. Tim dropped some of his insights & knowledge about the future of data center power and cooling.

Their discussion covers:

• The rise of liquid cooling

• The evolving demands on power and cooling systems in current computing environments

• Power-dense rack infrastructure

• Dell Technologies' innovative approaches to energy efficiency and sustainability

• Insights into future trends and technologies for power and cooling optimization

• Bridging the adaptation gap by providing solutions for both air-cooled and liquid-cooled environments

Can AI be used to control cloud expenses? Host Mitch Ashley is joined by DoiT's Eduardo Mota and Weaviate's Jobi George on this episode of DevOps Dialogues, for a conversation on how companies can manage their cloud expenditures in the context of GenAI tool utilization and strategize reinvestment for growth.

Their discussion covers:

• The intricate cost relationship between cloud architecture and GenAI, highlighting the importance of expert partnerships in developing effective AI solutions

• Utilizing data as a competitive advantage, from leveraging existing datasets to enhancing them through transformations or graph database conversions

• A comparative analysis of RAG (Retrievable Augmented Generation) versus Agents in reducing hallucinations and costs while optimizing efficiency

• Evaluating ROI for AI-driven projects, considering aspects like end-user payment, competitive differentiation, and operational efficiencies

• The role of managed services in the initial stages of cloud transition, and advanced strategies such as fine-tuning, distillation, or quantizing a model for growth

🎓Lenovo & Harvard have their thinking caps on. On this episode of the Six Five On The Road at SC24, hosts Keith Townsend and David Nicholson speak with Lenovo's Dana Ryan, Head of North America Infrastructure Solutions Group, and Max Shad, Senior Director of AI ML Research Engineering at the Harvard University Kempner Institute. They discuss the groundbreaking work Lenovo and the Kempner Institute are doing to advance artificial intelligence in enterprise data.

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• The impact of Lenovo's liquid cooling technology on AI research efficiency and environmental sustainability

• The pioneering AI research at Harvard's Kempner Institute, working towards understanding the foundations of both natural and artificial intelligence

• The significant funding and resources behind Kempner AI, including Lenovo's advanced liquid-cooled ThinkSystem gear

• The potential of liquid cooling technology in transforming data centers across industries for better performance and eco-friendliness

• Predictions on how AI advancements will influence everyday life and society in the next decade

How can you future-proof your collocation? Start by combining advanced AI hardware with global data center capabilities. On this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24, hosts Keith Townsend and David Nicholson are joined by Lenovo's CMO Flynn Maloy and Digital Realty's Chief Executive of Alliances - Global Sales, Seamus Matthews for a conversation on how their collaboration addresses the increasing demand for #AIinfrastructure and sustainable data center solutions. 

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• The strategic partnership between Lenovo and Digital Realty to bring advanced AI hardware and global data center capabilities to enterprises, optimizing AI deployment sustainability and efficiency

• How Digital Realty's colocation services and infrastructure solutions support the scalability of global IT operations along with the integration of hybrid cloud and AI technologies

• Lenovo's advancements in cooling technologies and infrastructure to meet the demands of next-generation AI processing units, focusing on sustainable data center operations

• Lenovo Neptune® Liquid Cooling technology within Digital Realty's colocation services for high-density workloads and sustainable operations

How is Sharon AI adapting its GPU-as-a-service offerings for organizations of all sizes? On this episode of the Six Five On The Road at SC24, hosts Keith Townsend and David Nicholson are joined by Lenovo's Sinisa Nikolic and Sharon AI's Andrew Leece for a conversation on how SharonAI, a leading GPU-as-a-service provider along with Lenovo's innovative technology, is driving the AI research boom. 

Catch the full into this episode and:

• Discover how Sharon AI differentiates itself with its cutting-edge, informative, and engaging conversation capabilities

• Learn how Sharon AI is optimizing its infrastructure for high-performance computing (HPC), serving higher education, research, and now expanding into enterprise and government sectors

• Learn about the critical role of Lenovo's TruScale in enabling Sharon AI's rapid and capital-efficient scaling

• Explore the exciting advancements in water-cooling technology and its impact on data center sustainability and performance

• Get details on how Lenovo TruScale has powered SharonAI's offerings and what future developments to anticipate from the company

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters, hosts Keith Townsend, Camberley Bates, and Dion Hinchcliffe discuss AI's strategic implications for CIOs and CTOs, alongside a comprehensive analysis of recent earnings reports within the tech sector.

Their discussion covers:

• The strategic importance of AI implementation for CIOs and CTOs.

• A detailed breakdown of the latest earnings reports from leading tech companies.

• Predictions for future technology trends based on current earnings.

• Insight into how businesses can leverage AI for competitive advantage.

• Challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the current tech landscape.

The Oracle-AWS partnership is revolutionizing the way businesses migrate and modernize their Oracle Database workloads. 🤝 Hosts Daniel Newman and Patrick Moorhead are with Oracle's Karan Batta, SVP, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for Six Five On The Road at AWS re:Invent, to discuss the strategies and benefits behind this pivotal Oracle-AWS partnership, focusing on leveraging Oracle Database capabilities within the AWS cloud environment.

Their discussion covers:

• How Oracle and AWS aim to facilitate seamless migration and modernization of critical enterprise workloads into the cloud
• Insights into the upcoming Oracle Database@AWS service, and a sneak peek 👀 at its features and integration into AWS's expansive cloud services
• The significance of the Oracle-AWS multicloud collaboration, focusing on offering customers flexibility, scalability, and enhanced efficiency
• Key differentiators that set Oracle Database@AWS apart from other multicloud initiatives
• Highlights from the recent announcement at AWS re:Invent, including Oracle's ongoing efforts to enhance cloud interoperability and meet the evolving needs of its users

Learn more at Oracle Database@AWS

High-performance computing has some serious power requirements and finding sustainable solutions for this is a theme at this year’s SC24. Hosts David Nicholson and Keith Townsend are joined by Barcelona Supercomputing Center's Operations Director Sergi Girona and Lenovo's VP, ISG Product Group Scott Tease for this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24. They discuss their exciting partnership to advance high-performance computing (HPC) and address global sustainability challenges.

Tune in for details on: 

• The impactful collaboration between Barcelona Supercomputing Center and Lenovo on HPC advancements

• The role of Lenovo's Neptune Water Cooling Technology in driving sustainability in supercomputing

• An overview of BSC's MareNostrum 5 and its contribution to HPC and research

• Insights into Lenovo’s partner ecosystem in the European public sector and their efforts towards solving global challenges

• Future directions in HPC, demonstrating progress through sustainable technologies and partnerships

Learn more at Lenovo.

The question of sustainability is the “elephant in the room” 🐘 as AI continues to revolutionize industry. On this episode of the Six Five On The Road at SC24, host David Nicholson is joined by Dell Technologies' Seamus Jones, Director, Server Technical Marketing Engineering for a conversation on Sustainable AI and Dell's initiatives towards eco-friendly technology solutions.

📻Tune in for these key takeaways:

• The importance of AI-powered efficiency & how Dell is using AI to optimize cooling and power consumption in their servers, creating a virtuous cycle of sustainability

• Liquid cooling and heat capture: Dell is exploring cutting-edge cooling technologies to minimize environmental impact and even potentially repurpose excess heat

• Right-sizing is key: Dell helps customers choose the right infrastructure for their needs, avoiding unnecessary energy waste

• The role of AI in enhancing sustainability efforts across industries

• Future trends and challenges in sustainable technology practices