Mark Waters, HPE’s Senior VP of Services, discusses HPE’s AI Factory with us in this new Techzine TV video. This is not just a collection of infrastructure hardware, it goes deeper (or should we say higher) than that.
What is HPE’s AI Factory?
The AI Factory as HPE sees it is a portfolio of solutions, designed to get the most out of an organization’s data for AI use cases. The offering includes a Private Cloud AI, which is a turnkey appliance, but also more customizable options.
Key Advantages
According to Waters, key advantages include:
- Private cloud deployment
- Tight Nvidia integration
- Pre-integrated software for rapid value realization
Comprehensive Services
He emphasizes the importance of its comprehensive services, encompassing:
- Skills development (partnership with Nvidia’s Deep Learning Institute)
- Data readiness
- Architecture
- Solution implementation
Full Lifecycle Support
HPE’s services support the entire customer lifecycle, from planning and installation to ongoing optimization. Successful AI implementation requires both technological expertise and strong leadership, along with a well-defined use case, adoption strategy, and employee training.
Waters stresses that AI adoption is no longer optional; it’s crucial for business survival and competitive advantage.