Equinix and Dell Technologies are uniting to offer a revolutionary private AI solution that will enable businesses to effectively train AI models within both public and private cloud environments.

The partnership aims to combine the innovative Dell AI Factory powered by NVIDIA technology with Equinix’s extensive global network of data centers, delivering a diverse range of products and services on a neutral, cloud-adjacent platform.

Meeting Corporate Needs

Chad Dunn, vice president of product management at Dell Technologies, emphasized the significance of this collaboration by stating, ‘Working with Equinix allows us to deliver the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA and meet the evolving needs of enterprises and our partner community.’

He further noted, ‘Our combined expertise in high-performance computing, advanced cooling, and efficient infrastructure ensures that customers can deploy and scale AI workloads securely and more sustainably.’

Comprehensive Solutions

The deal grants customers seamless access to secure public cloud options, colocation facilities, and private cloud infrastructures. The Dell AI Factory leverages potent technologies including Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers, NVIDIA accelerated computing, and Dell PowerScale F710 storage, among others.

Available in more than 260 AI-ready data centers operated by Equinix, the solution ensures businesses are equipped to handle the most demanding AI workloads.

Benefits of the Partnership

Lisa Miller, senior vice president at Equinix, highlighted the advantages, stating, ‘Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA enables enterprises to harness the power of generative AI while maintaining control over their data and supporting their corporate sustainability goals.’

Additionally, Equinix provides a robust data center environment that boasts 99.999% uptime, advanced cooling technologies, and extensive connectivity options across its global network.

Challenges Ahead

Mike Leone, practice director at Enterprise Strategy Group, remarked on the increasing technological pace, saying, ‘Understanding and applying generative AI in the enterprise requires a deep technical knowledge base, and many organizations struggle to keep up.’ The collaboration aims to assist these organizations in deploying cutting-edge AI technologies efficiently.