Global 2000 organizations are expected to allocate more than 40% of their core IT spend to AI-related initiatives by 2025, as revealed by IDC. This is expected to result in a double-digit surge in the rate of product and process innovations across industries. However, as companies increasingly turn to publicly available AI models for valuable insights, concerns about the security of sensitive business data have emerged as a pressing issue.
To address these concerns, Equinix is offering a cutting-edge platform for deploying private AI infrastructure. This innovative solution enables businesses to harness the power of public AI models while ensuring the confidentiality of their proprietary information. In essence, Equinix provides a secure environment that empowers enterprises to maximize the potential of AI without compromising on data privacy.
Dave McCarthy, Research Vice President for Cloud and Edge Infrastructure Services at IDC, highlighted the growing demand for private AI as enterprises increasingly look to harness AI for a competitive advantage. McCarthy emphasized the need for a non-public environment where businesses can retain full control over their sensitive data, drawing parallels with the widespread adoption of private cloud years ago.
Private AI, with its inherent risk protection mechanisms, serves as a game-changer for businesses seeking the benefits of trained AI models. Equinix has become the go-to choice for enterprises deploying their private AI infrastructure, while service providers are leveraging Equinix to offer private AI services to their customers.
“With private AI, businesses don’t need to choose between the power of AI and data privacy, performance or predictable cost,” said Jon Lin, EVP & General Manager, Data Center Services, Equinix. “Companies are turning to Equinix as ‘the place where private AI happens,’ as they locate compute resources in proximity to data and seamlessly leverage public cloud capabilities.”
Several prominent companies, including i3D.net, Continental AG, Harrison.ai, and Tape Ark, have successfully deployed private AI infrastructure at Equinix, showcasing the platform’s versatility across diverse industries and applications.
i3D.net, utilizing Equinix’s global presence and low-latency network connectivity, implements Algorithmic Analysis of Player Statistics (AAPS) to ensure game integrity by identifying cheating through player behavior analysis.
Continental AG, a multinational automotive parts manufacturer, leverages Equinix’s platform for its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) unit. This unit, focused on autonomous driving intelligence, uses NVIDIA AI and IBM storage clusters at Equinix to process and analyze terabytes of data from test fleets, contributing to the development of innovative traffic safety solutions.
Harrison.ai addresses medical diagnostics challenges by rapidly developing AI products for chest X-rays and brain CT scans. Deploying DGX A100 systems on Platform Equinix, they accelerate machine learning development, reduce model training time, and protect patient data.
Tape Ark, a leader in tape-to-cloud migration, relies on Equinix’s secure digital infrastructure in Los Angeles and Montreal to make archival content accessible and gain new insights through AI analysis, particularly useful for major Hollywood studios and research agencies.
Equinix’s private AI infrastructure is reshaping the landscape of AI deployment, providing businesses with a secure and versatile solution to unlock the full potential of AI while safeguarding their most sensitive data.
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