Italian AI startup iGenius has unveiled its latest technological milestone—a cutting-edge supercomputer called Colosseum. Leveraging NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD technology equipped with Grace Hopper Superchips, Colosseum is set to revolutionize AI applications in financial services, healthcare, and the public sector on a global scale.
The Colosseum supercomputer features NVIDIA DGX GB200 systems integrated with thousands of Grace Hopper Superchips, optimized for real-time trillion-parameter inference and training. This state-of-the-art system, based in Europe, boasts an impressive computational performance of 115 exaflops, all powered by renewable energy sourced from Italy. Its advanced liquid-cooling technology further cements its place as a sustainable and efficient AI infrastructure.
iGenius is aiming to harness Colosseum’s capabilities to develop next-generation AI applications. These include training open-source generative AI models and trillion-plus-parameter large language models, designed to address complex industry challenges. The collaboration with NVIDIA will focus on producing AI solutions that meet the stringent demands of industries requiring top-notch data security, reliability, and accuracy. Applications range from financial consulting to patient care and government planning.
Built on the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, iGenius AI models will utilize NVIDIA NeMo framework and Nemotron models, offered as NVIDIA NIM microservices. Customers can deploy these models as fully managed applications, whether in the cloud or on-premises, ensuring compliance with industry and government regulations.
Beyond its technological prowess, Colosseum aims to serve as a hub for innovation, connecting enterprises, academic institutions, and policymakers. This collaborative effort seeks to democratize access to AI technologies, fostering equitable opportunities for businesses and communities.
Unlike competitors such as OpenAI, iGenius focuses on creating open-source AI software tailored for industries with strict data security requirements. By enabling clients to run these models on their own infrastructure, iGenius provides a secure and customizable alternative for sectors like banking and healthcare.
With the launch of Colosseum, iGenius is poised to drive the next wave of AI innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and data security.
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