Verizon Business recently announced the launch of an integrated suite of solutions and products– called Verizon AI Connect– to enable businesses to deploy AI workloads at scale, along with expanding an AI-focused partnership with Vultr, a privately-held cloud infrastructure company, and others.
Networks need to keep up with AI demand
“We are seeing significant demand for reliable network infrastructure that can support existing AI workloads,” said Kyle Malady, the CEO of Verizon Business. “As the technology evolves, our industry leadership, best-in-class-to-cloud connectivity, programmable network and assets will enable us to meet these needs and accelerate innovation.”
According to Verizon Business, the company is building on its strategy to power the AI ecosystem with reimagined existing assets integrated with Verizon’s intelligent and programmable network to meet demand from hyperscalers, cloud providers, and global enterprises. To deliver AI workloads, Verizon AI Connect utilizes various methods from the macro 5G network and high-speed fiber connectivity to edge compute environments and space, power, and cooling infrastructure.
“As organizations move towards the intelligent age in adopting AI across business processes, Verizon data centers, Verizon networking, Verizon unified communications, and connectivity infrastructure provide a critical foundation for enterprises building, deploying, and scaling new AI models and services at the edge,” the company stated.
Expanding its AI ecosystem
In addition to launching Verizon AI Connect, Verizon Business is expanding its AI ecosystem through key partnerships and collaborations.
Among those partnerships receiving an expansion with Verizon Business is Vultr, which will enable their customers to gain high-performance, scalable, cloud infrastructure, and computing resources needed to drive worldwide innovation.
“GPUs play a crucial role in powering AI workloads, and rapidly growing demand for real-time inference is driving the need for AI infrastructure at the edges,” said Vultr CEO J.J. Kardwell. “With demand for data centers and GPU processing power outpacing supply, Verizon’s connectivity infrastructure is uniquely positioned to support our growth. Through Verizon AI Connect, we can extend our global cloud footprint and bring cutting-edge AI solutions to Verizon Business’ global customers.”
Verizon Business is also working on nurturing key partnerships with NVIDIA, Google Cloud, and Meta.
Verizon recently announced that it is working with NVIDIA to reimagine how GPU-based edge platforms can be integrated into Verizon’s 5G private networks. The two have developed a new solution that enables a wide range of AI applications to run over Verizon’s 5G private network with private Mobile Edge Compute (MEC).
“Telecom networks are uniquely positioned to provide a distributed AI infrastructure that meets enterprise needs,” said Ronnie Vasishta, Senior Vice President of Telecom, NVIDIA. “NVIDIA AI and accelerated computing, integrated with Verizon’s network, allows enterprises to easily adopt AI-powered services at scale.”
Verizon and Google Cloud have also collaborated on advanced AI solutions for network maintenance and anomaly detection, showcasing the power of AI to optimize network performance and predict potential issues.
“Verizon provides a robust network infrastructure that can support demanding AI workloads,” said Bikash Koley, the vice president of Google global networking and infrastructure. “With Verizon’s advanced network capabilities, we can accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions. Verizon will benefit from these solutions by leveraging Google Cloud’s AI and data platform to transform its customer, employee, and network experience.”
Lastly, Verizon and Meta will expand their existing partnership with Verizon AI Connect into network infrastructure, which will be a differentiator for both companies in helping to build the AI ecosystem. The two companies’ existing strategic partnership stretches across numerous products, technologies, and business units.
“As we continue to deliver critical infrastructure for our apps and technologies, we’re strengthening our network with AI and the future in mind,” said Gaya Nagarajan, vice president of network infrastructure at Meta. “This means partnering with Verizon to build and operate networks that support our existing services, while accelerating more intelligent and predictive capabilities that will serve the people that use our products.”
Verizon joins the growing field of tech leaders launching new AI offerings and expanded partnerships to improve their AI ecosystems. Read more about other enterprises enhancing AI capabilities with new partnerships.