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Tackling data silos in the Cloud

In an increasingly data-driven world, organisations are adopting multicloud strategies to meet their business needs. As companies contend with vast and complex amounts of unstructured data, a multicloud approach allows them to manage, access, and protect their information seamlessly across various cloud platforms. Ivor Buckley, Field CTO, Dell Technologies  Ireland tells us more.

Gartner estimates that by 2025, over 95% of new digital workloads will be deployed on cloud native platforms. This trend is especially visible in Europe, where regulatory compliance and data sovereignty concerns are pushing companies toward sophisticated storage solutions.

Here in Ireland, according to the Dell Technologies’ Innovation Catalysts Study 38% of IT and business decision-makers believe that hybrid infrastructure dominates their IT landscape, while another 38% point to multi-cloud as the leading model.

With businesses navigating a multicloud environment, it is vital that IT leaders harness the growing bank of data within and across their organisation. That requires a greater focus on eliminating data silos and achieving a unified storage system.

There are five key considerations that IT leaders in Ireland need to take account of to ensure their shift from data silos to a multicloud approach unlocks strong business benefits.

 

  1. Hybrid and Multicloud Integration: Breaking Down Data Silos

Companies considering hybrid or multicloud approaches are often contending with data silos that limit data sharing, access, and analytics potential. With hybrid and multicloud options, many organisations are moving toward a more cohesive storage setup.

This is particularly relevant in Ireland, where regulations like GDPR and data residency laws govern how and where data can be stored. By linking storage across multiple platforms, these organisations can centralise data and comply with local regulations, granting them flexible data access without sacrificing security.

 

  1. Cloud-Native File Storage: Enhancing Scalability and Flexibility

As companies’ data needs expand, they require storage that can scale as those demands fluctuate. Cloud-native file storage – engineered specifically for cloud environments – provides the agility needed to scale storage up or down as needed.

Industries with intensive data processing needs, such as automotive technology, are quickly adopting cloud-native storage. For example, Subaru collaborates with Dell Technologies to develop AI-powered driver assistance systems, which rely on Dell’s cloud-native infrastructure for high-speed data analysis from sensors and cameras. This setup lets Subaru’s AI systems handle massive data loads efficiently, supporting compliance while delivering reliable performance.

 

  1. Unified Data Management: Streamlining Accessibility and Governance

In the multicloud landscape, data management now goes beyond storage to include governance, access control, and compliance. A recent McKinsey report highlights that 72% of European CIOs prioritise unified data management, aiming to streamline data access across cloud platforms while maintaining strict control.

In Ireland, where data compliance is essential, companies are investing in platforms that facilitate unified data policies, enabling secure data transfer between clouds with consistent security standards. This approach simplifies workflows, boosts productivity, and ensures that critical data can be accessed from anywhere within the organization.

 

  1. AI and Machine Learning Integration: Extracting Data Insights

As multicloud storage enables more integrated data environments, AI and machine learning are providing unprecedented insights. According to a new forecast from the Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide published by IDC, European spending on AI is projected to reach $133 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3% over the 2024-2028. By storing data across interconnected clouds, organisations can leverage AI to analyse multiple data sources for real-time, actionable insights.

AI integration is game-changing across data-heavy industries, providing the framework for complex analytics that drive innovation and enhance decision-making. For businesses, the multicloud approach also ensures secure and ethical AI use.

 

  1. Edge Computing and Multicloud Storage: Lowering Latency and Boosting Data Sovereignty

With the rise of IoT and the demand for real-time data, edge computing is becoming a critical aspect of multicloud strategies, enabling data processing close to its source.

For businesses and organisations here in Ireland, edge computing also supports data sovereignty by allowing sensitive data to be stored within designated regions. Gartner projects that by 2026, 75% of data will be created and processed outside traditional data centers, highlighting the role of edge computing in multicloud strategies.

In the automotive industry, for example, edge computing within a multicloud setup allows companies to process data from connected vehicles in real-time, powering features like predictive maintenance and live navigation. This approach enhances the user experience while ensuring adherence to European data residency laws. Edge computing, as part of a multicloud approach, allows companies to optimise data access and latency, staying compliant without sacrificing performance.

 The Future of File Storage

As organisations continue to generate vast amounts of data, the need for efficient and effective storage solutions will only grow. Multicloud strategies represent a significant shift in how businesses can manage their data, moving from isolated silos to a unified, accessible, and secure ecosystem.

Looking ahead, the evolution towards a balanced multi-cloud ecosystem will continue to shape IT strategies in Ireland. Enterprises can unlock the full potential of their data, driving innovation, improving decision-making, and gaining a competitive edge.

The shift from data silos to a multicloud approach isn’t just a technological evolution – it’s a fundamental transformation of how businesses operate in the digital age.

AI Innovation in Telecom Edge with Dell and Intel

Dell Technologies today announced the expansion of its Dell AI for Telecom programme, in collaboration with Intel bringing new AI-driven solutions to communications service providers (CSPs) in Ireland.

This initiative aims to support network operations and enterprise edge use cases, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and cost savings. This expansion is particularly relevant for the Irish market, where CSPs can benefit from these advanced solutions.

To fully harness AI’s potential, CSPs require infrastructure capable of processing a growing amount of real-time data. The Dell AI for Telecom programme offers a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware, software and AI expertise, enabling CSPs to implement AI efficiently and develop revenue generating services by harnessing the power of data.

The new solutions enable CSPs to integrate AI into their networks and build AI solutions at the edge, allowing CSPs to monetise their network investments and enterprise clients.

 Network Operations Solutions:

  • Intent-Based RAN Assistant with Aira: This tool, powered by AiRA Technologies, helps network engineers by gathering data and creating simple applications based on their needs. It speeds up app development and makes network operations more efficient.
  • Network Traffic Analysis and Optimization with Opanga: This software, placed in the core of the mobile network, gives operators a clearer view of data traffic, significantly boosting network efficiency.
  • AI-Powered Network Automation with EnterpriseWeb: The Netwrx.ai tool offers 5G network automation, allowing users to manage and set up network components through a natural language interface.

 

Enterprise Edge Solutions:

  • AIoT-Powered Site Security with EPIC.IO: Combines AI models with IoT technology to automate security operations and provide centralized management for safer venues.
  • Vision AI for Smart Manufacturing with Chooch: Uses computer vision to predict and detect incidents, improving efficiency and preventing production interruptions in manufacturing.
  • AI-Powered Mission Critical Communication with Ecrio: Facilitates voice commands for controlling IoT devices like cameras, drones, and robots.
  • Real-Time AI-Powered Crowd Analytics with WaitTime: Utilizes video analytics from existing cameras to offer real-time insights, helping optimize operations.
  • AI-Powered Smart Transportation with A.I Tech: Employs AI and deep learning for video analysis, enhancing transportation systems by monitoring vehicles, traffic, parking, and pedestrian movement.
  • Footfall and Crowd Analytics with TensorGo: Uses video analytics to track foot traffic and crowds, supporting safety in smart cities and retail spaces.
  • AI-Powered Worker Safety and Hazard Detection with Aotu: Applies AI for real-time video analysis to ensure worker safety.
  • Intelligent Video Analytics for Retail, Transportation, and Ports with Gorilla: Uses existing CCTV footage to detect suspicious activities and provide useful analytics.
  • AI-Powered Video Analytics for Safety with Axxonsoft: Helps maintain site security across different industries using AI.
  • Inventory Visibility and Management with C5i: Identifies inventory issues and suggests proactive measures.

Andrew Vaz, VP, Product Management for Telecom System Business at Dell Technologies said: “To fully harness AI’s potential, communications service providers (CSPs) require an infrastructure capable of processing real-time data. Our Dell AI for Telecom program offers a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware, software, and AI expertise, empowering CSPs to efficiently implement AI and develop revenue-generating services. The new solutions help CSPs easily bring AI into their network for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings, and build AI solutions at the edge to monetize the investments in their network with the enterprise.”

As demand for AI solutions grows, Intel and Dell have optimized edge AI applications running on Dell PowerEdge XR8000 servers, powered by Intel Xeon processors. These applications offer optimized edge AI capabilities, ruggedized hardware, multiple connectivity options, validated designs, flexible workloads, and scalable infrastructure.

With these advancements, Dell and Intel are poised to lead the charge in AI innovation for telecom, creating a smarter and more efficient future for the industry in Ireland and beyond.

Explore how your CSP can benefit from AI.

Dell Technologies expands AI innovations at the Edge

Dell Technologies has announced upgrades to its Dell NativeEdge software, making it easier for businesses in Ireland to deploy and use AI at the edge. This  as companies increasingly generate and process data outside traditional data centres in the AI era.

Why It Matters?

According to Gartner report “by 2025, more than 50% of enterprise – managed data will be created and processed outside data centres or the cloud”. As data and AI workloads move to the edge, businesses need robust, connected and secure systems to manage AI models across various locations.

Dell NativeEdge advancements, part of Dell AI Factory capabilities, address these needs and offer organisations across Ireland AI software integrations and high-availability capabilities to provide more resiliency and reliability in the deployment and management of AI at the edge.

Boost Edge and AI Workload Efficiency with NativeEdge

Dell NativeEdge is a unique software platform that secures device setup at scale, offers remote management, and manages applications across multiple clouds. The new updates enable high-availability clustering for devices like Dell PowerEdge servers and OptiPlex workstations.

This means high-availability features ensure critical processes and AI workloads continue smoothly even if there are network issues or device failures. It easily handles changing workloads in environments like retail stores and utility companies and works seamlessly with Dell storage solutions to support AI model training and deployment.

NativeEdge AI Software Integrations Simplify Edge AI Deployments

Deploying AI at the edge can be complex and time-consuming. Dell offers over 55 pre-built NativeEdge Blueprints to automate and speed up this process, reducing manual setup and errors. The expanded catalogue now includes open-source tools that support continuous AI workflows for quick deployment of AI solutions.

Dell also offers services to help organisations design and develop custom AI solutions using NativeEdge software.

“AI is accelerating new edge workloads and opportunities at an unprecedented rate, and organizations across industries are asking for simpler and more reliable ways to use AI at the edge,” said Gil Shneorson, Senior Vice President, Solutions and Platforms, Dell Technologies. “Our NativeEdge expansion automates the deployment and management of edge AI workloads, with features to support business continuity, so organizations can continually use the latest AI advancements at the edge to drive revenues and positive customer outcomes.”

“With over 1,000 IoT-enabled facilities, Dell NativeEdge helps us monitor real-time infrastructure elements, ensuring optimal conditions for our produce, and receive comprehensive insights into our produce packaging operations,” said Keith Bradley, Vice President, Information Technology, Nature Fresh Farms. “Dell NativeEdge has enhanced our operational efficiencies and reduced costs, while supporting our continued growth and innovation in yield optimization and environmental monitoring.”

The Dell NativeEdge advancements will be available by January 2025.

Cybersecurity’s First Line of Defence: The Role of People and AI in Safeguarding & Strengthening Ireland’s Cyber Leadership

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept—it’s here, reshaping Ireland’s business landscape at an unprecedented pace.

From healthcare to finance, transportation to manufacturing, Generative AI (GenAI) is solving complex challenges and informing better decision-making. The shift towards accelerated computing is also revolutionising productivity levels, much like the industrial revolution, with potential gains of 20-40%.

Through the growing use of AI in computers and other devices, AI is also modernising the workplace, enabling employees to focus on higher-value tasks.

According to the Dell Technologies Generative AI Pulse Survey, 76% of IT leaders believe that GenAI will have a significant, if not transformative, impact on their organisations.

But, as GenAI continues to evolve and develop, so does its impact – for both cybersecurity and cybercrime.

GenAI has emerged as a double-edged sword in the cybersecurity landscape. It holds immense promise as a powerful tool to enhance data protection and threat detection, yet it also opens new avenues for cybercriminals.

Evolving cyber threats 

Over recent months, we have seen several high-profile cyber incidents both here in Ireland and globally that reinforce the need for organisations in both the public and private sectors to enhance their cyber resilience in our AI era.

SMEs are particularly vulnerable to attack. According to the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau, the number of ransomware attacks targeted at SMEs continued to grow last year.

Infected emails and email links, fraudulent websites, and fake invoice payment requests from suppliers are some of the ways in which SMEs are being targeted. With the growing volume of data which need to be kept secured, many SMEs feel overwhelmed.

The Cyber Security Review Grant unveiled by Enterprise Ireland and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) last month is a positive first step in enhancing the cyber resilience of the Irish business community.

AI strengthening cyber resilience

At Dell Technologies Ireland, we’re seeing businesses increasingly turn to advanced technology to double down on their resilience. The days of relying solely on traditional firewalls and antivirus software are over.

GenAI is increasingly being used to detect threats faster, predict potential cyber-attacks and automate security processes. Our latest Innovation Catalysts Study revealed that 3 in 4 organisations in Ireland now use automated tools to detect and respond to cyber threats.[1]

This powerful technology is also helping organisations to adopt a Zero Trust model. Instead of assuming that anyone working inside your network is trustworthy, this model ensures that access to data and systems is continually verified and detecting unusual behaviour.

When AI identifies suspicious activity, it can initiate recovery protocols automatically, such as securing critical data in a Cyber Recovery Vault—a highly secure and isolated repository for critical information.

This level of automation significantly reduces downtime, allowing businesses to recover more quickly from cyberattacks and resume normal operations with minimal disruption.

Employees as the first line of defence

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology; it’s fundamentally about the people who use and safeguard it.

While AI and advances system provide defence against cyber threats, they are only as effective as the individuals who implement, manage, and interact with them.

Human error remains one of the leading causes of data breaches, making it essential to empower employees to be the first line of defence.

This is where robust cybersecurity training comes into play. It can help change user behaviour by fostering a culture of vigilance and responsibility. By educating employees on best practices and the threats they are likely to face during their working day, organisations can significantly reduce the likelihood of breaches.

AI can also play a helping hand. The technology can be used to tailor and personalise cybersecurity training programmes depending on an employee’s role, access level, and previous interactions. This ensures that high-risk users receive the training that they need, when they need it.

Protecting & enhancing Ireland’s AI leadership

As we mark the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is vital that leaders in every organisation understand the cyber threats they face and place a greater emphasis on building cyber resilience in the AI era.

Cyber Ireland estimates that 10,000 additional jobs could be created within the cybersecurity sector by the end of the decade, offering a significant opportunity for Ireland to take the lead in this critical area.

By enhancing their cyber resilience, Irish firms can not only safeguard their operations but also position the country as a global leader in cybersecurity, particularly as AI becomes more integrated across industries.

The Government’s National AI Strategy points out that a strong approach to security is key to maximising trust in AI and a key ingredient to strengthening Ireland’s position as a global leader in AI-driven innovation. Furthermore, as businesses face new obligations under the EU’s Network and Information Security Directive, the need to prioritise cyber defences has never been more urgent. At Dell Technologies Ireland, our team of experts are building the next generation cybersecurity solutions and essential infrastructure for organisations to protect their most important information assets.

But, as cyber threats become more sophisticated and costly, employees must be empowered to become the front line of their cyber defence.

By continually fostering a culture of cyber resilience that leverages the power of AI and other emerging technologies while equipping people with the necessary cybersecurity skills, businesses—small, medium, and large—can stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

Dell AI Factory Transforms Data Centers with Advanced Cooling, High Density Compute and AI Storage Innovations

Today Dell Technologies introduces new integrated rack-scalable systems, server, storage and data management innovations to the Dell AI Factory, powering high density computing and AI workloads at scale.

“Today’s data centers can’t keep up with the demands of AI, requiring high density compute and liquid cooling innovations with modular, flexible and efficient designs,” said Arthur Lewis, president, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies. “These new systems deliver the performance needed for organizations to remain competitive in the fast-evolving AI landscape.”

The future of accelerated compute with leading cooling innovations

The Dell Integrated Rack 7000 (IR7000) handles accelerated computing demands with superior density, more sustainable power management and advanced cooling technologies. This Open Compute Project (OCP) standards-based rack is ideal for large-scale deployment and features a futureproof design for multigeneration and heterogenous technology environments.

Key features include:

  • Designed for density, the 21-inch Dell IR7000 is designed to support industry-leading CPU and GPU density.
  • Future-ready and efficient, the rack features wider, taller server sleds to accommodate the latest, larger CPU and GPU architectures. This rack was purpose built for liquid cooling natively, capable of cooling future deployments of up to 480KW, and is able to capture nearly 100% of heat created.
  • Engineered for greater choice and flexibility, this integrated rack offers support for both Dell and off-the-shelf networking.
  • Deployments are simple and energy-efficient with Dell Integrated Rack Scalable Systems (IRSS). IRSS delivers innovative rack-scale infrastructure optimized for AI workloads, making the setup process seamless and efficient with a fully integrated plug-and-play rack scale system.

Dell Technologies introduces AI-ready platforms designed for the Dell IR7000:

  • Part of the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, the Dell PowerEdge XE9712 offers high-performance, dense acceleration for LLM training and real-time inferencing of large-scale AI deployments. Designed for industry-leading GPU density with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72, this platform connects up to 36 NVIDIA Grace CPUs with 72 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs in a rack-scale design. The 72 GPU NVLink domain acts as a single GPU for up to 30x faster real-time trillion-parameter LLM inferencing. The liquid cooled NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 is up to 25x more efficient than the air-cooled NVIDIA H100-powered systems.
  • The Dell PowerEdge M7725 provides high performance dense compute ideal for research, government, fintech and higher education environments. Designed to be deployed in the IR7000 rack, the Dell PowerEdge M7725 delivers more compute with improved serviceability scaling between 24K-27K cores per rack, with 64 or 72 two socket nodes, powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs Front IO slots enables high speed IO connectivity and provides seamless connectivity for demanding applications. The server’s energy-efficient form factor allows for more sustainable deployments through both direct liquid cooling (DLC) to CPUs and air cooling via quick connect to the integrated rack.

Unstructured storage and data management innovations for the AI era

Dell Technologies unstructured data storage portfolio innovations improve AI application performance and deliver simplified global data management.

Dell PowerScale, the world’s first Ethernet storage certified for NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, delivers new updates that enhance data management strategies, improve workload performance and offer greater support for AI workloads.1

  • Enhanced discoverability: Unlock data insights for faster smarter decision-making using PowerScale metadata and the Dell Data Lakehouse. A forthcoming Dell open-source document loader for NVIDIA NeMo services and RAG frameworks is designed to help customers improve data ingestion time and decrease compute and GPU cost.
  • Denser storage: Customers can fine tune their AI models by training them on larger datasets with new 61TB drives that increase capacity and efficiency while reducing data center storage footprint by half.2
  • Improved AI performance: AI workload performance is enhanced through front-end NVIDIA InfiniBand capabilities and 200GbE Ethernet adapter support that delivers up to 63% faster throughput.3

With new enhancements to the Dell Data Lakehouse data management platform, customers can save time and improve operations with new features like disaster recovery, automated schema discovery, comprehensive management APIs, and self-service full stack upgrades.

Customers can simplify their data-driven journey and quickly scale their AI and business use cases with Optimization Services for Data Cataloging and Implementation Services for Data Pipelines. These services increase accessibility to high-quality data through discovery, organization, automation and integration.

Dell Generative AI Solutions with Intel for modern workflows

As part of the Dell AI Factory, Dell Generative AI Solutions with Intel offers jointly engineered, tested and validated platforms for seamless AI deployment. Featuring the Dell PowerEdge XE9680 and Intel ® Gaudi 3 ® AI accelerators with Dell storage, networking, services and an open-source software stack, these preconfigured, flexible and high performing solutions support a range of GenAI use cases including content creation, digital assistants, design and data creation, code generation and more.

Achieving sustainability goals in the era of AI

Today, as AI seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, its adoption and impact are no longer a question of ‘if’ but ’when’ and – most importantly – ’how’. Mark Hopkins, Sales Director at Dell Technologies Ireland

According to a Dell Technologies study, 76% of IT leaders believe that generative AI (GenAI) will be significant or transformative for their organizations. Meanwhile, McKinsey estimates that work automation using GenAI, and other technologies will boost productivity by 60-70%.

As AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives, its potential to help build a more sustainable future is becoming increasingly evident. AI’s ability to analyze vast amounts of data allows businesses and governments to make more informed decisions about sustainability efforts. Moreover, from optimising energy consumption to enhancing supply chain efficiency new technologies can help achieve sustainable goals in the era of AI.

This comes as the EU pushes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050, new sustainability reporting standards are being enforced, compelling businesses to rethink their ESG strategies.

Organisations in Ireland see the opportunities that lie ahead. Dell’s Innovation Catalysts Study found that 80% of Irish business leaders said that emerging technologies has positively impacted their sustainability goals, with 37% using technology to improve energy efficiency.

However, integrating AI is not without challenges. One of the most pressing concerns is the energy intensity of AI technologies. According to a Gartner® report1, increasing adoption of GenAI will lead to dramatic increases in energy use, with annual ICT electricity increases of 25% or more. This rise in energy use threatens sustainability goals, as companies risk falling short of environmental performance targets.

Accelerating energy efficiency

Modernising data center infrastructure is one of the most effective ways to advance sustainability. AI can support this by driving efficiencies while also enhancing company’s ability to monitor and manage its carbon footprint.

Energy-efficient technology has also evolved significantly over the years, rendering old hardware a burden. What took six servers in 2013 takes just one today. Meanwhile, innovative software and remote management solutions can provide an overview of the organization’s energy usage and environmental impact.

By carefully designing their IT environment in line with their priorities, businesses can find a balance between reducing their physical footprint, increasing efficiency, and equipping themselves with the capacity they need to grow.

However, as companies approach IT transformation, what they do with their data will have implications for future growth. 37% of respondents to the 2023 Dell GenAI Pulse Survey indicated that their data and intellectual property are too valuable to be placed in a GenAI tool to which a third party might have access. By bringing AI to your data, you can maintain data sovereignty while embracing the benefits of GenAI.

As-a-Service enabling AI transformation while advancing sustainability

The demand for flexible consumption models like ‘As a Service’ (aaS) is growing, as it offers companies greater agility in developing AI workloads. A Forrester study found that 88% of businesses expect sustainability benefits from adopting aaS model, and 65% anticipate cost savings for more than 10%.

An aaS model ensures access to the latest, energy efficient hardware produced with sustainability in mind, all while reducing waste.

By opting for an aaS model, businesses can cut costs and reduce waste while gaining more control over their applications and data, thereby allowing them to modernise their IT environment and scale with AI where necessary.

Adopting AI without compromising energy efficiency to drive the future of work

Modern devices are increasingly being designed, manufactured, and shipped with sustainability in mind, in addition to having intelligent AI-enabled features that keep users productive. For instance, Dell Optimiser adapts and responds to how users work, adjusting performance to meet peak worktimes and extending battery life through intelligent power-saving features.

Simple actions such as aligning energy settings with performance needs, powering down devices after work, and using rechargeable peripherals contribute to energy efficiency.

Regular technology refresh cycles also ensure that companies are operating with the most energy-efficient devices, reducing both upfront costs and total cost of ownership while driving sustainability efforts forward.

Leveraging AI for a more sustainability future

Adopting energy-efficient infrastructure is a powerful way to advance sustainability and is already bringing about a shift in how businesses in Ireland approach innovation and growth, especially in the context of the country’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

However, integrating AI into these efforts requires a commitment from the entire organisation. To fully leverage these opportunities, businesses must adopt a holistic approach, bringing together leaders from various departments to collaborate and embed AI-driven strategies into every aspect of their operations.

As Ireland embarks on this critical journey towards a sustainable future, the era of AI has begun, and there has never been a better time to prioritize multifaceted energy-efficient initiatives that align with national carbon reduction goals.

Dell Technologies Expands Dell AI Factory with New PowerEdge Servers to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

Dell Technologies announced the expansion of the world’s broadest generative AI (GenAI) solutions portfolio with Dell AI Factory additions tailored for AMD environments. These solutions offer enterprises enhanced AI capabilities, including greater scalability and flexibility, to stay competitive in the evolving technology landscape.

“By integrating AMD technology into the latest Dell servers, AI solutions and services through the Dell AI Factory, we’re providing the performance and efficiencies enterprises need today and, in the future,” said Arthur Lewis, president, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies. “Together with AMD, we are setting new standards in AI performance, giving enterprises powerful and cost-effective solutions essential for modern data-driven environments.

“Our latest AMD EPYC processors and Instinct accelerators, provide Dell customers with advanced end-to-end solutions, at scale, that will speed AI deployments and power business critical IT infrastructure,” said Forrest Norrod, executive vice president and general manager, Data Center Solutions Group, AMD. “Our longstanding collaboration with Dell continues to deliver cutting edge solutions that help enhance operational efficiency and reduce time to value, fostering innovation across highly competitive industries.”

New Dell PowerEdge servers drive demanding AI workloads at scale

The additions to the Dell PowerEdge portfolio drive a wide range of AI use cases and traditional workloads and simplify server management and security. The platforms provide customizable and efficient solutions that simplify management and support high-performance workloads for modern enterprises:

 

  • Designed for enterprise AI workloads, the Dell PowerEdge XE7745 supports up to eight double-width or 16 single-width PCIe GPUs with AMD 5th Generation EPYC processors in a 4U air-cooled chassis. Purpose-built for AI inferencing, model fine-tuning and high-performance computing, the internal GPU slots are paired with eight additional Gen 5.0 PCIe slots for network connectivity, creating dense, flexible configurations with 2x more DW PCIe GPU capacity.
  • The PowerEdge R6725 and R7725 servers are optimized for scalability with high performing AMD 5th Generation EPYC processors. The new DC-MHS chassis design enables enhanced air cooling and dual 500W CPUs, conquering tough thermal challenges for power and efficiency. These platforms maintain rigorous data analytics and AI workloads, with configurations optimized for scalability, and offer record-breaking performance for workloads like virtualization, databases, and AI. The R7725 offers up to 66% increased performance and up to 33% increased efficiency at the top of the stack.

All three platforms can support up to 50% more cores, with up to 37% increased performance per core resulting in greater performance, efficiency and improved TCO. These gains consolidate up to seven 5-year-old servers into one server today, resulting in up to 65% lower CPU power consumption.

 

  • The PowerEdge R6715 and R7715 servers with AMD 5th Gen EPYC processors offer increased performance, efficiency and up to 37% increased drive capacity resulting in greater storage density. Available in various configuration options, the single-socket servers support double the memory with support for 24 DIMMs (2DPC), and meet diverse workload requirements and maximize performance in compact 1U and 2U chassis. The R6715 sees world record performance for AI and virtualization tasks.9
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For customers deploying AI at scale, Dell Technologies will also continue to support all the latest AMD Instinct accelerators in Dell PowerEdge XE servers.

IT teams can remotely monitor, manage, and update Dell PowerEdge servers with the updated Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). With a faster processor, increased memory, and dedicated security co-processor, iDRAC simplifies server management and security, allowing IT teams to respond with greater reliability and efficiency.

“The systems provided by Dell Technologies and AMD for OSF Healthcare allow us to deliver better services to our clinicians and patients, reduce our overall cost and help communities in need. When you have patient lives dependent on our platforms, it is critical that our systems remain stable and operational 24/7, 365 days a year,” said Joe Morrow, director, Technology Services, OSF Healthcare. “Because of these systems, we have significantly reduced Epic downtimes, empowering OSF Healthcare to provide superior healthcare services while ensuring security and scalability in our operations.”

Dell AI Factory enhancements simplify and speed GenAI deployments

The Dell AI Factory is designed to support diverse AI requirements with the world’s broadest AI solutions portfolio from desktop to data center to cloud, allowing organizations to right-size their AI investments:

  • Dell Generative AI Solutions with AMD using the Dell PowerEdge XE9680 server with AMD Instinct™ MI300X accelerators to deliver AI inferencing, retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and customization. The integration simplifies AI deployment, enhances security, allows for scalable and modular architectures, and reduces time to value by up to 86%, helping organizations optimize their AI investments.
  • The Dell Enterprise Hub on Hugging Face now supports the Dell PowerEdge XE9680 with AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators, providing custom containers and scripts for easy, secure deployment of models such as Llama and Mixtral. These containerized models are uniquely optimized to boost inferencing performance based on the model and server and leverage the Hugging Face Text Generation Inference (TGI) back-end.
  • Dell Professional Services for Generative AI are expanding to support AMD environments. New Dell Implementation Services for GenAI Platform with AMD provide a tailored operational platform, including Kubernetes configuration, deployment of advanced AI frameworks and customer knowledge transfer on best practices to maximize ROI. From strategy development to data preparation, platform and model implementation and solution scaling, Dell professionals help customers achieve business outcomes with AI throughout the lifecycle.

“Dell Technologies and AMD continue to drive AI innovation, offering comprehensive solutions and services that help businesses modernize data centers, improve scalability, and leverage AI for better business outcomes,” said Kuba Stolarski, Research VP, IDC. “The latest updates to the Dell AI Factory are the next step in Dell’s journey of delivering AI solutions that boost efficiency and value.”

Availability

  • The Dell PowerEdge XE7745 server will be available globally starting January 2025.
  1. The Dell PowerEdge R6715, R7715, R6725 and R7725 servers will be available globally starting November 2024.
  2. Dell Generative AI Solutions with AMD will be available globally starting in Q4 2024.
  3. Dell Enterprise Hub on Hugging Face updates are available globally now.
  4. The Dell Implementation Services for Generative AI platform is available in select countries now.

Rhasidat Adeleke headlines Dell Technologies Forum

The Dell Technologies Forum took place today at the Convention Centre Dublin with Rhasidat Adeleke, Irish Olympian and national sprinting record holder, and Bruce Daisley, former Head of Twitter EMEA, author and culture coach headlining the event which showcased how the power of AI can be unlocked to drive innovation, productivity and business growth.

The event brought together over 500 business and IT leaders at the Convention Centre Dublin to discuss latest developments in Generative AI (GenAI), Edge Computing and managing complexity in multi-cloud environments.

This comes as recent research undertaken by Dell as part of the Innovation Catalysts Study revealed that while 70% of organisations here in Ireland believe GenAI is a strong catalyst for innovation, 49% are struggling to keep pace with advancements in those technologies. They cite the lack of the right talent (43%), lack of budget (33%) and an outdated technology environment (32%) as challenges they face in driving innovation.

Rhasidat Adeleke took to the stage to share insights from the world of elite sport on achieving peak performance on and off the track. Bruce Daisley joined her to share his insights on how leaders can build a high-performance team culture in the workplace where innovation can best flourish. Other keynote speakers included Jason Ward, EMEA North Vice-President and Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland and Declan Keeney, CEO & Co-Founder of Studio Ulster.

Speaking at the Dell Technologies Forum, Jason Ward, EMEA North Vice-President and Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland said: “AI’s potential to transform industries, drive productivity and accelerate innovation is now undeniable. As the business landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, it’s essential for leaders across the island of Ireland to act swiftly in adopting GenAI and other advanced technologies to compete into the future.

“This year’s Dell Technologies Forum in Dublin provided seminars and workshop sessions on the strategies and solutions that can accelerate AI powered innovation. At a time of rapid change, Irish Olympian and national sprinting record holder, Rhasidat Adeleke, and the former Head of Twitter EMEA, Bruce Daisley highlighted the ways in which Irish leaders and their employees can achieve peak performance both in the competitive arena and the fast-paced world of business.

“At Dell Technologies Ireland, we’re dedicated to helping our customers and partners throughout Ireland capitalise on the cost savings, productivity enhancements and the commercial opportunities afforded by AI and other new technologies.”

 To find out more about the Dell Technologies Forum, visit www.dell.ie

Dell Technologies Propels Telecommunications into the AI Era

Dell Technologies today announced Dell AI for Telecom, a program designed to simplify and accelerate AI deployments for communications service providers (CSPs).

A recent MeriTalk study, commissioned by Dell Technologies, found that 48% of telecom executives see AI as the industry’s most transformative technology in the next five years, yet 68% feel their organization is struggling to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and customer needs.

The Dell AI for Telecom program, part of the Dell AI Factory, addresses these challenges by bringing together Dell’s AI expertise, infrastructure and services with software and silicon from across the AI ecosystem. The program will develop and deploy on-premises AI solutions that CSPs can use to enhance network performance, improve customer service and provide greater value at the enterprise edge.

“Capitalizing on the multiple opportunities presented by AI has become the most compelling driver of network cloud transformation,” said Dennis Hoffman, senior vice president and general manager, Telecom Systems Business, Dell Technologies. “Dell AI for Telecom brings together Dell’s AI expertise and infrastructure, with partners across the ecosystem, to help network operators implement AI solutions in and on the network that reduce OPEX, improve performance and create new edge revenue opportunities.”

Dell Collaborates with NVIDIA to Transform Telecom Networks with AI Solutions
Dell extends its collaboration with NVIDIA to:

  • Co-create and validate telecom AI solutions for CSPs, built upon and validated with the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA. Using Dell PowerEdge servers, NVIDIA GPUs and enterprise-grade AI software, the solutions help CSPs use AI to:
    • Enhance customer care and improve network maintenance with the Amdocs amAIz platform.
    • Automate call center scripts and customer care operations with Iternal.
    • Conduct network troubleshooting and analysis with Kinetica SQL-GPT.
    • Develop digital twins for networks and perform predictive network maintenance with Synthefy.

  • Facilitate AI deployments at the edge of the telecom network with the PowerEdge XR8000 server, now available with NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPUs. Designed for telecom and edge use cases, the PowerEdge XR8000 servers are available in compact form factors with a scalable, modular design that simplify deployment and maintenance.

  • Help CSPs design and deploy GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offerings, so they can provide on-demand NVIDIA GPU capacity for enterprise customers. With infrastructure solutions optimized for enterprise AI workloads, CSPs can unlock new revenue opportunities and use their networks to deliver carrier-grade, low latency AI inference and training closer to data. Enterprises can scale AI deployments and resources as needed, while maintaining data ownership and governance.

Dell Professional Services help CSPs with their strategy, implementation and operation of AI solutions for telecom use cases.

Collaborating with Network Operators to Speed AI Adoption and Innovation

Dell is already partnering with CSPs in the Dell Telecom Open Ecosystem Labs to develop AI solutions with Dell AI Factory infrastructure and ecosystem partners to enhance customer experiences and improve network performance.

  • Lintasarta, an Indonesian information and communication technology solutions company, is offering GPU Merdeka, a GPUaaS, to provide AI infrastructure, including NVIDIA GPUs with Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers, for national businesses.
  • SK Telecom, Dell, and other partners are collaborating to develop an AI chat agent for communications service providers. By creating the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) AI Platform, the team aims to integrate AI into existing business support systems (BSS) to enhance telecom business operations, drive revenue growth and quickly address and solve customer problems.

“As part of our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, Lintasarta will provide GPU-as-a-Service (Deka GPU) with Dell AI infrastructure and NVIDIA GPUs for national businesses, providing them access to the latest AI capabilities tailored for high-demand computing tasks,” said Gidion Suranta Barus, Chief Cloud Officer, Lintasarta.

“The creation of the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) AI Platform signifies a pivotal step in integrating AI into existing business support systems (BSS). This innovation aims to not only enhance our telecom business operations, but also drive revenue growth and resolve customer issues with unprecedented speed and efficiency by minimizing legacy burdens and standardizing so that LLMs can easily understand MNO products, supporting well-organized API calls necessary for problem-solving. Through our collaboration with Dell Technologies, we aim to accelerate AI adoption and innovation to deliver superior service and value to our customers,” said Haisung Kwon, Head of MNO AI Platforms, SK Telecom.

Additional Quotes:

“Telecom networks provide a critical fabric to bring AI applications to consumers and enterprises at scale. With NVIDIA’s AI suite, Dell is accelerating the adoption of AI factories, AI-powered operations and AI-RAN in telecom, as well as helping communications service providers apply these technologies to augment their own network operations and enhance customer experiences,” said Ronnie Vasishta, senior vice president, Telecom, NVIDIA.

“Our collaboration with Dell Technologies uses the Dell AI Factory and Amdoc’s amAIz platform to deliver AI solutions that will transform business operations for communications service providers and accelerate GenAI adoption,” said Anthony Goonetilleke, group president of technology and head of strategy, Amdocs.