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Edge AI Unleashed: Transforming Business With AI-Enabled Edge Computing

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions are here to stay, and enterprise leaders are intelligently looking to capitalize on these groundbreaking technologies in every aspect of their operations. What started as an industry-wide foray into cloud computing is becoming a race to make the most of network edge locations where data originates. Where AI and edge technology converge, organizations can find new opportunities to build an AI-enabled edge that unleashes new capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

Edge AI is a concept that harnesses the valuable data at edge locations to power deep ML, without the need to consume resources by transmitting or storing that data elsewhere.
Implementing AI technology at the edge starts with adopting a cloud platform with intelligent cloud services that extend to any location and any remote internet of things (IoT) device.
Reaping the benefits of AI-enabled edge computing is a natural progression for companies that are mindful of the ongoing need for business transformation and pushing the boundaries of digital transformation.

What is AI-enabled edge?

The concept of edge computing represents a shift in where data processing occurs. Modern technology makes it possible to perform the bulk of computational tasks in remote locations at the edge of the network, closer to the end user, rather than in traditional datacenters that are debilitatingly distant from critical sources of data.

While the industry-wide shift to the edge is revolutionizing IT, so too is the widespread adoption of generative AI technology. Nutanix AI solutions, for example, bring to the table security, reliability, and the possibility of efficiently upgrading IT infrastructure. Notably, the right AI platform also makes it possible and seamless to extend AI to the edge.

The AI-enabled edge refers to an IT deployment in which AI models run in connected devices operating at the network edge. Considering the massive amount of data necessary to fully train an AI model and the resources it would take to transmit that data across a network or store it in multiple locations, running the model in the same location where the data originally resides is a highly efficient solution.

Incorporating AI at the edge enables capabilities that are otherwise impossible or impractical. In addition to reduced latency and security benefits that are inherent to edge computing, adding AI to the equation brings unprecedented scalability fueled by sophisticated ML.

Getting started with AI-enabled edge computing

Data from Grand View Research shows that the edge AI market size has a value of $14,787.5 million as of 2022 with a projected compound annual growth rate of 21% from 2023 to 2030. The most significant hurdle separating those who have not yet adopted the AI-enabled edge from those who have is taking the first big step in deploying AI to the network edge.

This starts with a general understanding of what AI can accomplish for the enterprise. Nutanix AHV, with support from advanced GPUs and cutting-edge AI solutions, can provide the agility and scalability that AI models need when accessing computational resources, enabling innovative AI-powered processes with unparalleled performance.

Extending these AI capabilities to the edge is simple with enterprise-grade AI/ML solutions from Nutanix. Different companies in different industries have their own unique needs when it comes to IT deployments, and that is no different at the edge. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but Nutanix delivers right-sized solutions for Edge AI/ML use cases with minimal business disruption.

Simply operating at the edge is a huge step forward for a business’s IT endeavors, but transforming edge operations with AI/ML makes for a truly intelligent edge that boosts the capabilities of IoT devices. Building this intelligent edge is a natural progression for those using Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) Cost Governance platform to deliver local compute and AI for IoT edge devices.

Unleashing edge AI for business transformation

Organizations operating in the cloud already know that digital transformation is also a major business transformation. Adopting an AI-enabled edge strategy is the next step in that transformation, enabling significant changes for the betterment of the enterprise.

A particularly notable aspect of AI-powered business transformation is the introduction of machine learning operations (MLOps) to IT processes, a philosophy of deploying and maintaining ML models with maximum efficiency. MLOps at the edge takes this idea to its furthest possible extent and satisfies the platform needs of various optimization and management techniques by spanning from various edge locations to the cloud.

Nutanix simplifies the adoption of generative AI, whether in the datacenter or at the edge, with its GPT-in-a-Box solution. GPT-in-a-Box delivers a pre-trained and ready-to-use AI infrastructure that allows customers to run and fine-tune AI and GPT models while maintaining full control over their data.

Keeping in mind that business transformation is more of a constant evolution rather than a one-time event, IT decision-makers benefit from projecting what the future might hold and preparing accordingly. The future of the AI-enabled edge is all about generating value by leveraging efficient ML to gain a competitive advantage. The data-driven world of tomorrow will be the domain of those who can make the best decisions quickest.

Grasping success with the platform built for AI-enabled edge computing

Though cloud computing was once a goal for many forward-thinking companies, it is now a means to an end. Edge and AI represent the new frontiers of IT, and Nutanix offers a platform that facilitates both one-click simplicity and day-one productivity for organizations ready to transform their business operations with AI solutions at the edge.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) serves as the foundation for future-proof cloud operations at any scale, including those leveraging AI and extending to the edge. With NCI, organizations can keep pace with business change even as breakthrough innovations continue to emerge, all while maintaining high availability and low costs.

Nutanix is a platform that strives to empower its users to run any workload at any location and at any scale. This commitment extends to the AI-enabled edge, giving organizations in the Nutanix ecosystem the opportunity they need to capitalize on the capabilities of the edge to the fullest. Contact us to speak with a representative or submit any inquiries regarding Nutanix AI solutions.

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