Nutanix Launches GPT-in-a-Box Solution for AI and ML Innovation, Empowering Data Control
Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, has unveiled its GPT-in-a-Box solution aimed at empowering organizations to innovatively leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) while maintaining control over their data. With the goal of jump-starting AI and ML innovation, Nutanix provides a comprehensive software-defined AI-ready platform, complemented by services that assist in configuring hardware and software infrastructure to deploy large language models (LLMs) using leading open-source AI and MLOps frameworks on the Nutanix Cloud Platform.
GPT-in-a-Box simplifies the process of procuring AI-ready infrastructure, enabling easy fine-tuning and operation of generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and LLMs in various settings, such as at the Edge or in a data center. This solution caters to organizations seeking an uncomplicated and accessible path towards adopting generative AI, addressing challenges surrounding expertise, data security, IP protection, and cost control.
According to Greg Macatee, Senior Research Analyst at IDC, customers face difficulties in deploying generative AI solutions due to the high level of expertise required in installation, configuration, and management, coupled with concerns about data security and intellectual property protection. Macatee emphasizes that Nutanix’s GPT-in-a-Box offers customers a turnkey solution that simplifies AI deployment and provides an entry point for enterprises keen on embracing generative AI.
The Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box solution empowers users with customer-controlled AI infrastructure, whether at the Edge or in the core datacenter, allowing for the operation and fine-tuning of AI and GPT models while maintaining data control. The platform includes a comprehensive range of security and data protection features that are particularly suited for AI data protection.
Thomas Cornely, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Nutanix, highlighted the company’s commitment to addressing the most pressing IT challenges faced by customers. This includes managing the complexities of multi-cloud environments, safeguarding data protection, and now enabling the adoption of generative AI solutions while ensuring data privacy and compliance. Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box represents an opinionated AI-ready stack designed to overcome key obstacles associated with generative AI adoption, while promoting AI innovation.
Additionally, the Nutanix Cloud Platform can accommodate other GPT models, enabling users to fine-tune these models using internal data and leveraging Nutanix Files or Objects Storage services.
For regulated financial services organization JM Finn, deploying AI workloads while maintaining full control over data is of utmost importance. Jon Cosson, Chief Information Security Officer at JM Finn, expressed satisfaction with the performance, flexibility, and security offered by the Nutanix Cloud Platform in support of their AI initiatives.
A recent survey conducted by Nutanix revealed that 78% of their customers expressed a preference for running AI/ML workloads on the Nutanix Cloud Platform, further underscoring the appeal and prominence of their AI infrastructure.
In summary, Nutanix’s launch of GPT-in-a-Box presents an exciting and accessible solution for organizations looking to empower their AI and ML innovation while retaining control over their data. With its comprehensive software-defined AI-ready platform and customer-centric approach, Nutanix aims to simplify and accelerate the adoption of generative AI, opening the door to new possibilities for enterprises across various industries.
