Some GTC24 Highlights
Tags: nvidia, ai, vultr, news
Published: 2024-03-19 14:21:44


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Reporting from the GTC24 virtual event, this summary highlights announcements and insights shared by industry leaders.

## NVIDIA Announcements:
A snapshot of the Day 1 Keynote announcement by NVIDIA CEO Jansen Huang. Or you can [watch the Keynote here](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/keynote/). 

- Introduction of Blackwell Chip: Nvidia introduced the Blackwell chip, a successor to the Hopper chip, which is twice as fast and offers a scalable platform up to 576 GPUs. 

- Artificial Intelligence Supercomputer: DGX SuperPOD: Nvidia unveiled the DGX SuperPOD, a more powerful artificial intelligence supercomputer, equipped with Grace Blackwell super chips. It boasts 11.5 exaflops of AI supercomputing power with FP4 precision and 240 terabytes of memory capacity.

- Introduction of Nvidia Inference Microservice (NIM): Nvidia introduced NIM, a new cloud-based software service revolutionizing software building and coding processes. NIMs assemble AI without requiring any coding, and they can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.

- Nvidia Quantum Cloud: Based on Nvidia’s CUDA-Q platform, Quantum Cloud offers microservices for building and testing quantum algorithms and applications in the cloud.

- Robotics Revolution with 'Project GROOT': Nvidia announced 'Project GROOT,' a sensory robotics processing chip enabling robots to learn and mimic human movements and speech. It promises advancements in various applications such as autonomous driving vehicles, robot factory workers, and interactive food stalls.

- Nvidia's Vision for Creating a Digital World: Earth-2 and Digital Twins: Nvidia is leveraging big data processing capabilities to create digital twins of real-life objects, exemplified by "Earth-2," a digital model of the planet. Earth-2 aims to enhance weather predictions and mitigate the effects of natural disasters through more accurate modelling.

- cuQPC: Nvidia's new library accelerates post-quantum cryptography algorithms, achieving significant speed improvements compared to CPUs.



## Vendors/Partners News: 
- [**DDN**](https://www.ddn.com/) (Data Direct Networks) announced significant advancements at NVIDIA GTC, offering attendees opportunities to explore HPC and AI initiatives for 2024.  The summit will cover 10X GPU acceleration, scalable solutions for large data environments, and accelerated computing solutions integrated with NVIDIA technologies. DDN emphasizes simplicity, scalability, and unparalleled ROI in their storage solutions, boasting a 40% reduction in file access time, 100% GPU utilization, and over 20 years of experience in data storage and management.([SOURCE: DDN PR](https://www.ddn.com/company/events/2024-nvidia-gtc/))

- [**Domino Data Labs**](https://domino.ai/), a leader in AI operationalization, emphasises its commitment to showcasing the latest advancements in operationalizing AI across hybrid- and multi-cloud environments. Domino's unified data science platform supports technologies such as deep learning, generative AI, computer vision, and IoT, enabling enterprises to leverage these cutting-edge tools effectively. 

- [**Run:ai**](https://www.run.ai/) announced its certification for the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, a milestone in enabling scalable AI computing and widening its accessibility within enterprises. This collaboration with NVIDIA integrates advanced workload management into the DGX SuperPOD, simplifying AI project execution and accommodating emerging technologies like generative AI. Run:ai's dedication to democratizing AI technology marks a significant advancement in addressing industry challenges.([source: Run:ai PR](https://www.run.ai/blog/run-ai-scales-ai-optimization-and-orchestration-with-nvidia-dgx-superpod-certification))

- [**Vultr**](https://www.vultr.com/) announces the launch of [Vultr Cloud Inference](https://www.vultr.com/products/cloud-inference/), a serverless platform designed to streamline AI model deployment. This innovative solution simplifies integration and migration processes, reducing infrastructure complexity and enabling businesses to prioritize innovation. With automated scaling, resource utilization is optimized, resulting in cost savings and reduced environmental impact. Users can benefit from private, dedicated computing resources for enhanced security and performance. Early access opportunities are available for [NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper™ Superchips](https://www.vultr.com/products/cloud-gpu/nvidia-gh200/), facilitating the initiation of your worldwide inference journey. ([source: Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevemcdowell/2024/03/18/vultr-launches-global-inference-cloud-service/?sh=17f438a02549))

Some GTC24 highlights from day-1, including NVIDIA's unveiling of the Blackwell Chip and the DGX SuperPOD, alongside announcements from industry leaders like DDN, Domino Data Labs, Run:ai and Vultr.