- NVIDIA expands DGX Cloud Lepton with new cloud providers and strategic partnerships.
- Integration with Hugging Face enhances AI researchers' access to scalable compute resources.
- Partnership with European VCs offers significant credits to foster AI startup ecosystem.
NVIDIA (NVDA, Financial) has announced the expansion of its AI platform, DGX Cloud Lepton, creating a global compute marketplace that aims to connect developers with high-performance computing resources. Major cloud providers, including AWS and Microsoft Azure, have joined the network, significantly enhancing the availability of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs across various regions. This expansion facilitates developers' access to reliable GPU resources for building and scaling AI applications.
The integration of DGX Cloud Lepton with Hugging Face's new Training Cluster as a Service is a critical development, providing AI researchers streamlined access to scalable computing resources required for model training. This collaboration is designed to eliminate technical barriers and provide a comprehensive infrastructure for the AI community.
To further bolster the AI ecosystem in Europe, NVIDIA has partnered with leading venture capital firms such as Accel, Elaia, Partech, and Sofinnova Partners. This partnership will offer up to $100,000 in GPU capacity credits to startups, incentivizing innovation and enabling startups to leverage NVIDIA’s technology stack effectively.
DGX Cloud Lepton also addresses data governance needs by allowing developers to keep data within specific regions, supporting sovereign AI requirements while ensuring access to advanced GPU resources. The introduction of management software for cloud providers improves GPU health monitoring, reducing downtime and improving reliability for customers.
Early adopters of the DGX Cloud Lepton platform, such as Basecamp Research and EY, are utilizing the marketplace to expedite strategic AI initiatives, showcasing the platform's potential to drive innovation across multiple sectors.
