This blog is co-authored by Louie Correa, UDS Chief Technical Strategist Global Channel, Dell Technologies.

Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly fundamental tool for businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage. However, building an AI infrastructure from scratch can be a daunting task, especially for those who are just starting out. That’s where NVIDIA and Dell Technologies come in, offering an AI starter kit that can help data science teams get started quickly and easily. Combining Dell’s expertise in hardware and NVIDIA’s expertise in software, the solution delivers on performance and flexibility.

The NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit is a bundle of hardware and software that provides a high-performance computing environment for training and running AI models. It includes a Dell Precision workstation with NVIDIA GPUs, Dell PowerScale storage and NVIDIA’s AI software stack. This combination of hardware and software offers an efficient and effective solution for data science teams to build their AI infrastructure.

Giving Data Science Teams a Head Start

The NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit provides a high-performance computing environment that significantly reduces the time it takes to get results. This can help data science teams to quickly iterate and refine their models, leading to better outcomes. Other benefits include:

• • Simplified deployment. The NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit is designed to be easy to deploy, reducing the time and effort required to set up an AI infrastructure and enabling data science teams to focus on building and refining models.
  • Scalability. The NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit is designed to be scalable, so it can grow with your business while your AI needs expand. This can help to future-proof your investment and avoid the need for costly upgrades in the future.
  • High performance. The NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit includes NVIDIA GPUs, which are specifically designed for high-performance computing. This can help data science teams train and run AI models faster and more efficiently.
  • Flexibility. The NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit is designed to be flexible, meaning you can tailor it to your specific needs. This can help you to build an AI infrastructure that is optimized for your business and your specific use cases.

Integrations Take Your AI to the Next Level

Still feeling overwhelmed with the implementation piece? In addition to the benefits provided by the NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit, customers can also leverage integration partners to help with the hardware and software integration. Integration partners can provide expertise and guidance on how to optimize the kit for specific use cases and business needs. This can help ensure the AI infrastructure is fully integrated with existing systems and workflows, and that it meets the unique requirements of the business. 

Furthermore, integration partners can help with deploying and managing the AI infrastructure, including monitoring performance and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. This can help businesses focus on their core competencies and leave the AI infrastructure management to the experts who can maximize the value of the NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit, allowing businesses to achieve their AI goals more quickly and efficiently. 

If you’re looking to get started with AI but don’t know where to start – let us help! The NVIDIA and Dell AI Starter Kit provides a solid foundation for your AI infrastructure. With faster time to results, simplified deployment, scalability, high performance and flexibility, you can be sure you’re making the right investment for your business. 

For more information, check out Dell’s storage AI website.