IBM and Intel have unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration to bring Intel's Gaudi 3 AI accelerators to the IBM Cloud. This service, anticipated to launch in early 2025, promises to empower enterprises with more cost-effective AI scaling solutions that prioritize security and resilience. The partnership will also extend support for Gaudi 3 within IBM's Watsonx AI and data platform, offering a comprehensive AI infrastructure for clients.

"By integrating Gaudi 3 AI accelerators with IBM Cloud, we're not only creating new AI capabilities but also responding to the market's demand for affordable, secure, and innovative AI computing solutions," said Justin Hotard, Intel's Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center and AI Group. "An open and collaborative ecosystem is essential to unlocking AI's full potential, providing customers with choice and accessible solutions."

The integration of Gaudi 3 with 5th Gen Xeon CPUs is set to enhance performance and security for enterprise AI workloads in cloud and data center environments. This collaboration aims to reduce the total cost of ownership for leveraging and scaling AI, offering clients visibility and control over their software stack, and simplifying workload and application management.

IBM's commitment to security and resilience in the cloud is well-established, and the addition of Intel's Gaudi 3 accelerators is expected to further optimize cost performance for enterprise clients. "Our dedication to security and resiliency with IBM Cloud has been a cornerstone of our hybrid cloud and AI strategy for enterprise clients," said Alan Peacock, General Manager of IBM Cloud. "The Gaudi 3 accelerators will provide our clients with a flexible enterprise AI solution that aims to optimize cost performance, unlocking new AI business opportunities."

The IBM Cloud and Intel partnership intends to leverage IBM Cloud's security and compliance capabilities, particularly beneficial for clients in heavily regulated industries. The scalability and flexibility offered by IBM Cloud and Intel will allow clients to adjust computing resources as needed, potentially leading to cost savings and operational efficiency.

Furthermore, the integration of Gaudi 3 into IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC is expected to enable x86-based enterprises to run applications faster and more securely, enhancing user experiences. This long-standing collaboration between IBM and Intel, from the development of the IBM PC to the creation of enterprise AI solutions with Gaudi 3, continues to innovate and meet the evolving needs of the tech industry.

The IBM Cloud with Gaudi 3 offerings are set to be generally available at the beginning of 2025. Stay tuned for more updates from Intel and IBM in the coming months.