Bangkok, Thailand – Sandeep Kapoor, Vice President of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), gave an exclusive interview with the media, revealing his vision of the “4th AI Revolution” and HPE’s strategy to drive businesses into the AI era.
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Kapoor stated that the current technological shift is akin to a 4th AI revolution, with an impact comparable to or greater than the internet revolution in 1999. Neural Networks and Large Language Models like ChatGPT are key catalysts propelling AI into a new era, impacting all industries, from manufacturing and banking to telecommunications and healthcare, as well as every individual in society.
HPE Private Cloud for AI: Co-developed AI Solution with NVIDIA
Kapoor highlighted HPE’s focus on developing AI solutions for businesses, prioritizing three key factors: Data Security, Cost Efficiency, and Compliance.
Recently, HPE launched Private Cloud for AI (PCAI), a solution co-developed with NVIDIA, a leader in GPU technology. PCAI is designed specifically for businesses, offering a private cloud system deployed on-premises, which reduces data security concerns and simplifies the complexity of building hardware infrastructure.
PCA is powered by HPE GreenLake, a hybrid cloud platform that allows administrators to easily manage the system through a single pane of glass. It also includes AI Essentials, a comprehensive suite of data analysis tools, and HPE Unified Analytics.
Furthermore, PCAI seamlessly integrates GPUs, NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, and the NVIDIA NeMo framework to deliver maximum AI processing performance.
Kapoor emphasized that PCAI is a unique solution due to the true collaborative development between HPE and NVIDIA. Engineering teams from both companies worked closely together to design PCAI to meet the needs of businesses, with advantages such as ease of use, rapid deployment, and scalability to meet customer demands. It is available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large.
HPE Partners with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to Develop AI-Powered Race Cars
Kapoor discussed the collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to utilize AI in enhancing race car performance. Michael Taylor, IT Director of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, will discuss the details of AI implementation on the racetrack.
Kapoor explained that technology plays a crucial role in Formula One racing. Data from various sensors on the car, such as speed, temperature, and tire pressure, is transmitted for real-time processing both on the car, at the paddock, and at the data center, aiding in the racing team’s decision-making and optimizing the car for peak performance.
“Formula One racing is very delicate; sometimes victory or defeat can be decided by mere fractions of a second. Therefore, AI plays a vital role in analyzing data and enabling the racing team to make accurate and rapid decisions,” said Kapoor.
He added that the partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team reinforces HPE’s technology leadership and assures customers that HPE possesses cutting-edge technology and services capable of meeting demands in highly challenging environments.
Key Factors in AI Investment and Interesting Use Cases
Kapoor outlined three key factors for businesses considering AI investment:
- Choosing the Right Use Case: Businesses should start with problems that AI can effectively address and have a clear Return on Investment (ROI). Examples include using AI for fraud detection, creating personalized marketing campaigns, developing chatbots to answer customer questions, and analyzing data to improve production efficiency.
- Selecting the Right Infrastructure: Businesses should choose infrastructure appropriate for the use case and the size of the organization. HPE offers a variety of solutions, from on-premises to hybrid cloud, to cater to diverse needs.
- Having Skilled Personnel: Businesses should invest in developing personnel with AI knowledge and skills to effectively utilize AI.
HPE’s Strategy for Success in the AI Era
Kapoor outlined HPE’s strategy for winning in the AI market:
- Offering User-Friendly Solutions: HPE is committed to developing simple and easy-to-use solutions, enabling customers to quickly adopt AI.
- Consulting and Collaborating with Customers: HPE has a team of experts to provide consulting, workshops, and best practices to help customers choose the right use case and infrastructure.
- Building Strong Partnerships: HPE prioritizes building partnerships, such as with NVIDIA, to offer comprehensive solutions and better serve customers.
- Creating a Comprehensive Ecosystem: HPE aims to build a complete AI ecosystem by collaborating with various partners, providing customers access to the latest AI technologies and a wide range of services.
- Focusing on ROI for Customers: HPE prioritizes generating ROI for customers by offering cost-effective solutions and assisting customers in selecting appropriate use cases.
- Delivering High-Quality Experiences: HPE is committed to delivering high-quality customer experiences, from consulting and installation to operation and after-sales support.
HPE GreenLake is Key
Kapoor stated that HPE GreenLake, a hybrid cloud platform, is at the heart of HPE’s AI strategy. GreenLake makes AI more accessible to customers with its flexible and scalable pay-as-you-go consumption model.
“GreenLake reduces barriers to AI adoption for businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that may have limited budgets,” said Kapoor.
PCAI Ready to Meet SME Needs
Kapoor mentioned that PCAI is specifically designed to meet the needs of SMEs by offering a private cloud system deployed on-premises, reducing data security concerns, and simplifying the complexity of building hardware infrastructure.
“PCAI enables SMEs to adopt AI more easily with lower costs and scalability to match their needs,” Kapoor explained.
Collaboration is the Key to Success
Kapoor emphasized that Partnership is crucial for success in the AI market. HPE has strong partnerships with NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, as well as System Integrators (SIs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).
“HPE is committed to building a comprehensive AI ecosystem by collaborating with various partners, providing customers access to the latest AI technologies and a wide range of services,” Kapoor stated.
Looking Ahead at AI in Thailand
Kapoor believes that Thailand has high growth potential in AI, supported by factors such as government policies, private sector investment, and skilled personnel.
“HPE is ready to support AI development in Thailand by offering advanced AI solutions and collaborating with various partners to drive Thailand to become a leader in AI in the region,” Kapoor concluded.
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