Schneider Electric, NVIDIA partners to scale up modern data centers. The duo aims to create next-gen AI data centers and advance towards edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies in data centers.
Under this new partnership, Schneider Electric to endow its expertise in data center infrastructure, whereas, NVIDIA to introduce the first publicly available AI data center reference designs advancing AI technologies in modern data centers.
The reference designs by NVIDIA are said to redefine the benchmarks for AI deployment and operation within data center ecosystems including evolving AI data centers. It is known to mark a significant milestone in the industry’s evolution towards AI Data Centers.
AI applications are primarily urging for more processing power asking for more resources than traditional computing. Infact, AI data centers are making data center design and operation more complex. And, data center operators are working to swiftly construct and operate energy-stable facilities in AI data centers that are both energy-efficient and scalable.
“We’re unlocking the future of AI for organizations,” said Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President, Secure Power Division & Data Center Business, Schneider Electric. “By combining our expertise in data center solutions with NVIDIA’s leadership in AI technologies, we’re helping organizations to overcome data center infrastructure limitations and unlock the full potential of AI. Our collaboration with NVIDIA paves the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and transformative future, powered by AI.”
Data Center Reference Designs
In the first phase of this collaboration, Schneider Electric will introduce cutting-edge data center reference designs tailored for NVIDIA. Accelerated computing clusters and built for data processing, engineering simulation, electronic design automation, computer-aided drug design, and generative AI.
SE and NVIDIA are known to keep their pivotal focus on enabling high-power distribution, liquid-cooling systems, and controls. It is designed to ensure simple commissioning and reliable operations for the extreme-density cluster.
Schneider Electric also aims to provide data center owners and operators with the tools and resources necessary to seamlessly integrate new and evolving AI solutions including AI data centers and develop optimised infrastructure.
Addressing the evolving demands of AI workloads, the reference designs will offer a robust framework for implementing NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform within modern AI data centers. It aims to optimize performance, scalability, and overall sustainability said its official release.
Partners, engineers, and data center leaders can utilize these reference designs for existing data center rooms that must support new deployments of high-density AI servers and new data center builds that are fully optimized for a liquid-cooled AI cluster.
“Through our collaboration with Schneider Electric, we’re providing AI data center reference designs using next-generation NVIDIA accelerated computing technologies,” said Ian Buck, Vice President of Hyperscale and HPC at NVIDIA. “This provides organizations with the necessary infrastructure to tap into the potential of AI, driving innovation and digital transformation across industries.”
AVEVA Digital Twin Connects NVIDIA Omniverse
In addition to the data center reference designs, AVEVA, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, will connect its digital twin platform to NVIDIA Omniverse. It is known to deliver a unified environment for virtual simulation and collaboration. This integration will enable seamless collaboration between designers, engineers, and stakeholders, accelerating the design and deployment of complex systems, while helping reduce time-to-market and costs.
“NVIDIA technologies enhance AVEVA’s capabilities in creating a realistic and immersive collaboration experience underpinned by the rich data and capabilities of the AVEVA intelligent digital twin,” said Caspar Herzberg, CEO of AVEVA. “Together, we are creating a fully simulated industrial virtual reality where you can simulate processes, model outcomes, and effect change in reality. This merging of digital intelligence and real-world outcomes has the potential to transform how industries can operate more safely, more efficiently and more sustainably.”
In collaboration with NVIDIA, Schneider Electric plans to explore new use cases and applications across industries.
More information is expected to be available at Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit Paris on April 3.
