In a significant stride towards enhancing AI infrastructure in India, Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), a leader in Digital ICT solutions, announced its collaboration with NVIDIA as a colocation partner within the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center program. This partnership, officially certified for liquid cooling, marks a new era for Sify’s data center solutions and their ability to support high-performance AI workloads.
The Importance of NVIDIA DGX-Ready Certification
Sify’s newly acquired certification under the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center program highlights the company’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for AI and machine learning (ML) workloads. The certification assures that Sify’s data centers meet the rigorous requirements for supporting NVIDIA DGX systems, which are renowned for their ability to power enterprise AI with unmatched compute density and scalability.
The DGX platform is designed specifically for enterprise AI, covering the entire AI lifecycle from analytics to training and inference. Sify’s data centers, now certified for liquid cooling, are equipped to handle the intense power and cooling needs of these systems, supporting up to 130 KW per rack. This capability is crucial as AI workloads continue to grow in complexity and demand more robust infrastructure.
What This Means for Sify’s Customers
For Sify’s customers, this partnership with NVIDIA opens up new possibilities in AI-driven business transformation. With the DGX platform and its supporting ecosystem, businesses can now access high-density supercomputing and powerful performance through Sify’s scalable and flexible AI infrastructure solutions. This is a game-changer for industries looking to leverage AI for competitive advantage, as it enables faster deployment and scaling of AI infrastructure.
Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Sify Infinit Spaces Limited, emphasized the significance of this certification, stating, “As AI/ML evolves across industries, Sify will be able to offer complete NVIDIA DGX-powered colocation along with NVIDIA’s advanced enterprise AI and data science software out of our Mumbai-Rabale campus and the upcoming premises of Noida and Chennai-Siruseri.”
Sify’s Growing Data Center Footprint
Sify’s investment in AI-ready data centers is a strategic move to cater to the growing demand for AI infrastructure. The company’s data centers are purpose-built to support the emerging ecosystem in the data center industry, with state-of-the-art cooling solutions that comply with ASHRAE’s 30 years ambient temperature guidelines. This focus on advanced infrastructure ensures that Sify is well-positioned to support the AI and ML needs of businesses across various sectors.
Tony Paikeday, Senior Director of the DGX platform at NVIDIA, noted, “AI is emerging as the competitive differentiator for businesses, and many organizations are looking for a colocation partner who can speed time to market, with the ability to securely host and scale AI infrastructure.” Sify’s status as India’s first NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center partner certified for liquid cooling underscores its role as a key player in this space.
Conclusion
Sify Technologies’ partnership with NVIDIA is a testament to its leadership in the Digital ICT space and its commitment to driving innovation in AI infrastructure. As businesses increasingly turn to AI to gain a competitive edge, Sify’s certified data centers offer a robust, scalable, and cost-effective solution for hosting and scaling AI workloads. This partnership not only strengthens Sify’s position in the market but also sets a new benchmark for AI-ready infrastructure in India.
