Hitachi iQ to leverage NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design, providing enhanced capabilities for reliability and performance and enabling a faster shift from AI to ROI
Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. , has introduced the Hitachi iQ M Series, the latest addition to its AI-ready infrastructure portfolio. This cutting-edge solution is designed to offer a cost-efficient entry point with built-in flexibility and scalability, allowing businesses to adapt as their AI and data management needs evolve. By integrating high-performance computing platforms with robust networking, the Hitachi iQ M Series combines Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) storage, multiple file system options, and optional NVIDIA AI Enterprise software to deliver a scalable and cost-effective AI infrastructure solution.
The rapid adoption of generative AI and the surge in data processing demands are accelerating technological transformation. As enterprises integrate AI into their operations, managing soaring training costs and vast data volumes becomes a significant challenge. The Hitachi iQ M Series addresses this by offering a choice of NVIDIA accelerated computing platforms, enabling businesses to select the optimal GPU for specific workloads. This ensures high performance across various AI applications. Additionally, the solution allows independent scaling of compute and storage resources, providing businesses with the agility to manage fluctuating data sizes and workloads efficiently. This flexibility eliminates the need for overprovisioning, reducing unnecessary expenses and optimizing resource allocation.
Further strengthening its AI capabilities, Hitachi iQ integrates the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design, engineered to support the enterprise AI revolution. By leveraging this framework, Hitachi Vantara seamlessly combines its top-tier enterprise storage solutions with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing, networking, and AI software. This integration empowers AI-driven agents with near real-time business insights, ensuring that organizations can derive maximum value from their data. Through its ongoing collaboration with NVIDIA, Hitachi Vantara continues to push the boundaries of AI-ready infrastructure, bridging the gap between AI agents and actionable business intelligence.
“We’re on a mission to help customers from all industries harness the power of AI regardless of the market they’re in,” said Jason Hardy, chief technology officer for artificial intelligence at Hitachi Vantara. “With the expansion of computing power from Hitachi iQ M Series and the high performance and reliability standards inherent in the NVIDIA AI Data Platform, we have created a unique opportunity for businesses to innovate, revamp user experiences, streamline operations, and optimize cost. This enables businesses to capitalize on AI without overburdening their teams or their bottom line.”
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As part of the Hitachi iQ portfolio, the M Series offers flexible configurations with NVIDIA accelerated computing and a selection of high-performance or global namespace file systems. Additionally, an optional object storage repository is available within the portfolio, further enhancing data management capabilities. These features enable the M Series to support diverse data types, workloads, and scalability needs, making it ideal for enterprises operating in dynamic, data-intensive environments.
“Enterprises generate and store vast amounts of data, much of it unstructured and inaccessible to modern AI-driven applications,” said Bob Pette, vice president of enterprise platforms at NVIDIA. “With the AI Data Platform reference design, stored data is accessible in real time on Hitachi iQ, giving applications access to full knowledge of the business and providing invaluable insights that strategically accelerate AI initiatives.”
Hitachi iQ Powered by Hammerspace and VSP One
Expanding the data orchestration capabilities of Hitachi iQ, Hitachi Vantara has entered into a strategic resell agreement with Hammerspace, a fast-growing software company revolutionizing data accessibility and preservation. Through this partnership, Hitachi Vantara integrates Hammerspace software with the VSP One storage platform, enhancing the capabilities of Hitachi iQ to address complex data management requirements, including dataset creation, processing, governance, and protection. The combined VSP One and Hammerspace solution ensures seamless access to distributed data from any location, optimizing performance for GenAI workloads. As a result, Hitachi iQ stands as a comprehensive infrastructure solution for AI, GenAI, analytics, and data lake environments, supporting a wide range of industry-specific applications.
