NVIDIA and Tata Group collaborate to build AI supercomputer in India
In a landmark deal, NVIDIA and Tata Group have announced an expansive partnership aimed at developing a state-of-the-art AI supercomputer in India. The supercomputer will be powered by NVIDIA’s next-generation GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip. This collaborative effort aims to extend cutting-edge AI capabilities to thousands of organizations, numerous startups, and a multitude of AI researchers across India.
Generative AI Meets High Performance: The Role of the GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip
“The global generative AI race is in full steam,” commented Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “Data centers worldwide are shifting to GPU computing to build energy-efficient infrastructure to support the exponential demand for generative AI. We are delighted to partner with Tata as they expand their cloud infrastructure service with NVIDIA AI supercomputing to support the exponential demand of generative AI startups and processing of large language models,” added Huang. The superchip is designed to provide best-in-class performance, making it a cornerstone in this groundbreaking project.
NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip Powers AI Partnership with Tata. Photo courtesy of NVIDIA Corporation.
Tata Communications and NVIDIA to Develop AI Cloud Infrastructure
Tata Communications will work closely with NVIDIA to establish an AI cloud in India. This initiative seeks to provide the critical infrastructure that will facilitate computing’s next lifecycle. Leveraging Tata Communications’ extensive global network, the AI cloud will allow enterprises to transfer data at high speeds, essentially bringing the AI cloud to every enterprise’s doorstep.
How TCS Will Utilize AI Infrastructure for Generative AI Applications
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to tap into this newly formed AI infrastructure to build and process generative AI applications. N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, said: “The advancements in AI have made focus on AI a central priority in governments, industries, and society at large. The impact of AI and machine learning is going to be profound across industries and every aspect of our lives. Our partnership with NVIDIA will democratize access to AI infrastructure, accelerate build-out of AI solutions, and enable upgradation of AI talent at scale.” Furthermore, TCS intends to upskill its workforce of over 600,000, taking advantage of this new partnership.
Broader Implications: AI-led Transformation Across Tata Group
Not just limited to TCS and Tata Communications, this partnership is set to catalyze an AI-led transformation across various sectors within the Tata Group, ranging from manufacturing to consumer businesses. This endeavor aligns well with India’s ambition to become a significant player in the global AI arena.
This monumental collaboration between NVIDIA and Tata Group opens new possibilities and sets a strong foundation for the AI evolution in India.