Why Storage Matters in Every Stage of the AI Pipeline

In this article on the critical role of storage throughout the entire AI pipeline, Barton George emphasized its importance from data collection to model training and inference. Efficient storage solutions enhance performance, scalability, and manageability, which are essential as the complexity and size of AI operations grow. For additional insights from AI Infrastructure Field Day 2, watch Barton’s blog!


Breaking the AI Storage Bottleneck: Solidigm’s Strategic Approach to Each Pipeline Stage

Jack Poller provides an insightful analysis into how Solidigm is addressing the AI storage bottleneck by strategically catering to each stage of the data pipeline. He explores the technological advancements and solutions implemented by Solidigm that enhance both the efficiency and effectiveness of AI data processing. For more in-depth analysis on AI Infrastructure Field Day 2 by Jack Poller, visit Techstrong AI.


SSD Innovation for AI from Solidigm

Alastair Cooke recently explored the advancements in SSD technology tailored for AI applications, specifically from Solidigm. Highlighting the impact of next-generation SSDs, Cooke discusses how these innovations enhance data processing speeds crucial for AI workloads. For more on AI Infrastructure Field Day 2, you can find comprehensive coverage by Alastair Cooke.


Solidigm: Building AI Storage Foundations

Max Mortillaro provides an insightful analysis on Solidigm’s approach to structuring AI-enabled storage solutions, emphasizing their strategic efforts to underpin the increasingly demanding needs of AI infrastructures. He examines the company’s innovative methodologies and technologies that aim to enhance performance and scalability in data-intensive environments. For comprehensive insights into AI Infrastructure Field Day 2, watch the Osmium Data Group website!


Solidigm: GenAI and RAG Gobble Storage Like Hungry Hippos

In his latest article, Jim Czuprynski discusses the significant impact of Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation models on storage requirements, likening their capacity needs to the fast-paced childrens’ game of Hungry, Hungry Hippos. He explores how Solidigm’s solutions are addressing these evolving demands in storage technology. For additional insights on AI Infrastructure Field Day 2, follow Jim Czuprynski’s coverage on LinkedIn Pulse.


What is a Field Day? Why Does it Matter?

In this LinkedIn Pulse article, Scott Shadley, who presented at AI Infrastructure Field Day last month, explores what Tech Field Day means to him. It’s wonderful to get the perspective of people like Scott who have been connected to Field Day for years but have not been part of the organization or delegate panel. Tech Field Day is for everyone!


What it Takes to Power AI at AI Infrastructure Field Day 2

Alastair Cooke provides a detailed introduction to the companies and technologies participating in AI Infrastructure Field Day 2 this week. His insights highlight the interplay between advanced hardware and optimized software essential for robust AI applications. For additional insights from Alastair Cooke on this topic, visit Techstrong IT and Techstrong AI for full coverage of AI Infrastructure Field Day 2.


High-Density QLC SSDs Can Markedly Decrease TCO in AI-Focused Environments, Says Solidigm

In a recent analysis by Sulagna Saha on Techstrong AI, it is highlighted that High-Density QLC SSDs can significantly lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) in environments focused on artificial intelligence. Solidigm’s latest advancements in QLC SSD technology offer not only increased storage capacity but also ensure a more cost-effective solution for data-intensive applications. This cost reduction is pivotal for AI-driven businesses, enhancing their storage infrastructure efficiency and performance economically. Read all of Sulagna’s coverage of AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1 at Techstrong AI!


Tackling AI Data Infrastructure Energy Challenges with Solidigm

Max Mortillaro discusses the significant energy demands of AI data infrastructure and explores Solidigm’s innovative solutions aimed at addressing these challenges. He highlights the efficiency of Solidigm’s technology in managing and storing data in an environmentally sustainable manner. The article underscores the importance of adopting energy-efficient technology in data centers to not only boost performance but also reduce the environmental impact of the growing AI sector. Read more coverage of AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1 on the TECHunplugged website!


Data Infrastructure Al Value Creation: Enhancing AI Outcomes

In this LinkedIn Pulse article, Brian Booden explores the critical interdependence between data infrastructure and AI value creation. He discusses how robust data management systems and strategies significantly enhance the efficacy of AI outcomes. Booden also provides insights on optimizing data environments to maximize AI-driven innovations and performance. Read more in this article, inspired by the Solidigm presentation at AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1.


Exploring the Importance of Data Infrastructure at AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1

At next week’s AI Data Infrastructure Field Day, our panel of delegates will explore the critical role of robust data architectures in powering AI applications. Tune in Wednesday and Thursday as we learn about the latest data infrastructure solutions from Solidigm, Google Cloud, Pure Storage, HPE, MinIO, and Infinidat. The sessions will be live-streamed on LinkedIn and Techstrong TV and posted to YouTube afterward.


Exploring the Importance of Solid Data Infrastructure at AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1

The use of artificial intelligence technology is taking hold in the enterprise, and many are discovering the importance of a solid data infrastructure for these new applications. No matter what model or technology is used, or whether it’s part of training or inferencing or RAG, data is the foundation for productive AI applications. That’s why the next Tech Field Day event will focus on AI Data Infrastructure, serving as a companion to our recent AI Field Day event, happening October 2 and 3. This event will feature presentations from MinIO, Google Cloud, HPE, Infinidat, Solidigm, and Pure Storage.


The Critical Role of Advanced Storage in AI Data Infrastructure

AI data infrastructures are increasingly reliant on advanced storage solutions to manage the sheer volume and velocity of data processing demands, as highlighted in Stephen Foskett’s article on Gestalt IT. Solidigm’s contributions to the field, with their state-of-the-art storage technologies, underscore the necessity for innovation and scalability in supporting AI workloads. As AI applications continue to evolve, the selection of sophisticated, capable storage systems becomes a linchpin for the success and efficiency of AI-driven enterprises. This article brings together this entire series, sponsored by Solidigm.


AI Is Pushing Storage and Data Management Harder Than Ever

Former Tech Field Day delegate Chin-Fah Heoh delves into the implications of AI on storage and data management, drawing from Gina Rosenthal’s recent article about Solidigm at AI Field Day. Chin-Fah discusses the escalating demands placed on storage systems by AI workloads, emphasizing the critical need for high-performance solutions. The stages of AI data processing (ingestion, preparation, training, checkpointing, and inferencing) require high read IOPS, ultra-high write throughput, and low latency. Chin-Fah also explores the role of data governance in ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of data for AI applications. Read more on his blog!


Solidigm and Supermicro Put “Green” in Greenfield

Supermicro and Solidigm are actively tackling the intensifying demands of AI workloads with their efficient, rack-sized storage solutions, designed to streamline AI data pipelines, as discussed at a recent AI Field Day event. They are engineering a three-tiered platform specifically to accommodate the diverse needs of AI processes—from data ingestion and transformation to training and inference—enhancing performance with high-speed, high-density SSDs from Solidigm. As AI data centers seek to become more environmentally sustainable, the partnership underscores their commitment to delivering solutions that not only meet the technical demands of AI but also pave the way for greener computing practices. Read more in this article by Andy Banta, sponsored by Solidigm.


Solidigm – a Bigger, Faster, and More Efficient Storage for AI

Solidigm’s AI Field Day presentation highlighted the critical role of large-scale, high-efficiency storage solutions like NAND flash memory in meeting the evolving demands of AI, as covered by tech analyst Ben Young. The company, born from the union of Intel’s NAND SSD business and SK Hynix, demonstrates expertise in delivering high-density QLC SSDs, such as the D5-P5336 model, which significantly outperforms traditional HDDs in capacity and speed while reducing energy consumption. Solidigm’s storage innovations, offering up to 61.44TB per slim drive, not only future-proof AI infrastructure but also promise to drive advancements across various industries by improving training times and real-time decision-making capabilities.


Solidigm SSDs for the AI Era – Small Size, Big Value

Solidigm’s presentation at AI Field Day focused on their ambition to deliver industry-leading storage solutions that address the escalating storage and energy consumption needs of AI workloads, as Sulagna Saha reports for Gestalt IT. Positioning itself as a provider of affordable, high-capacity SSDs, Solidigm’s D5-P5336 model stands out with its 61TB capacity within a compact 2.5” form factor, presenting a pathway to significantly lower TCO and energy costs for massive AI deployments. The company’s innovative storage solutions, coupled with Cloud Storage Acceleration Layer (CSAL) technology, promise to streamline data flow to GPUs, enhancing model training and inferencing performance across varied AI workflows.


Solidigm and Why Storage Is Critical to the Success of AI

At AI Field Day, experts from Solidigm and Supermicro illuminated the critical role of high-performance storage in ensuring the success of Generative AI, which demands instant, uninterrupted access to massive datasets. Efficient storage solutions are paramount to prevent downtime, which can lead to significant loss in both productivity and financial terms. Their discussion underlined the importance of structuring and cataloging data for future use, emphasizing that optimized storage systems with high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) are essential for Generative AI’s accelerating growth and the reliable generation of actionable insights. Read more in this article by Jeff Powers for Gestalt IT, sponsored by Solidigm.


Keeping GPUs Fed Around the Clock, With Solidigm

As discussed at AI Field Day, Solidigm’s storage system addresses the diverse and intense demands of AI workloads, ensuring GPUs remain constantly fed with data. Recognizing the variety in I/O patterns and the substantial data processing required for machine learning, Solidigm’s SSDs offer superior performance for sequential and random read/write activities, consuming less power and space in datacenters. Additionally, their Cloud Storage Acceleration Layer (CSAL) software enhances the durability and efficiency of SSDs by optimizing write patterns, making it an open-source boon for those seeking to streamline AI-based operations. Read more in this Gestalt IT article by Sulagna Saha.


Exploring Data in the AI Era With Solidigm – New Data Insights Series

The TechArena has launched a Data Insights Series, joining forces with Solidigm, where they will explore the intricate landscape of data in the AI era. Hosted by Allyson Klein with Jeniece Wronowski and Ace Stryker from Solidigm, the series will delve into the objectives of understanding and leveraging data, underscoring the central role of SSD innovation in crafting modern data pipelines. This initiative aims to shed light on the transformative influence of storage solutions in AI advancements, positioning SSDs as a cornerstone technology in data-centric environments.