The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution continues to transform industries and demand more advanced and sustainable infrastructures. In this context, Nscale, a leading hyperscale service provider, has joined forces with Lenovo, AMD, and Nokia to build a cloud platform capable of meeting the growing demands for processing, scalability, and sustainability of AI workloads.
Nscale: AI at Hyperscale
Through its strategically located data center infrastructure in Norway and a massive cluster of GPU nodes, Nscale provides companies worldwide with access to optimized resources for AI. According to David Power, CTO of Nscale:
“We provide massive amounts of cloud computing and services to global companies, helping them become more efficient, innovative, and agile as they grow.”
Nscale enables companies to run complex tasks such as training, fine-tuning, and developing AI models at a lower cost and with greater efficiency. This is made possible through strategic collaborations with leading technology firms like Lenovo, AMD, and Nokia.
Custom Infrastructure from Lenovo
The core of Nscale’s operations lies in its data centers, which utilize thousands of Lenovo ThinkSystem SR685a V3 servers specifically designed for the platform. These servers, equipped with AMD EPYC™ 9004 processors and AMD Instinct™ MI300x accelerators, deliver exceptional performance while optimizing modularity and thermal efficiency.
Per Overgaard, CTO of Lenovo EMEA, emphasized:
“Our collaboration with Nscale is an example of how custom design and engineering can create ideal solutions for projects of this magnitude.”
Lenovo also incorporates its Neptune™ technology, which uses liquid cooling to reduce energy consumption by up to 30%, making this solution ideal for the intense workloads of AI.
Sustainability as a Priority
Sustainability is a fundamental pillar of Nscale’s strategy. Its data centers in the Arctic Circle leverage the local climate for adiabatic cooling, complemented by the use of 100% renewable energy. According to Power:
“Our commitment is to provide a sustainable AI platform, minimizing the environmental impact and maximizing energy efficiency.”
Lenovo, with its leadership in eco-friendly cooling technologies, contributes to this goal by eliminating the need for traditional air conditioning systems, allowing for optimal performance with a lower environmental footprint.
Performance Powered by AMD
At the heart of Nscale’s GPU nodes are the AMD Instinct™ accelerators, which provide the power needed to handle the intense demands of AI models. These units, along with the AMD EPYC™ processors, optimize performance and reduce operational costs.
Negin Oliver, corporate vice president of business development at AMD, stated:
“We are proud to collaborate with Nscale, driving innovation with our energy-efficient solutions that maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact.”
Smart Connectivity with Nokia
The final essential component of this infrastructure is the high-speed network provided by Nokia. With its intelligent network design, Nokia ensures efficient and reliable data transfer, optimized for AI workloads.
Paul Alexander, vice president of cloud infrastructure at Nokia Europe, remarked:
“Data is only useful if it reaches where it’s needed. Our network design ensures stability and energy efficiency, maximizing performance without compromising sustainability.”
A Collaborative Future for AI
The partnership between Nscale, Lenovo, AMD, and Nokia represents a significant advancement in the development of accessible and scalable AI platforms. From medical research to traffic optimization, these technologies are transforming entire sectors, enabling companies to adopt AI without incurring tremendous infrastructure demands.
Power concluded:
“This is one of the most powerful platforms for AI workloads on the market, and we’re just getting started.”
With its focus on sustainability, scalability, and efficiency, this collaboration sets a new standard in AI infrastructure, paving the way for a smarter and more responsible future.
Source: Lenovo