No one approach stands out as the definitive solution for addressing the proliferation of information and artificial intelligence. It’s crucial to integrate all aspects into a single, cohesive system. You turn to trusted friends and community members for guidance in plotting your future course. Two distinct yet complementary approaches emerged as VAST Information tackled the pressing issue of transforming raw data into a valuable, AI-driven asset.
First, the unified platform story. Nvidia teamed up with on Tuesday to unveil a groundbreaking innovation called VAST InsightEngine, a pioneering software workflow specifically engineered to operate seamlessly on the robust VAST Information Platform. According to the corporation, the newly introduced resolution has been designed to empower developers in creating Generation-AI applications by providing a comprehensive platform that seamlessly integrates all data capabilities “natively” to deliver real-time, AI-driven insights at scale.
VAST Information provides a comprehensive range of components required to build an AI retrieval pipeline, excluding GPU processing, which is facilitated through the utilization of Nvidia’s Inference Microservices.
The vast information platform, comprising a massive database and data engine, is located here. As new knowledge enters the platform, the VAST DataEngine triggers the Nvidia embedding agent via the NIM API, processing information against trillions of stored vector and graph embeddings within the VAST database. In the context of a Retrieval-Augmented Generation-of-text-as-a-Service powered workflow,
By integrating all structured and unstructured knowledge, including data, objects, tables, and streams within its platform, VAST eliminates the need for additional knowledge lakes, external SaaS platforms, and ETL workflows, thereby streamlining workloads, reducing complexity, and minimizing costs.
“VAST Information’s collaboration with NVIDIA has yielded the industry’s first comprehensive solution, integrating every aspect of the AI retrieval pipeline into a unified enterprise knowledge base, thereby providing a single, common view of both structured and unstructured data to facilitate superior AI-driven decision-making.”
The strategy is a core component of the comprehensive all-in approach adopted by Denworth’s founders, including Renen Hallak and Shachar Fienblit, from their inception in 2016. Vast’s long-term objective has been to revolutionize the architecture of distributed systems by rethinking the storage infrastructure for large-scale, unstructured data sets, initially achieved through its Common Storage platform built upon the company’s innovative DASE technology.
VAST InsightEngine
In 2021, VAST transitioned from promoting storage hardware through subscription models to adopting a full-stack strategy, now embodied in the VAST Data Platform, comprising DataBase, DataStore, offering unified storage; DataSpace, a global namespace; and DataEngine, its serverless computing engine.
Vast’s aspiration is to deliver a singular, comprehensive system that integrates exabyte-scale storage with accelerated computing capabilities, enabling the construction and execution of sophisticated artificial intelligence applications upon this foundation. The New York Metropolitan firm outlined its ambitious plan to deploy compute capabilities “across a globally distributed network of AI supercomputers” in its white paper,
While massive AI projects slated for tomorrow may benefit from a coherent design approach, VAST Information recognizes the value of collaboration and avoiding isolation in its endeavors. Yesterday, the corporation launched Cosmos, a cutting-edge industry consortium designed to propel AI forward by fostering a comprehensive and collaborative environment that nurtures innovation, drives progress, and fosters financial success.
Cosmos claims it will accelerate AI adoption by fostering dialogue and knowledge sharing among clients through the provision of hands-on labs, vendor exhibitions, and actionable insights. Founding members embody the vision of top tech companies such as VAST Information, NVIDIA, and other industry leaders.
Vast’s co-founder and CEO, Renen Hallak, declared that the Cosmos venture represents a pivotal milestone in charting the course forward for knowledge and artificial intelligence.
“As we commemorate our founding, I am proud to say that VAST Information has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged traditional norms, unlocking new possibilities for the pursuit of knowledge,” declared Hallack, a distinguished individual with numerous accolades. “As the central hub of a comprehensive, AI-powered knowledge network, Cosmos brings together top innovators and experts to accelerate discovery, foster groundbreaking innovation, and revolutionize entire sectors.”
According to reports, the founders of VAST Information drew inspiration from various collective efforts that shaped Cosmos, including collaborations with Open Compute Project and the RSA Conference team. You may easily enter the world of Cosmos.
