The Future of AI Development
At Microsoft Ignite 2023, a groundbreaking partnership between NVIDIA and Microsoft was unveiled, focusing on advancing full-stack NVIDIA AI development on Microsoft platforms. This collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of developers and businesses alike, pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.
Introducing the Azure ND GB200 V6 VM Series
Central to this unveiling was the announcement of the first cloud private preview of the Azure ND GB200 V6 VM series, which is based on the NVIDIA Blackwell platform. This new AI-optimized virtual machine series, featuring the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 rack design combined with NVIDIA Quantum Infiniband networking, is designed to deliver unmatched performance for developers working on AI projects.
Enhancing Deployment with NVIDIA GPUs
Additionally, Microsoft revealed that Azure Container Apps now supports NVIDIA GPUs, facilitating simplified and scalable AI deployment. This enhancement empowers developers to leverage GPU capabilities for their applications easily. Furthermore, the NVIDIA AI platform on Azure introduces new reference workflows for industrial AI, alongside an NVIDIA Omniverse blueprint. This blueprint allows creators to design immersive, AI-powered visuals that enhance customer experiences.
During the event, NVIDIA also introduced multimodal small language models (SLMs) for RTX AI PCs and workstations, furthering the realism of interactions with digital humans and virtual assistants. These advancements mark a significant step in the ongoing evolution of AI technology.
