Fluidstack Chooses VAST Data to Strengthen AI Infrastructure
VAST Data, an AI data platform company, announced that Fluidstack has selected the VAST Data Platform to support its growing AI infrastructure needs. Fluidstack is a top provider of AI cloud services, delivering high-performance solutions to customers worldwide.
With VAST, Fluidstack will enhance the stability, security, and scalability of its AI infrastructure. This move helps the company meet rising demand for powerful and reliable AI environments.
Fluidstack manages customer workloads using third-party compute capacity. This includes VAST-powered cloud platforms and custom-built GPU clusters. Its flexible model allows businesses to scale with ease and speed.
According to César Maklary, President and Co-Founder of Fluidstack, the goal is to simplify the deployment of AI infrastructure. He noted that VAST provides the advanced features needed to support customers building next-generation AI models.
The VAST Data Platform offers several advantages. It ensures secure data management through multi-tenant protection and supports multiple protocols like S3, NFS, and SMB. It also includes integrated tools for vector search, real-time processing, and intelligent indexing.
In addition, VAST's architecture allows for fast access to distributed data across exabyte-scale deployments. This helps Fluidstack deliver efficient, globally connected AI training systems.
Renen Hallak, Founder and CEO of VAST Data, said Fluidstack's approach requires a high-performing, global platform. By combining strengths, both companies aim to drive forward innovation in AI infrastructure.
This partnership reflects the growing demand for scalable, secure, and future-ready AI solutions. As AI continues to evolve, Fluidstack and VAST are working together to deliver advanced infrastructure for tomorrow's needs.
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