Verizon Business unveiled Verizon AI Connect, an integrated suite of solutions and products to help businesses deploy AI workloads at scale.
Verizon – in order to meet demand from hyperscalers, cloud providers and global enterprises – is building on its strategy to power the AI ecosystem with reimagined, existing assets integrated in Verizon’s intelligent and programmable network. AI Connct is designed to deliver AI workloads on demand, from the macro 5G network and high-speed fiber connectivity to edge compute environments and space, power and cooling infrastructure.
“We are seeing significant demand for reliable network infrastructure that can support existing AI workloads,” said Kyle Malady, CEO, Verizon Business. “As the technology evolves, our industry leadership, best-in-class edge-to-cloud connectivity, programmable network and assets will enable us to meet these needs and accelerate innovation.”
Verizon also noted that it is expanding its AI ecosystem through key partnerships and collaborations, including NVIDIA, Vultr, Google Cloud and Meta.
“Verizon provides a robust network infrastructure that can support demanding AI workloads,” said Bikash Koley, VP, Google global networking and infrastructure. “With Verizon’s advanced network capabilities, we can accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions. Verizon will benefit from these solutions by leveraging Google Cloud’s AI and data platform to transform its customer, employee and network experience.”
“As we continue to deliver critical infrastructure for our apps and technologies, we’re strengthening our network with AI and the future in mind,” said Meta VP, network infrastructure, Gaya Nagarajan. “This means partnering with Verizon to build and operate networks that support our existing services, while accelerating more intelligent and predictive capabilities that will serve the people that use our products.”
“Telecom networks are uniquely positioned to provide a distributed AI infrastructure that meets enterprise needs,” said Ronnie Vasishta, SVP of telecom, NVIDIA. “NVIDIA AI and accelerated computing, integrated with Verizon’s network, allows enterprises to easily adopt AI-powered services at scale.”
“GPUs play a crucial role in powering AI workloads, and rapidly growing demand for real-time inference is driving the need for AI infrastructure at the edge,” said J.J. Kardwell, Vultr’s CEO. “With demand for data centers and GPU processing power outpacing supply, Verizon’s connectivity infrastructure is uniquely positioned to support our growth. Through Verizon AI Connect, we can extend our global cloud footprint and bring cutting-edge AI solutions to Verizon Business’ global customers.”