Verizon and NVIDIA have joined forces to bring AI capabilities to Verizon’s 5G private network with mobile edge computing (MEC). This collaboration, announced on Tuesday, is expected to revolutionize enterprise operations by providing real-time AI services at the network edge. The solution, which will be available early next year, integrates Verizon’s secure 5G infrastructure and private MEC with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software and NIM microservices.
According to Srini Kalapala, senior VP of technology and product development at Verizon, “Generative AI is becoming a cornerstone of digital transformation and business growth. We are enabling real-time AI applications that meet the needs of modern businesses.” This partnership will enable enterprises to leverage the power of AI for compute-intensive applications such as generative AI models, video streaming, augmented reality, robotics, and IoT.
The solution is designed for scalability and flexibility, allowing developers to innovate rapidly while ensuring high security and reliability. Ronnie Vasishta, senior VP of telecom at NVIDIA, believes that “Verizon’s integration of NVIDIA’s full AI platform into its private 5G networks helps enterprises achieve business objectives more efficiently and effectively.”
The solution offers ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and enhanced security measures to address the demands of modern AI-driven enterprises. It also utilizes edge AI processing with MEC technology, minimizing the need to transmit data over the internet and improving response times while maintaining data security.
The partnership between Verizon and NVIDIA is a significant step towards the future of 5G and AI. With AI projected to play a central role in sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing, and 5G expected to generate $12 trillion in global economic output by 2035, this collaboration has the potential to bring about significant changes in the way businesses operate. As AI continues to evolve and become a business advantage, partnerships like this will play a crucial role in driving innovation and growth.
