Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) is partnering with Meta to simplify on-premises deployment of Meta’s Llama 2 models using Dell’s GenAI portfolio of IT infrastructure, client devices, and professional services.
“We are at the beginning of a new era with generative AI transforming how industries operate, innovate and compete,” said Jeff Boudreau, chief AI officer, Dell Technologies. “With the Dell and Meta technology collaboration, we’re making open-source GenAI more accessible to all customers, through detailed implementation guidance paired with the optimal software and hardware infrastructure for deployments of all sizes. Now, customers can more easily deploy secure GenAI models on premises for powerful new approaches and insights.”
Open-source GenAI fuels innovation on premises
Dell has collaborated with Meta to simplify the on-premises AI environment by combining Dell’s top-selling infrastructure portfolio and the Llama 2 family of AI models. This collaboration enables customers to accelerate their GenAI efforts on premises in a traditional data center or at edge locations. Dell has integrated Meta’s Llama 2 models into its system sizing tools to help guide customers in choosing the right solution to power their Llama 2 based AI projects.
The Dell Validated Design for Generative AI with Meta’s Llama 2 offers pre-tested and proven Dell infrastructure, software, and services to streamline deployment and management of on-premises projects. With fully documented deployment and configuration guidance, organizations can get their GenAI infrastructure up and running more quickly and operate Llama 2 with more predictability.
With Meta’s Llama 2 and Dell Generative AI Solutions technology and services portfolio, organizations of all sizes have access to more reliable tools for delivering GenAI solutions, from desktops to core data centers, edge locations, and public clouds.