Synergy Between Your Data, AI, and Public Cloud
Businesses are drowning in a sea of customer data, content creation, and edge device inputs. To stay afloat, they’re turning to new AI techniques to uncover hidden insights, predict trends, and drive growth. But as data volumes swell, so do the demands on IT infrastructure.
Organizations have the option to leverage the public cloud and take advantage of AI services and tools. To fully unlock this potential, high-performance cloud storage is crucial.
Purpose-Built for AI: Dell APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure
To meet this escalating demand for high-performance, scalable storage solutions tailored to AI workloads, Dell and Microsoft collaborated to develop APEX File Storage for Azure, an innovative public cloud architecture designed to optimize data access, processing and analysis for AI-driven applications such as natural language processing, computer vision and predictive analytics. Initially launched as a Customer Managed service, it now will also be available as a Dell fully managed solution.
By integrating the storage performance, operational consistency and enterprise-class data services from Dell – the #1 NAS solution provider – with the unparalleled scalability and flexibility of a leading global provider of public cloud services, Microsoft Azure, we’ve created a seamless and powerful environment for managing the massive data demands of AI workloads. This allows organizations to accelerate AI model training, simplify complexity and unlock greater value from their data.
Take Your Cloud Journey to the Next Level with APEX File Storage for Azure
Both our Customer Managed and new Dell Managed service editions enable seamless data mobility, operational consistency and accelerated performance, without needing to refactor your storage infrastructure.
Once you’re in the cloud, you’ll benefit from a familiar user experience, featuring the same intuitive interface, API interfaces and identity management you’re already accustomed to with PowerScale. This reduces the time spent on data and infrastructure management, simplifying overall complexity.
With a robust set of enterprise-class features – including multi-protocol access, native replication, snapshots, Quality of Service (QoS), CloudPools and data reduction technologies – you can confidently run workloads in the public cloud without compromise. This means you can focus on driving innovation, not managing complexity.
Maximize the power of Azure with seamless integration between APEX File Storage and native Azure tools. This tight integration unlocks streamlined access to Azure services like Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Factory, Azure Cognitive Services and Azure Synapse Analytics, enabling advanced data processing, real-time analytics and the development of intelligent applications. This means reduced latency, improved data availability and enhanced operational efficiency, giving you the agility to respond quickly to changing business needs. Moreover, the integration simplifies management, providing a unified approach to handling cloud workloads and storage.
Experience the unparalleled flexibility of APEX File Storage for Azure with two service options, Customer Managed and our new Dell Managed, that balance customization with ease of use. Deploy quickly with Azure Marketplace and take advantage of Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) for streamlined procurement.
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- Our new Dell Managed edition, unveiled at Microsoft Ignite 2024, provides a streamlined experience that frees up IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives. With Dell handling deployment, monitoring, maintenance and upgrades, you can rest assured that your storage infrastructure is optimized and up to date. Built in close collaboration with Microsoft, we expect this solution to have the best combination of performance density and scale on the market. Coming in the first half of next year, it will easily be deployable from within the Azure portal and automatically provisioned within your organization’s Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) in the public cloud environment.
- Our Customer Managed edition, announced earlier this year, is designed for organizations who want custom configurations. With granular control over infrastructure, design, architecture, deployment and scalability, you can tailor the solution to meet your unique needs. It supports up to 18 nodes and 5.6PiB in a single namespace, with the highest performance at scale for AIII. Plus, it is auto deployed and managed using a Terraform module, simplifying the process and reducing administrative burdens.
What further sets APEX File Storage for Azure apart is our commitment to customer needs, backed by Dell’s dedication to delivering exceptional support and service. With a 97% customer satisfaction rate, our proactive support team provides highly trained experts available at all hours of the day, 365 days a year. Our Dell Professional Services team offers expert guidance and tailored support to ensure efficient implementation and optimal use of cloud resources, driving long-term value.
By partnering with Dell, you can have confidence in the knowledge that you have a trusted advisor and expert support team working with you to ensure your success.
To take the next step, reach out to your dedicated Dell or partner representative or join us at Microsoft Ignite or at SuperComputing 2024 to learn more about these offers and more.
