• Yotta Data Services and Nvidia have launched six AI platform services under the 'Shakti Cloud' platform to boost AI adoption in India.
• The AI models will be available through a token-based system and GPU seconds model, offering speed, flexibility, and scalability.
• 'Shakti Cloud' integrates Nvidia AI Enterprise software platform with various open-source software and libraries, providing a world-class solution for Indian AI innovators.
• Yotta Data Services will also offer NVIDIA NIM microservices through Shakti Cloud, marking the first Indian platform to do so, and has plans to build Nepal's first supercloud data center.

In a significant development for the Indian tech industry, Yotta Data Services, in collaboration with global graphics giant Nvidia, has launched six artificial intelligence (AI) platform services. These services, unveiled under the 'Shakti Cloud' platform, aim to accelerate AI adoption for businesses, researchers, and innovators by offering state-of-the-art capabilities at competitive prices. The announcement was made during the 'Nvidia AI Summit' in Mumbai on October 24, 2024.

The AI models will be available through a token-based system and GPU seconds model, making AI more accessible for various industries. Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, CEO, and MD of Yotta, emphasized the importance of speed, flexibility, and scalability in the future of AI. He stated, With Yotta's AI solutions built with Nvidia technology, we're eliminating barriers and enabling organisations to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI.

'Shakti Cloud' features an advanced orchestration layer and a self-service portal, integrating the Nvidia AI Enterprise software platform along with various open-source software and libraries. This integration provides Indian AI innovators with a world-class solution to achieve their AI goals within the country itself.

Shakti Cloud: A Game-Changer for AI in India

Raj Mipuri, vice president, Enterprise and Cloud, Nvidia, highlighted the significance of this collaboration. He said, The combination of Nvidia's cutting-edge technology with Yotta's Shakti Cloud platform delivers a comprehensive ecosystem that democratises AI development, enabling businesses, researchers, and startups to rapidly create and deploy advanced AI solutions that drive innovation and economic growth throughout the country."

Yotta operates its cloud regions at its hyperscale data centre parks in Panvel (Navi Mumbai) and Greater Noida (Delhi NCR). Its homegrown, open-source hyperscale cloud, 'Yntraa,' is MeitY empanelled and is also deployed at large government-owned CSPs on a white labelled/PPP model.

Darshan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and Chairman of Yotta, said 'Shakti Cloud' is empowering India 's AI-driven future by providing businesses with immediate and cost-effective access to the critical tools and computing power needed for large-scale AI innovation. He added, As a result, India is firmly establishing itself as a key player in the global tech arena.

Yotta's Expansion and Future Plans

In addition to the AI platform services, Yotta Data Services will also offer NVIDIA NIM microservices through Shakti Cloud, marking the first Indian platform to do so. These microservices will provide access to leading AI models like Llama, Mistral, and many others, helping clients in healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services, and retail create custom generative AI agents and copilots.

Furthermore, AI Lab Services will advance AI education in the country across schools, universities, and startups by offering powerful cloud-based NVIDIA GPU workstations. Other new services, including AI Workspace, NVIDIA GPU-as-a-Service, Kubernetes Clusters, and Serverless Computing for customers' AI models, are dedicated to helping startups and enterprises build and deploy models swiftly and cost-effectively.

In a related development, Yotta Data Services has also partnered with Nepal's BLC to build Nepal's first supercloud data center in Ramkot, near Kathmandu. This facility, expected to be completed in the next 24 months, will offer up to 4 MW of critical IT load. The data center will conform to world-class environmental & energy efficiency policies set by ISO 14000 & ISO 50000.

In conclusion, the introduction of these AI platform services by Yotta Data Services and Nvidia is a significant step towards accelerating AI adoption in India. By providing state-of-the-art capabilities at competitive prices, these services are set to drive innovation and economic growth throughout the country, further establishing India as a key player in the global tech arena. This development is a testament to the growing influence of AI in shaping the future of industries and economies worldwide.