Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Nvidia unveiled an expanded portfolio of AI factory technologies at HPE Discover in Las Vegas, designed to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across industries. The partnership introduces several new systems built on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, including AI-ready servers and enhanced private cloud solutions, while expanding global reach through strategic implementations in Japan and testing partnerships with Accenture.
Key innovations: The companies revealed multiple new AI infrastructure offerings to streamline enterprise deployment.
• AI-ready RTX PRO servers provide businesses with enhanced computing capabilities for AI workloads.
• The new HPE Compute XD690 system delivers optimized performance for enterprise AI applications.
• An enhanced Nvidia AI Computing Portfolio expands available options for different use cases.
• Next-generation HPE Private Cloud AI solutions co-engineered with Nvidia offer integrated cloud-based AI infrastructure.
Global expansion: The partnership extends internationally through a major telecommunications implementation in Japan.
• KDDI Corporation, Japan’s telecommunications giant, will deploy Nvidia’s AI infrastructure at its Osaka Sakai Data Center.
• The collaboration leverages the Nvidia GB200 NVL72 platform built on Grace Blackwell architecture.
• This implementation aims to accelerate AI adoption across the Asia-Pacific region.
Industry applications: HPE is testing real-world AI agent workflows through strategic partnerships.
• The company is collaborating with Accenture to test AI agent workflows via Accenture’s AI Refinery platform.
• Initial focus targets financial services applications including procurement optimization and risk analysis.
• These tests demonstrate practical applications of the new AI factory technology.
Ecosystem growth: HPE significantly expanded its partner network to support diverse AI use cases.
• The company added 26 new partners to its “Unleash AI” program, bringing the total to over 70 packaged AI workloads.
• Supported use cases span from fraud detection to sovereign AI and cybersecurity applications.
• This expansion provides customers with more specialized AI solutions for their specific industry needs.
Security features: The portfolio prioritizes enterprise-grade security and testing capabilities.
• HPE Private Cloud AI supports air-gapped management and multi-tenancy capabilities.
• Post-quantum cryptography integration addresses future security concerns.
• A try-before-you-buy program allows customers to test systems in Equinix data centers before purchase.
The big picture: This comprehensive portfolio provides enterprises with a complete framework to build and scale generative, agentic, and industrial AI solutions using Nvidia’s latest Blackwell architecture, helping organizations accelerate their AI initiatives and bring AI applications into production faster.
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