• Five Steps to Next-Generation Incident Preparedness and Response
      Five Steps to Next-Generation Incident Preparedness and Response
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      Five Steps to Next-Generation Incident Preparedness and Response

      Recent disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have spurred a concerning trend: cyberthreats have grown among 86% of organizations in the U.S., Cybersecurity Dive reports, as well as 63% of companies in other countries.

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      Sovereign AI: Why Infrastructure, Not Just Policy, Will Decide Who Wins

      Sovereign AI: Why Infrastructure, Not Just Policy, Will Decide Who Wins

      Sovereign AI goes beyond mere policy and regulation, fundamentally relying on a nation's control over its AI infrastructure. Instead of just drafting laws, the critical question is "Who runs the AI stack?" If a country depends on third-party cloud platforms, its AI is considered "leased" rather than sovereign. Achieving true Sovereign AI necessitates robust domestic AI compute capacity, involving significant government and private sector investments in dedicated AI factories, supercomputing initiatives, and on-premise solutions. Nations globally, including Canada, the EU, France, Germany, Japan, India, and Singapore, are investing billions to build national AI supercomputers and data centres. On-premise AI infrastructure is crucial for reclaiming control, providing full data residency, preventing third-party telemetry leakage, and maintaining control over model versions. This ensures data remains within national borders, models are governed internally, and compute is hosted in secure, compliant environments. Uvation assists nations in implementing Sovereign AI with on-prem deployments, offering turnkey infrastructure and compliance stacks. Ultimately, sovereignty needs infrastructure.

      5 minute read

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      H200 Drivers: The Backbone of NVIDIA’s Next-Gen GPU Performance

      H200 Drivers: The Backbone of NVIDIA’s Next-Gen GPU Performance

      H200 drivers are foundational software essential for unlocking the full performance, stability, and advanced features of NVIDIA H200 GPUs for complex AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. These drivers enable the operating system, CUDA libraries, and applications to communicate with the hardware, making features like 141 GB HBM3e memory, 4.8 TB/s bandwidth, NVLink, and Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) accessible. MIG, for instance, allows a single GPU to be partitioned into multiple isolated instances for efficient resource sharing, managed entirely by the drivers. Effective driver management is crucial, involving careful installation, validation against specific Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL 9.4, Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 LTS), and alignment with CUDA versions. Ongoing updates and testing are vital to prevent instability, ensure compatibility in containerized (Kubernetes) and cloud environments, and maximise performance gains.

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      Cloud

      H200 Data Center Architecture for HPC & AI—Bandwidth at Scale

      H200 Data Center Architecture for HPC & AI—Bandwidth at Scale

      The NVIDIA H200 redefines data centre performance for HPC and AI by offering superior memory bandwidth (4.8 TB/s), increased capacity (141 GB HBM3e), and an improved performance-to-cost ratio. It addresses legacy challenges such as fragmented memory access, bandwidth saturation, and GPU underutilization. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), successful H200 deployment requires architecting for maximum client density and cost efficiency. This involves high-bandwidth interconnects like NVLink, memory-aware workload scheduling, and provisioning with 8x H200 per node, supported by high-speed networking and containerised orchestration. Maximising utilization through multi-tenancy, AI-driven scheduling, and avoiding pitfalls like memory fragmentation is crucial for profitability. Optimised H200 clusters can achieve over 93% sustained GPU utilization, leading to significant gains in performance and reduced costs per inference and power consumption, effectively making the H200 a "profit multiplier".

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      From Migration to Mastery: Enhancing Business Efficiency Through Cloud Optimization

      From Migration to Mastery: Enhancing Business Efficiency Through Cloud Optimization

      Cloud migration offers businesses an opportunity to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost savings. This article delves into cost-effective cloud migration strategies and optimization techniques, providing insights on how to transition smoothly while managing expenses. Discover how to leverage the cloud for maximum benefits and navigate common migration challenges effectively.

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      Cloud

      Beyond the Desktop: Choosing the Right Backup Solution

      Beyond the Desktop: Choosing the Right Backup Solution

      In today's digital age, safeguarding data is crucial for business continuity. Explore the essentials of backup services, their importance, and how to choose the right solution for your business. Learn about cloud versus local backup, disaster recovery plans, and the top services available for ensuring data security.

      4 minute read

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      The Cloud Gets Smarter: Google Cloud Integrates AI Across Its Platform

      The Cloud Gets Smarter: Google Cloud Integrates AI Across Its Platform

      Google Cloud is making a splash in 2024 with a wave of new features designed to empower businesses. From AI-powered assistance across its platform to cutting-edge healthcare solutions and advanced security features, Google Cloud is offering a compelling reason to migrate or expand your cloud infrastructure.

      6 minute read

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      Fort Knox in the Cloud: How Google Protects Your Data

      Fort Knox in the Cloud: How Google Protects Your Data

      Unsure about the security of your data in the cloud? Google Cloud emerges as a digital vault, meticulously safeguarding your information. This article explores the robust security measures Google Cloud employs, ensuring your data remains protected and private.

      4 minute read

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      Streamlining Enterprise Container Management with Red Hat OpenShift

      Streamlining Enterprise Container Management with Red Hat OpenShift

      Red Hat OpenShift is revolutionizing container management for enterprises by providing a comprehensive, cloud-native platform that simplifies application deployment and management across hybrid clouds. This open-source solution enhances efficiency, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and enabling easier Kubernetes deployment.

      4 minute read

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      Building Unbreakable Applications: The Power of Resiliency Cloud

      Building Unbreakable Applications: The Power of Resiliency Cloud

      The cloud offers unparalleled scalability and agility, but what happens when disruptions strike? Resiliency Cloud strategies go beyond backups, leveraging FMEA to identify vulnerabilities and tailoring recovery plans to your business needs. Discover how Uvation designs solutions to keep your applications up and running, no matter the challenge.

      4 minute read

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      Exploring Azure Stack: Bringing the Power of Azure to Your Data Center

      Exploring Azure Stack: Bringing the Power of Azure to Your Data Center

      Azure Stack merges the scalability and features of Azure with the control and security of your on-premises environment, providing a seamless hybrid cloud experience. Discover how Azure Stack simplifies resource management, supports serverless computing, and enhances microservices, making it a robust solution for modern enterprises.

      4 minute read

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