At Dell Technologies World this year, the spotlight was on the next wave of innovation. Breakout sessions took a deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of business. From revolutionary advancements in AI to the latest trends in cybersecurity and data management, Dell showcased its AI Data Platform, powered by Dell PowerScale, Dell ObjectScale and Dell Data Lakehouse, helping companies achieve quicker insights – securely.
Enabling the AI Era with Dell AI Data Platform
Managing diverse data sets across today’s sprawling enterprise environments is no small feat. From cleansing and preparing to ingesting, querying and securing data, unlocking its full potential often presents a complex, critical challenge.
That’s why we’re proud to introduce the latest innovation from Dell AI Factory, the Dell AI Data Platform. Purpose-built to tackle the intricacies of modern data workflows, this platform empowers businesses to efficiently place, process and protect their data at scale.
At its core, the Dell AI Data Platform is designed with fast, scalable storage that’s tailored for the demands of an AI-driven world. It’s a solution that brings simplicity to complexity and helps organizations turn data into actionable intelligence, moving their ideas forward with confidence.
Oregon State University: Reaching New Depths in Ocean Research
Oregon State University (OSU) is transforming ocean research with Dell’s innovative technology. By using Dell PowerScale, PowerEdge and NVIDIA GPUs, OSU can analyze massive amounts of ocean data quickly and efficiently.
Their high-resolution 8K imaging systems capture detailed images of plankton, and Dell’s AI-optimized infrastructure processes up to 400TB of data in just hours. This incredible speed reduces costs and accelerates research timelines. With Dell’s support, OSU is turning complex oceanic data into actionable insights, taking a bold step forward in climate research and ocean preservation.
Reinventing Cybersecurity with AI-Driven Defense
Cybersecurity is a top concern for every business, and protecting your data is essential. That’s why our session on PowerScale cyber resilience was such a hit. Dell’s new PowerScale Cybersecurity Suite is designed to provide powerful, layered protection for unstructured data.
With features like anomaly detection, secure snapshots, and operational air-gapped vaults, the Cybersecurity Suite adds multiple layers of defense. Real-time access audits and role-based access controls keep your data safer, while integration with incident response tools like ServiceNow helps streamline recovery efforts. The software automates key tasks after a cyber-attack, allowing your team to stay focused on bigger priorities.
Dell is also ahead of the curve in addressing new risks from generative AI. By proactively designing solutions to combat AI-enabled threats, we’re helping businesses stay strong in an evolving landscape. The PowerScale Cybersecurity Suite offers the tools you need to protect data, recover faster, and innovate with confidence.
Structuring Unstructured Data for the Modern Era
Unstructured data can be complex, but it holds immense value. Dell brings order to the chaos with solutions like Dell Data Lakehouse, PowerScale and MetadataIQ. Together, they simplify how businesses organize, manage and unlock their data. MetadataIQ takes the hassle out of handling metadata by automating labeling, tagging and organizing. This makes data easier to access and supports smooth workflows for AI and GenAI applications, helping businesses make smarter choices and drive innovation.
Redefining Object Storage
Dell’s advancements in object storage stand out. During our ObjectScale session, we introduced groundbreaking updates, such as XF960 all-flash and X560 HDD appliances. These updates enhance performance and scalability for modern workloads like AI, analytics, and cloud-native applications. Additionally, ObjectScale’s software-defined technology with NVIDIA manages multi-petabyte datasets effortlessly. Furthermore, S3 over RDMA accelerates AI training by transferring data directly from memory to storage. Finally, attendees witnessed how S3 object storage supports AI workflows from Tier 1 to Tier 0, successfully.
Wrapping Up: The Future Is Now—And Dell Is Leading the Way
Dell’s AI Data Platform and advanced storage solutions underpin Dell AI Factory, setting the standard for performance and scalability in data-intensive environments. From unstructured data to object storage to cutting-edge AI capabilities, our innovations empower businesses to achieve more, faster, and with confidence in an AI-driven future.
Visit our website to explore these transformative solutions, or schedule a personalized demo with a Dell Technologies expert. Together, let’s push the boundaries of what’s possible.
