Google Cloud Launches A4 VMs with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs for AI Workloads
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Google Cloud has launched A4 virtual machines in preview, utilizing NVIDIA's Blackwell B200 GPUs to meet the demands of advanced AI workloads. With a significant performance boost over the A3 VMs, the A4 promises improved AI model training and inference capabilities. Featuring eight interconnected Blackwell GPUs and enhanced networking, the VMs optimize the computing infrastructure for complex models. The integration with Google Kubernetes Engine and Vertex AI simplifies AI development, providing a flexible and powerful platform for modern AI applications. CEO Thomas Kurian highlighted this milestone in cloud capabilities.
The A4 VMs, featuring NVIDIA's Blackwell B200 GPUs, are designed to accelerate the training and deployment of complex AI models through powerful hardware integration.
Thomas Kurian emphasized that Google Cloud is the first provider to offer NVIDIA's B200 GPUs, addressing the rising demand for advanced AI workload capabilities.
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