FPT Launches AI Factory in Japan, Boosting Local AI Development with NVIDIA Partnership

FPT Launches AI Factory to Accelerate AI Development in Japan

FPT, a global leading IT firm and Preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner, has officially launched the FPT AI Factory in Japan, leveraging NVIDIA's full-stack accelerated computing platform. This initiative aims to accelerate AI development and contribute to the growth of sovereign AI in the country 1

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Comprehensive AI Solution Stack

The FPT AI Factory offers a comprehensive stack for the end-to-end AI product lifecycle, comprising three main components:

1. FPT AI Infrastructure: Provides GPU cloud services with high computing power to accelerate model development and deployment.
2. FPT AI Studio: Offers intelligent tools for building, pre-training, and fine-tuning AI models using NVIDIA NeMo.
3. FPT AI Inference: Enables effective model deployment and scaling, supported by NVIDIA NIM and NVIDIA AI Blueprints.

The solution also includes over 20 ready-to-use AI products built upon Generative AI, facilitating rapid AI adoption across various business functions 1

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Powerful Infrastructure and Strategic Partnership

Powered by thousands of NVIDIA Hopper GPUs and the latest NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, FPT AI Factory provides scalable and confidential supercomputing capabilities. This infrastructure allows businesses to develop sophisticated AI technologies with faster time-to-market and optimized total cost of ownership 1

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As part of the NVIDIA Partner Network, FPT will utilize NVIDIA's cutting-edge products and technologies to develop bespoke cloud services, hardware, software, and comprehensive integration services to drive digital transformation in Japan 1

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Addressing Japan's AI Infrastructure Needs

The launch of FPT AI Factory addresses the current shortage of GPU cloud solutions in Japan, which are crucial for driving economic growth, promoting innovation, and facilitating digital transformation. By providing local businesses and the government with high-performance computational resources, FPT aims to enhance research and development capabilities while ensuring data sovereignty 1

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Expansion Plans and Investment

FPT has ambitious plans for its AI initiatives in Japan. The company intends to open an AI data center in the country as early as January 2025, with a first-phase investment of $200 million in collaboration with partners. This expansion aligns with FPT's goal of reaching $5 billion in IT services revenue from global markets by 2030 2

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Strategic Importance for Japan and Vietnam

Dr. Truong Gia Binh, FPT Corporation Chairman and Founder, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting Japan's AI investment and development efforts. This initiative not only aligns with NVIDIA's global strategy but also actualizes the shared vision of Japan and Vietnam in becoming AI nations 1

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John Fanelli, NVIDIA Vice President of Enterprise AI Software, highlighted the importance of sovereign AI solutions for Japan's technological independence and innovation. The FPT AI Factory represents a significant step towards meeting this need while fostering local AI development and expertise 1

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