ROSELAND, N.J. and YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. — CoreWeave has unveiled plans to deliver one of the first AI supercomputers powered by the NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip to IBM, marking a significant leap in AI research and development. This groundbreaking supercomputer, equipped with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 systems and interconnected by NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking, will provide IBM with the computational power needed to train the next generations of its Granite models. These open-source, enterprise-grade AI models are designed to provide unparalleled performance while optimizing safety, speed, and cost-efficiency for enterprise applications.

CoreWeave CEO and co-founder, Michael Intrator, expressed excitement over the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to work alongside IBM, a recognized leader in technological innovation, to push the limits of artificial intelligence. This partnership is a powerful demonstration of CoreWeave’s capacity to deliver world-class AI cloud solutions. Together, we aim to foster groundbreaking advancements in AI.”

CoreWeave’s AI cloud platform is tailored to offer exceptional performance, reliability, and security for large-scale AI infrastructure. Its proprietary cloud services and software are trusted by leading AI labs and enterprises, enabling them to manage complex AI workloads efficiently.

The supercomputer will also integrate the IBM Storage Scale System, which utilizes NVMe flash technology for high-performance storage, essential for AI, data analytics, and other resource-intensive workloads. As part of the deal, CoreWeave’s customers will have access to IBM’s advanced storage solutions within CoreWeave’s AI cloud platform and dedicated environments.

Sriram Raghavan, Vice President of AI at IBM Research, highlighted the significance of this partnership, saying, “Working with CoreWeave on cutting-edge AI hardware and software will unlock new capabilities for IBM Granite models. CoreWeave’s innovative platform complements our strengths, helping us create high-performance and cost-effective AI models for enterprise applications. Additionally, IBM’s Storage Scale System will play a crucial role in enhancing CoreWeave’s AI services, driving innovation in hybrid cloud environments and open technologies like Kubernetes.”

CoreWeave, known as the AI Hyperscaler™, has made a name for itself by providing leading-edge cloud solutions for accelerated AI computing. The company has been expanding its data center footprint across the U.S. and Europe since 2017, and it was recently ranked among the TIME100 most influential companies and featured on Forbes’ Cloud 100 list in 2024.

IBM continues to lead the charge in hybrid cloud and AI solutions, helping clients worldwide harness the power of their data, streamline processes, and remain competitive. The company’s AI, quantum computing, and industry-specific cloud solutions are transforming critical sectors like finance, telecommunications, and healthcare.