ARMONK, NY — IBM (NYSE: IBM) is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with CoreWeave, a leader in delivering high-performance, AI-focused cloud solutions, to power the next generation of its Granite AI models. This transformative partnership marks a significant milestone in IBM’s ongoing commitment to delivering state-of-the-art, enterprise-ready AI technology.
Pioneering AI Supercomputing Solutions
In a move that underscores IBM’s forward-thinking approach, CoreWeave will deliver one of the first NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip-enabled AI supercomputers to IBM. The system is powered by NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 systems and interconnected via NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking, delivering unmatched performance, reliability, and scalability for training IBM’s Granite models. These models are engineered to balance cutting-edge performance with rigorous safety standards, rapid deployment, and cost-efficiency for a diverse range of enterprise applications.
Elevating IBM’s AI Capabilities
At the heart of this collaboration is IBM’s vision to integrate world-class AI hardware and software into its research and development initiatives. IBM’s VP of AI at IBM Research, Sriram Raghavan, emphasized the significance of the partnership:
“We are excited to work with CoreWeave on state-of-the-art AI hardware and software to unlock new capabilities for future generations of IBM Granite models. CoreWeave’s cutting-edge platform can augment IBM’s organic capabilities to help build advanced, performant, and cost-efficient models for powering enterprise AI applications and agents. In turn, IBM Storage is enabling a new world of possibilities for AI by offering IBM Storage Scale System to enhance CoreWeave’s comprehensive suite of developer-focused AI capabilities. And finally, as part of this collaboration, we will leverage this supercomputer to advance open technologies such as Kubernetes that will power AI computing in a hybrid cloud environment.”
This integrated approach, combining the robust performance of CoreWeave’s Cloud Platform with IBM’s innovative storage and cloud infrastructure, positions IBM to deliver unparalleled solutions in AI and data analytics.
Enhanced Infrastructure and Security
CoreWeave’s purpose-built cloud platform is renowned for its industry-leading performance, reliability, and enterprise-grade security. Its advanced software intelligence capabilities are designed to manage the most complex AI infrastructures at scale. As part of the partnership, IBM customers will also have privileged access to the IBM Storage Scale System, which leverages NVMe flash technology to support high-demand workloads. This robust storage solution not only accelerates data analytics but also fortifies the platform’s overall performance and resilience.
Driving Future Innovation Together
IBM’s collaboration with CoreWeave is more than a hardware integration—it’s a forward-looking initiative that leverages open technologies such as Kubernetes to drive AI innovation in a hybrid cloud environment. By combining IBM’s rich legacy of technological innovation with CoreWeave’s engineering prowess, this partnership will set new benchmarks in AI research and enterprise deployment. The collaboration is expected to accelerate the development of IBM’s Granite models, ensuring that IBM continues to lead the industry in delivering secure, efficient, and transformative AI solutions.
As IBM continues to pave the way in AI and cloud technology, this partnership with CoreWeave stands as a testament to IBM’s enduring commitment to innovation and excellence in serving the global enterprise community.
