F5 and NetApp expanded their collaboration to accelerate and streamline enterprise AI capabilities.
“Our collaboration with F5 helps address the complex challenges of AI deployments in hybrid cloud environments. By combining NetApp’s data management solutions with F5’s secure multi-cloud networking technology, we provide enterprises with a seamless and secure way to manage, protect, and optimise their data to deliver business-critical LLM applications. Our work together supports businesses looking to leverage generative AI to drive innovation and growth,” said Jonsi Stefansson, chief technology officer at NetApp.
Accelerating enterprise AI adoption
The partnership entails using secure multi-cloud networking solutions from F5 and NetApp’s data management solutions. It aims to leverage F5 Distributed Cloud Services to streamline the use of large language models (LLMs) across hybrid cloud environments. The integration allows enterprises to enhance the implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to improve AI systems’ performance, security, and utility.
Kunal Anand, chief technology and AI officer at F5, said: “Our joint solution transforms how businesses train LLMs by delivering unparalleled high-speed performance and ironclad security, enabling enterprises to harness AI’s capabilities within their unique business contexts confidently. With F5 and NetApp, businesses can now easily navigate the complexities of AI integration, turning their data into a strategic asset that drives innovation and competitive advantage.”
