Dell Technologies accelerates AI innovation

Dell Technologies introduces AI innovations that help Dell and Microsoft customers simplify AI adoption, speed deployment and power demanding workloads in multicloud environments. Data protection, cyber resiliency and security advancements help joint customers strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

“Organisations modernising their IT strategies to support emerging workloads, like AI, need solutions that help them innovate faster, control costs and protect data across multicloud environments,” said Arthur Lewis, president, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies. “Our storage software, data protection and services advancements help customers in Microsoft environments accelerate their transformation efforts quickly and securely.”

Accelerating AI adoption and performance

Dell Technologies expands the Dell AI Factory with solutions and services developed in collaboration with AI ecosystem partner, Microsoft.

Dell APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure will soon offer a Dell-managed option for organisations seeking a simplified deployment and management experience. Customers can easily meet the needs of AI workloads in multicloud environments using the enterprise-class performance, scalability and data services of Dell PowerScale, leading enterprise file storage from the industry’s #1 NAS company.1 The service delivers:

· Burst capacity for performance-intensive AI workloads with an architecture designed to deliver superior performance density and scale.

· Reduced management complexity with seamless data mobility and operational consistency across on-premises and cloud environments.

· Faster time to data-driven insights through native integration with Microsoft AI tools.

Dell introduces new services designed to help organisations simplify AI adoption and create custom AI solutions.

· Accelerator Services for Copilot+ PCs demonstrate how Copilot+ PCs can enhance productivity and efficiency with expert guidance on new features, implementation plans, best practices and more.

· Services for Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Studio assist with the development and implementation of Copilot agents and AI solutions tailored to specific business needs.

· Implementation Services for Microsoft Azure AI Service help customers support new business opportunities through AI application development on-premises with Azure AI services on Dell hybrid cloud solutions for Azure.  

Comprehensive data protection and security

Dell Technologies unveils data protection, cyber resiliency and security innovations for Microsoft customers.

Dell APEX Protection Services for Microsoft Azure will deliver Dell-managed, AI-powered cloud data protection and cyber resiliency across edge locations, remote offices and data centres. The service improves operational efficiency and resource usage while ensuring robust data protection using advanced data reduction capabilities. Organisations can:

· Enhance cyber resiliency with zero trust security including immutability2, encryption, multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls.

· Protect against ransomware and cyberthreats with efficient recovery options for traditional and modern workloads.

· Accelerate cyber recovery with AI-powered CyberSense threat intelligence that results in up to 80% less time spent on recovery.3

Dell introduces new security services for Microsoft environments:

· Advisory Services for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for Microsoft help customers align their cybersecurity posture with CMMC guidelines through specific recommendations for Microsoft solutions.

· Managed Detection and Response with Microsoft allows customers to focus on their core business while Dell experts monitor, detect, investigate and respond to threats 24/7 across their IT environment.