Gcore and Northern Data Group partner to transform global AI deployment

Gcore and Northern Data Group have joined forces to launch a new chapter in enterprise AI. By combining high-performance infrastructure with intelligent software, the commercial and technology partnership will make it dramatically easier to deploy AI applications at scale—wherever your users are. At the heart of this exciting new partnership is a shared vision: global, low-latency, secure AI infrastructure that’s simple to use and ready for production.

Introducing the Intelligence Delivery Network

AI adoption is accelerating, but infrastructure remains a major bottleneck. Many enterprises discover blockers regarding latency, compliance, and scale, especially when deploying models in multiple regions. The traditional cloud approach often introduces complexity and overhead just when speed and simplicity matter most.

That’s where the Intelligence Delivery Network (IDN) comes in.

The IDN is a globally distributed AI network built to simplify inference at the edge. It combines Northern Data’s state-of-the-art infrastructure with Gcore Everywhere Inference to deliver scalable, high-performance AI across 180 global points of presence.

By locating AI workloads closer to end users, the IDN reduces latency and improves responsiveness—without compromising on security or compliance. Its geo-zoned, geo-balanced architecture ensures resilience and data locality while minimizing deployment complexity.

A full AI deployment toolkit

The IDN is a full AI deployment toolkit built on Gcore’s cloud-native platform. The solution offers a vertically integrated stack designed for speed, flexibility, and scale. Key components include the following:

• Managed Kubernetes for orchestration
• A container-based deployment engine (Docker)
• An extensive model library, supporting open-source and custom models
• Everywhere Inference, Gcore’s software for distributing inferencing across global edge points of presence

This toolset enables fast, simple deployments of AI workloads—with built-in scaling, resource management, and observability. The partnership also unlocks access to one of the world’s largest liquid-cooled GPU clusters, giving AI teams the horsepower they need for demanding workloads.

Whether you’re building a new AI-powered product or scaling an existing model, the IDN provides a clear path from development to production.

Built for scale and performance

The joint solution is built with the needs of enterprise customers in mind. It supports multi-tenant deployments, integrates with existing cloud-native tools, and prioritizes performance without sacrificing control. Customers gain the flexibility to deploy wherever and however they need, with enterprise-grade security and compliance baked in.

Andre Reitenbach, CEO of Gcore, comments, “This collaboration supports Gcore’s mission to connect the world to AI anywhere and anytime. Together, we’re enabling the next generation of AI applications with low latency and massive scale.”

“We are combining Northern Data’s heritage of HPC and Data Center infrastructure expertise, with Gcore’s specialization in software innovation and engineering.” says Aroosh Thillainathan, Founder and CEO of Northern Data Group. “This allows us to accelerate our vision of delivering software-enabled AI infrastructure across a globally distributed compute network. This is a key moment in time where the use of AI solutions is evolving, and we believe that this partnership will form a key part of it.”

Deploy AI smarter and faster with Gcore and Northern Data Group

AI is the new foundation of digital business. Deploying it globally shouldn’t require a team of infrastructure engineers. With Gcore and Northern Data Group, enterprise teams get the tools and support they need to run AI at the edge at scale and at speed.

No matter what you and your teams are trying to achieve with AI, the new Intelligence Delivery Network is built to help you deploy smarter and faster.

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