Hamburgnet Data Center Day

Untether AI is a Canadian company based in Toronto that was founded in 2018 and specialises in energy-efficient AI accelerators. With its innovative ‘At-memory’ architecture, in which computing operations take place directly in memory, the company minimises energy consumption and latency when executing neural networks. Untether AI's products, including tsunAImi® accelerator cards and speedAI™ devices, are used in areas such as autonomous vehicles, data centres and edge computing.

Containerlab is an open source tool for the quick and easy deployment of network labs in containerized environments. It was launched as a Kickstarter project by Nokia and enables the simulation of complex network topologies with different network operating systems (e.g. FRRouting, SONiC or Cisco IOS XR) based on container technologies such as Docker. Its simple YAML-based configuration and high performance make it particularly useful for network engineers and developers.

This talk deals with the technical aspects of Large Language Models (LLMs), in particular the hardware used for training and inferencing, as well as the challenges of building and operating such systems. An overview is given of the technology used, the problems associated with it and future developments, without going into detail about how an LLM works. The focus is on the special requirements and characteristics of the application area.

Exclusive Networks is an international provider of cybersecurity and cloud solutions in the IT security sector, focusing on innovation and partnerships. The company primarily focuses on advanced technologies and solutions from leading providers, including network and security solutions, cloud and data management, as well as support and training for partners and customers. In close collaboration with resellers, integrators, and service providers, it helps businesses of all sizes protect their IT infrastructure and advance their digital transformation.