Satish Iyer & Sri Ambati | theCUBE + NYSE Wired: AI Factories - Data Centers of the Future

In this episode of theCUBE + NYSE Wired: "AI Factories - Data Centers of the Future," Satish Iyer of Dell and Sri Ambati of H2O.ai discuss the evolving landscape of enterprise infrastructure driven by AI technologies. They delve into the partnership between Dell and H2O.ai focusing on Sovereign AI, which aims to empower industries that require data security and compliance. With over 3,000 AI factory customers, Iyer highlights how enterprises are modernizing their data centers to enhance AI capabilities. The conversation also touches on agentic AI, H2O.ai’s Superagent, and the practical applications in sectors like finance, healthcare, and public services, illustrating how predictive AI and domain-specific models are optimizing efficiency and ROI for businesses.

Key Topics Covered:

• The rise of AI factories as a new value unit in enterprise infrastructure.
• The Dell–H2O.ai partnership focused on Sovereign AI for secure on-premises data processing.
• Agentic AI and its impact on business processes.
• Concrete outcomes from AI implementation, such as AT&T's 10x reduction in token usage.
• The importance of data in driving AI success and enterprise ROI.
• Adoption of domain-specific AI models to address unique business challenges.
• Real-world applications in contact centers, finance, and healthcare.
• Shifts in customer ROI perception from cost-saving to revenue generation.