VAST Data Powers xAI, Nscale’s UK Centers, and Williams F1 Racing

VAST Data is significantly enhancing its presence in the AI data center sector by expanding its Colossus storage solutions. Additionally, VAST Data has formed a partnership with Nscale, which is developing data centers in the UK and beyond.

Collaboration with xAI for Frontier AI Factory

In an impressive move, Elon Musk’s xAI is utilizing VAST Data storage for its upcoming Frontier AI Factory. This expansion involves a Colossus GPU data center project that will launch in early 2026. According to a post by 5C Group on X (formerly known as Twitter), this facility will employ Dell’s liquid-cooled rack-scale systems. It will include Nvidia GB200 trays and racks filled with powerful GPUs.

• Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet for RDMA networking will support the data center’s massive scale.
• Tesla Megapacks will provide backup power for operations.

The facility will be collaboratively developed by xAI and Together AI, with the latter managing GPU cloud software orchestration. It is expected that the cluster’s GPU count will exceed 1 million, and VAST Data will provide substantial storage capacity for the facility.

Nscale’s Ambitious AI Data Center Plans

Nscale is also on the forefront of AI infrastructure development. The startup aims to construct AI data centers across Europe and the USA, targeting deployment of 300,000 Nvidia Grace Blackwell GPUs globally. Their vision includes creating a fully integrated AI cloud that is distributed worldwide.

Tom Burke, Nscale’s Chief Revenue Officer, emphasized the importance of collaborating with VAST Data. He stated, “With VAST as one of our data layers, we can manage the complexity of hyperscale AI.” Jeff Denworth, co-founder of VAST, echoed these sentiments, asserting that this partnership is reshaping the future of AI infrastructure.

Renewed Partnership with Williams Racing

VAST Data has also renewed its strategic partnership with Atlassian Williams Racing. This multi-year agreement will see VAST Data branding on team merchandise and car components, further solidifying its involvement in motorsports.

• The VAST logo will be prominently displayed on car mirror stems, driver overalls, and the car’s nose.
• This renewal signifies confidence in Williams Racing’s successful comeback in the Constructors’ Championship, where they currently rank fifth.

Sorin Cheran, Chief Information and Analytics Officer at Atlassian Williams Racing, expressed enthusiasm for the extended partnership, praising VAST Data’s contributions over the past year. As the team prepares for future challenges, the collaboration may enhance race strategy using real-time AI analytics.

Conclusion

The synergistic efforts of VAST Data with both Nscale and Atlassian Williams Racing underscore a pivotal moment in AI data center innovation and motorsport strategy. As these entities push the boundaries of technology, they are set to redefine their respective industries.