Modal, a cutting-edge serverless compute platform for AI workloads, has entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The partnership aims to empower businesses, from startups to enterprises, to swiftly develop and deploy AI-driven solutions using Modal’s optimized platform for GPU-accelerated workloads.
Revolutionizing AI Workflows with GPU Acceleration
Modal’s platform is engineered to offer AI teams unparalleled speed and flexibility, enabling the deployment of GPU-enabled containers in as little as one second. This capability supports rapid iteration and seamless autoscaling, making it an ideal solution for production workloads. By leveraging AWS’s robust infrastructure, Modal has attracted a growing number of generative AI startups seeking powerful, scalable compute solutions without the burden of extensive infrastructure management.
A Unified Vision for AI Development
“Our partnership with AWS allows us to better serve the rapidly expanding ecosystem of AI companies,” said Erik Bernhardsson, founder and CEO of Modal. “Together, we are accelerating the next wave of AI applications by delivering a scalable, seamless platform that integrates effortlessly with AWS services.” This collaboration eliminates the complexities of GPU infrastructure management, enabling AI teams to focus on building innovative solutions rather than managing backend operations.
Customer Success Stories
Mike Cohen, Head of AI & ML Engineering at Substack and a Modal customer, highlighted the platform’s impact: “Our machine learning team loves Modal because it accelerates research, development, and deployment while seamlessly aligning with our AWS infrastructure. This partnership will enable us to create even more ambitious AI and ML features in the future.”
Unlocking Business Value Across Industries
Jon Jones, Vice President and Global Head of AWS Startups, emphasized AWS’s commitment to fostering innovation: “Modal’s ability to provide immediate, scalable GPU resources for AI companies is impressive. We believe their platform can empower many leading AI companies to scale their solutions effectively.” To cater to enterprise needs, Modal plans to enhance its offerings, including listing in the AWS Marketplace and incorporating technical integrations like AWS PrivateLink for improved security and privacy.
Showcasing Innovation at AWS re:Invent
The collaboration between Modal and AWS will be prominently featured at AWS re:Invent in December 2024, where Modal will showcase its container technology tailored for AI workflows. This event will further highlight the synergy between the companies and their shared vision for advancing generative AI technologies.
For those interested in other transformative AI partnerships, explore how Elastic partnered with AWS to enhance generative AI monitoring, showcasing another example of leveraging AWS’s infrastructure for AI innovation.