Articul8 will offer a vertically-optimized generative AI platform with flexibility to opt for on-prem, cloud or hybrid deployment options. Credit: amperespy44 / Shutterstock Intel has set up a new company, Articul8 AI, to sell enterprise generative AI software it developed. Articul8 AI will be led by Arun Subramaniyan, formerly vice president and general manager in Intel’s Data Center and AI Group. The new company’s investors include global investment firm DigitalBridge Ventures. “With its deep AI and HPC [High Performance Computing] domain knowledge and enterprise-grade GenAI deployments, Articul8 is well positioned to deliver tangible business outcomes for Intel and our broader ecosystem of customers and partners,” Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said in a news release. The new entity will use an Intel generative AI system that can read text and images using a combination of open-source and in-house technology. The system is already being used by enterprises including Scripps, Uptycs and Invest India. One of the first organizations to use Articul8 was Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which runs it in its data centers for enterprise customers requiring enhanced security. “Our collaboration began nearly two years ago while the venture was still in the incubation stage at Intel. Since then, we have deployed Articul8 products for multiple clients seeking production-ready platforms with rapid time to market,” Rich Lesser, global chair of BCG, said in the news release. Articul8 AI will target organizations in telecommunications, semiconductors, government, aerospace, life sciences and cybersecurity verticals, among others. Enterprises will be able to deploy the Articul8 platform on premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid deployment. Setting up Articul8 as a separate company will help Intel stimulate demand for its AI hardware, including Xeon scalable processors and Gaudi accelerators — but the Articul8 platform also supports a range of hybrid infrastructure alternatives, including Nvidia’s. The value of the deal was not revealed, and it is not clear whether Intel has a majority stake in the new venture. Besides DigitalBridge, other investors in the new entity include Fin Capital, Mindset Ventures, Communitas Capital, GiantLeap Capital, Zain Group and GS Futures. Intel has been trying to grow its profile in the fast-expanding AI ecosystem as its rivals, including Nvidia and AMD, continue to gain momentum. Nvidia’s hardware was used in the development of ChatGPT, a widely adopted and popular AI tool, giving it a crucial head start over its competitors. AMD too has been building up the software component of its AI stack. It recently announced its intention to acquire Nod.ai, an open-source machine-learning and AI software provider. Related content feature New US CIO appointments, May 2024 Congratulations to these 'movers and shakers' recently hired or promoted into a new chief information officer, senior IT, or board role. By Martha Heller May 08, 2024 9 mins CIO Careers IT Leadership feature The extent Automic’s group CIO goes to reconcile data Cathy O'Sullivan, CIO editor-in-chief for APAC, recently sat with Marcelo Dantas, group CIO at Automic Group, to discuss completing one of the largest-ever registry services transitions in Australia, keeping pace with technology, and why cyberse By CIO staff May 08, 2024 9 mins CIO Cloud Native Data Quality feature Expion Health revamps its RFP process with AI The healthcare cost management firm built a customized AI tool to streamline an error-prone process for gaining new customers. Now, it’s considering selling the project for external use. By Grant Gross May 08, 2024 6 mins CIO 100 Healthcare Industry Digital Transformation feature Ways IT leaders can meet the EU AI Act head on The biggest mistake companies of all sizes could make is to put conformity before innovation, according to EU AI Act co-rapporteur Dragoș Tudorache. By Andrada Fiscutean May 08, 2024 6 mins CIO Military Regulation PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe