Powering the future of AI: A Middle East research breakthrough


Artificial Intelligence Powering the future of AI: A Middle East research breakthrough Print Page • Customer: Research Institute • Location: Middle East • Industry: AI research A leading research institution in the Middle East set out to accelerate its large-scale AI initiatives. To achieve this, the organization required a powerful, efficient, and scalable GPU infrastructure capable of supporting the rapid training and deployment of advanced AI models across multiple domains of research and innovation. The institute was already a user of ASUS HGX GPU servers and had first-hand experience with the strong local presence and reliable service offered by ASUS. This familiarity gave them confidence in the company’s ability to deliver on the ambitious vision of deploying a robust and scalable solution with 440 high-performance GPUs in a seamless, integrated ecosystem – laying the foundation for AI-driven advancements to transform industries ranging from healthcare to energy. THE CHALLENGE: SCALING AI IN EXTREME CONDITIONS Scaling an LLM of this magnitude was more than a matter of raw computational power; it demanded precision engineering at every step. The organization faced intense pressures: sourcing enterprise-grade servers that could support dense GPU configurations without compromising reliability or energy efficiency. Traditional solutions fell short—vendors struggled to deliver custom cluster designs compatible with the region’s unique environmental demands, such as high temperatures and power constraints. Additionally, the client needed a partner capable of providing comprehensive end-to-end system-integration (SI) services, ensuring rapid deployment and minimal downtime within a fast-paced research timeline. Any delay could set back months of development and risk the organization’s competitive edge in the global AI race. In summary, the client required a solution that could deliver: 1. Massive computational performance for large-scale distributed training 2. Scalable architecture to support future expansion 3. Reliable cluster management without sacrificing efficiency 4. Professional service and on-the-ground support for smooth deployment 5. Balancing performance, reliability, and long-term scalability proved to be a significant challenge in their evaluation of potential partners. THE SOLUTION: FULL-STACK GPU INFRASTRUCTURE WITH EXPERT INTEGRATION ASUS delivered a full-stack AI infrastructure featuring 55 ESC-N8 GPU servers, equipped with a total of 440 high-performance GPUs. Designed for flexibility, performance, and scalability, the cluster was architected to handle the most demanding AI workloads. In collaboration with MBUZZ, a trusted regional partner of ASUS, the project was executed seamlessly. MBUZZ, an official NVIDIA Preferred Solution Provider, played a key role as a deployment and integration partner, bringing in-depth expertise in NVIDIA GPU infrastructure and ensuring that the cluster was delivered and optimized for maximum performance. Through advanced engineering support and comprehensive testing, the client received a ready-to-run AI computing platform, fully optimized for both performance and reliability. In a field crowded with hardware giants, ASUS stood out – not only for cutting-edge technology, but for an unwavering commitment to partnership. Our superior SI services transformed potential challenges into seamless successes, backed by 24/7 regional support that proactively addressed client needs. Working hand-in-hand with MBUZZ and NVIDIA, we delivered holistic expertise – from thermal-optimized designs that thrived in desert climates to predictive maintenance ensuring peak cluster uptime (99.9%+). The client selected ASUS for three key reasons: 1. Comprehensive support: Beyond hardware delivery, ASUS provided robust post-deployment assistance and SI services, enabling faster time-to-operation. 2. Cluster-design expertise: With global experience in building large-scale AI infrastructures, ASUS delivered a tailor-made cluster solution aligned with the client’s research needs. 3. Trusted partnerships: Working alongside MBUZZ, a leading NVIDIA NPN and NVPS deployment partner, ASUS offered a one-stop service – from architecture design to integration – streamlining project execution and minimizing risks. THE OUTCOME: A SCALABLE PLATFORM DRIVING SOVEREIGN INNOVATION Through this collaboration, ASUS successfully empowered one of the Middle East’s top research entities with a scalable AI platform, positioning them at the forefront of global innovation. By combining cutting-edge hardware, global cluster-design expertise, and MBUZZ’s deep NVIDIA partnership and deployment capabilities, ASUS delivered an AI infrastructure that will drive sovereign AI innovation across multiple sectors in the region.

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Powering the future of AI: A Middle East research breakthrough

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• Customer: Research Institute

• Location: Middle East

• Industry: AI research

A leading research institution in the Middle East set out to accelerate its large-scale AI initiatives. To achieve this, the organization required a powerful, efficient, and scalable GPU infrastructure capable of supporting the rapid training and deployment of advanced AI models across multiple domains of research and innovation.

The institute was already a user of ASUS HGX GPU servers and had first-hand experience with the strong local presence and reliable service offered by ASUS. This familiarity gave them confidence in the company’s ability to deliver on the ambitious vision of deploying a robust and scalable solution with 440 high-performance GPUs in a seamless, integrated ecosystem – laying the foundation for AI-driven advancements to transform industries ranging from healthcare to energy.

THE CHALLENGE: SCALING AI IN EXTREME CONDITIONS

Scaling an LLM of this magnitude was more than a matter of raw computational power; it demanded precision engineering at every step. The organization faced intense pressures: sourcing enterprise-grade servers that could support dense GPU configurations without compromising reliability or energy efficiency. Traditional solutions fell short—vendors struggled to deliver custom cluster designs compatible with the region’s unique environmental demands, such as high temperatures and power constraints.

Additionally, the client needed a partner capable of providing comprehensive end-to-end system-integration (SI) services, ensuring rapid deployment and minimal downtime within a fast-paced research timeline. Any delay could set back months of development and risk the organization’s competitive edge in the global AI race.

In summary, the client required a solution that could deliver:

1. Massive computational performance for large-scale distributed training

2. Scalable architecture to support future expansion

3. Reliable cluster management without sacrificing efficiency

4. Professional service and on-the-ground support for smooth deployment

5. Balancing performance, reliability, and long-term scalability proved to be a significant challenge in their evaluation of potential partners.

THE SOLUTION: FULL-STACK GPU INFRASTRUCTURE WITH EXPERT INTEGRATION

ASUS delivered a full-stack AI infrastructure featuring 55 ESC-N8 GPU servers, equipped with a total of 440 high-performance GPUs. Designed for flexibility, performance, and scalability, the cluster was architected to handle the most demanding AI workloads.

In collaboration with MBUZZ, a trusted regional partner of ASUS, the project was executed seamlessly. MBUZZ, an official NVIDIA Preferred Solution Provider, played a key role as a deployment and integration partner, bringing in-depth expertise in NVIDIA GPU infrastructure and ensuring that the cluster was delivered and optimized for maximum performance.

Through advanced engineering support and comprehensive testing, the client received a ready-to-run AI computing platform, fully optimized for both performance and reliability.

In a field crowded with hardware giants, ASUS stood out – not only for cutting-edge technology, but for an unwavering commitment to partnership. Our superior SI services transformed potential challenges into seamless successes, backed by 24/7 regional support that proactively addressed client needs. Working hand-in-hand with MBUZZ and NVIDIA, we delivered holistic expertise – from thermal-optimized designs that thrived in desert climates to predictive maintenance ensuring peak cluster uptime (99.9%+).

The client selected ASUS for three key reasons:

1. Comprehensive support: Beyond hardware delivery, ASUS provided robust post-deployment assistance and SI services, enabling faster time-to-operation.

2. Cluster-design expertise: With global experience in building large-scale AI infrastructures, ASUS delivered a tailor-made cluster solution aligned with the client’s research needs.

3. Trusted partnerships: Working alongside MBUZZ, a leading NVIDIA NPN and NVPS deployment partner, ASUS offered a one-stop service – from architecture design to integration – streamlining project execution and minimizing risks.

THE OUTCOME: A SCALABLE PLATFORM DRIVING SOVEREIGN INNOVATION

Through this collaboration, ASUS successfully empowered one of the Middle East’s top research entities with a scalable AI platform, positioning them at the forefront of global innovation.

By combining cutting-edge hardware, global cluster-design expertise, and MBUZZ’s deep NVIDIA partnership and deployment capabilities, ASUS delivered an AI infrastructure that will drive sovereign AI innovation across multiple sectors in the region.