Latest News In Cloud AI - Advancing AI Research Through Robust Infrastructure in Canada

Recent advancements in cloud AI infrastructure across Canada have been highlighted by the adoption of VAST Data's AI Operating System by prominent national research centers, SciNet and SHARCNET. These institutions have integrated VAST's scalable and resilient AI OS to support a surge in GPU-powered research and AI workloads, signifying a shift towards unified platforms that can manage both traditional HPC and emerging AI tasks efficiently. This consolidation reflects a broader trend of leveraging sophisticated data operating systems to optimize performance and simplify operations in handling complex research demands. The move underscores the importance of robust infrastructure in supporting Canada’s AI innovation ecosystem as it continues to grow and evolve.

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• "VAST Data Selected to Power New Wave of GPU-Accelerated Research and Sovereign Cloud Innovation Across Canada" from VAST Data on GlobeNewswire (published 18 December 2025)

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