On April 24, 2024, GPU and AI chip giant NVIDIA officially announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Israeli artificial intelligence startupRun:aito acquire this Kubernetes-based workload management and orchestration software provider. The value of the deal was not disclosed, but is estimated at approximately $700 million.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Run:ai is a company that provides Kubernetes-based workload management and orchestration software. It is specifically designed for enterprise customers to help them manage and optimize computing infrastructure, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. Run:ai's platform supports all popular Kubernetes variants and integrates with third-party AI tools and frameworks.
NVIDIA plans to continue offering Run:ai products under the same business model for the foreseeable future and to integrate them into NVIDIA DGX Cloud, an AI platform for enterprises optimized for generative AI. NVIDIA customers, especially those using NVIDIA DGX and DGX Cloud services, will be able to leverage Run:ai's technology to optimize their AI workloads, particularly the deployment of large language models.