Updated: May 01, 2024
Nothing has disrupted the world of technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) since the invention of the internet itself. Ignoring the AI bandwagon is no longer a matter of choice. It’s either board the AI flight, or risk getting left behind.
A Grandview Report1 projected that the global AI market is set to grow at a rate of over 37% till 2030. By 2030, the market is expected to reach a staggering $1,812 billion. Back home, the numbers are equally stunning. Data published in Forbes Advisor 2 predicts that in India, AI expenditure will grow at a rate of 39%, set to reach $11,781 million by 2025. To put this into perspective, this means that AI could contribute close to $500 billion to India’s GDP by 2025.
With the rapidly growing adoption of AI applications to run various business processes, the need for scalable IT infrastructure to support the increasing demands of AI applications has become paramount.
According to the Cisco AI Readiness Index 3, 95% of the 8,161 business leaders surveyed expect AI to increase their IT infrastructure workloads. However, a substantial 83% of organizations' infrastructure is not fully ready for AI demands.
IT infrastructure includes computing power, network latency, data centers, and cybersecurity. Scalable infrastructure is crucial for any organisation to fully leverage AI's potential. Traditional IT setups struggle with the complexity and data needs of AI, while scalable systems offer flexibility and performance. Whether it's processing mountains of datasets or running advanced AI algorithms, scalable IT infrastructure forms the backbone of AI-driven digital transformation.
Scalability refers to the ability of IT infrastructure to efficiently handle increasing workloads and adapt to changing demands. In simpler terms, it's about ensuring that systems can grow and expand seamlessly without compromising performance. With the rise of AI, scalability becomes crucial for businesses for several reasons:
Agility: Scalable infrastructure enables businesses to respond quickly to changes in workload. It allows for the quick deployment of resources and the ability to scale up or down as needed, ensuring agility in adapting to evolving requirements.
Performance: Scalability directly impacts performance by ensuring that systems can handle higher volumes of data and computational tasks without slowing down.
Cost-effectiveness: By efficiently scaling on demand, businesses can avoid overprovisioning while maintaining optimal performance.
In the realm of scalable IT infrastructure, advanced networking technologies enhance scalability and contribute significantly to overall system performance and agility.
Software-defined networking (SDN) centralises control and simplifies scalability and adaptability.
Network virtualisation creates flexible and secure virtual networks independent of physical infrastructure.
Edge computing reduces latency, is ideal for real-time AI tasks, and allows seamless scalability across locations.
Modern data centers are the cornerstone of scalable IT infrastructure, especially when it comes to handling AI workloads. They provide a reliable foundation for storing, processing, and managing vast amounts of data efficiently.
One of the key features of modern data centers is their modular designs. This enables organisations to easily add or remove computing, storage, and networking resources as needed. Cloud integration is another essential aspect of scalable data centers. By integrating with cloud services, organisations can leverage the elasticity and scalability of cloud resources to supplement their on-premises infrastructure.
This hybrid approach allows businesses to leverage the benefits of both worlds - the performance and security of on-premises infrastructure and the scalability and flexibility of the cloud.
The future of scalable IT infrastructure is poised for exciting advancements driven by edge computing, AI integration, hybrid cloud solutions, and modern software architectures. Organisations that embrace these emerging trends will be well-positioned to leverage the full potential of the AI revolution.
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Amit Arora Head of Marketing
Marketer by day, fiction fanatic by night. Obsessed with the power of storytelling (AI is the wildest plot twist yet). I believe in creating drama through the written word, visuals, and experiences.
