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IDC Spotlight: Data delivery requirements for AI training and inferencing
The evolving AI landscape demands infrastructure tailored for training and inference, with seamless coordination among network, infrastructure, cloud, AI, and storage teams, alongside standardized environments to ensure

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- 1 Jun 2026
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The evolving AI landscape demands infrastructure tailored for training and inference, with seamless coordination among network, infrastructure, cloud, AI, and storage teams, alongside standardized environments to ensure cost efficiency and effective deployment. As organizations shift from experimental AI approaches to structured, scalable deployments, this spotlight highlights the increasing importance of flexible architectures, robust security, and high performance across hybrid multicloud environments. Key topics include end-to-end encryption, advanced authentication, observability, and defenses against threats like DDoS attacks and data poisoning.
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