Biznet Gio Scales Cloud Performance with AMD EPYC for the AI Era
Jakarta, Indonesia – Biznet Gio Cloud, Indonesia’s leading cloud provider, is bolstering its infrastructure with AMD EPYC™ server CPUs to meet the escalating demands of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and a rapidly growing market. The strategic shift aims to deliver enhanced performance, cost efficiency, and reduced energy consumption to its customers.
Addressing Scalability and Elasticity Challenges
In the dynamic Indonesian cloud market, scalability and elasticity are paramount. Biznet Gio recognizes the inconsistent workload patterns and the increasing require for robust infrastructure to support AI and machine learning applications. According to Saputro Aryulianto, VP of Technology Operations at Biznet Gio Cloud, the company is committed to providing integrated cloud solutions with high security standards and 24/7 support, backed by a 99.99% monthly uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Why AMD EPYC?
Biznet Gio selected AMD EPYC processors based on several key factors, including competitive pricing, a favorable core count and clock speed combination, and shorter delivery times – a critical advantage in navigating global hardware distribution challenges. The company began utilizing AMD EPYC CPUs with the 7003 series and continues to update its infrastructure with Gen 4 and Gen 5 processors.
The benefits of adopting AMD EPYC extend beyond performance. Biznet Gio has experienced up to a 20% reduction in license usage due to the higher core density of the processors, as licensing is based on a per-socket basis. AMD EPYC CPUs demonstrate improved energy efficiency, reducing power usage by up to 8% and lowering carbon emissions by as much as 2,100 kg per server.
Expanding GPU Capabilities for AI Workloads
Recognizing the growing demand for AI-specific computing power, Biznet Gio has expanded its product portfolio to include GPU-based solutions. These include NEO GPU, a virtual machine with GPU capabilities, and NEO Metal, a bare metal server equipped with GPUs for intensive computing tasks. Currently, these solutions combine AMD EPYC with GPUs from other vendors.
Future Plans: AMD Instinct and Open Ecosystems
Biznet Gio has expressed strong interest in integrating AMD Instinct GPUs with AMD EPYC processors in the future. The company emphasizes the importance of open ecosystems, such as AMD’s ROCm platform, to avoid vendor lock-in and maintain flexibility.
Infrastructure Growth and New Services
Biznet Gio currently operates over 350 bare metal servers powered by AMD EPYC CPUs across three data center regions. A fourth region is planned for Bali, also utilizing AMD EPYC processors. The company is also developing new services, including NEO DNS and NEO CDN, which will run on AMD EPYC CPUs as alternatives to existing solutions dominated by providers like Cloudflare.
Biznet Gio intends to establish AMD EPYC as the standard operational environment for its cloud infrastructure, solidifying its commitment to delivering cutting-edge cloud services in Indonesia and beyond.