Operator strategies for implementing GPU-as-a-service platforms and infrastructure
23 August 2024 | Research
Strategy report | PPTX and PDF (7 slides) | Cloud and AI Infrastructure
Some operators are hoping to launch GPU-as-a-service (GPUaaS) offerings to unlock a new revenue stream. However, these operators will need to introduce new infrastructure and platforms to support their offerings because enabling GPUaaS introduces new technical requirements compared with using on-premises GPUs for internal AI use cases.
Information included in this report
- An analysis of the requirements of the technology stack needed to support GPUaaS offerings
- Suggestions for how operators can implement the technology stack required to support GPUaaS offerings
- Insights into the viability of using RAN-based GPUs to underpin GPUaaS offerings
Author

Joseph Attwood
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