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ACTIVATE AI Seamlessly Integrates with a Growing Environment of Tools, Platforms and Services, Providing Access to Full Lifecycle of AI Workloads
Chicago, IL – July 28, 2025 – Parallel Works, a provider of the ACTIVATE control plane for hybrid multi-cloud computing resources, today announced the launch of its ACTIVATE AI Partner Ecosystem. This connected and flexible AI ecosystem accelerates AI infrastructure innovation, simplifies operations and supports next-generation AI at-scale. As the control plane for the next generation of AI infrastructure, ACTIVATE AI provides unified access to neocloud platforms and orchestration tools with vendor-neutral, flexible deployment options across hybrid computing environments.
“The global surge in AI adoption – from large language models to domain-specific applications – is driving demand for more than just GPU access. Organizations need flexible, integrated ecosystems to build, train and deploy AI at scale,” said Matthew Shaxted, Parallel Works CEO. “Traditional infrastructure is too rigid, and managing fragmented tools across clouds slows innovation. Our Partner Ecosystem, combined with ACTIVATE AI, provides unified access to specialized compute – enabling an open, scalable AI ecosystem that puts control back in the hands of the user.”
As AI workloads grow more complex, dynamic and seamless integration with top neocloud GPU providers is foundational to a growing ecosystem. By partnering with a diverse set of GPU providers and orchestrating AI workloads across hybrid environments, the ACTIVATE AI Partner Ecosystem Program provides organizations with vendor-neutral, flexible deployment options across hybrid compute environments, including:
Unified Access to Specialized Compute. Whether training large language models (LLMs) or deploying real-time inference, users can access a variety of GPU types – without being tied to a single vendor.
Orchestration Across the AI Stack. By abstracting away infrastructure complexity, users can focus on model development rather than DevOps. The platform integrates with container-based workflows (e.g., Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines and data tools.
Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Freedom. Vendor neutral support of hybrid and multi-cloud deployments gives organizations the power to move AI workloads across environments based on evolving requirements.
Resource Optimization and Collaboration. The ACTIVATE AI ecosystem supports intelligent workload placement, shared resource pools and budgeting controls.
Ecosystem-Driven Innovation. ACTIVATE AI is designed to integrate with a growing ecosystem of AI tools, platforms and services, providing users with access to the best innovations in AI infrastructure without being locked into a rigid solution stack.
A Partner Ecosystem for AI Innovation
The ACTIVATE AI Partner Ecosystem Program offers access to cutting-edge GPU capacity via neoclouds and aggregators, providing secure access to Kubernetes environments with GPU pooling, as well as vendor-neutral, distributed object storage. Channel partners can also integrate ACTIVATE AI control plane for hybrid cloud bursting with distributed storage.
ACTIVATE AI Ecosystem partners include:
GPU-as-a-Service / Neocloud Partners
Vultr“Our partnership with Parallel Works reflects a joint commitment to driving AI innovation through an open ecosystem - making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for customers to deploy AI at scale worldwide.” - Kevin Cochrane, CMO
Voltage Park_
"We are thrilled to be a part of the ACTIVATE AI Ecosystem Partner Program as it truly is connecting users to high-performance GPUs, giving teams access to the right compute for the right task. Together with the Parallel Works software platform and the Voltage Park scalable GPU cloud, customers can have the control and monitoring they want and moreover need when provisioning very expensive cloud resources. This will result in streamlined provisioning and a lower overall OPEX when leveraged properly." - Brandon Peccoralo, Vice President, Sales & Partnerships_
Canopy Wave“We are built to overcome the challenges of deploying AI at scale. Our partnership with Parallel Works does that and more – seamlessly and on-demand.” - Hai Vo-Dinh, Senior Director of Product
GPU Aggregators
VALDI, a division of Storj
“Valdi simplifies access to high-performance compute across clouds and platforms. With Parallel Works, users can orchestrate AI workloads faster and with less friction. Together, we’re enabling a more open, scalable AI infrastructure.” - Jacob Willoughby, CTO
GPU Trader“We are dedicated to helping businesses unlock the power of HPC to drive their next breakthrough. Teaming with the ACTIVATE AI Ecosystem Partner Program helps organizations take advantage of the best of streamlined GPU and technology deployment.” – Ben Moore, Co-Founder & CEO
Shadeform“Shadeform was founded on the belief that developers should be able to freely choose where they run their compute workloads. We are pleased to be part of Parallel Works ACTIVATE AI ecosystem, working together to enable seamless, vendor-neutral access to the world’s GPU supply chain.” – Ed Goode, Co-Founder & CEO
Technology
QLAD"Researchers and engineers running sensitive workloads need end-to-end trust in their Kubernetes environments. ACTIVATE is making that possible, and QLAD is proud to contribute workload-level protections that extend that trust to every mission-critical workflow." — Jason Tuschen, CEO
Juice_
"Juice's solution provides fine-grained control over GPU resources, enabling dynamic allocation, improved job scheduling, and higher overall utilization. In combination with ACTIVATE AI, HPC teams can increase session density per GPU and accelerate compute-intensive workflows, leading to faster innovation and stronger ROI on existing infrastructure." – Dean Beeler, Co-Founder & CTO_
Storage
Resellers
Pier Group“It’s an honor to be part of Parallel Works ACTIVATE AI Partner Program. Driving innovative AI technologies such as ACTIVATE AI into the education and research market helps our clients meet and exceed their technology goals.” - Jim Kovach, Director of Business Development for HPC/AI at PIER Group
The Pinnacle Group“We take pride in providing our customers with technologies such as Parallel Works ACTIVATE AI that can not only seamlessly integrate with their environment but can efficiently scale as well.” - Michael Fedele, President & CEO
Core Micro Systems, Inc., Japan
"Our partnership with Parallel Works marks a pivotal step towards expanding access to powerful AI and HPC platforms in Japan. By combining Parallel Works ACTIVATE with our AI/HPC Appliance based advanced micro and modular data center technologies, we are enabling organizations to harness the full potential of hybrid, edge, and multi-cloud computing with simplicity and speed." – Shozo Takahashi, President & CEO, Core Micro Systems, Inc.
Scalable, flexible and vendor-neutral AI and HPC solutions help businesses accelerate AI initiatives and drive operational efficiencies in the cloud. Parallel Works enhances technological advancements and optimizes workflows, empowering businesses to innovate. As part of the ACTIVATE AI Partner Ecosystem Program, the company collaborates with industry leaders, including those mentioned above, as well as AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and storage providers such as Hammerspace, to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure and seamless integration for clients.
Availability
For more information on the Parallel Works Partner Ecosystem, including AI and other technology partners, click here. ACTIVATE AI is available immediately and included with existing ACTIVATE user seat licenses.
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About Parallel Works
Parallel Works ACTIVATE is a leading hybrid multi-cloud computing control plane, empowering teams with seamless provisioning, management, and sharing of compute resources at scale across on-premises and cloud environments with advanced cost control and budgeting features. ACTIVATE facilitates collaborative research and enhances productivity through intuitive interfaces and API-driven processes, enabling the operating system for complex enterprise computing environments. For more information, visit Parallel Works at parallelworks.com.
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