The Desktop AI Revolution: Powered by SUSE and NVIDIA

What if every worker could have the power of enterprise AI at their desk?  Today that vision is a reality.  SUSE has successfully tested the NVIDIA DGX Spark running on Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2 (RKE2) and K3s.  This is not just a technical win; it’s a huge step toward making powerful, on-premises AI more accessible than ever before.

For too long, massive, sprawling data centers have tied down enterprise AI. NVIDIA DGX Spark changes that. It’s an AI supercomputer that’s compact enough to fit on your desk. Now, with the secure and robust foundation of SUSE’s RKE2, this powerful hardware is ready to revolutionize how companies approach AI development. This integration combines NVIDIA’s cutting-edge hardware with SUSE’s trusted, enterprise-grade, open-source Kubernetes software.

RKE2: The Secure Foundation for Next-Gen AI

This successful test proves the power of a purpose-built foundation. RKE2 is a fully compliant Kubernetes distribution, with security and compliance at its core. We’re giving companies a solution that offers:

• Unwavering Security and Compliance: RKE2 is built to meet strict security standards, including FIPS 140-2 compliance and the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark. This means you keep your valuable data and intellectual property safe and under your control,  a critical factor for any AI workload involving sensitive information.
• Simplified Operations: RKE2 makes deploying and managing Kubernetes much simpler. This frees up developers and data scientists to focus on innovation and breakthroughs, not on the complexities of infrastructure management.
• Out-of-the-Box GPU Support: RKE2 leverages the NVIDIA GPU Operator, ensuring a seamless, high-performance experience from the moment you plug in your DGX Spark. This integration is crucial for maximizing the immense AI performance of the DGX Spark.

This collaboration is a true game-changer. It democratizes access to supercomputer-class performance, bringing it directly to the teams who need it most, all while maintaining the security, control, and choice that RKE2 and SUSE are known for.

K3s for Lightweight Innovation

Do you prioritize speed and simplicity?  You are in luck. The integration of NVIDIA DGX Spark with SUSE’s lightweight K3s is game-changing. As a highly available, CNCF-certified Kubernetes distribution, K3s is designed for resource-constrained environments and single-node deployments, yet it is powerful enough to manage sophisticated AI workloads. With a minimal footprint and streamlined architecture, K3s enables rapid deployment and iteration, making it ideal for local development, CI/CD pipelines, and edge AI applications where every millisecond and every megabyte counts. 

Develop at Your Desktop; Deploy for Your Business

Developers can use  DGX Spark with K3s or RKE2 to build sophisticated AI solutions right at their desktops. These solutions are then ready for deployment on any AI platform, such as SUSE AI, within the business environment.