Announcement: The SLYD Platform is now live—a comprehensive solution for enterprises deploying AI infrastructure on their own terms. Hardware procurement, colocation, financing, and deployment tools—all from one partner.
A New Approach to AI Infrastructure
Today marks a significant milestone for SLYD. After months of development and testing with early partners, we're officially launching the SLYD Platform.
What is the SLYD Platform?
The SLYD Platform is a comprehensive solution for enterprises looking to deploy AI infrastructure on their own terms:
| Capability | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Hardware Procurement | Authorized partnerships with Dell, HPE, Supermicro, and Lenovo |
| Deployment Services | From rack-and-stack to full cluster configuration |
| Colocation Options | High-density power and cooling for GPU deployments |
| Management Tools | Monitoring, orchestration, and optimization |
Why We Built This
The AI infrastructure market is broken. Enterprises face a choice between:
| Option | The Problem |
|---|---|
| Cloud providers | Charge per-query and retain your data |
| DIY approaches | Require deep expertise and significant risk |
| Consulting firms | Deliver reports, not infrastructure |
SLYD offers a fourth option: A partner who helps you own and operate your AI infrastructure with the same expertise the hyperscalers have—but aligned with your interests.
What's Included
For Hardware Buyers
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| 15-30% savings | vs. standard channels |
| Full warranties | Manufacturer-backed |
| Expert guidance | Configuration recommendations |
For Colocation Customers
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| High-density power | Up to 100kW per rack |
| Liquid cooling | Options available |
| 99.99% uptime SLA | Enterprise-grade reliability |
For Platform Users
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Cluster management | Built-in tools |
| Usage monitoring | Optimization insights |
| 24/7 support | Technical assistance |
Getting Started
We're currently onboarding new customers for Q1 2026 deployments. If you're planning AI infrastructure, contact us to discuss your requirements.
The future of AI infrastructure is sovereign. We're here to help you build it.
Platform Features in Detail
Benson: Your AI Infrastructure Assistant
Benson is SLYD's integrated AI assistant for infrastructure planning and deployment. Unlike generic chatbots, Benson understands:
| Domain | Examples |
|---|---|
| GPU Specifications | Performance characteristics, memory, bandwidth |
| Power & Cooling | Requirements for different configurations |
| Pricing | Hardware options across vendors |
| Best Practices | From our 160,000+ GPU deployment experience |
Ask Benson questions like:
- "What's the best GPU for running Llama 70B inference?"
- "How much power do I need for a 32-GPU H100 cluster?"
- "Compare TCO for cloud vs on-premises for my workload"
Benson provides answers grounded in real specifications and pricing—no hallucinated data.
One-Click Application Deployment
The SLYD App Marketplace includes 50+ pre-configured AI applications:
| Category | Applications |
|---|---|
| Inference Servers | vLLM, TGI (Hugging Face), NVIDIA Triton, Ollama |
| ML Frameworks | PyTorch (CUDA/cuDNN), TensorFlow, JAX, Transformers |
| Development Tools | JupyterHub, VS Code Server, MLflow, Weights & Biases |
Each application is tested on GPU infrastructure, with dependencies resolved and configurations optimized. Deploy in minutes, not days.
Local-First Architecture
SLYD's platform runs on your infrastructure—cloud VMs, colocation, or on-premises servers.
| Principle | What It Means |
|---|---|
| No data egress | Your data and models stay on your infrastructure |
| No per-query fees | Run unlimited inferences on hardware you control |
| Portable workloads | No proprietary APIs or lock-in |
| Hybrid capable | Connect cloud burst capacity when needed |
This isn't "private cloud"—it's genuinely local deployment with the convenience of a managed platform.
Platform Roadmap
Available Now (January 2026)
- Hardware procurement through OEM partnerships
- Basic colocation services
- Equipment financing
- Manual deployment assistance
- GPU database and comparison tools
Coming Q1 2026
- Full platform UI with self-service deployment
- Benson AI assistant general availability
- App Marketplace with one-click deployment
- Automated cluster configuration
- Usage monitoring and cost allocation
Coming Q2-Q3 2026
- Multi-cloud orchestration
- Kubernetes operator for GPU workloads
- SLA-backed managed services tier
- API for programmatic infrastructure management
Who Is SLYD For?
Enterprise AI Teams
Organizations deploying AI at scale who need:
- Data sovereignty and compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2)
- Predictable infrastructure costs
- Control over model weights and training data
- On-premises or private cloud deployment
AI Startups
Companies building AI products who need:
- GPU compute without cloud lock-in
- Flexible capacity that scales with usage
- Infrastructure expertise without hiring a datacenter team
- Equipment financing to preserve capital
Research Institutions
Academic and research organizations who need:
- High-performance GPU clusters for training
- Shared infrastructure for multiple research groups
- Cost-effective access to latest GPU architectures
- Data isolation between projects
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the full platform be available?
| Component | Availability |
|---|---|
| Hardware procurement, colocation, financing | Now |
| Self-service deployment, app marketplace | Q1 2026 |
| Full platform with all features | Q2 2026 |
How does pricing work?
| Model | Structure |
|---|---|
| Hardware sales | One-time purchase at 15-30% below list price |
| Colocation | Monthly per-kW pricing based on power consumption |
| Equipment leasing | 24-48 month operating or capital leases |
| Platform fees | Percentage of infrastructure spend (coming with full platform launch) |
Important: No per-query or per-inference fees—ever.
Can I try the platform before committing?
Yes. We offer:
- Free infrastructure planning consultations
- TCO analysis for your specific workloads
- Pilot deployments for qualified customers
- No-commitment hardware quotes
Contact us: sales@slyd.com or call 1-312-416-8438 to discuss your requirements.