On October 10, 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) announced the implementation of new AI infrastructure model development themes to provide computational resources as part of the "GENIAC" (Generative AI Accelerator Challenge) project aimed at strengthening generative AI development capabilities for businesses.

RUTILEA Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, with CEO Takafumi Yano) will leverage the unique features of our GPU cloud service to provide GPU resources as a computational resource provider to businesses selected for the implementation of these themes.

■Features of RUTILEA GPU Cloud Service

1. High-Performance Computing Resources

Our instances are equipped with NVIDIA H100 and H200 Tensor Core GPUs, providing high-performance computing resources ideal for foundational model development. This expands the possibilities for AI innovation.

2. Flexible and Scalable Instances

We offer flexible instance usage based on the user’s model development plans and progress, providing the necessary resources when needed. Instances can scale according to the size of the training data and workload, ensuring efficient resource utilization.

3. High-Speed, High-Capacity Communication Bandwidth

Our data center utilizes a dedicated 100Gbps line for external connections and ensures up to 3,200Gbps bandwidth for server-to-server communication. This enables seamless large-scale data transfers and distributed learning, supporting fast and efficient foundational model development.

4. Security Advantages of Domestic Data Center 

Our data center establishment in Fukushima Prefecture values and focuses on data protection within Japan. By operating domestically, we enhance security and data management to provide a reliable environment with our services.

5. GPU & AI Specialized Engineers and Business Development Support

Our services extend beyond providing computational resources; we offer support from engineers experienced in AI model development. The RUTILEA team has been engaged in AI development since 2012, bringing valuable insights to collaboratively address and solve client challenges. Additionally, we leverage our network of clients to provide comprehensive support for your business expansion.

■Businesses Participated in the Selected GENIAC Projects Utilizing RUTILEA GPU Cloud Service

■Messages from Representatives

Yu Tanaka, CIO, AiHUB Inc.

AiHUB, born from Japan's open-source generative AI community, is a research-focused company dedicated to developing foundational models tailored to the anime industry. Our mission is to support and revitalize Japan's anime sector by thoughtfully integrating AI as an essential support tool for creators, fostering harmony between technology and creativity. With RUTILEA’s high-performance GPU cloud as a robust foundation, we are accelerating the development of our high-demand models efficiently and effectively. Together, we are committed to exploring and expanding the possibilities of AI to create new value in society.

Toyo Suzuki, Director, NABLAS Inc.

In building a large-scale multimodal AI model specialized for the food and retail distribution industry, RUTILEA's flexible resource serves as a crucial foundation for our endeavors. With instances that scale quickly when needed, we aim to foster new businesses and revitalize Japan's industries.

Shoichi Nishimura, CTO and Head of R&D, alt Inc.

With the goal of complementing the workforce and realizing personal AI, we are dedicated to innovating Japanese language processing technology at the forefront. We are confident that RUTILEA's powerful GPU cloud will significantly accelerate our development. Utilizing the secure environment of the domestic data center in Fukushima Prefecture, we aim to deliver top-quality personal AI from Japan to the world.

Yu Saito, CTO, DATAGRID Inc.

In undertaking the Development of Vision-Based Foundational Models with Selective Editing Capabilities Reflecting User Intent project, we have chosen RUTILEA's servers, which provide scalable computational resources with a large-capacity storage infrastructure and high-speed network. With RUTILEA's infrastructure, we will efficiently process vast amounts of data and advance the training of large-scale models to build our target foundational model.

Yoshiaki Umetsu, Director of Digital Technology Development Center, Digital Strategy Division, Ricoh Company, Ltd.

The development of a new large-scale multimodal model (LMM) that leverages various documents, which are the crystallization of corporate knowledge, requires an advanced AI infrastructure. With the robust support of RUTILEA's cloud infrastructure, we are making strides toward building a more precise LMM. Together, we will lead this project to success and unlock the future for our clients.