Introducing NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel

At NetApp, our vision has always been clear—to empower businesses to harness their data and create opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth. AI represents the next frontier in that vision, poised to transform industries by redefining how organizations think, operate, and compete. Yet, for many businesses, bringing AI into their operations has remained a daunting challenge, constrained by cost, complexity, and the need for specialized skills.

That changes today.

With NetApp® AIPod™ Mini with Intel, we’re breaking down the barriers to AI adoption, putting enterprise-grade performance, security, and scalability within reach of every organization, team, and industry. Codeveloped with Intel, this solution is purpose-built to make AI accessible to those who are on the front lines of innovation, from manufacturing floors, to retail operations, to legal teams.

AI has long promised smarter decisions, faster results, and more efficient operations. But the reality for many businesses has been a high-cost, high-complexity path to implementation. Many AI solutions cater to technical specialists, leaving business leaders without the tools that they need to solve their most pressing challenges.

NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel was designed to bridge that gap. By combining Intel Xeon 6 processors, an integrated AI software stack, and NetApp’s trusted data management technology, this solution empowers your organization to focus on outcomes, not roadblocks.

Built with flexibility at its core, NetApp AIPod Mini uses prepackaged retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows to deliver immediate, impactful results, while remaining adaptable to your organization’s evolving requirements. From streamlining complex workflows to delivering actionable insights, it eliminates the guesswork when you’re looking to innovate quickly and transforms AI hurdles into opportunities for growth.

Our commitment to enabling AI innovation starts with delivering real-world solutions that drive measurable impact. NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel is tailored to meet the unique needs of specialized business functions, enabling teams to overcome their most pressing challenges:

• Legal teams can automate the review and analysis of contracts to save time, to maintain compliance, and to reduce reliance on external expertise.
• Retail operations can use real-time data to refine inventory strategies, to offer personalized customer experiences, and to boost sales.
• Manufacturing teams can revolutionize maintenance processes by using predictive analytics to proactively address potential disruptions before they occur.

These examples represent just a glimpse of what’s possible with NetApp AIPod Mini. Think about your business challenges. Whether it’s refining customer experiences, optimizing operations, or conquering industry-specific complexities, imagine how a tailored AI solution can provide clarity, streamline your workflows, and unlock new efficiencies.

For many organizations, AI adoption starts small—with a single department or project. That’s why we built NetApp AIPod Mini with scalability as a core tenet. Whether your organization is launching its first AI-powered proof of concept or rolling out enterprisewide adoption across teams, this solution adapts to meet your evolving needs.

Here’s how NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel delivers maximum value at every stage:

• Affordability at scale. With enterprise-grade performance starting at a price that’s accessible to localized budgets, we’re making AI adoption realistic for every organization.
• Ease of use. Powered by Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA), this system seamlessly integrates into your existing workflows, whether in the cloud or on premises.
• Security and reliability. The built-in security capabilities of NetApp ONTAP® software protect customer data. This security includes robust access control lists (ACLs) to maintain strict confidentiality and metadata-driven governance to prevent sensitive information from being inadvertently shared across teams or outside your organization.

NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel is a testament to what can be achieved through strategic partnership. By drawing on Intel’s expertise in hardware innovation and NetApp’s leadership in intelligent data management, we created a solution that’s poised to redefine the role of AI in business.

With this collaboration, AI isn’t just a vision for the future; it’s a practical and achievable reality for enterprises today. Together, we’re putting the power of AI where it belongs—in the hands of the businesses, teams, and individuals who need it most.

NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel is more than just technology. It’s a commitment to helping businesses like yours succeed in an AI-driven world. Whether you’re an IT leader navigating complex innovation challenges, a business unit striving to achieve operational excellence, or a NetApp partner driving customer value, this solution is your pathway to possibilities.

AI is no longer reserved for the privileged few with deep resources and advanced expertise. With NetApp AIPod Mini, scalable, secure, and impactful AI is achievable for everyone.

Read our solution brief to learn more about how NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel can unlock the potential of your data and transform the way that you think about AI. Contact a NetApp AI expert today, and together, we’ll shape the future of AI-driven innovation.