Sesterce continues to advance as a leading European cloud service provider (CSP), its partnership with VAST Data is proving invaluable, offering unmatched compute and data capabilities to meet the growing demands of AI-driven businesses. Sesterce’s recent deployment positions it at the forefront of AI infrastructure, providing customers with robust GPU resources and a seamless data platform powered by VAST Data.
We have big ambitions to be Europe’s largest supplier of GPU access,” said Nicolas Paugam, Director of Laboratory & Infrastructure at Sesterce. “Partnering with VAST Data is a natural choice for us, it allows us to scale our compute clusters efficiently while providing significant data capacities to our customers.
Why VAST Data?
After a thorough evaluation, Sesterce selected VAST Data for its data platform. Paugam noted that many of Sesterce’s customers were already using VAST Data, resulting in a smooth transition. Beyond customer familiarity, VAST Data also stood out for its performance. The platform’s unique data preparation capabilities, global synchronization, and scalability were ideal for Sesterce’s diverse customer base.
I bench-tested other suppliers and VAST was the most efficient in terms of price-to-performance ratio,” said Paugam. “The ease of use and support from the VAST technical and account teams made it an obvious choice for us.
Building AI-Powered Solutions for European Businesses
Sesterce is deploying its GPU cluster at an Equinix data center, establishing a strategic partnership to expand its hosting capacities. This infrastructure features high-performance network fabrics designed to support demanding AI workloads, with plans to push its data and compute capabilities even further in the future.
Custom Solutions Tailored to Customer Needs
Sesterce’s customer-centric solutions set the company apart from other CSPs. Rather than pushing customers into a rigid, pre-defined system, Sesterce collaborates with clients to design tailor-made solutions that meet their specific needs.
We’re not like other large suppliers who force clients to adapt to their systems,” Paugam explained. “We take pride in working hand-in-hand with our customers to design the clusters they need. This flexibility is our strength, and we believe this is what sets us apart in the market.
Marine Briec, Head of Marketing at Sesterce, echoed this sentiment, adding, “We provide full support to our customers at every stage—from data center management to financing. This holistic approach allows us to stay close to our clients and deliver complete solutions.”
Expanding Horizons
While initially focused on serving AI companies, Sesterce is now broadening its scope, aiming to serve institutional customers across industries, including government and enterprise clients. “The AI story is much bigger now, and we’re looking to work with more diverse industries like government institutions and traditional enterprises,” said Paugam. This diversification marks the next major step for Sesterce, as it expands beyond AI-focused companies.
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