Verizon Business (VZ) struck a deal with Amazon Web Services (AMZN) on Monday under which the U.S. telecom will build new fiber pathways connecting AWS data center locations.
Verizon will build high-capacity, low-latency network infrastructure, which will help businesses meet the growing demands of AI workloads, according to the press release.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“These new fiber segments mark a significant commitment in Verizon’s network buildout to enable the AI ecosystem to intelligently deliver the exponential data growth driven by generative AI,” Verizon said. “The Verizon AI Connect solution will provide AWS with resilient network paths that will enhance the performance and reliability of AI workloads underpinned by Verizon’s award-winning network.”
“The next wave of innovation will be driven by generative AI, which requires a combination of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and flexible, high-performance networking,” vice president of AWS Infrastructure Services, Prasad Kalyanaraman, said. “By working with Verizon, AWS will enable high-performance network connections that ensure customers across every industry can build and deliver compelling, secure, and reliable AI applications at scale.”