In this keynote session from the RAISE Summit 2026, David Flynn, CEO of Hammerspace, explores the paradigm shift where AI acts as the new operating environment. With the AI arms race accelerating, Flynn argues that time is the most valuable commodity, and competitive success hinges on mastering data logistics.
Key Discussion Points:
- Velocity of Token Generation (0:24): Why the speed of loading state into GPUs is the primary bottleneck for AI performance and how a native Linux parallel file system solves this.
- Infrastructure Setup (8:40): Strategies to bypass the 3–6 month lead times for new storage by leveraging existing infrastructure and NVMe devices.
- Data Orchestration (13:19): Transitioning from legacy two-dimensional storage protocols to a three-dimensional, routed control plane that enables seamless data movement across data centers.
