Kamiwaza is a groundbreaking platform designed to enable enterprise AI at scale. Its Distributed Inference Mesh and Locality-Aware Data Engine deliver unmatched performance across diverse environments, including cloud, on-premises, and edge locations, while remaining independent of specific silicon technologies. A key focus is inference optimization for the operational aspect of AI, addressing the challenges of increasing inference loads associated with complex applications like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and autonomous agents. The platform tackles the "data gravity" problem, which significantly hinders enterprise AI adoption, by processing data locally wherever it resides to minimize data transfer and maintain data sovereignty.

The Kamiwaza platform distinguishes itself through four key differentiators. First, it provides a complete, opinionated yet loosely coupled enterprise AI stack delivered within Docker containers, allowing for rapid deployment and easy customization. Components like vector databases can be swapped with minimal code changes. Second, the global inference mesh and locality-aware data engine enable distributed inference across multiple locations, intelligently routing requests based on data location and available resources. This approach drastically reduces data movement while maintaining performance and compliance requirements. A global catalog service tracks metadata across all locations, facilitating efficient data access and processing.

Finally, Kamiwaza’s architecture is completely silicon-agnostic, enabling deployment on diverse hardware in various environments. It offers a unified API across all locations, fostering seamless integration with existing enterprise security and authentication systems. This approach, combined with its ability to integrate third-party and in-house Agentic applications, positions Kamiwaza as a "Docker for Enterprise AI," simplifying the deployment and management of large-scale generative AI solutions across complex, distributed enterprise infrastructures.

Presented by Luke Norris, CEO, Kamiwaza. Recorded live in San Jose, California on January 30, 2025 as part of AI Field Day 6. Watch the entire presentation at https://techfieldday.com/appearance/kamiwaza-presents-at-ai-field-day-6/ or visit https://TechFieldDay.com/event/aifd6/ or https://Kamiwaza.ai for more information.