About us

Welcome to Light Speed DBM, your trusted provider of enterprise network design. We specialize in delivering AI networking utilizing IP over Infiniband (IPoIB). Our experienced professionals combine industry expertise with innovative approaches to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. From Tier 1 Data Center infrastructure to IBM Mainframe, we offer end-to-end solutions for complete connectivity, robust security, and optimal performance. At Light Speed DBM, we are committed to customer satisfaction and building long-term partnerships based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service. Experience the difference with Light Speed DBM and let us drive your business forward.

Our Solutions

AI Connectivity

At Light Speed, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge optical fiber solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses. Our enterprise customers require simplified, yet powerful, comprehensive range of features to support your network engineering team.

Designed for multi-terabit environments, our connectivity solutions enable low latency connectivity to your data stores in your facilities. We provide ETL to your with existing infrastructure, empowering you to handle your data processing needs with ease. From high-density computing to secure storage, Light Speed’s AI network solutions guarantee robust performance, enhanced security, and maximum uptime for your business-critical operations.

Dark Fiber Optic Solutions

Light Speed DBM is your trusted partner for comprehensive fiber optic solutions. Our expertise lies in providing end-to-end fiber optic installation, testing, and infrastructure solutions. We understand the importance of a reliable and high-speed network infrastructure, and our skilled technicians ensure the flawless installation of fiber optic cables.

Our team utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and industry best practices to deliver superior results. We conduct rigorous testing and certification procedures to guarantee the performance, integrity, and compliance of your fiber optic network. With Lightspeed DBM, you can have confidence in the efficiency and stability of your network connectivity.

Whether you need fiber optic installations for data centers, enterprises or industrial facilities, we offer tailored solutions that align with your specific requirements. Experience the benefits of fast and secure data transmission with our fiber optic solutions.

RDMA and Infiniband

RDMA over InfiniBand on dark fiber is essential when you need to eliminate bottlenecks in data transfer, particularly over long distances, while maintaining low latency and high throughput. This combination is highly effective in demanding use cases like HPC, AI/ML workloads, financial services, and large-scale cloud environments, providing a tailored, high-performance networking solution.

ETL (Extract Transfer Load)

At Light Speed DBM, we connect to your data stores. Our specialists are experienced and capable of guiding your organization to curate and connect to AI facilities.

Performing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) to integrate data with a mainframe requires careful planning and execution due to the specific characteristics of mainframe systems (e.g., their legacy nature, the large volumes of data they handle, and their distinct data formats).

This process typically involves the use of ETL tools like IBM DataStage, Informatica, or Talend, which provide robust support for handling mainframe data formats and integrating with modern platforms.

AI for Mainframe

Integrating AI with mainframes offers significant advantages, especially for large enterprises that rely on mainframe systems for mission-critical workloads. Mainframes have long been known for their ability to handle high transaction volumes, massive data processing, and secure, reliable operations. By combining AI capabilities with mainframes, organizations can leverage the strengths of both technologies to improve efficiency, decision-making, and innovation.

AI on mainframes brings together the reliability, security, and scalability of mainframes with the transformative power of AI. It enables enterprises to extract more value from their existing infrastructure, process vast amounts of data in real-time, enhance customer experiences, and improve operational efficiency. This convergence of technologies is especially critical for large organizations in industries like finance, healthcare, and government, where performance, security, and compliance are paramount.

Clients

    • Light Speed DBM.
    • 13901 Midway Rd.
    • Suite 102-227
    • Dallas, TX 75244
    • PH: (888) 902-8088
    • Info@lightspeeddbm.com

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the advantage of using Dark Fiber?

    Using dark fiber to connect AI infrastructures offers unparalleled bandwidth, low-latency communication, security, and flexibility, making it ideal for data-intensive, real-time, and distributed AI workloads. Whether for scaling AI across data centers, supporting real-time applications, or integrating AI with edge computing, dark fiber provides a high-performance, reliable foundation that allows organizations to maximize the potential of their AI systems.

    How does fiber optic installation benefit my business?

    Fiber optic installation offers numerous benefits, including high-speed and reliable data transmission, increased bandwidth capacity, and improved network performance. It allows for faster data transfers, seamless connectivity, and supports the growing demands of modern business applications and technologies.

    Why run AI on Mainframes?

    Running AI on mainframes offers a powerful combination of scalability, security, and high availability, making it a strategic choice for enterprises looking to enhance their critical workloads with AI. The synergy between mainframes’ ability to handle large-scale, real-time data processing and AI’s potential for automation, insights, and innovation is particularly valuable for industries that prioritize reliability, security, and performance.

    Why is network connectivity necessary for ETL?

    Network connectivity is crucial for ETL processes because it enables the extraction of data from remote sources, the movement and transformation of data between systems, and the loading of data into target environments, whether on-premise or in the cloud. It ensures efficient data transfer, real-time processing, and secure data handling, which are essential for maintaining the reliability and performance of modern ETL workflows.

    What are the challenges for AI networking?

    Traditional networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) were not designed for the unique requirements of AI workloads:

    • Optimized Protocols: AI networking requires new or optimized protocols that can handle large-scale data transfers, low latency, and high bandwidth more efficiently. Technologies like RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) or NVLink are designed to meet these specific needs.

    Overcoming these challenges involves deploying advanced networking technologies like RDMA, InfiniBand, and coherent optical fiber technologies, along with innovative protocols and AI-driven network management techniques. As AI workloads grow in complexity, networking infrastructure must evolve to handle the increased demand for performance, scalability, and efficiency.

    How can Light Speed DBM help with network security?

    Lightspeed DBM provides comprehensive network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure remote access. These solutions protect your network from cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and systems.

    Why do I need RDMA for IA communications?

    RDMA is essential for IA (Intelligent Accelerator) communications because it provides the low-latency, high-throughput, and efficient data transfer capabilities required for AI and HPC workloads. By bypassing the CPU and enabling direct memory access between systems, RDMA ensures that accelerators can communicate effectively, reducing overhead, improving scalability, and enabling faster AI model training and inference. This makes RDMA a foundational technology for distributed AI systems and performance-critical applications that require seamless communication between intelligent accelerators.

    Why is coherent fiber necessary for infiniband networks?

    Coherent fiber is necessary for InfiniBand when deployed over long distances because it provides the high bandwidth, low latency, signal integrity, and scalability needed to maintain InfiniBand’s performance standards. By leveraging advanced optical modulation techniques, error correction, and efficient use of fiber, coherent fiber ensures that InfiniBand can deliver its ultra-fast, low-latency communication even in geographically dispersed environments.