CIQ, the company behind Rocky Linux, has introduced Rocky Linux from CIQ for AI, a specialized Linux platform engineered to support demanding artificial intelligence workloads in enterprise environments.
This new offering expands upon the widely adopted Rocky Linux operating system by integrating AI-focused optimizations designed to boost performance, streamline deployment, and simplify the management of complex AI infrastructure. Tailored for modern enterprises, the platform supports everything from large language model (LLM) development and inferencing to data analytics and edge deployment.
“Rocky Linux from CIQ for AI is a natural evolution of the platform that enterprise organizations already know and trust,” said Gregory Kurtzer, CEO and founder of CIQ. “Now, they can confidently build and deploy AI solutions with the same level of performance, reliability, and support that they’ve come to expect.”
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Key features include:
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AI-Centric Enhancements: Out-of-the-box tuning for high-performance computing (HPC), LLM training, inferencing, and GPU acceleration.
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Enterprise-Grade Support: Backed by CIQ’s deep Linux expertise and partnerships with leading hardware and software providers.
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Lifecycle Management: Simplifies AI pipeline deployment with tested, secure, and scalable solutions across bare metal, virtual, and cloud environments.
CIQ’s move reflects the growing demand for Linux distributions tailored to AI development. With this release, the company aims to address a critical gap in enterprise AI infrastructure by delivering an OS purpose-built for artificial intelligence workloads—without sacrificing the stability and support enterprise users require.
Rocky Linux from CIQ for AI is now available to customers and partners globally.