Capitalizing on a Catalyst
A new AI orchestration startup from the founders of Lithuanian unicorn Nord Security is setting out to help enterprises put their AI projects into production, with an initial focus on bringing greater visibility, security, and adaptability to large language models (LLMs).
Capitalizing on a Catalyst
Currently, teams that want to put their AI into production have to connect myriad tools, which likely involves recruiting and building teams with the necessary skills. This is where Nexos.ai wants to step in.
The Idea Behind Nexos.ai
Nexos.ai’s founders, Tomas Okmanas and Eimantas Sabaliauskas, have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with deploying AI models in production. They built one of the most recognizable brands not only in Lithuania but in all of Europe, Nord Security, best known for its flagship VPN product NordVPN.
The Problem with AI in Production
Okmanas has seen firsthand the difficulties that come with putting AI into production. “I’ve seen that there’s a big gap between running AI as pilots and going into production,” he said. “When you’re testing AI in your lab, it might work and it can be useful, but when you want to put it into production, especially in enterprises, how do you ensure high availability? How do you ensure security? How do you manage cost?”
The Solution: Nexos.ai
Nexos.ai is a platform that provides a simple API (application programming interface) for accessing more than 200 AI models, from big-name incumbents like OpenAI and Anthropic to smaller, niche LLMs. The idea is that if OpenAI goes down, a company can temporarily (and automatically) switch to a different provider without breaking stride.
Security and Compliance
Nexos.ai also ushers “intelligent caching” into the mix — if a particular question is repeated by multiple users, the system can turn to its own database rather than continuing to engage the LLM, which can get expensive. On the security and compliance fronts, Nexos.ai prevents individuals from sending private data to LLM providers, or if an employee leaves a company, their access can be terminated immediately.
From Idea to Inception
Going from an idea to formal incorporation took Nexos.ai around six weeks, and while the speed of securing the funding was largely down to the founders’ pedigree, a big part of it was simply the timing.
The Future of Nexos.ai
Nexos.ai’s platform is set to launch by the end of March, though Okmanas said it is already working with a bunch of “beta customers and design partners.” The company will likely offer self-hosting in the future, and it already supports integrations with companies’ own internal LLMs.
Conclusion
Nexos.ai is poised to revolutionize the way enterprises deploy and manage AI models in production. With its simple API, intelligent caching, and focus on security and compliance, the platform is well-positioned to help companies overcome the challenges of putting AI into production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Nexos.ai?
A: Nexos.ai is a platform that provides a simple API for accessing more than 200 AI models, from big-name incumbents like OpenAI and Anthropic to smaller, niche LLMs.
Q: What is the problem with AI in production?
A: The problem with AI in production is that it can be difficult to ensure high availability, security, and cost management when deploying AI models in production.
Q: How does Nexos.ai solve this problem?
A: Nexos.ai solves this problem by providing a simple API for accessing AI models, intelligent caching, and a focus on security and compliance.
Q: When is Nexos.ai launching?
A: Nexos.ai is set to launch by the end of March, though the company is already working with beta customers and design partners.
