Cerebras Teams Up with Carahsoft and Joins DoD’s Tradewinds Marketplace to Accelerate AI Solutions for the U.S. Government
Cerebras Systems, a leader in accelerating generative artificial intelligence (AI), has announced two significant milestones: a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., a trusted provider of government IT solutions, and its official inclusion in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. These developments will expand access to Cerebras’ cutting-edge AI infrastructure for federal agencies, defense organizations, and public sector entities, enabling faster, more secure, and scalable AI solutions for national security and other critical applications.
Streamlining Procurement Through Carahsoft
As part of the collaboration, Carahsoft will act as Cerebras’ Master Government Aggregator®, making Cerebras’ AI solutions available through its extensive network of contract vehicles and reseller partners. This partnership simplifies the procurement process for federal, state, and local governments, as well as higher education and K-12 school systems, by leveraging Carahsoft’s deep expertise in public-sector distribution.
“Cerebras brings transformational AI performance to our Public Sector IT portfolio,” said Natalie Gregory, Vice President of Open Source Solutions at Carahsoft. “Their wafer-scale technology and world-class AI inference will enable our government customers to tackle complex challenges, from national security to public service delivery, with unprecedented speed and efficiency.”
By integrating Cerebras’ industry-leading AI capabilities into its offerings, Carahsoft enriches its portfolio with breakthrough performance that empowers agencies to deploy transformative AI solutions quickly and securely. The streamlined procurement process ensures that government entities can adopt Cerebras’ advanced AI infrastructure without the typical delays associated with traditional procurement channels.
Joining the DoD’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace
Cerebras’ inclusion in the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace further underscores its commitment to supporting the U.S. government’s AI initiatives. Tradewinds is a suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the adoption of AI, machine learning, data analytics, and other advanced technologies within the Department of Defense. By joining this marketplace, Cerebras makes its secure AI systems more accessible to federal agencies and defense organizations, simplifying the path to deploying mission-critical AI solutions.
“These partnerships with Carahsoft and Tradewinds exemplify our commitment to delivering enterprise-grade AI infrastructure across public sector channels,” said Alan Chhabra, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Partners at Cerebras. “By combining Cerebras’ industry-leading wafer-scale performance with Carahsoft’s deep government relationships and procurement expertise, we’re empowering agencies to deploy transformative AI solutions faster, more securely, and at unprecedented scale.”
Unmatched Performance for National Security
Cerebras’ AI infrastructure is purpose-built for speed, reliability, and sovereignty, addressing the unique needs of defense and civilian agencies. Unlike legacy GPU clusters, which often face challenges such as latency, orchestration complexity, and supply chain constraints, Cerebras’ wafer-scale systems run entire models on a single chip. This eliminates bottlenecks and accelerates decision-making in classified and sensitive environments.
The company’s CS-3 AI supercomputers, powered by the Wafer-Scale Engine (WSE-3), deliver unmatched speed and throughput while consuming significantly less energy than traditional multi-chip architectures. This results in dramatically lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and helps agencies meet sustainability goals. The wafer-scale architecture minimizes data movement—the most energy-intensive part of AI workloads—delivering orders-of-magnitude improvements in energy efficiency over legacy systems.
Transformative AI Use Cases Across Federal Agencies
Cerebras’ technology has already demonstrated its value in accelerating AI and high-performance computing (HPC) use cases across various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and others. With expanded access through Carahsoft and the Tradewinds Marketplace, Cerebras is poised to play an even greater role in advancing AI initiatives across the federal government. Some key use cases include:
- Fraud Detection: The Social Security Administration uses Cerebras’ technology to identify potential representative payee fraud, ensuring taxpayer dollars are protected.
- Healthcare Analytics: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) leverages Cerebras’ AI to identify high-risk patients and improve care outcomes, enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery.
- Disaster Response: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relies on Cerebras’ real-time AI insights to allocate resources rapidly after disasters, improving response times and saving lives.
- Citizen Services: Local governments use Cerebras-powered multilingual AI chatbots and automated content generation tools to enhance citizen engagement and streamline service delivery.
- Inter-Agency Collaboration: Cerebras facilitates secure AI workflows across the federal government ecosystem, enabling agencies to collaborate effectively while maintaining data sovereignty and security.
A Sustainable Approach to AI Infrastructure
In addition to its unparalleled performance, Cerebras’ wafer-scale architecture is designed with sustainability in mind. By drastically reducing data movement during AI workloads, the CS-3 supercomputers achieve significant improvements in energy efficiency compared to traditional systems. This not only lowers operational costs but also aligns with federal sustainability goals, helping agencies reduce their environmental footprint while delivering top-tier performance.
Empowering Agencies to Achieve Mission Success
The combination of Cerebras’ advanced AI infrastructure, Carahsoft’s public-sector expertise, and the accessibility provided by the Tradewinds Marketplace creates a powerful ecosystem for federal agencies and defense organizations. These partnerships ensure that government entities have the tools they need to accelerate AI adoption, enhance decision-making, and address some of the nation’s most pressing challenges.
From national security to public service delivery, Cerebras’ technology is transforming how federal agencies leverage AI to achieve mission success. By streamlining procurement, improving performance, and prioritizing sustainability, Cerebras is setting a new standard for AI infrastructure in the public sector.
For more information about Cerebras’ AI solutions and their availability through Carahsoft and the Tradewinds Marketplace, visit Cerebras’ website or contact Carahsoft directly. Together, these partnerships are paving the way for a smarter, more secure future for the U.S. government.
