WEKA and Andromeda Partner to Power AI Workloads at Global Scale

Partnership delivers consistent, high-performance AI storage across Andromeda's global provider network, lowering the total cost of innovation for AI teams

CAMPBELL, Calif., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WEKA, the AI data and memory infrastructure company, today announced that Andromeda, the platform connecting AI teams with high-performance compute, is integrating the WEKA NeuralMesh platform as a core AI data storage layer for managed GPU clusters. Andromeda's customers can now access a dedicated NeuralMesh or a GPU-native WEKA NeuralMesh Axon deployment to achieve consistent storage performance across any cluster running on any hyperscaler or AI cloud.

Keeping GPUs Fed Across Every Environment

Andromeda is on a mission to make high-performance compute available to every team building at the frontier, so breakthroughs are driven by ideas, not hardware access. The company works with leading AI labs, data centers, and cloud providers, routing training and inference jobs across the global supply chain. Andromeda operates across more than 50 compute providers worldwide, routing training and inference workloads through a growing global fleet of managed clusters.    

Every cluster on Andromeda's platform must meet the same quality benchmarks regardless of who operates the infrastructure; the company certifies each cluster across GPU, storage, network fabric, and security before it reaches a customer. That standard exposed a hard problem: each provider brought its own storage environment and performance varied cluster to cluster.    

With WEKA, Andromeda achieves significant performance gains on existing hardware, deployment in minutes, consistency across every provider, and lower storage costs.

"Our goal is to enable the global flow of compute, and that means every cluster we deliver has to perform, no matter where the capacity comes from. Standardizing on WEKA NeuralMesh has given our customers hyperscaler-grade consistency with open-market flexibility at the storage and memory layer, where performance is won or lost," said Wil Moushey, CEO at Andromeda. "Idle GPUs are throttling the pace of AI innovation. WEKA helps us ensure every GPU we manage is earning its keep."

GPU-Native AI Storage & Memory, Deployed in Minutes

When one research lab found its workloads bottlenecked by its cluster's supplied storage, Andromeda deployed NeuralMesh Axon on the same hardware, unlocking the performance the lab needed, without additional infrastructure.

NeuralMesh Axon is the GPU-native deployment of the NeuralMesh software platform. It fuses storage directly into Andromeda's GPU servers, converting each cluster's existing NVMe into a unified, high-performance data layer that feeds training and inference at full speed. Because that infrastructure is already racked, powered, and paid for, it adds performance without adding footprint, power draw, or cost.

Using the NeuralMesh Kubernetes Operator, Andromeda can stand up a complete NeuralMesh cluster in minutes and manage its full fleet through the same workflows that run every other layer of the stack. Among Andromeda's NeuralMesh deployments, roughly half run NeuralMesh Axon; the rest run dedicated NeuralMesh deployments for customers who need every GPU core and every gigabyte of memory dedicated to their workloads. Wherever it's deployed, NeuralMesh delivers the same performance floor, regardless of which provider's hardware sits underneath it. That reliability allows Andromeda to onboard customers onto clusters that previously had no shared storage.   

For Andromeda, the impact is evident:

• Ready on day one. New NeuralMesh Axon clusters deploy in as little as 10 minutes, so AI teams start running workloads the day their cluster comes online.
• Rapid iteration. AI teams building on Andromeda-managed clusters have seen environment startup load times drop from three minutes to 30 seconds, fitting more experiments into every day.
• Performance at scale. Andromeda clusters running on NeuralMesh Axon are achieving sustained throughput of over 400 GB per second per cluster and over 6 million IOPS in production. That performance enabled one Andromeda biotech customer to complete metadata-heavy transfers involving one billion files per directory in minutes rather than hours.
• Native resilience. When faults threaten to cascade across an Andromeda cluster, NeuralMesh contains them and keeps the cluster available, protecting every customer workload.

"Andromeda's first WEKA NeuralMesh Axon deployment took just 10 minutes to stand up from bare metal. That became our blueprint," said Vishvajit Kher, lead architect at Andromeda. "If a cloud provider doesn't offer shared storage, we're no longer blocked. We deploy WEKA NeuralMesh and know it will perform. It's a full-featured system, up to 90% less expensive than market alternatives, delivering savings that compound as we scale. Every dollar flows straight through to benefit the AI teams we serve."

"Andromeda is solving one of the hardest problems in AI infrastructure: making compute from more than 50 different providers feel like one platform," said Liran Zvibel, co-founder and CEO at WEKA. "WEKA NeuralMesh extends that promise to the data layer, deploying in minutes and feeding training and inference workloads at full speed on any GPU provider's hardware, anywhere in the world. The teams building on Andromeda can skip the storage question entirely and start innovating. Together, we're helping AI teams reduce time from idea to outcome."

Extending to the Newest Generation of AI Infrastructure

Andromeda is deploying WEKA NeuralMesh across its global platform, spanning dedicated and GPU-native deployments. The partnership is already extending to next-generation AI hardware as Andromeda scales its global platform.

AI teams interested in running workloads on Andromeda can get started at andromeda.ai.

Learn more about WEKA's storage and memory solutions:

• WEKA NeuralMesh: https://www.weka.io/product/neuralmesh/
• WEKA NeuralMesh Axon: https://www.weka.io/product/neuralmesh-axon/

About Andromeda
Andromeda connects buyers and suppliers of compute through a single platform that makes AI infrastructure easier to buy, sell, and operate — combining the simplicity and reliability of a hyperscaler with the flexibility, speed, and economics of an open market. Buyers get one interface to a global network of compute providers, with reservations, on-demand, and spot capacity validated against consistent benchmarks. Suppliers get the software, expertise, and distribution to acquire customers, run GPU clusters, and monetize capacity at scale. Andromeda serves more than 100 AI customers across 50+ capacity providers, with billions of GPU-hours supported. Learn more at www.andromeda.ai.

About WEKA
WEKA is the AI data and memory infrastructure company transforming the economics of agentic AI. The WEKA® NeuralMesh™ platform extends high-performance data storage and GPU memory to wherever they need to run, giving enterprises, AI cloud providers, and AI builders a unified foundation for training, inference, and agentic workloads. With WEKA Augmented Memory Grid, NeuralMesh extends GPU memory capacity by 1000x, accelerating time to first token by up to 20x, and serving 10x more concurrent users from the same GPU footprint, proven in production benchmarks. Trusted by leading global enterprises, frontier labs, and AI cloud providers, WEKA empowers customers to maximize GPU utilization, generate more tokens per watt, lower their cost per token, and scale production AI faster. Learn more at www.weka.io, or connect on LinkedIn and X.

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WEKA and Andromeda Partner to Power AI Workloads at Global Scale

WEKA and Andromeda Partner to Power AI Workloads at Global Scale

S Brands portfolio includes leading personal care brands such as KERATINplus, AlcoPlus, DeoPlus and Empress.

HONG KONG, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wipro Consumer Care International (WCCI), the FMCG division of Wipro Enterprises, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shareholding in S Brands Consumer Care Inc. (S Brands), a leading personal care company in the Philippines.

Mr. Nagender Arya, President East Asia, COO-International Business, Wipro Consumer Care (Third from left) and Mr. Dick Sy Ong, Founder and President of S Brands (Third from right) made an official acquisition announcement.

This is Wipro Consumer Care International's second strategic acquisition in the Philippines, following the acquisition of Splash Corporation in 2019, one of the country's most iconic personal care companies with brands such as SkinWhite, Maxi-Peel and Vitress. This acquisition further strengthens Wipro's personal care portfolio and reinforces its leadership position across Southeast Asia.

S Brands is a well-established player in the Philippine personal care market. Its portfolio includes trusted and category leading brands such as KERATINplus, the country's No. 1 hair treatment brand; AlcoPlus, one of the most trusted hygiene brands; DeoPlus, a fast-growing leader in powder deodorants; Empress, an emerging hair care brand; Grips, a leading men's grooming line; and Fiona Cologne, a leading teens' fragrance brand. Together, these brands have built strong consumer loyalty and hold leading positions in their respective categories.

Wipro Consumer Care International has a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, operating in more than 60 markets. Its key markets include India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, South of Mainland China region and Hong Kong SAR.

Mr. Nagender Arya, President East Asia & COO, Wipro Consumer Care International, said: "This acquisition is an important milestone in our journey to become one of Asia's leading personal care companies. As our 16^th strategic acquisition, it reinforces our long-term commitment to the Philippines following the acquisition of Splash Corporation in 2019. It also reflects our continued focus on investing in high-growth emerging markets. The Philippines is the fourth-largest personal care market in Southeast Asia, with a young and growing consumer base. It offers significant opportunities across hair care, skin care, fragrance, and hygiene. We also see strong potential to take KERATINplus and other S Brands products into new international markets."

Hong Kong and mainland China's FMCG markets hold immense growth potential and represent a core strategic focus for our business. We keep sourcing high-quality personal care brands across other markets that align with evolving consumer demands. S Brands features a distinctive brand identity, and we are delighted to introduce it to our markets. Moving forward, we will allocate additional resources to support the brand's growth.」 Mr. Nagender added.

Mr. Dick Sy Ong, Founder and President of S Brands, said: "S Brands is growing and we're ready to reach more people in more markets. Wipro has the track record and global reach to help make that happen. And with their proven R&D and innovation, we can give even more to our customers. Wipro is big, yet I see their leadership team is still grounded. They have the heart and concern for what they do, and it's in their culture to give back to communities. We believe in the same thing."

Mr. Amit Kumar Dawn, Incoming Chief Executive of S Brands, shared: "This acquisition strengthens our position in the Philippines and opens up new opportunities for growth. KERATINplus is the market-leading hair treatment brand with strong consumer loyalty, an extensive distribution network, and excellent brand equity. The addition of S Brands further strengthens the Group's overall portfolio in the Philippines, providing an even stronger platform to accelerate growth, build stronger brands, improve operational efficiencies, and create long-term value.

About Wipro Consumer Care International

Wipro Consumer Care International is the international arm of Wipro Consumer Care, one of the fastest-growing FMCG businesses with annual global revenues exceeding USD 1.2 billion. With a presence across 18 countries, the business has built a strong portfolio of 37+ leading brands marketed in 60+ countries, spanning personal care, home care, and other consumer categories. Its brands hold strong market positions across key markets, including No. 1 in Personal Care in Malaysia, No. 1 in Feminine Hygiene Wash in Indonesia, No. 1 in Clicks in South Africa, No. 1 in Talc in the Middle East. Brand portfolio includes Enchanteur, Romano and Bio-essence, which are leading brands across the Asia Pacific; Pahnli, South China's leading laundry detergent brand ; and Santoor, India's largest-selling soap brand.

With 17 manufacturing facilities, 11 R&D centers, strong local brands, consumer-led innovation, and a disciplined acquisition strategy, Wipro Consumer Care International continues to strengthen its presence across global markets. For more information, visit https://wiprocci.com/singapore/about-us/company-profile/

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Wipro Consumer Care Strengthens FMCG Leading Position in APAC Market with the Acquisition of S Brands