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NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel® — Compact, Proven, Ready to Use

The Challenge for Higher Education

Budgets are constrained, IT teams are stretched thin, and students expect seamless, personalized experiences. Faculty and staff are also balancing heavy workloads while trying to innovate in teaching and research. Higher education leaders want the benefits of AI, but they need solutions that are practical, secure, and aligned with the realities of academic institutions.

What is AIPod Mini?

The NetApp AIPod Mini with Intel® is a compact, pre-integrated system that combines storage, compute, and AI software in one manageable package. It’s designed to give colleges and universities a practical way to run AI workloads – like student support, grading assistance, and research summarization – without building new infrastructure or relying on unproven tools. In short, it brings useful AI into everyday academic and administrative work, delivering modern results without new risks. It helps institutions gain the benefits of AI while keeping sensitive student, faculty, and research data fully under institutional control.

Think of it as a small, pre-built “AI data center in a box.” Hardware, storage, and software all integrated that lets institutions run AI on their own data, safely and without a huge IT lift.

Use cases shown are just a few of the most common ways institutions are using AIPod Mini today. The possibilities extend far beyond – from supporting advanced research to enhancing campus-wide digital services.

Why It Fits Higher Education Needs

The AIPod Mini is designed to align with how higher education institutions already operate. It adapts to on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments, giving IT leaders flexibility rather than restrictions. Built on trusted technology foundations from NetApp and Intel, it provides a pathway to AI adoption that feels practical, achievable, and aligned with institutional missions.

Compliance & Security Highlights

• Supports requirements critical to higher education, including FERPA-aligned data practices.
• Meets established standards such as FIPS, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, DoD Impact Levels, and NSA CSfC validation.
• Complements existing governance and security frameworks, enabling AI adoption without adding unnecessary risk.
• Ensures institutions maintain full control of sensitive student, faculty, and research data.

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