BentoML Joins Modular

BentoML has announced its acquisition by Modular, a move aimed at significantly simplifying the deployment of high-performance AI inference in production environments. This strategic integration combines BentoML's expertise in managing service infrastructure with Modular's focus on unifying the AI software stack, including their Mojo programming language and MAX inference engine. The collaboration promises to deliver a cohesive AI workflow that optimizes performance across various hardware without requiring extensive rewrites, maintaining security and infrastructure autonomy for enterprises. BentoML, an open-source platform trusted by over 10,000 organizations, will continue its existing operations and community support under the Apache 2.0 license, while Modular enhances its cloud offerings and invites developers to join their expanding team. The partnership aims to streamline the journey from model optimization to production deployment, ensuring stability for current users and fostering advancements in AI infrastructure.