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4090 at €0.20/hr and 5090 at €0.40/hr. No bidding, no gimmicks.

Compute with Hivenet now offers RTX 4090 and 5090 GPUs at flat, predictable rates—no bidding, no queues, just on-demand performance you can trust.

GPU rental pitfalls: costs, capacity, and safer choices

A simple field guide to renting cloud GPUs without bill shock, stalled queues, or CUDA mismatch—useful for EU and Swiss team.

Why GPUs aren’t ‘graphics cards’ anymore

GPUs were built for games. Now they power AI, rendering, and cloud compute—and the name no longer fits

LLM inference in production: a practical guide

LLM inference balances low latency and high throughput under spiky loads. Key factors: TTFT, TPS, throughput, memory use, and cost. Engines, batching, caching, and hardware choices shape performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Compute now supports vLLM inference servers

Compute now supports vLLM inference. You can launch servers in minutes, starting with Falcon3 models and scaling on RTX 4090/5090 GPUs. More models like Llama and Mistral are on the way, with full configuration options and per-second billin

Scientific modeling on cloud GPUs — what works, what doesn’t

Most scientific workloads benefit from consumer GPUs like RTX 4090/5090—fast, affordable, and great for mixed or single precision. Only FP64-heavy workloads (e.g. DFT) need pricier data‑center GPUs. Also: document runs well and benchmark fi

RTX 4090 and 5090s can match — and sometimes beat — the A100

This benchmark evaluates the inference performance of consumer-grade GPUs (RTX 4090, RTX 5090) against a data center-grade GPU (NVIDIA A100 80GB), focusing on practical inference workloads with medium-sized LLMs and large context windows.

RTX 5090s are now live on Compute

New benchmarks show the 5090 outpaces the A100 and 4090 for LLM inference—now available on Hivenet.

You can now create custom templates on Compute

Save your setup, skip the busywork, and get more done—now with 5090 support.

Run private AI chatbots on cloud GPUs without the heavy cost

Cut your DevOps headaches and hardware costs with Compute by Hivenet. Spin up private AI chatbots on dedicated cloud GPUs in minutes. Pay per second (as low as €0.60/hour), stay GDPR-compliant in the EU/UAE, pause when idle, and skip hidden

How distributed computing gets big jobs done

Distributed computing splits big jobs across many devices, speeding up AI, research, and data projects. See how Hivenet makes AI cloud accessible, efficient, and open to all.

How idle GPUs can halve your AI compute costs

A enlightening proof of concept (PoC) with a global bank demonstrates that repurposing idle corporate GPUs into distributed "swarms" significantly outperforms premium cloud infrastructure for AI workloads.

Jupyter Notebook is now available on Compute

Launch Jupyter Lab in one click on Hivenet Compute. Train faster with RTX 4090 power, keep your notebooks private, and skip the setup. Just toggle ON and start building.

Why more developers are choosing RTX 4090 over A100 for AI workloads

GPU shortages are forcing developers to rethink their options. This article compares the RTX 4090 and A100 for AI workloads like RAG and language models, helping you find the right balance between performance, cost, and availability.

Stop and start your Compute instances whenever you want

Pause your Compute instances without losing your setup or paying fees. Restart exactly where you left off—ideal for AI training and dev projects.

What if AI agents were built for people, not just performance? Interview with Pablo Fernández, CEO of ArtinLeap

Explore how artinLeap CEO Pablo Fernández is leading AI innovation with ecitonX, a multi-agent system powered by Hivenet Compute to transform how companies adopt intelligent automation.

HTTPS services now available on Compute with Hivenet

Compute with Hivenet wants to make cloud computing easier and more flexible. Our new HTTPS services let you securely expose your instances to the internet without the usual networking headaches.

Scalable vCPU instances are here for flexible, cost-effective computing

Introducing new vCPU-based instances—designed to provide flexible, cost-efficient computing power tailored to your needs.

An Interview with Anton Gorelov, Co-founder & CTO of MyTutor.io: Building the Future of AI-Powered Education

In this conversation, Anton Gorelov - Co-founder and CTO of MyTutor.io - shares insights into how the company is revolutionizing education through an AI-powered tutoring platform.

How to scale AI with cloud computing for a greener future

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, with experts like former Google CEO Eric Schmidt asserting that scaling laws have yet to reach their limits.

4 FDA-approved AI Tools Transforming Healthcare

Several AI-powered solutions have passed the rigorous testing required for FDA approval, demonstrating their safety, efficacy, and transformative potential.

Simplifying transformer architecture: a beginner’s guide to understanding AI magic

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) can feel intimidating, especially when confronted with the complex concept of transformer architecture.

From Mining to AI Powerhouse: Meet Hivenet’s First Certified GPU Supplier

In this interview, JB Gouret, based in Dubai, shares his journey from GPU mining to becoming the first certified GPU supplier for Compute with Hivenet. He discusses his experience, the transition to AI workloads, and his insights into AI.

A step-to-step guide on how to deploy Llama 3.1 8B on Compute with Hivenet

In this guide, you'll find a step-by-step walkthrough on how to set up and run Llama 3.1-8B seamlessly on Compute with Hivenet.

21 joint development partners onboarded in private beta of Compute with Hivenet

Since its launch, the program has gathered significant interest from both emerging startups and established organizations in the AI and technology sectors. This enthusiasm has led to the onboarding of 21 Joint Development Partners

5 essential questions to ask when choosing a cloud compute provider

As businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data analytics, the need for scalable and cost-effective compute power has never been greater.

Affordable, accessible, and high-performance cloud computing

Discover Compute with Hivenet: affordable, high-performance cloud computing for AI, ML, and video rendering. Join the beta and transform your workflows today.

GPUs in modern computing and how Compute with Hivenet can help your projects

Learn how GPUs revolutionize modern computing in AI, ML, and scientific research, and discover how hiveCompute offers flexible, affordable access to high-performance GPU power.

Choosing between on-demand and spot instances in Compute with Hivenet

Discover the key differences between on-demand and spot instances with hiveCompute, and learn how to choose the best option for your needs based on cost, reliability, and performance.

Cloud GPUs for AI: use cases powered by SMBs

Cloud GPUs enable SMBs to leverage AI for customer service, product recommendations, and predictive analytics. They reduce costs, boost productivity, and simplify AI adoption with scalable, cloud-based solutions.

How cloud GPUs accelerate AI innovation for small and medium businesses

Cloud GPUs empower SMBs to leverage AI without expensive hardware. They offer scalable, high-performance computing, enabling faster AI model training and real-time data analysis.

5 AI trends SMBs can use with cloud GPU computing

AI is revolutionizing business, and now SMBs can harness its power with cloud GPU computing. Learn how AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, NLP chatbots, personalized customer experiences, and AI-powered cybersecurity can help small