Eminence Grey and Lumen Partner to Deliver Sovereign AI Infrastructure
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SHERIDAN, Wyo. and DENVER, Oct. 8, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Eminence Grey and Lumen Technologies have announced a partnership aimed at delivering sovereign AI infrastructure across the United States. The collaboration combines Eminence Grey's sovereign AI platform with Lumen's physical infrastructure and programmable network, spanning from the edge to the cloud.
The partnership is designed to address the growing challenge of deploying AI on sensitive, mission-critical data while ensuring security, performance, and operational control. Sovereign AI environments are crucial for organizations, especially government agencies and enterprises, as they need to maintain control over where data resides, how it moves, and who can access it.
Harley Stowell, Managing Partner of Eminence Grey, emphasized the importance of local, private, and secure AI infrastructure.
Lumen's programmable network and physical infrastructure will enable secure connectivity, linking distributed AI infrastructure across the country. Jim Fowler, Chief Technology and Product Officer of Lumen Technologies, highlighted the role of Lumen's network in maintaining security, performance, and operational visibility.
The partnership will offer pre-architected or custom-designed infrastructure systems, incorporating capabilities from both Eminence Grey and Lumen. Components include Eminence Grey's AI nodes, dedicated GPU/HPC clusters, Whitehorse™, Outrider access appliances, Eminence Grey-provided Qrypt post-quantum encryption, Lumen's programmable network, and Lumen's edge footprint for local-market scalability. Availability, configuration, and implementation details will depend on customer requirements.
Eminence Grey's platform combines sovereign AI infrastructure, orchestration, and security capabilities, while Lumen's programmable network and physical infrastructure enable secure connectivity. Together, the platform is designed to deliver dedicated infrastructure, verifiable isolation, and zero internet exposure across the data lifecycle.
The partnership is exploring ways for customers to reserve pre-architected or custom-designed infrastructure systems. These systems will be tailored to meet the specific needs of government agencies, AI innovators, and regulated enterprises, ensuring that sensitive and valuable AI workloads are protected and secure.
This collaboration underscores the growing importance of sovereign AI infrastructure in the United States. As AI moves from experimentation to production, organizations need robust solutions to handle sensitive data and mission-critical operations. The partnership between Eminence Grey and Lumen Technologies aims to provide a secure foundation for distributed AI environments, enabling organizations to innovate and thrive while maintaining control over their data.