GOUDA, February 12, 2026 – ServerDirect has achieved the highest possible partner status with NVIDIA and has been named an Elite Partner. This status is reserved for a select group of partners with proven technical depth, extensive experience in large-scale AI and HPC (High Performance Computing) environments, and the capacity to deliver complex infrastructures end-to-end.

With this recognition, ServerDirect underscores its core focus: DEDICATED to the infrastructure behind AI.

Elite Partner: A Validation of Technical Focus

The NVIDIA Elite Partner status is not merely a volume or marketing label. The certification focuses on:

• Architectural Knowledge: Deep understanding of complex system design.
• Workload Expertise: Optimization for specific AI and data processing tasks.
• Implementation Quality: Excellence in hardware deployment and integration.
• Operational Reliability: Ensuring long-term stability and continuity.

ServerDirect earned this status through years of investment in NVIDIA-based infrastructures for AI and HPC, where stability, scalability, and uptime are paramount.

"It is not the promise of AI, but the underlying systems that determine whether AI can function at a production level."

AI Demands Dedicated Infrastructure

The adoption of AI is rapidly shifting from experimentation to full-scale production. As a result, requirements are changing. Organizations are no longer looking for loose GPU capacity; they require sophisticated, dedicated architectures that perform predictably over time.

ServerDirect designs and builds these environments from the ground up in Gouda (The Netherlands), fully aligned with NVIDIA technology and the client's specific workloads. Everything—from architecture and design to delivery, integration, and support—is organized to make AI infrastructure operationally reliable, even under high load and in market conditions with limited hardware availability.

Market Perspectives

Chris Kerker, Channel Manager Benelux at NVIDIA:

The Elite Partner status is intended for partners who deeply understand NVIDIA technology and can deploy it at scale in demanding AI environments. ServerDirect demonstrates that they not only master the technology but also take responsibility for the entire lifecycle. This is essential for AI in production.

Fouad El Youssoufi, CEO of ServerDirect:

AI is not just about speed. It’s about infrastructure that keeps running. We are DEDICATED to the infrastructure behind AI. This status confirms that NVIDIA views us as a partner capable of realizing AI infrastructure at the highest level.

What Does This Mean for You as a Customer?

The NVIDIA Elite Partner status is a strategic advantage for organizations investing in AI infrastructure. In a market where global GPU capacity is often under pressure, this status provides tangible benefits: