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Intelligent Model Routing: Kong AI Gateway Applies NVIDIA NeMo Switchyard Across Model Traffic

Kong Inc. announced that its AI Gateway now integrates NVIDIA NeMo Switchyard for intelligent model routing across model traffic, enabling dynamic selection of AI models based on performance and cost. The integration aims to optimize AI inference by routing requests to the most suitable model, reducing latency and operational expenses for enterprises.

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