Cohere Unveils Command R+: A Game-Changing Enterprise LLM Surpassing GPT-4 Turbo

Cohere, a premier provider of enterprise-grade AI solutions, has officially launched Command R+, its most advanced and scalable large language model (LLM) tailored for real-world business applications. This innovative model enhances its predecessor, Command R, by delivering superior performance, robust multilingual support, and advanced retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) capabilities.

“We’re thrilled about the next generation of our models, the Command R and R+ family,” stated Martin Kon, President and COO of Cohere, in a media interview. “R+ achieves peak performance and represents a significant advancement in the capabilities that enterprises value.”

Command R+ is optimized for enterprise applications, delivering top-tier RAG with citation features to minimize inaccuracies, multilingual support covering 10 essential business languages, and a powerful Tool Use API to automate complex workflows. It surpasses competing models regarding RAG, multilingual functions, and tool use while upholding Cohere’s dedication to data privacy and security.

“Command R+ excels in critical areas that matter to enterprises, including RAG, multilingual capabilities, and tool integration,” Kon emphasized. “Its deployment options—whether cloud-managed or on-premises—allow companies to scale effectively.”

Cohere's Command R+ has outperformed other LLMs in crucial enterprise AI benchmarks like ToolTalk (Hard) and Berkeley Function Calling, as highlighted by the company's evaluation results. Users on X noted that it surpassed OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo and Anthropic's Claude 3 and Mistral Large on leading performance metrics.

Data privacy and security remain central to Cohere’s approach. The company, which maintains independence and cloud-agnostic configurations, now offers Command R+ on Microsoft Azure, enabling enterprise customers to access cutting-edge AI solutions within their preferred cloud environments.

“Data privacy and security are integral to Cohere's differentiation,” Kon stated. “We bring our models to your data instead of requiring you to move your data to our models. This is why we are present on every cloud, including Azure, and also offer on-premises deployment for those prioritizing data security.”

Cohere's successful technology deployment in production environments is evident through partnerships with industry leaders like Oracle. Recently, Oracle announced the launch of over 200 AI-powered features powered by Cohere’s LLMs on NetSuite.

“We have integrated Cohere capabilities into some of the most valuable SaaS applications, currently serving tens of thousands of enterprises worldwide,” Kon remarked. “It’s exciting to see our technology enhancing productivity and work efficiency for these businesses.”

Poised for significant growth, Cohere reported a remarkable 60% revenue increase within the first 10 weeks of 2024, much of which can be attributed to the anticipation surrounding Command R and R+. The introduction of Cohere’s models on Azure is expected to drive further growth and momentum.

“The future holds tremendous potential for us,” Kon concluded.

According to company projections, Cohere anticipates its revenue will reach hundreds of millions in 2024. With the launch of Command R+ and an expanding array of enterprise-ready AI solutions, Cohere is set to solidify its leadership position in the enterprise AI market, empowering businesses to leverage the transformative capabilities of LLMs securely and at scale.