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Description
Amazon Elastic Inference provides an affordable way to enhance Amazon EC2 and Sagemaker instances or Amazon ECS tasks with GPU-powered acceleration, potentially cutting deep learning inference costs by as much as 75%. It is compatible with models built on TensorFlow, Apache MXNet, PyTorch, and ONNX. The term "inference" refers to the act of generating predictions from a trained model. In the realm of deep learning, inference can represent up to 90% of the total operational expenses, primarily for two reasons. Firstly, GPU instances are generally optimized for model training rather than inference, as training tasks can handle numerous data samples simultaneously, while inference typically involves processing one input at a time in real-time, resulting in minimal GPU usage. Consequently, relying solely on GPU instances for inference can lead to higher costs. Conversely, CPU instances lack the necessary specialization for matrix computations, making them inefficient and often too sluggish for deep learning inference tasks. This necessitates a solution like Elastic Inference, which optimally balances cost and performance in inference scenarios.
Description
Deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe, Torch, Theano, and MXNet have significantly enhanced the accessibility of deep learning by simplifying the design, training, and application of deep learning models. Fabric for Deep Learning (FfDL, pronounced “fiddle”) offers a standardized method for deploying these deep-learning frameworks as a service on Kubernetes, ensuring smooth operation. The architecture of FfDL is built on microservices, which minimizes the interdependence between components, promotes simplicity, and maintains a stateless nature for each component. This design choice also helps to isolate failures, allowing for independent development, testing, deployment, scaling, and upgrading of each element. By harnessing the capabilities of Kubernetes, FfDL delivers a highly scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant environment for deep learning tasks. Additionally, the platform incorporates a distribution and orchestration layer that enables efficient learning from large datasets across multiple compute nodes within a manageable timeframe. This comprehensive approach ensures that deep learning projects can be executed with both efficiency and reliability.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Amazon EC2
Amazon EC2 G4 Instances
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Caffe
Kubernetes
MXNet
Torch
Integrations
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Amazon EC2
Amazon EC2 G4 Instances
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Caffe
Kubernetes
MXNet
Torch
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Amazon
Founded
2006
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/machine-learning/elastic-inference/
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Founded
1911
Country
United States
Website
developer.ibm.com/open/projects/fabric-for-deep-learning-ffdl/
Product Features
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Analytics / Reporting
Configuration Management
Data Migration
Data Security
Load Balancing
Log Access
Network Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
SLA Monitoring
Product Features
Deep Learning
Convolutional Neural Networks
Document Classification
Image Segmentation
ML Algorithm Library
Model Training
Neural Network Modeling
Self-Learning
Visualization