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Description

This innovative tool is designed for quantizing convolutional neural networks (CNNs). It allows for the transformation of both weights/biases and activations from 32-bit floating-point (FP32) to 8-bit integer (INT8) format, or even other bit depths. Utilizing this tool can greatly enhance inference performance and efficiency, all while preserving accuracy levels. It is compatible with various common layer types found in neural networks, such as convolution, pooling, fully-connected layers, and batch normalization, among others. Remarkably, the quantization process does not require the network to be retrained or the use of labeled datasets; only a single batch of images is sufficient. Depending on the neural network's size, the quantization can be completed in a matter of seconds to several minutes, facilitating quick updates to the model. Furthermore, this tool is specifically optimized for collaboration with DeePhi DPU and can generate the INT8 format model files necessary for DNNC integration. By streamlining the quantization process, developers can ensure their models remain efficient and robust in various applications.

Description

The Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit (CNTK) is an open-source framework designed for high-performance distributed deep learning applications. It represents neural networks through a sequence of computational operations organized in a directed graph structure. Users can effortlessly implement and integrate various popular model architectures, including feed-forward deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and recurrent neural networks (RNNs/LSTMs). CNTK employs stochastic gradient descent (SGD) along with error backpropagation learning, enabling automatic differentiation and parallel processing across multiple GPUs and servers. It can be utilized as a library within Python, C#, or C++ applications, or operated as an independent machine-learning tool utilizing its own model description language, BrainScript. Additionally, CNTK's model evaluation capabilities can be accessed from Java applications, broadening its usability. The toolkit is compatible with 64-bit Linux as well as 64-bit Windows operating systems. For installation, users have the option of downloading pre-compiled binary packages or building the toolkit from source code available on GitHub, which provides flexibility depending on user preferences and technical expertise. This versatility makes CNTK a powerful tool for developers looking to harness deep learning in their projects.

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API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

AI Skills Navigator No 
Alteryx No 
AssurX No 
AuraQuantic No 
Azure Data Science Virtual Machines No 
Azure Database for MariaDB No 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance No 
Microsoft Dynamics Supply Chain Management No 
Microsoft Power Platform No 

Integrations

AI Skills Navigator Yes 
Alteryx Yes 
AssurX Yes 
AuraQuantic Yes 
Azure Data Science Virtual Machines Yes 
Azure Database for MariaDB Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics Supply Chain Management Yes 
Microsoft Power Platform Yes 

Pricing Details

$0.90 per hour
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Free Version No 

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No price information available.
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Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

DeePhi Quantization Tool

Website

aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-bwtx6kzwg3gva

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cognitive-toolkit/

Product Features

Product Features

Deep Learning

Convolutional Neural Networks Yes 
Document Classification No 
Image Segmentation No 
ML Algorithm Library No 
Model Training No 
Neural Network Modeling No 
Self-Learning No 
Visualization No 

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