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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.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
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
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
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