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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.

Description

A hybrid front-end efficiently switches between Gluon eager imperative mode and symbolic mode, offering both adaptability and speed. The framework supports scalable distributed training and enhances performance optimization for both research and real-world applications through its dual parameter server and Horovod integration. It features deep compatibility with Python and extends support to languages such as Scala, Julia, Clojure, Java, C++, R, and Perl. A rich ecosystem of tools and libraries bolsters MXNet, facilitating a variety of use-cases, including computer vision, natural language processing, time series analysis, and much more. Apache MXNet is currently in the incubation phase at The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), backed by the Apache Incubator. This incubation stage is mandatory for all newly accepted projects until they receive further evaluation to ensure that their infrastructure, communication practices, and decision-making processes align with those of other successful ASF initiatives. By engaging with the MXNet scientific community, individuals can actively contribute, gain knowledge, and find solutions to their inquiries. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and growth, making it an exciting time to be involved with MXNet.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

AWS Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) No 
AWS Marketplace No 
Amazon EC2 Inf1 Instances No 
Amazon EC2 P4 Instances No 
Amazon Elastic Inference No 
Amazon SageMaker Model Building No 
Caffe Yes 
Flower No 
GPUonCLOUD No 
Google Cloud Deep Learning VM Image No 
Gradient No 
Guild AI No 
Horovod No 
Kubernetes Yes 
LeaderGPU No 
NVIDIA Triton Inference Server No 
PyTorch Yes 
TensorFlow Yes 
Torch Yes 

Integrations

AWS Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) Yes 
AWS Marketplace Yes 
Amazon EC2 Inf1 Instances Yes 
Amazon EC2 P4 Instances Yes 
Amazon Elastic Inference Yes 
Amazon SageMaker Model Building Yes 
Caffe No 
Flower Yes 
GPUonCLOUD Yes 
Google Cloud Deep Learning VM Image Yes 
Gradient Yes 
Guild AI Yes 
Horovod Yes 
Kubernetes No 
LeaderGPU Yes 
NVIDIA Triton Inference Server Yes 
PyTorch No 
TensorFlow No 
Torch No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
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 Yes 
Linux Yes 
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 Yes 
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

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

developer.ibm.com/open/projects/fabric-for-deep-learning-ffdl/

Vendor Details

Company Name

The Apache Software Foundation

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

mxnet.apache.org

Product Features

Deep Learning

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

Product Features

Deep Learning

Convolutional Neural Networks No 
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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