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Description
Originally created by Uber, Horovod aims to simplify and accelerate the process of distributed deep learning, significantly reducing model training durations from several days or weeks to mere hours or even minutes. By utilizing Horovod, users can effortlessly scale their existing training scripts to leverage the power of hundreds of GPUs with just a few lines of Python code. It offers flexibility for deployment, as it can be installed on local servers or seamlessly operated in various cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and Databricks. In addition, Horovod is compatible with Apache Spark, allowing a cohesive integration of data processing and model training into one streamlined pipeline. Once set up, the infrastructure provided by Horovod supports model training across any framework, facilitating easy transitions between TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet, and potential future frameworks as the landscape of machine learning technologies continues to progress. This adaptability ensures that users can keep pace with the rapid advancements in the field without being locked into a single technology.
Description
Distributed AI represents a computing approach that eliminates the necessity of transferring large data sets, enabling data analysis directly at its origin. Developed by IBM Research, the Distributed AI APIs consist of a suite of RESTful web services equipped with data and AI algorithms tailored for AI applications in hybrid cloud, edge, and distributed computing scenarios. Each API within the Distributed AI framework tackles the unique challenges associated with deploying AI technologies in such environments. Notably, these APIs do not concentrate on fundamental aspects of establishing and implementing AI workflows, such as model training or serving. Instead, developers can utilize their preferred open-source libraries like TensorFlow or PyTorch for these tasks. Afterward, you can encapsulate your application, which includes the entire AI pipeline, into containers for deployment at various distributed sites. Additionally, leveraging container orchestration tools like Kubernetes or OpenShift can greatly enhance the automation of the deployment process, ensuring efficiency and scalability in managing distributed AI applications. This innovative approach ultimately streamlines the integration of AI into diverse infrastructures, fostering smarter solutions.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
PyTorch
Yes
TensorFlow
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Azure Databricks
Yes
Flyte
Yes
Keras
Yes
Kubernetes
No
MXNet
Yes
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Python
Yes
Integrations
PyTorch
Yes
TensorFlow
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
Azure Databricks
No
Flyte
No
Keras
No
Kubernetes
Yes
MXNet
No
Microsoft Azure
No
Python
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
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
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Horovod
Website
horovod.ai/
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Country
United States
Website
developer.ibm.com/apis/catalog/edgeai--distributed-ai-apis/Introduction/
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