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Leveraging High Performance Computing to drive AI/ML workloads

By Dr. Sayed Peerzade
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Oct 07, 2020
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3 min read
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The convergence of High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) has ushered in a new era of computational capability and potential. AI and ML algorithms demand substantial computational power to train and execute complex models, and HPC systems are well-suited to meet these demands.

Elevating AI/ML With High-Performance Computing

High-Performance Computing (HPC) harnesses the power of numerous interconnected processors or nodes that operate in parallel, enabling the rapid execution of complex calculations and data-intensive tasks. These systems are renowned for their parallel processing capabilities, high-speed interconnects, and expansive memory, rendering them ideal for data-intensive tasks. HPC is the cornerstone for driving progress in the world of scientific research and industrial innovation.

AI and ML rely on data and necessitate extensive computations for model training and deployment. As AI/ML applications burgeon in complexity and magnitude, the requirement for computational resources escalates. HPC is the essential foundation for AI and ML, enabling rapid training of complex models, efficient processing of massive datasets, parallel computation for speed, scalability to adapt to changing workloads, and application in various fields, driving transformative advancements. HPC services offers the following advantages:

  • Parallel Processing: HPC clusters encompass numerous interconnected nodes, each equipped with multiple CPU cores and GPUs. This parallel architecture enables the distribution of AI/ML tasks across nodes, resulting in a substantial reduction in training times.
  • Ample Memory Capacity: AI/ML often grapple with extremely large datasets. HPC systems have generous memory capacity, empowering researchers to work with extensive data without the need for cumbersome data shuffling, a bottleneck in traditional computing environments.
  • Scalability: HPC clusters are profoundly scalable, enabling enterprises to adapt to evolving AI/ML workloads. As project demands surge, additional nodes can be seamlessly integrated into the cluster for optimal performance levels.

Use Cases of HPC in AI/ML

  • Medical Imaging: AI/ML is harnessed for the analysis of medical images in disease diagnosis. HPC expedites the training of deep learning models, enhancing the precision and speed of diagnosing conditions like cancer from MRI or CT scans.
  • Finance: In the financial sector, the synergy of HPC and AI/ML underpins high-frequency trading, risk assessment, and fraud detection. Real-time analysis and prediction necessitate the computational prowess of HPC.
  • Sensory Data Processing: Self-driving cars generate massive amounts of sensor data. HPC systems process this data in real-time, allowing autonomous vehicles to make split-second decisions for safe navigation.
  • Chatbots and Virtual Assistants: HPC enables the deployment of sophisticated chatbots and virtual assistants that can understand and generate human-like text responses, improving customer support and engagement.
  • Online Deep Learning Services: HPC solution supports online deep learning services, enabling tasks like image recognition, content identification, and voice recognition by providing the necessary computational power for accelerated model training and real-time inference.

Yotta HPCaaS – Your Gateway to Computational Excellence

In this landscape, Yotta HPCaaS offers a convenient solution, providing instant access to the HPC environment without hardware investments, complemented by round-the-clock support. Users benefit from virtual, private, and secured access to their infrastructure, fortified by essential security measures and the added assurance of a fail-safe power infrastructure ensuring 100% uptime. Yotta HPCaaS further supports SQL analytics for Big Data and advanced analytics, as well as AI/ML frameworks, augmenting its versatility and utility in the dynamic world of high-performance computing and AI/ML.

Dr. Sayed Peerzade
EVP & Chief Cloud Officer

Dr. Sayed Peerzade is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in global technology operations, product development and digital transformation. He is well recognised for his contribution to India’s CIO community and enterprises. He drives Yotta’s cloud business and a host of cloud services.

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