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BrainChip Makes Second-Generation Akida Platform Available to Advance State of Edge AI Solutions

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星期二, 十月 3, 2023

The 2nd generation Akida platform is designed for extremely energy-efficient processing of complex neural network models on Edge devices.

Key Points: 
  • The 2nd generation Akida platform is designed for extremely energy-efficient processing of complex neural network models on Edge devices.
  • With the exponential increase in Cloud compute requirements for AI compounded by the growth of Generative AI, the move towards Hybrid AI solutions needs more capable and efficient compute at the Edge.
  • “Multimodal Edge AI is an irreversible trend, and it is intensifying the demands on intelligent compute required from Edge devices,” said Zach Shelby, CEO Edge Impulse.
  • “This is a significant step in BrainChip’s vision to bring unprecedented AI processing power to Edge devices, untethered from the cloud,” said Sean Hehir, CEO, BrainChip.

Vultr Launches GPU Stack and Container Registry for AI Model Acceleration Worldwide

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023

The GPU Stack supports instant provisioning of the full array of NVIDIA GPUs, while the new Vultr Container Registry makes AI pre-trained NVIDIA NGC models globally available for on-demand provisioning, development, training, tuning and inference.

Key Points: 
  • The GPU Stack supports instant provisioning of the full array of NVIDIA GPUs, while the new Vultr Container Registry makes AI pre-trained NVIDIA NGC models globally available for on-demand provisioning, development, training, tuning and inference.
  • Available across Vultr’s 32 cloud data center locations, across all six continents, the new Vultr GPU Stack and Container Registry accelerate speed, collaboration and the development and deployment of AI and machine learning (ML) models.
  • Vultr also launched its new Vultr Kubernetes-based Container Registry, fully integrated with Vultr’s GPU stack.
  • That trained and tuned model is then accessible in each company’s private container registry, accessible only to authorized users.

Tachyum Runs x86-64 Binaries on Prodigy FPGA as Its Key Milestone

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023

Tachyum ® today announced that it has successfully demonstrated a seamless execution of a non-native (x86_64) application under Linux running on the Prodigy FPGA emulation system.

Key Points: 
  • Tachyum ® today announced that it has successfully demonstrated a seamless execution of a non-native (x86_64) application under Linux running on the Prodigy FPGA emulation system.
  • Instead, a standard dynamic binary translator efficiently provides the ability to run unmodified Linux x86 binaries right out of the box.
  • Prodigy allows users to mix x86 applications with native Prodigy applications, as previously demonstrated, by seamlessly running Prodigy native Apache web servers combined with x86 Linux binary databases.
  • “Demonstrating the ability to run x86-64 binary applications on the Prodigy processor emulation is a key milestone for Tachyum and further validates our architecture before tape out,” said Dr. Radoslav Danilak, founder and CEO of Tachyum.

Springboard Launches New, 100% Online Machine Learning Engineering and AI Bootcamp for University Partners

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023

Springboard , the online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through mentor- and instructor-led programs, today announced the launch of a new course offering for university partners: a machine learning engineering and AI bootcamp .

Key Points: 
  • Springboard , the online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through mentor- and instructor-led programs, today announced the launch of a new course offering for university partners: a machine learning engineering and AI bootcamp .
  • The curriculum focuses on upskilling students to confidently develop and deploy scalable machine learning models, while also exploring ethical considerations and learning how to build AI models that are fair, transparent and unbiased.
  • The bootcamp integrates artificial intelligence content and dives into advanced topics such as large language models and generative AI, through units on deep learning, data preprocessing, natural language processing and computer vision.
  • For more information about Springboard and how it helps universities stay on the cutting edge of tech education, visit partners.springboard.com/universities .

MongoDB Launches Advanced Data Management Capabilities to Run Applications Anywhere

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB) today at MongoDB.local London announced MongoDB Atlas for the Edge, a set of capabilities that make it easier for organizations to deploy applications closer to where real-time data is generated, processed, and stored—across devices, on-premises data centers, and major cloud providers. With MongoDB Atlas for the Edge, data is securely stored and synchronized in real time across data sources and destinations to provide highly available, resilient, and reliable applications. Organizations can now use MongoDB Atlas for the Edge to build, deploy, and manage applications that are accessible virtually anywhere for use cases like connected vehicles, smart factories, and supply chain optimization—without the complexity typically associated with operating distributed applications at the edge. To get started with MongoDB Atlas for the Edge, visit mongodb.com/use-cases/edge-computing.

Key Points: 
  • With MongoDB Atlas for the Edge, data is securely stored and synchronized in real time across data sources and destinations to provide highly available, resilient, and reliable applications.
  • Tens of thousands of customers and millions of developers today rely on MongoDB Atlas to run business-critical applications for real-time inventory management, predictive maintenance, and high-volume financial transactions.
  • Run applications in locations with intermittent network connectivity: With MongoDB Atlas Edge Server and Atlas Device Sync, organizations can use a pre-built, local-first data synchronization layer for applications running on kiosks or on mobile and IoT devices to prevent data loss and improve offline application experiences.
  • Easily secure edge applications for data privacy and compliance: MongoDB Atlas for the Edge helps organizations ensure their edge deployments are secure with built-in security capabilities.

Intel Innovation 2023: Accelerating the Convergence of AI and Security

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023

(Credit: Intel Corporation)

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  • (Credit: Intel Corporation)
    Developers eager to harness AI face challenges that impede widespread deployment of solutions for client and edge to data center and cloud.
  • Intel is committed to addressing these challenges with a broad software-defined, silicon-accelerated approach that is grounded in openness, choice, trust and security.
  • By delivering the tools that streamline development of secure AI applications and ease the investment required to maintain and scale those solutions, Intel is empowering developers to bring AI everywhere.
  • Visit the Intel Newsroom to catch up on the announcements, which include news from Intel manufacturing, hardware, software and services.

Efabless Design Challenge Winners Advance the Power of AI in Chip Design

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星期三, 九月 13, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Efabless Corporation, the creator platform for chips, today announced the first, second, and third-place winners of its Second AI Generated Open-Source Silicon Design Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Efabless Corporation, the creator platform for chips, today announced the first, second, and third-place winners of its Second AI Generated Open-Source Silicon Design Challenge.
  • The AI Generated Open-Source Silicon Design Challenges are a part of Efabless’ initiative to democratize the use of Generative AI for chip design.
  • The initiative drives innovation and learning in the chip design community by:
    Advancing the capabilities of generative AI use for chip design and verification, as well as secure device implementation.
  • The Verilog designs are then implemented using the chipIgnite Caravel SoC template and an open-source design flow such as OpenLane.

Microchip Launches MPLAB® Machine Learning Development Suite to More Easily Incorporate ML Into MCUs and MPUs

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星期四, 九月 7, 2023

Meeting this need, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has launched a complete, integrated workflow for streamlined ML model development with its new MPLAB® Machine Learning Development Suite .

Key Points: 
  • Meeting this need, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has launched a complete, integrated workflow for streamlined ML model development with its new MPLAB® Machine Learning Development Suite .
  • This software toolkit can be utilized across Microchip’s portfolio of microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors (MPUs) to add an ML inference quickly and efficiently.
  • The MPLAB Machine Learning Development Suite helps engineers build highly efficient, small-footprint ML models.
  • MPLAB Machine Learning Development Suite provides the tools necessary for designing and optimizing edge products running ML inference.

Cadence Accelerates On-Device and Edge AI Performance and Efficiency with New Neo NPU IP and NeuroWeave SDK for Silicon Design

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星期三, 九月 13, 2023

The new highly scalable Cadence® Neo™ Neural Processing Units (NPUs) deliver a wide range of AI performance in a low-energy footprint, bringing new levels of performance and efficiency to AI SoCs.

Key Points: 
  • The new highly scalable Cadence® Neo™ Neural Processing Units (NPUs) deliver a wide range of AI performance in a low-energy footprint, bringing new levels of performance and efficiency to AI SoCs.
  • Complementing the AI hardware, the new NeuroWeave™ Software Development Kit (SDK) provides developers with a “one-tool” AI software solution across Cadence AI and Tensilica® IP products for no-code AI development.
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    The new highly scalable Cadence® Neo™ Neural Processing Units (NPUs) deliver a wide range of AI performance in a low-energy footprint, bringing new levels of performance and efficiency to AI SoCs.
  • Complementing the AI hardware, the new NeuroWeave™ Software Development Kit (SDK) provides a "one-tool" AI software solution across Cadence AI and Tensilica IP products for no-code AI development.

Mouser Now Direct Authorized Global Distributor of Raspberry Pi Products

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星期二, 九月 12, 2023

Mouser Electronics , Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, now offers design engineers, pro makers, and hobbyists around the world the latest products from Raspberry Pi .

Key Points: 
  • Mouser Electronics , Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, now offers design engineers, pro makers, and hobbyists around the world the latest products from Raspberry Pi .
  • "Mouser's global reach enables us to extend our customer base to offer powerful and easy-to-use products to people of all skill levels," said Mike Buffham, Chief Commercial Officer of Raspberry Pi.
  • Raspberry Pi products now offered by Mouser include:
    The RP2040 is a powerful, cost-effective microcontroller based on dual Arm® Cortex®-M0+ processors.
  • As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products.