Computer vision has long been an essential aspect of industrial applications, particularly in fields such as automation, robotics, and manufacturing. However, implementing computer vision at the edge of a network presents its own set of unique challenges, as it requires balancing among power consumption, processing speed, and bandwidth constraints. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, emphasizes the importance of harnessing “the intelligent edge” – a confluence of data, artificial intelligence, and edge computing to empower organizations with optimized, secure, and scalable solutions.
Enter KAN (KubeAI Application Nexus), an open-source solution that simplifies the development and management of machine learning applications on Kubernetes at scale. Integrated with a series of Azure Edge and AI services, including Azure IoT Hub and Azure Cognitive Services, KAN aims to bring seamless deployment and device connectivity to the forefront of edge AI technology.
To get started with KAN, users must have a Kubernetes cluster with Helm support, while Azure users can leverage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to streamline the process further. Integration with a variety of compute devices, such as NVIDIA Edge hardware or Azure Stack Edge, allows KAN to support multiple devices running on Kubernetes clusters or Azure Edge devices. Users also have the option to use Azure VMs as test devices and create digital twins for enhanced device management and monitoring.
One of the key features of KAN is its node-based graphical design tool, which allows developers to build “AI skills” for their applications without extensive coding expertise. By strategically selecting device architectures, acceleration technologies, and AI algorithms, users can design tailored solutions for different edge scenarios. The platform also enables easy data exporting to other applications and services for customized workflows, ensuring smooth system integration.
Packaging and deploying AI applications have never been more manageable, thanks to KAN’s streamlined approach. Users can simply deploy their solutions to target devices through the portal, minimizing complications and reducing time-to-market. Furthermore, KAN has plans to support deployments to multiple devices simultaneously, making edge AI deployment more accessible than ever before.
In summary, KAN addresses the increasing demand for streamlined, secure, and scalable edge AI solutions by offering a user-friendly, open-source platform that simplifies the development, management, and deployment of machine learning applications on Kubernetes at scale. Seamlessly integrating with Azure Edge and AI services, KAN provides a powerful tool for harnessing “the intelligent edge,” empowering organizations to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition.
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Communication was beyond great, his understanding of our vision was phenomenal, and instead of needing babysitting like the other agencies we worked with, he was not only completely dependable but also gave us sound suggestions on how to get better results, at the risk of us not needing him for the initial job we requested (absolute gem).
This has truly been the first time we worked with someone outside of our business that quickly grasped our vision, and that I could completely forget about and would still deliver above expectations.
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