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Amazon Deep Learning AMIs vs. IBM Machine Learning for z/OS

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    Amazon Deep Learning AMIs

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AAMIs are Amazon Machine Images, virtual appliance deployed on EC2. The AWS Deep Learning AMIs provide machine learning practitioners and researchers with the infrastructure and tools to accelerate deep learning in the cloud, at scale. Users can launch Amazon EC2 instances pre-installed with deep learning frameworks and interfaces such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Apache MXNet, Chainer, Gluon, Horovod, and Keras to train sophisticated, custom AI models, experiment with new algorithms, or to learn new…N/A

    IBM Machine Learning for z/OS

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AIBM Machine Learning for z/OS® brings AI to transactional applications on IBM zSystems. It can embed machine learning and deep learning models to deliver real-time insight, or inference every transaction with minimal impact to operational SLAs.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    TensorFlow
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    Score8.2 out of 10
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    Google Cloud AI
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Google Cloud AI
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Amazon Deep Learning AMIsIBM Machine Learning for z/OS
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    Amazon AWS
    Amazon AMIs has been very useful for the quick setup and implementation of deep learning for data analysis which is something I have used the service for in my own research. We commonly use the service to enable students to run intensive deep learning algorithms for their assessments. This service works well in this scenario as it allows students to quickly set up a suitable environment and get started with little hassle. If you are looking to run simple, surface level deep learning algorithms (kind of contradictory statement I know) then AMI is more complicated than most will need. When it comes to teaching the basics of Machine Learning, this kind of system is unnecessary and there are other alternatives which can be used. That being said this service is a must if you are looking to run complex deep learning via the cloud.
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    IBM
    IBM Watson Machine Learning is an AI-based scalable self-learning model for any type of business. It can be used to help any company automate repetitive tasks, predict future trends, and make data-driven decisions. I used it to predict stock prices based on certain variables. It works well, cost me nothing, and gives me the ability to create my own AI-based models that I can use for any purpose.
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    Pros
    Amazon AWS
    • Setting up environment
    • Support for different types of machines
    • Perfect for Machine Learning / Deep Learning use cases
    • Nvidia / Cuda / Conda support easily
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    IBM
    • Good machine learning tool
    • Easy integration
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    Cons
    Amazon AWS
    • Some aspects of the User Interface are quite confusing and activating packages can be a bit convoluted
    • It can be a bit confusing to switch between frameworks for novice users
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    IBM
    • Proper usage of REST API documentation is missing.
    • Not localization friendly, cannot support regional or local language documents.
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    IBM
    IBM had a hard time providing business level support. There were a lot of data scientists and technology experts but rarely a simple business person shows up. Also the way IBM operates IBM Consulting has competing priorities as compared to IBM Technology. This has resulted in a lot of confusion at the client's end.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Amazon AWS
    Both of these services provide similar functionality and from my experience both are top class services which cover most of your needs. I think ultimately it comes down to what you need each service for. For example Amazon DL AMIs allows for clustering by default meaning I am able to run several clustering algorithms without a problem whereas IBM Watson Studio doesn't provide this functionality. They both provide a wide range of default packages such as Amazon providing caffe-2 and IBM providing sci-kitlearn. My main point is that both are very good services which have very similar functionality, you just need to think about the costs, suitability of features and integration with other services you are using.
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    IBM
    We have been using Microsoft Azure as a machine learning tool. But the challenges remain the same. These are all tools that you need a robust analysis before a decision on the tool. Unfortunately, the technology company cannot make that determination due to lack of core business understanding. Without that the project is doomed.
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    Return on Investment
    Amazon AWS
    • Saves a lot of Infra Costs
    • Saves a lot of time in handling environment issues
    • Easy to start a new instance
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    IBM
    • Create secure business environment.
    • Save upto 90% of manual labor.
    • Improve my sales and marketing ROI.
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