Exploring cloud vs on-prem​ in the era of machine learning

Summary and themes explored in this episode:

Introduction to Modern Industrialist Podcast

• Jason Hehman and Patrick Turley discuss Industry 4.0 trends and challenges.

• The podcast aims to promote the adoption of critical industrial technologies.

• Meet the hosts: Jason Hehman, TXI's Industry 4.0 Vertical Lead, and Patrick Turley, TXI's Head of Engineering.

On-Premises vs. Cloud: A Crucial Decision for Industrial IoT

• The hosts share insights from a recent workshop, sparking a conversation about on-premises vs. cloud solutions in industrial IoT.

• The role of Oxide in rethinking cloud computing models and cost structures.

Machine Learning's Impact on Cloud vs. On-Premises

• Dive into the implications of machine learning in the context of on-premises and cloud solutions.

• Considerations for industrial players in adapting to changing computational demands.

Balancing Costs: Cloud vs. On-Premises

• Explore the historical cost dynamics of cloud vs. on-premises solutions.

• Shifting resource needs and computational demands in smart factories.

Performance and Security in Industrial Machine Learning

• Understand the importance of performance and security in the context of machine learning.

• Customizing solutions based on the computational profile of bursty tasks vs. steady-state operations.

Applications of Bursty Computing in Manufacturing

• Identify areas where bursty applications are common in the industrial sector.

• Examples include model training, nightly activities, batch reporting, and daily analytics.

Steady State Industrial Applications and Data Transfer Needs

• Explore steady state applications in manufacturing and their computational demands.

• Emphasis on data transfer challenges in the industrial space.

Real-Time Processing and its Significance

• The importance of real-time processing in manufacturing and industrial operations.

• How real-time data analysis impacts resource requirements.

Hybrid Approach for Efficiency Gains

• Considerations for adopting a hybrid approach in the industrial sector.

• Balancing challenges and benefits when combining on-premises and cloud solutions.

Reliability and Data Transfer Costs in Hybrid Solutions

• Assessing reliability concerns when implementing hybrid solutions.

• The cost implications of data transfer between on-premises and cloud environments.

Curiosity in Shaping the Future of Enterprise Tech

• Embracing curiosity in the evolving landscape of on-premises vs. cloud solutions.

• The role of innovative companies like Oxide in reshaping the cost curve of enterprise technology.

Unlocking the Magic of Hardware Advancements

• The fascination with technological advancements in the physical hardware realm.

• Exploring the potential of hardware innovations like quantum computing.