July 15, 2025:
Cloudian Boosts AI with PyTorch RDMA Connector - Cloudian Inc. has introduced a PyTorch connector with Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) to boost AI data processing. Built on Nvidia's GPUDirect Storage, it enhances data processing by 74% and cuts CPU usage by 43%. Tests revealed a 73% performance increase, processing 52,000 images per second versus Amazon's S3 connector.
This advancement reduces AI workload costs and speeds up workflows through direct GPU-to-storage communication. It benefits Nvidia-accelerated PyTorch users in computer vision, natural language processing, and deep learning, offering significant performance and cost efficiencies. The connector is available for evaluation by organizations.
