Prior to Amazon Web Services Inc.’s re:Invent conference this week, Dave Brown, vice president of compute at AWS, shared a glimpse with me into the future of cloud computing.
During an exclusive podcast interview, Brown unveiled the company’s newest silicon innovation — Trainium2 — and delved into how AWS is redefining the infrastructure landscape to meet the burgeoning demands of generative AI.
For years, AWS has been a driving force behind enterprise cloud computing, but as generative AI reshapes industries, the stakes have never been higher. Trainium2 exemplifies the infrastructure innovation that AWS has cultivated, promising a blend of raw performance and price efficiency that Brown believes will revolutionize AI workloads for enterprises of all sizes.
The power of purpose-built silicon
According to Brown, AWS’ foray into custom silicon began with a simple yet powerful question: How can cloud providers maximize performance while controlling costs? Trainium2 is the latest answer. Purpose-built for AI and machine …