Exascale Cloud Computing - A Foggy Tale of Networks, AI, Containers, and Ultra Ethernet

Learn about cutting-edge developments in cloud computing and networking infrastructure through a conference talk delivered at Salishan 2024 by Torsten Hoefler from ETH Zurich's Scalable Parallel Computing Lab. Explore key topics in modern cloud architecture including Acceleration as a Service (XaaS), the convergence between datacenter and HPC networks, and comprehensive performance analyses across multiple datacenter providers. Dive into detailed discussions about network noise, latency sensitivity, and the latest developments in Ultra Ethernet technology during this 33-minute presentation that bridges the gap between traditional high-performance computing and modern cloud infrastructure.