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Techday NZ
10-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
iFLYTEK wins CNCF award for AI model training with Volcano
iFLYTEK has been named the winner of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation's End User Case Study Contest for advancements in scalable artificial intelligence infrastructure using the Volcano project. The selection recognises iFLYTEK's deployment of Volcano to address operational inefficiencies and resource management issues that arose as the company expanded its AI workloads. iFLYTEK, which specialises in speech and language artificial intelligence, reported experiencing underutilised GPUs, increasingly complex workflows, and competition among teams for resources as its computing demands expanded. These problems resulted in slower development progress and placed additional strain on infrastructure assets. With the implementation of Volcano, iFLYTEK introduced elastic scheduling, directed acyclic graph (DAG)-based workflows, and multi-tenant isolation into its AI model training operations. This transition allowed the business to improve the efficiency of its infrastructure and simplify the management of large-scale training projects. Key operational improvements cited include a significant increase in resource utilisation and reductions in system disruptions. DongJiang, Senior Platform Architect at iFLYTEK, said, "Before Volcano, coordinating training under large-scale GPU clusters across teams meant constant firefighting, from resource bottlenecks and job failures to debugging tangled training pipelines. Volcano gave us the flexibility and control to scale AI training reliably and efficiently. We're honoured to have our work recognized by CNCF, and we're excited to share our journey with the broader community at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China." Volcano is a cloud native batch system built on Kubernetes and is designed to support performance-focused workloads such as artificial intelligence and machine learning training, big data processing, and scientific computing. The platform's features include job orchestration, resource fairness, and queue management, intended to maximise the efficient management of distributed workloads. Volcano was first accepted into the CNCF Sandbox in 2020 and achieved Incubating maturity level by 2022, reflecting increasing adoption for compute-intensive operations. iFLYTEK's engineering team cited the need for an infrastructure that could adapt to the rising scale and complexity of AI model training. Their objectives were to improve allocation of computing resources, manage multi-stage workflows efficiently, and limit disruptions to jobs while ensuring equitable resource access among multiple internal teams. The adoption of Volcano yielded several measurable outcomes for iFLYTEK's AI infrastructure. The company reported a 40% increase in GPU utilisation, contributing to lower infrastructure costs and reduced idle periods. Additionally, the company experienced a 70% faster recovery rate from training job failures, which contributed to more consistent and uninterrupted AI development. The speed of hyperparameter searches—a process integral to AI model optimisation—was accelerated by 50%, allowing the company's teams to test and refine models more swiftly. Chris Aniszczyk, Chief Technology Officer at CNCF, said, "iFLYTEK's case study shows how open source can solve complex, high-stakes challenges at scale. By using Volcano to boost GPU efficiency and streamline training workflows, they've cut costs, sped up development, and built a more reliable AI platform on top of Kubernetes, which is essential for any organization striving to lead in AI." As artificial intelligence workloads become increasingly complex and reliant on large-scale compute resources, the use of tools like Volcano has expanded among organisations seeking more effective operational strategies. iFLYTEK's experience with the platform will be the subject of a presentation at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China, where company representatives will outline approaches to managing distributed model training within Kubernetes-based environments. iFLYTEK will present its case study, titled "Scaling Large Model Training in Kubernetes Clusters with Volcano," sharing technical and practical insights with participants seeking to optimise large-scale artificial intelligence training infrastructure.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
iFLYTEK Wins CNCF End User Case Study Contest for Scalable AI Infrastructure Breakthroughs with Volcano
Company to present large-scale Kubernetes model training success at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China 2025 HONG KONG, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced iFLYTEK as the winner of the CNCF End User Case Study Contest. Selected for its impactful implementation of Volcano, iFLYTEK will present its success scaling large AI model training at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China 2025, 10–11 June in Hong Kong. iFLYTEK, a Chinese tech firm focused on speech and language AI, faced scaling issues as its workloads grew. Inefficient scheduling left GPUs underused, workflows became harder to manage, and teams competed for resources. These challenges slowed progress and strained infrastructure. With Volcano, iFLYTEK adopted elastic scheduling, DAG-based workflows, and multi-tenant isolation, resulting in simplified operations and improved resource usage. "Before Volcano, coordinating training under large-scale GPU clusters across teams meant constant firefighting, from resource bottlenecks and job failures to debugging tangled training pipelines," said DongJiang, senior platform architect, iFLYTEK. "Volcano gave us the flexibility and control to scale AI training reliably and efficiently. We're honored to have our work recognized by CNCF, and we're excited to share our journey with the broader community at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China." Volcano is a cloud native batch system built on Kubernetes, designed for high-performance workloads such as AI/ML training, big data processing, and scientific computing. It offers advanced scheduling capabilities such as job orchestration, resource fairness, and queue management, which are essential for managing large-scale, distributed tasks efficiently. Accepted into the CNCF Sandbox in 2020 and promoted to Incubating maturity level in 2022, Volcano has become a foundational tool for organizations running compute-intensive workloads. As AI demand increased, iFLYTEK turned to Volcano to support the growing complexity and scale of their training infrastructure. The engineering team was looking for a way to more efficiently allocate resources, manage complex multi-stage training workflows, and minimize job disruptions; all while ensuring fair access for different teams. With Volcano, they are now able to streamline operations, better utilize GPUs, and stabilize long-running jobs: 40% increase in GPU utilization, cutting infrastructure costs and reducing idle compute. 70% faster recovery from job failures, ensuring uninterrupted training processes. 50% acceleration in hyperparameter search, enabling faster iteration and innovation. "iFLYTEK's case study shows how open source can solve complex, high-stakes challenges at scale," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF. "By using Volcano to boost GPU efficiency and streamline training workflows, they've cut costs, sped up development, and built a more reliable AI platform on top of Kubernetes, which is essential for any organization striving to lead in AI." As AI workloads grow more complex and resource-intensive, iFLYTEK's experience shows how cloud native tools like Volcano can help teams simplify operations and improve scalability. Their upcoming KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China presentation will share practical insights on managing distributed training more effectively in Kubernetes environments. For more information and the full event schedule, including iFLYTEK's session "Scaling Large Model Training in Kubernetes Clusters with Volcano" on 11 June, visit: Additional Resources CNCF Newsletter CNCF Twitter CNCF Website Learn About CNCF Membership Learn About the CNCF End User Community About Cloud Native Computing FoundationCloud native computing empowers organizations to build and run scalable applications with an open source software stack in public, private, and hybrid clouds. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts critical components of the global technology infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. CNCF brings together the industry's top developers, end users, and vendors and runs the largest open source developer conferences in the world. Supported by more than 800 members, including the world's largest cloud computing and software companies, as well as over 200 innovative startups, CNCF is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation. For more information, please visit The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see our trademark usage page. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Media ContactKaitlin ThornhillThe Linux Foundationpr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cloud Native Computing Foundation
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Notting Hill Carnival sound system banned due to safety concerns
A Notting Hill Carnival sound system will not be allowed to operate this year due to "public nuisance and safety concerns" after the applicant failed to turn up to a council licensing committee and Chelsea Council issued the Starliner Diamond Sound System and Bar Site with a counter-notice, effectively rejecting its application for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).The decision was made after the applicant, Noel Gardner, did not attend a licensing meeting on 27 May or provide a risk assessment or event management system usually plays to festival-goers at the junction of Appleford Road and Bosworth Road. One million visitors The committee agreed that in the absence of Mr Gardner and the required paperwork, it would refuse the application on the grounds of preventing public nuisance and ensuring public council's legal officer said a risk assessment and event management plan were essential for the committee to make an informed decision on the TEN. She also said Notting Hill Carnival Ltd was expected to sign off on all TENs for sound systems and associated bars, a new requirement being implemented this year. It is the second sound system to be banned ahead of 2025's carnival. Volcano's licence was revoked after a man had a bottle smashed over his head last Hill Carnival is Europe's biggest street festival, and is second only to Rio de Janiero's worldwide, attracting well over a million event takes place annually in the north of the borough each August Bank Holiday to Time Out, Starliner Diamond Sound System has been supplying drum-shaking reggae, soca, afro-beats and funky soul for more than 40 years.
Agriland
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Agriland
Land ownership has ‘led to violence' in Irish families
When it comes to land, there is an edge to how Irish people think about what is theirs, or maybe what they believe is theirs which seems to come up in different forms again and again. That is according to Luke Murphy, dance artist and choreographer of Attic Projects, who has created a large-scale dance 'Scorched Earth', which will be staged at the Black Box Theatre, Galway city, from July 15-19 as part of Galway International Arts Festival. Murphy told Agriland: 'Of course the country has a history where defending what's yours became a really powerful and important message, but that fear and that steeliness can get romanticised too. 'Wanting, owning, and keeping land has led to violence in families and communities over and over again, so you have to question the cost.' Inspired by John B Keane's seminal work, The Field, 'Scorched Earth' is Murphy's biggest work to date. It invites the audience into the stark world of an interrogation room in a garda station as a detective and suspect dredge through the ghosts of an unsolved murder, long thought forgotten. Part crime drama, part psychological thriller, the fast-paced show mixes spoken word, theatre, dance, and music, to pierce into a dark but fundamental part of the Irish psyche. Reopening a cold case 12 years after the incident, stories are revisited and old wounds are opened as the detective and suspect fall into a world of memory, fantasy, ambition, and resentment. 'Scorched Earth' by Luke Murphy. Source: Marcin Lewandowski, soundofphotography. The show blurs the lines of dance and theatre, where Murphy weaves a tapestry of story, striking visuals, and visceral movement through which the cast of international performers sear a picture of wanting, striving, deserving, and resenting. Murphy, whose family have a house and land at Sheep's Head peninsula in West Cork, has created and produced over 12 dance theatre works for stage, film, installation and site-specific/immersive contexts. His pieces have been presented throughout Ireland, the UK, the US, and Germany. According to Murphy, this production of 'Scorched Earth' is a key turning point in both his and Attic Projects' careers, being their biggest show to date. Having premiered on the Abbey Theatre's main stage in May. 'Scorched Earth' is brought to life by the same team that created Murphy's multi award-winning production 'Volcano' in 2021. Murphy said: 'Today's Ireland is ever more concerned with development and progress, and this progress is ever more defined as built infrastructure. 'While the pandemic upended common expectations around where Irish citizens work, live, and interact, how the land is used retains its almost gravitational significance.'
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Remember me': Kim Sae Ron's haunting dialogues in last project Guitar Man draw attention amid Kim Soo Hyun dating scandal
Kim Sae Ron's last film, Guitar Man, is more than just her final acting role—it is more like a heartfelt goodbye, a deeply personal message wrapped in the struggles of the character she plays. Released a few months after her sudden passing on February 16, 2025, the movie has sparked a wave of emotion throughout Korea, not because of its cinematic perfection, but because of the raw honesty in Kim Sae Ron's performance, especially in her dialogue. In the film, Kim Sae Ron plays Yoo Jin, a young woman trying to keep her passion for indie music alive while juggling the everyday grind. Like Yoo Jin, Kim Sae Ron had stepped back from the spotlight, faced difficult times, and battled her fears and doubts. Haunting dialogues like 'Life isn't easy,' "Remember Me", and 'I want to let it all go' now carry a weight that goes beyond the script—they feel like Kim Sae Ron' s own words, spoken softly through her character. Director Lee Sun Jung, who's new to filmmaking, worked quickly to finish the project as a promise to Kim Sae Ron. As per the director, Guitar Man might stumble here and there technically, but Kim Sae Ron's presence keeps the audience watching—her vulnerability, strength, and the unmistakable sense that this was her final chapter. For fans, Guitar Man is a bittersweet experience. It's a glimpse into Kim Sae Ron's last creative soul-searching, a performance that feels like both a farewell and a plea for understanding amid the Kim Soo Hyun case. The film reminds the audience that behind the bright lights, actors are real people with real struggles—and Kim Sae Ron's last role is a haunting, beautiful reflection of that truth. FYI: The young actress was in a minor relationship with Kim Soo Hyun when she was in school. Kim Soo Hyun committed s*icide at the age of 24 in her apartment on February 16, 2025. Guitar Man: A Raw Story of Dreams, Struggles, and Healing Through Music Guitar Man is set to premiere on May 30, giving fans a last chance to witness her captivating on-screen presence. The film was recently showcased at a press screening held at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul, where directors Kim Jong Myeon and Lee Sun Jung were present. This musical drama tells the story of a talented guitarist who, amid life's struggles, finds solace and hope through music and human connection. Kim Sae Ron portrays Yoo Jin, the reserved yet gifted keyboardist of a live band called Volcano. The band's new member, Ki Chul, played by co-director Lee Sun Jung, embarks on a journey alongside Yoo Jin and the other bandmates. Together, they navigate hardship, growth, and the fragile pursuit of hope that binds them.
