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Developers and enterprises seeking a toolkit solution designed for commercial-grade distributed deep learning

About Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit

The Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit (CNTK) is an open-source toolkit for commercial-grade distributed deep learning. It describes neural networks as a series of computational steps via a directed graph. CNTK allows the user to easily realize and combine popular model types such as feed-forward DNNs, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs/LSTMs). CNTK implements stochastic gradient descent (SGD, error backpropagation) learning with automatic differentiation and parallelization across multiple GPUs and servers. CNTK can be included as a library in your Python, C#, or C++ programs, or used as a standalone machine-learning tool through its own model description language (BrainScript). In addition you can use the CNTK model evaluation functionality from your Java programs. CNTK supports 64-bit Linux or 64-bit Windows operating systems. To install you can either choose pre-compiled binary packages, or compile the toolkit from the source provided in GitHub.

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Integrations

API:
Yes, Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit offers API access
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Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.3 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
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Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cognitive-toolkit/

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Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit Frequently Asked Questions

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Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit Product Features

Deep Learning

Convolutional Neural Networks
Document Classification
Image Segmentation
ML Algorithm Library
Model Training
Neural Network Modeling
Self-Learning
Visualization

Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit Verified User Reviews

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  • Lynn J.
    Marketing Specialist
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 5,000 - 9,999
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    "Straightforward and Confidential Application"

    Posted 2021-02-04

    Pros: Microsoft Cognitive focus on successful and efficient business Operations.
    The developer ensures a professional team of support players, ready with answers for the software.
    Rational features, with high updates and stability.

    Cons: Unfortunately, Microsoft Cognitive lacks flexibility, and it is also expensive, slightly. Rationalization of the software should be enhanced.

    Overall: Microsoft Cognitive is a top notch software, for business operations and intelligence services.
    Also, Microsoft Cognitive has diverse features, making it a suitable multipurpose tool.

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  • A Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit User
    Software Developer
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
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    "Machine learning toolkit"

    Posted 2020-09-27

    Pros: Open Source
    Beginner friendly
    Cross platform ( Windows , Linux )
    Decent documentation
    Good community support

    Cons: No cons, it is a great toolkit and can be used for beginners and intermediates alike.

    Overall: I have been learning Machine Learning via online tutorials and Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit has proved to be a great practical 'playground' where i can test the learnings.

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  • A Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit User
    Service Engineer
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 20,000 or More
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    "Good to get started with Machine learning"

    Posted 2020-08-25

    Pros: Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit is a good open source tool for beginners to get started with Machine learning even with minimal coding experience. It supports multiple languages and can be setup on Windows or Linux. It has a decent developer community, there are a lot of projects and guides on Github.

    Cons: It may seem daunting for newcomers, it would be better if it had a more user friendly documentation.

    Overall: If you want to try out some exciting Machine Learning project like image recognition then Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit is definitely a great choice.

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