AI workloads are the compute-intensive processes that power modern enterprise AI—from customer chatbots to predictive analytics. Unlike traditional applications, they demand high-performance GPUs/TPUs, low-latency storage, and scalable cloud or hybrid infrastructure. Properly managing AI workloads helps organizations control costs, optimize performance, ensure compliance, and accelerate time-to-production.
Core Types of AI Workloads:
Data Preparation & Feature Engineering: Cleans, transforms, and labels data; supports ML and LLM models.
Model Training: Deep learning and foundation models require parallel GPU computation and high-bandwidth networks.
Inference & Serving: Real-time or batch predictions; focus on latency, scaling, and cost per inference.
Classic ML & Analytics: Forecasting, risk scoring, and clustering; mostly CPU-driven but needs strong data pipelines.
Generative & Agentic AI: LLMs, multimodal models, and autonomous agents; require orchestration, monitoring, and governance.
Lifecycle & Optimization: Discovery → Data readiness → Model development → Deployment via MLOps → Monitoring & retraining. Deployment can be cloud, hybrid, edge, or on-premises. Cost and performance optimization involve right-sizing, model compression, FinOps dashboards, and automated workload orchestration.
Future Outlook: Agentic AI will dominate IT operations by 2029, requiring robust governance and orchestration.
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