Paper Title: Intelligent SSDs Can Handle a Larger Computing Load at the Edge

Paper Abstract: The constant growth in compute requirements together with the emergence of new use cases and applications has led to more interest in heterogeneous distributed solutions. Intelligent SSDs can play a major role in this new architecture, since they can reduce the burden on host processors, increase system scalability, and ease network bottlenecks. They are a simple way to add more processing power at the edge, close to where the data resides or is collected. The result is much higher throughput for applications such as real-time data analysis, transaction processing, video or image processing, database searches, and the Internet-of-Things (IoT). Examples from the AI space illustrate practical outcomes of the new approach.

Paper Author: Noam Mizrahi, VP Technology, CTO Office, Marvell

Author Bio: Noam Mizrahi is VP Technology and Architecture in Marvell’s CTO Office, where he focuses on edge computing and AI technologies. He previously led the definition and architecture of Marvell’s unique approach and implementation for NVMe-over-Fabrics. He also served as CTO for the Smart Networked Devices and Solutions Business Group at Marvell, with a primary focus on networking, CPUs, and advanced technologies . He was previously a chief architect for Enterprise Multi-Processor SoCs and a leader in product definition and architecture for the Networking and Compute Business Unit. He has over 20 years total experience in the high-technology industry. He earned an MBA at the College of Management Business Studies and a BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology), both cum laude. He holds patents and has represented Marvell as a speaker at conferences and technical events.