Build at the Cutting Edge of AI with #AzurePercept
Tags: msignite, azurepercept, ai, iot
Published: 2021-10-30 16:10:12

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title: Build at the Cutting Edge of AI with #AzurePercept 
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description: Join us @Amiyouss1 and @Azure experts at #MSIgnite and learn how to go seamlessly from silicon to services for Edge AI solutions!
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>  TL:DR;

* ✅ [Register for](https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions/5c3beea5-c996-43cc-b8ae-0ac51e84c41d?source=sessions) the Azure Percept session.
* 👩🏽‍💻 Visit [Azure Percept Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-percept/) to explore the platform.
* 🔖 Bookmark [this collection](https://aka.ms/msignitebrk226c) for self-guided learning.
* 📺 Visit [Tech Community](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/internet-of-things/bg-p/IoTBlog/label-name/Azure%20Percept) for more articles.


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## 🚨 Update: Nov 5, 2021 🌟

The event is now over - but you can watch the session replays here and check out these links for key resources:

- 📺  Watch the [Session Replay](https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions/5c3beea5-c996-43cc-b8ae-0ac51e84c41d?source=sessions)
- 📰 Read News: https://aka.ms/PerceptIgniteNews
- 👥 Connect With The Team: https://aka.ms/PerceptOnLinkedIn
- 👩🏽‍💻 Learn: https://aka.ms/percept

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## Microsoft Ignite happens next week!

November is almost here - and that means we are this much closer to Microsoft Ignite, a signature conference for cloud computing practitioners, IT Pros, developers and decision makers. It's a 2-day event (Nov 2-4) packed with sessions from industry and community experts - and it's free and online!
 * Learn more and register to attend [here](https://myignite.microsoft.com/home)!
 * Explore the session catalog [here](https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions)

In addition to the technical sessions, keynotes and "Ask The Experts" interactive Q&A opportunities, you also have multiple learning resources from the [Cloud Skills Challenge](https://csc.docs.microsoft.com/ignite/registration/fall2021) to [Learn Live](https://myignite.microsoft.com/learning-zone) sessions featuring instructor-led walkthroughs of key learning modules or paths.

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## Why I'm excited for MSIgnite this year

That's easy - I had the opportunity to work with the Azure Percept Product team and my Azure Cloud Advocates colleagues to create a unique session focused on [Azure Percept](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/azure-percept/) - a unique solution that accelerates your ability to design, develop, deploy, and manage, your Edge AI solutions.

Here's a sneak peek at what makes this session special - yes, it's an experiment in visual storytelling that hopefully will engage and educate you on why Edge AI matters, and how the Azure Percept platform enables end-to-end solutions to be crafted seamlessly in a scalable and secure manner. Join us!

 * [Register for the technical session](https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions/5c3beea5-c996-43cc-b8ae-0ac51e84c41d?source=sessions)
 * Then [Bring Your Questions and AskTheExperts](https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions/56a33252-139d-49eb-bb9c-d30e91c8a076?source=sessions)

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In addition to these sessions, I also recommend these two sessions from industry partners and early adopters, that will give you additional insights into the platform and features.
 * [Discover how DataRobot & Microsoft deliver more connected AI solutions at scale](https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions/163fd807-58d7-492f-b9e6-a6882397e0fb?source=sessions)
 * [Automate Your Operations with Edge AI](https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions/dfc3448c-4048-4f15-b8f4-86c0f1a76684?source=sessions)

If you have any questions before or after the event, do drop us a [comment](#comments) below - or join us for the interactive Q&A session (Ask The Experts) during the event.

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## What is Azure Percept - and Why?

I'm glad you asked! [Azure Percept](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/azure-percept/) is an end-to-end platform for developing Edge AI solutions that provides:
 * ["Dev Kit" Hardware](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-percept/overview-azure-percept) with AI-accelerated processing for rapid prototyping.
 * ["Azure Percept Studio" Portal](https://ms.portal.azure.com/#blade/AzureEdgeDevices/Main/overview) for low-code & advanced code flows
 * [Sample AI Models](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-percept/overview-ai-models) to jumpstart prototyping
 * [Rich Partner Ecosystem](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/internet-of-things/bg-p/IoTBlog/label-name/Azure%20Percept) to engage with.

Why Azure Percept?

The short answer is that it was intentionally designed to provide a seamless _silicon-to-services_ approach that anyone can use to develop, deploy, and manage their edge AI solutions - without necessarily having a data science or cloud computing background. Easy integrations with Azure IOT and Azure AI services, and built-in AI models (vision, audio) to support popular scenarios like people or vehicular tracking.


![A Visual Guide to Azure Percept - illustrating with drawings a few features of the platform](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/l216tg8wvnt7mzoknsoq.png)

To get started, [setup your Azure Percept Dev Kit device](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-percept/quickstart-percept-dk-unboxing) - then check out the [quickstarts](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-percept/tutorial-nocode-vision) to build your first low-code edge AI solution! Want to learn more? Check out this previous post:

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## Next Steps

Don't forget to:

* ✅ [Register for](https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions/5c3beea5-c996-43cc-b8ae-0ac51e84c41d?source=sessions) the Azure Percept session.
* 👩🏽‍💻 Visit [Azure Percept Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-percept/) to explore the platform.
* 🔖 Bookmark [this collection](https://aka.ms/msignitebrk226c) for self-guided learning.
* 📺 Visit [Tech Community](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/internet-of-things/bg-p/IoTBlog/label-name/Azure%20Percept) for more articles.

And explore the cutting edge of AI for your next hands-on project!! We can't wait to see what you build!

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