A Greener, Cost-Effective Cloud with Serverless WebAssembly

Explore the potential of Serverless WebAssembly for creating a greener and more cost-effective cloud in this 30-minute conference talk. Learn about Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) and how it measures application emissions. Discover how serverless functions reduce operational emissions, and understand the challenges of cold-start delays. Dive into WebAssembly (Wasm) as a solution to these issues, offering near-instant startup and efficient performance. Examine the security features of Wasm modules and their advantages over containers. Get introduced to Spin, an open-source developer tool for Serverless Wasm applications. Watch a demonstration of AI inferencing Spin applications and learn about improved GPU resource sharing. Gain insights into why Wasm is considered the ideal and most environmentally friendly unit of compute for serverless applications, and leave with a clear understanding of how to leverage this technology for a more sustainable cloud infrastructure.

A Greener, Cost-Effective Cloud with Serverless WebAssembly - Sohan Maheshwar, Fermyon