PARIS – Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, introduces its latest innovation, the BullSequana XH2000, heralded as the company’s most efficient supercomputer yet. This hybrid supercomputer is designed to meet the escalating demand for high-performance computing (HPC) power, seamlessly orchestrating workloads across various environments, including on-premises, public, and private Cloud setups. Pierre Barnabé, Chief Operating Officer, Big Data & Security at Atos, emphasizes the strategic importance of providing cutting-edge computing capabilities to support research projects and foster innovation across industries, according to a press release published on EuropaWire.

AI-Augmented Simulation Capabilities

The BullSequana XH2000 revolutionizes HPC with its ability to handle converged workloads, including HPC simulation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Deep Learning, simultaneously on a single machine. By transcending traditional simulation boundaries, organizations can explore new applications and accelerate business transformation and innovation.

Empowering AI Workloads

As AI workloads expand, businesses require enhanced computing power, a need met by the BullSequana XH2000. Equipped with the latest CPU and GPU processor architectures, including Marvell ThunderX2® Arm®, NVIDIA Volta V100, Intel® Xeon® processors, and the latest AMD® EPYC Rome, this supercomputer delivers unparalleled power, speed, and accuracy. Notably, the BullSequana XH2000 is the first Atos supercomputer to support AMD processors, offering businesses a wider array of options to meet their computational needs.

Future-Proof Scalability and Efficiency

Built on the Open Sequana architecture, the BullSequana XH2000 is fully scalable and future-proof, ensuring compatibility with upcoming computing technologies. Its ultra-energy-efficient design, featuring Atos’ patented DLC (Direct Liquid Cooling) solution, minimizes global energy consumption by utilizing warm water up to 40°C, setting a new standard for sustainability in supercomputing.

Availability and Showcase

The BullSequana XH2000 is set for availability from February 2019, offering organizations advanced computing capabilities to drive their research and innovation agendas forward. Atos is currently showcasing its full range of High Performance Computing solutions, including the BullSequana XH2000, at SC’18, the High Performance Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, from 11-16 November, booth #2213