Worldwide Supercomputers Harness NVIDIA’s Grace Hopper™ Superchips to Propel Scientific Discovery
SANTA CLARA — In a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionize the landscape of high-performance computing, NVIDIA has announced the deployment of nine new supercomputers worldwide, each powered by the transformative capabilities of NVIDIA Grace Hopper™ Superchips. These energy-efficient systems, collectively delivering a staggering 200 exaflops of AI processing power, are set to drive cutting-edge research and innovation across diverse scientific domains.
Empowering Scientific Exploration:
From the majestic Alps of Switzerland to the bustling academic corridors of Japan, supercomputing centers are embracing NVIDIA’s Grace-based systems to accelerate their quest for scientific breakthroughs. Institutions such as the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre and the Jülich Supercomputing Centre in Germany are among the pioneering adopters of this transformative technology, propelling humanity into a new era of computational prowess.
A Global Wave of Innovation:
The EXA1-HE supercomputer, a collaboration between the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and Eviden, stands as a testament to the global momentum driving AI-powered supercomputing. Equipped with Eviden’s BullSequana XH3000 technology and bolstered by Grace Hopper Superchips, this cutting-edge system heralds a new era of energy-efficient computing.
AI’s Role in Scientific Advancement:
Ian Buck, Vice President of Hyperscale and HPC at NVIDIA, underscores the transformative impact of AI on scientific research, ranging from climate modeling to drug discovery. NVIDIA’s Grace Hopper-powered systems are poised to revolutionize industries while prioritizing energy efficiency, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable computing.
Driving Sovereign AI:
As nations worldwide recognize the strategic importance of sovereign AI, investments in domestically owned and hosted data and infrastructure are gaining traction. NVIDIA’s Grace CPU and GPU architectures, combined with advanced interconnect technology, exemplify the convergence of cutting-edge computing with national strategic imperatives.
Fostering Collaborative Innovation:
The Isambard-AI supercomputer at the University of Bristol epitomizes the collaborative spirit driving AI innovation. Simon McIntosh-Smith, Professor of High-Performance Computing at the University of Bristol, lauds the project’s ability to position the U.K. as a global leader in AI, underscoring its potential to catalyze breakthroughs in data analytics, drug discovery, and climate research.
A Paradigm Shift in Supercomputing:
NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform, anchored by the Grace Hopper architecture, promises to accelerate scientific discovery across the globe. As supercomputing centers transition from installation to real science in record time, the fusion of AI and high-performance computing heralds a new era of computational excellence and unparalleled innovation.
