E135 - HPC in Sweden - Kjartan Thor Wikfeldt & Ingrid af Sandeberg

Unlock the secrets to cost-effective AI development and discover how high-performance computing (HPC) can transform your business. We promise to reveal the hidden costs of cloud services and how HPC presents a viable alternative, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Join us as we explore the European Union's strategic investments in HPC, and the groundbreaking concept of AI factories. Learn about Sweden's initiatives to provide SMEs with the competitive edge they need to thrive on a global scale.

We're thrilled to welcome Thor from the European National Competence Center in High-Performance Computing (ENCCS) at RISE. Tor brings a wealth of knowledge in HPC and shares insights into the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking's mission to expand supercomputing infrastructure across Europe. Listen in as we delve into practical applications of HPC, from training AI models using tools like Slurm to the astonishing capabilities of supercomputers such as Finland's Lumi. Understand how these advancements are not just speeding up complex tasks but are revolutionizing the entire AI development process.

Get an insider's perspective on the collaboration between European HPC centers and SMEs, and the innovative projects emerging from these partnerships. We'll explore the latest from Sweden, including the upcoming Arrhenius system, and discuss the growing importance of specialized tiers for AI and data-intensive projects. Finally, immerse yourself in the future of HPC and AI, from the concept of a unified compute continuum to the rise of heterogeneous computing and the democratization of AI through large language models. This episode is your gateway to understanding how cutting-edge technologies are shaping the future of innovation and competitiveness in Europe.

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