mar, Jan 9th 2024
Lausanne Switzerland: Powering the Future – Integration into the World of Supercomputing
This isn’t the first time in the last few months Lausanne has been in the news for techn innovation.
In a significant technological leap, Lausanne, Switzerland, is set to become a pivotal hub in the world of advanced computing.
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) will soon house an extension of the Swiss supercomputer “Alps,” as announced by the Swiss National Supercomputing Center (CSCS).
The CSCS, part of ETH Zurich and located in Lugano, currently manages infrastructure and software across various Swiss locations.
The strategic distribution of resources bolsters efficiency and mitigates power outage risks in the “Alps” infrastructure. The expansion to EPFL marks a significant step in enhancing Switzerland’s computing capabilities.
The “Alps” supercomputer, poised to be among the world’s most powerful, opens new frontiers for researchers. From refining weather forecasts to advancing artificial intelligence, the possibilities are boundless. Lausanne’s role in this development underscores its position as a leading city in technology and innovation.
The CSCS notes that the “Alps” extension at EPFL, operational from spring 2024, will serve as a failsafe for the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss). Currently, MeteoSwiss relies solely on the CSCS center in Lugano for digital weather forecasts. This expansion in Lausanne not only diversifies the computing landscape but also enhances the reliability of crucial meteorological data.
Beyond weather forecasting, the distributed systems of “Alps” will revolutionize handling data, especially in medical research. This approach, involving data spread across various locations, will significantly benefit from Lausanne’s integration into the “Alps” network.
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