big data analytics and high performance computing (HPC) systems: Texas A&M University System and IBM engaged to potentially change and save lives.
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Progressively, we observe how the power of big data analytics and high
performance computing (HPC) systems improves our lives and helps us bring
solutions to set of problems.
As, a forward-thinking IT Leader, Connectikpeople.co is always excited to share
comments and analyze paramount initiatives and projects that potentially can
transform our
existence.
In this momentum, we can observe how Texas A&M University System and
IBM set target to impact positively our lives and environment.
In fact, henceforth both entities have found an agreement that sounds like the
beginning of a broad research collaboration. Connectikpeople.co observes that, the
collaboration aims to leverage the power of big data analytics and high
performance computing (HPC) systems for innovative solutions across a spectrum
of challenges, such as improving extraction of Earth-based energy resources,
facilitating the smart energy grid, accelerating materials development,
improving disease identification and tracking in animals, and more.
This willingness to tackle issues by identifying and solving some of the
most complex challenges we face is at the heart of our strategic vision. Thank for the Top 2000 Forbes companies who trust in us.
In this project, IBM will provide the infrastructure for the joint research
consisting of Blue Gene/Q technology, Power and System x servers, and General
Parallel File Systems (GPFS) Storage Systems.
According to Katherine Banks, Director of TEES and Vice Chancellor of
Engineering “This is a unique opportunity to meet the needs of engineering,
geosciences and agriculture and life sciences researchers to expand in areas
not feasible before with small-scale HPC systems.”
Meaning within this collaboration, Connectikpeople.co finds computational
science and big data analytics applied to some of the most daunting problems in
agriculture, geosciences and engineering.
About the A&M System
The A&M System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the
nation, with a budget of $3.5 billion. Through a statewide network of 11
universities, seven state agencies, two service units, a comprehensive health
science center and a system administration office, the A&M System educates
more than 125,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional
educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year.
Externally funded research expenditures exceed $780 million and help drive the
state’s economy.
