Australia’s Supercomputers Face Uncertain Future Without $2 Billion Investment: Inquiry
Australia’s two national supercomputers are running out of capacity, while current funding is insufficient to meet their upgrade or replacement needs.
TL;DR
- Australia's two national supercomputers are running out of capacity.
- There is a risk of replacement by weaker machines or shutdown.
- Approximately $2 billion is needed over the next decade for continued operation and upgrades.
- The CEO of the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre highlighted the pressing need for a government decision.
- The current funding is insufficient for upgrades or replacement needs.