Nokia and Hypertec Deploy Nibi Supercomputing Cluster at University of Waterloo, Canada
Nokia and Hypertec have launched the Nibi supercomputing cluster at the University of Waterloo, supporting over 4,000 researchers annually and marking Nokia's first AI-HPC data center networking deployment in North America. Integrated into the SHARCNET high-performance computing environment, the project aims to enhance research in health, climate science, engineering, and AI, while showcasing Canada's capability in developing competitive AI research infrastructure. The Nibi system employs Nokia's Data Center Fabric and Hypertec's advanced cooling technologies, bolstering Canada's standing in global computer science and innovation.

Nokia and Hypertec have deployed the Nibi supercomputing cluster at the University of Waterloo, Canada, designed to support over 4,000 researchers annually. This marks Nokia's first AI-HPC data center networking deployment in North America.
The project, which integrates into the SHARCNET high-performance computing environment, aims to enhance research capabilities in health, climate science, engineering, and AI. SHARCNET is Canada’s largest HPC consortium, comprising 19 academic institutions.
The collaboration also highlights Canada's ability to develop competitive AI research infrastructure leveraging domestic expertise. The Nibi system utilizes Nokia's Data Center Fabric and Hypertec's advanced cooling technologies, reinforcing Canada's position in global computer science and innovation.




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