Preparing Networks for the Increasing Demands of HPC and AI
insideHPC, Thursday, August 8th, 2024
Exponential growth of computing power can't last forever. We will hit a physical barrier where wires need to be thinner than atoms. However, when it comes to this computing power in action powering high performance computing or artificial intelligence applications, it's not lack of computing power we should be concerned with.
Powering AI and HPC requires smarter networks and high-performance connectivity. As HPC, AI and deep learning applications develop, so does demand for faster compute cycles, higher data transfer rates and ultra-reliable connectivity. Since HPC typically involves connecting to larger computing systems elsewhere in the world, the quality and bandwidth of these connections are crucial.
New AI and HPC applications mean more traffic on the network. But more important, as use cases become integrated into sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, they will require real-time data processing and connectivity. Many of these use cases will require real-time, high-speed data transfer.