The Need for Alternative Supercomputing Resources

The Need for Alternative Supercomputing Resources

1. Vast numbers of under utilised workstations available to use.

2. Huge numbers of unused processor cycles and resources that

could be put to good use in a wide variety of applications areas.

3. Reluctance to buy Supercomputer due to their cost and short life

span.

4. Distributed compute resources “fit” better into todays funding

model.

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