Spotlight on Internet2 Industry Members at SC24: Shaping the Future of HPC and Research Collaboration 

By Amber Walters - Program Manager, Internet2 Industry Engagement

SC24 (opens in a new window), the international conference for high performance computing (HPC) is coming to Atlanta Nov. 17-22. Among the participants are Internet2 industry members who are playing a key role in the latest advances in computing, networking, storage, and analysis.

At this year’s event, Internet2 industry members will be showcasing cutting-edge solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of the research and education community. Be sure to visit their booths (opens in a new window) to explore hands-on demonstrations, meet with experts in the field, and discover how these innovations are shaping the future of HPC.

• AWS (opens in a new window), booth #2501: AWS will have a team of HPC, research, compute, storage, and data experts on hand. They look forward to meeting attendees, learning about their HPC workload needs, and sharing strategies as to how researchers can get started running HPC workloads on AWS and continue to innovate with managed HPC services and virtually unlimited infrastructure. The AWS booth will feature deep-dive demonstrations from customers and partners as well as sessions for builders. Emory University will be featured at an AWS-hosted breakfast roundtable. Anyone interested in attending should contact their AWS account manager for further details.
• Ciena (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #1940: Ciena is a networking hardware, software, and services company based in Hanover, MD, specializing in creating networks that adapt to meet customer needs. The Ciena booth will feature the traveling FABRIC node, delivering R&E routed connectivity at 400 Gbps, along with several product demonstrations. Additionally, Ciena is contributing to SCinet by providing equipment (i.e., 6500 Reconfigurable Line System, Waveserver 5, 8190, WaveLogic 5 Extreme, and WaveLogic 5 Nano) to support multiple WAN circuits on the show floor. Using WaveLogic 5 Nano technology, 4×400 Gbps connectivity will be brought from McLean, VA, to Atlanta, GA, covering over 1,300 kilometers (807.78 miles).
• Cisco Systems (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #2043: Discover how Cisco connects and protects the AI era with visibility and assurance technology and AI-ready infrastructure. Join subject matter experts for live demos of the X-Series, Cisco 8101 Router, and Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance, and learn how Cisco is building cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing solutions for the future.
• Google (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #1730: Google Cloud offers a comprehensive, highly capable platform for scientific and high-performance computing. Visit Google’s booth for an overview of its unique capabilities. Explore the latest cloud HPC tools and technologies, view demos of real-world use cases in HPC, AI, and quantum computing, and hear from Google Cloud experts, customers, and partners.
• Juniper Networks (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #2142: Discover how Juniper’s AI-Native Networking delivers seamless, high-performance networks, automates IT operations, and provides comprehensive protection. Stop by to see demos, talk to subject matter experts, and hear more about the Juniper technology in SCinet. Plus, don’t miss out on The Patrick Gives Program. Don’t forget to RVSP for Juniper Networks’ networking reception (opens in a new window) on Nov 19 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at Stats Brewpub.
• Microsoft (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #1905: Meet Microsoft Azure HPC and AI experts and learn more about the latest advancements. Microsoft’s booth will feature demos and scheduled sessions presented by Microsoft and its partners.
• Nokia (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #1823: Drop by to visit Nokia and Myriad360. Come learn about Nokia’s involvement in SCinet and explore demonstrations on quantum-safe networks, the new Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform, and much more.
• Omnibond (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #2403: Omnibond is a customer-oriented software product, services, and support company focused on HPC and AI Cyberinfrastructure with projectEureka, AI technologies for transportation and logistics with TrafficVision, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) with OmniPasskey and NetIQ Identity Manager Drivers.
• Oracle (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #3419: Explore groundbreaking AI and HPC innovations! Visit Oracle’s booth to discuss how to accelerate your GPU workloads with Oracle Cloud and NVIDIA AI (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window). Experience live demos, insightful sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities, showcasing how these technologies can enhance performance and efficiency for your organization. Don’t miss this chance to connect and innovate!
• PIER Group (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window), booth #ES9: As the official wireless partner of SCinet for SC24, PIER Group will be available throughout the conference to meet with SC attendees in Suite ES9 on the exhibitor floor. Don’t forget to RSVP for the PIER Group’s Happy Hour (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window)on Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails, Barrel Room.