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SFU's $80M supercomputer upgrade set to boost Canadian business


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An $80 million upgrade to Canada's largest supercomputer is set to help businesses that partner with academics to create products or improve technology.

The article from BIV discusses the significant upgrade of Simon Fraser University's (SFU) supercomputer, which has been enhanced with an $80 million investment. This upgrade, named the "Cedar" supercomputer, is part of a broader initiative by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada to bolster computational capabilities across the country. The new system is expected to significantly benefit Canadian businesses by providing advanced computational power for research in various fields including health, energy, and technology. The supercomputer will enable faster processing of large datasets, complex simulations, and AI model training, thereby fostering innovation, supporting economic growth, and enhancing Canada's competitive edge in global technology markets. The project also aims to make high-performance computing more accessible to smaller enterprises and startups, potentially accelerating their growth and development.

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[ https://www.biv.com/news/technology/sfus-80m-supercomputer-upgrade-set-to-boost-canadian-business-10298272 ]

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