In a bid to boost India’s skills in High Performance Computing (HPC), global tech giant IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) have inked a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration, announced on March 6th, 2024, aims to establish a joint working group dedicated to accelerating the nation’s capabilities in processor design and manufacturing for HPC applications.
Under the terms of the MoU, IBM and C-DAC will jointly facilitate the growth of India’s developer community, focusing on areas such as processor design, system architecture, firmware, and application development, including contributions to open-source initiatives. This partnership seeks to promote IBM’s Power processor for HPC applications across various sectors including start-ups, MSMEs, research organizations, and academic institutions.The collaboration also entails the establishment of an HPC working group, through which IBM and C-DAC will collaborate on initiatives spanning skilling, competency, and ecosystem building in HPC design research. This includes guiding start-ups and companies in developing reliable HPC systems, fostering co-development and innovation, and conducting capacity-building workshops and design reviews for implementation partners.
Speaking on the collaboration, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Electronics & IT and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized the importance of semiconductor technology in India’s tech ecosystem. He reiterated the government’s commitment to transforming India into a semiconductor hub, highlighting the strategic significance of partnerships with leading tech firms like IBM.Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia, underscored the potential of HPC technologies in driving India’s digital transformation and economic growth. He expressed pride in partnering with C-DAC to create a conducive environment for scaling India’s HPC industry.
