Date: 28/09/2010

Fujitsu to ship its next-generation supercomputer named 'K'

Fujitsu will be shipping computing units for Japan's Next-Generation Supercomputer named the "K" computer. This supercomputer is a central part of the High-Performance Computing Infrastructure (HPCI) initiative led by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Fujitsu will be jointly developing this supercomputer with Kobe-based computational science research facility funded by the Japanese government, RIKEN. This system is expected to begin operations in autumn 2012.

The supercomputing system will feature over 800 computer racks, each installed with ultrafast CPUs, in a interconnected network, employing various Fujitsu's technologies.

Fujitsu says that it has taken part in Japanese government's Next-Generation Supercomputer project since the design phase in 2006. By building a supercomputer system for performing simulations for various disciplines, Fujitsu aims to contribute to Japan's science and technology infrastructure as well as maintain the country's international competitiveness.