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    Breaking New Ground: SourceCode and Eviden Forge North American Partnership to Revolutionize HPC, AI, and Quantum Technologies

    ByByron Bekker

    Nov 20, 2023
    Breaking New Ground: SourceCode and Eviden Forge North American Partnership to Revolutionize HPC, AI, and Quantum Technologies

    In a groundbreaking collaboration, SourceCode, a leading provider of hardware and co-designed IT systems, has joined forces with Eviden, an Atos business, to unveil a transformative portfolio of high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum solutions in the North American market. This strategic partnership aims to cater to a new wave of customers seeking cutting-edge technologies and innovative advancements.

    The SourceCode-Eviden alliance brings together Eviden’s unparalleled expertise in the HPC industry with SourceCode’s customer care, co-design engineering, professional services, and SourceCode Labs global test bed centers. As a global leader in the HPC market, Eviden boasts an outstanding range of state-of-the-art technologies, including the BullSequana XH3000 system, which has been selected by EuropHPC as the first Exascale system at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, a renowned research institution in Europe.

    Moreover, customers will be able to take advantage of Eviden’s advanced computing “as-a-Service” solutions, which encompass the JARVICE XE platform software for HPC, AI, and quantum workloads. This groundbreaking software platform introduces patented container technology and is paving the way for HPC Federation as-a-service.

    The rapid growth of quantum information science has fueled an increasing demand among customers for quantum algorithms and applications. With the partnership between SourceCode and Eviden, organizations can now access the groundbreaking Eviden Qaptiva™ Application Development Platform. This platform serves as a comprehensive environment for constructing quantum-native or quantum-inspired applications, empowering companies to make significant advancements in the field of quantum computing and prepare for the future of quantum hardware, irrespective of their chosen modality or mode of operation.

    Emmanuel Le Roux, SVP and Global Head of HPC, AI & Quantum at Eviden, highlighted the significance of finding the right partner in North America, stating, “Eviden’s mission is to provide the best-in-class HPC, AI, and quantum solutions to the global market, and finding the right partner for North America was paramount. SourceCode’s extensive experience serving academic, government, and commercial customers, coupled with their engineering expertise and commitment to co-design, align perfectly with Eviden’s values and customer needs.”

    Arthur Ataie, CEO of SourceCode, emphasized the exceptional capabilities of Eviden, stating, “Eviden is truly one of a kind, engineering scalable and efficient solutions, from exascale supercomputers to smaller systems. Our co-design business model perfectly complements Eviden’s product offerings, enabling us to cater to the demands of AI-enabled enterprises. Together, we can bring compelling new solutions to a previously untapped market segment.”

    To showcase their groundbreaking collaboration, both SourceCode and Eviden will exhibit their cutting-edge technologies at the prestigious 35th Supercomputing trade show and conference, SC23, held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from November 12-17.

    FAQ:

    Q: What does the partnership between SourceCode and Eviden aim to achieve?
    A: The partnership aims to provide the North American market with a portfolio of high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum technologies.

    Q: What are some of the innovative technologies offered by Eviden?
    A: Eviden offers state-of-the-art technologies such as the BullSequana XH3000 system, known for its scalability and being chosen as the first Exascale system by EuropHPC.

    Q: What are the advantages of Eviden’s “as-a-Service” solutions?
    A: Eviden’s “as-a-Service” solutions, including the JARVICE XE platform software, bring forth revolutionary container technology and pioneer HPC Federation as-a-service.

    Q: What is the significance of SourceCode’s Qaptiva™ Application Development Platform?
    A: The Qaptiva™ Application Development Platform enables organizations to build quantum-native or quantum-inspired applications, driving progress and enhancing readiness in the field of quantum computing.

    Q: Where can I learn more about this partnership and explore the new technologies?
    A: Both SourceCode and Eviden will be showcasing their innovations at the 35th Supercomputing trade show and conference, SC23, in Denver from November 12-17.

    Sources:
    sourcecode.com
    eviden.com