2024 Sponsors

AWS and Intel have a 18+ year relationship dedicated to developing, building, and supporting cloud services that are designed to manage cost and complexity, accelerate business outcomes, and scale to meet current and future computing requirements.

Intel® processors provide the foundation of many cloud computing services deployed on AWS. Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances powered by Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors have the largest breadth, global reach, and availability of compute instances across AWS geographies.

Powerful, Scalable, and Innovative Solutions

Discover the difference when choosing AWS cloud instances powered by Intel technologies:

• Outstanding security and reliability
• Global availability
• Massive breadth of hardware, software, and services to meet your needs
• 18 years of delivering proven, trusted technology

XENON for eResearch Infrastructure 

Researchers have been advancing their work with high performance computing, artificial intelligence, and the tools of data science for decades now. XENON has been there every step of the way, providing the foundation in compute and data storage infrastructure which enables scientists to solve larger problems, faster. 

XENON works closely as a technology partner with universities and research institutes to provide solutions which solve the complex compute issues required for modern research, including: 

• Implementing high performance computing clusters for data analysis work across a range of disciplines including health & life sciences, genomics, weather modelling, radio astronomy, fluid dynamics and more. 
• Data management solutions – including back-up, archive and data protection. 
• Providing GPU and CPU compute power, from workstations to servers and HPC clusters. 

Services and Consulting 

When universities and research institutes require additional expertise, they call on XENON. Our team delivers individual projects as well as ongoing infrastructure management services across Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia. 

Individual projects have covered areas such as lifecycle planning, new cluster design, data protection and archive protocols, training in containerisation and HPC technologies. Ongoing managed services contracts are available for managing HPC clusters; performing updates, maintenance and cluster expansion; data management – backup and archive of large data sets. 

XENON Cluster Stack 

Making HPC clusters easy to maintain, manage, grow and expand is a key challenge for research teams. XENON has developed the XENON Cluster Stack™ to address this challenge. XENON Cluster Stack™ is a containerised framework for cluster operation and management, built on open source components in a cloud like framework that creates an agile cluster which can be better utilised by teams while also being easier to operate and manage. Now in its second generation, the XENON Cluster Stack™ is available for clusters supplied by XENON, and can be retro-fit into existing clusters with XENON HPC Managed Services. 

Learn more about XENON Cluster Stack™ at https://xenon.com.au/hpc-solutions/xenon-cluster-stack-xcs/ . 

Success Stories 

XENON has over 25 years of history in delivering solutions for researchers. From delivering the first GPU based high performance cluster in 2008, to recent clusters for environmental modelling and radio astronomy – XENON partners with researchers around Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia to deliver solutions that help researchers overcome previous limitations and solve new problems. 

Read case studies from CSIRO, CSL, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Hong Kong University, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) and more at https://xenon.com.au/category/case-studies/eresearch/  

Google Cloud Solutions help researchers build knowledge and advance scientific discovery by more easily accessing and analyzing their data, whilst providing platforms to enable AI and secure collaboration. Our innovative solutions advanced research at scale.

At Google, our research scientists and engineers are shedding new light on the frontiers of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science through breakthroughs in machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and data processing and analytics. We work with collaborators from research institutions around the globe, and share our progress in scientific publications and open source releases. Together, our aim is to enable scientific innovation for a better world.

Fujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$28 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: https://www.fujitsu.com/. Fujitsu has forged a robust collaboration with top-tier partners NVIDIA and NetApp. Together, they have developed AI test drive solutions, providing customers with immediate access to a cutting-edge computing environment. This facilitates the validation of theories and models, enabling businesses to construct a compelling case for their investment.

Transform our world by understanding it

Eratos empowers organizations around the world to modernize the way they build data-driven solutions that scale.

We do this by providing:

• A self-service platform to share, access and build data products and services
• Tools to curate, explore and integrate datasets
• Tools to integrate, develop and publish data-driven models and applications
• Governance and standard processes and frameworks e.g. data sharing agreements
• A marketplace and community to collaboratively share and explore in a common platform

To find out more, visit www.eratos.com.

IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,800 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com

Overton connects research and public policy. We give universities, research bodies, funders and publishers a global view of the policy landscape, with the tools to study it in depth. Our flagship product Overton Index, is the world’s largest database of policy and grey literature linked to all the evidence it references. Use it to find and analyse policy or track and measure the real world influence of research. Complementing this is Overton Engage, a tool to help universities get active about policy engagement. We collect government calls for evidence and expertise into one, convenient database so researchers can connect with decision makers and shape policy outcomes. Find, evidence and grow the real-world impact of your work.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that helps organisations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service. With offerings spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and Storage, HPE provides a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance. For more information, visit: www.hpe.com.

At OneTeam IT, we are dedicated to helping businesses get the most out of their IT investments. With over 35 years of combined experience, we offer a full range of IT infrastructure solutions, including managed services, cybersecurity, cloud and hybrid cloud setups, and IT project services. As one of the top IBM business partners in Australia, we pride ourselves on our commitment to trust, clear communication, and accountability, ensuring that your business stays ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet). AARNet is Australia’s national research and education network, a critical national asset that enables Australian researchers to safely access institutional, national and international e-Infrastructure including the public Internet and software tools and resources such as scientific instruments, data storage, high-performance computing, content and service providers.
AARNet provides ultra-high-speed, high-quality and resilient broadband interconnections between instruments, facilities, campuses and institutions using dedicated national and international digital infrastructure. Through partnerships with other national research and education networks (NRENs), AARNet connects the Australian research sector with the global research sector.We also provide a range of services tailored to meet the needs of researchers and research institutions, including Globus data management, Zoom video and phone and Eduroam Wi-Fi. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We partner with research groups across the sciences and humanities on range of projects and help resolve complex technical challenges to remove barriers to data sharing and discovery.Our powerful network infrastructure, expertise and services enable Australia’s participation at the forefront of teaching, learning and research on a global scale and are fundamental to driving innovation in today’s digital economy. 

Established in 2007, CDC is a leading owner-operator and developer of secure, connected, and sovereign data centres in Australia and New Zealand. Specialising in critical infrastructure, CDC is the top choice for customers demanding uncompromising digital infrastructure. CDC offers sustainable, innovative, and customer-focused solutions to meet evolving digital and data needs. By partnering with customers, CDC ensures continuous access to essential systems for societal progress.

Dell Technologies and NTT DATA collaborate to drive digital transformation by developing secure GenAI on-premises platforms and efficient edge and hybrid cloud solutions. By leveraging our combined expertise, we create innovative solutions tailored to meet your unique business needs. Partner with us to unlock new opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth.