Jeffrey Tay
The landscape of High-Performance Computing (HPC) has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the years, with an increasing demand for cloud-like services within traditional, on-premise HPC centers.
Historically, HPC users have displayed commendable patience in accommodating scheduled downtimes and HPC cluster idiosyncrasies as part of their research workflows. Now, user requests have evolved, with cloud-like experience, rapid scalability, and uninterrupted secure access to cluster resources seen as rudimentary requirements.
In addition, the pivotal role of IT teams managing HPC systems throughout this shift cannot be understated. Navigating challenges in securing manpower, budget constraints, and the need to balance organizational priorities in addition to meeting user requirements.
Through case studies and real-world examples, this talk examines some of the technical challenges as well as necessary cultural and operational adjustments that organizations have undertaken in this evolving landscape.