Brisbane-based Translational Research Institute (TRI) has implemented a new high performance computing (HPC) storage system to help with medical research into cancer and HIV treatment. The SGI infrastructure includes 2200 compute cores, 4 terabytes of memory and over 1 petabyte of high performance storage. Up to 3 petabytes of historical data will be stored on tape and available via SGI’s data migration facility system. The offering will store the massive amounts of data that high resolution gene sequencers and microscopes generate. Research projects drive CQUniversity Australia storage expansion Online storage supports ASKAP, MWA projects Sydney Uni seeks HPC energy cost reduction with new algorithms According to TRI COO Doctor Kate Johnston, researchers will have access to the necessary technology and facilities in one location, which will increase work productivity. “Scientists are essentially looking for the veritable needle in a haystack in amongst this data,” she said in a statement. “Without the correct technology to do this it could take researchers years to find their needle.” Johnston added that the high performance cluster will provide researchers with the computing power they need in order to analyse and store their large experimental datasets. TRI will focus on advanced treatments and therapies for cancers, diabetes, inflammatory diseases, malaria, bone and joint diseases and obesity. The Institute is a joint venture between the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, Queensland University of Technology’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Mater Medical Research Institute and the Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Centres for Health Research. Follow Hamish Barwick on Twitter: @HamishBarwick Follow CIO Australia on Twitter and Like us on Facebook… Twitter: @CIO_Australia, Facebook: CIO Australia, or take part in the CIO conversation on LinkedIn: CIO Australia Related content news Concerns remain even as the EU reaches a landmark deal to govern AI Experts believe the new regulation would add a significant compliance burden on businesses as some argue it could even stifle the growth of the rapidly developing technology. By Gagandeep Kaur Dec 11, 2023 7 mins Regulation Regulation Government feature CIOs grapple with the ethics of implementing AI With ethical considerations around AI use increasingly top of mind, IT leaders are developing governance frameworks, establishing review boards, and coming to terms with the difficult discussions and decisions ahead. By Esther Shein Dec 11, 2023 13 mins Generative AI Data Governance IT Governance feature Reed Smith turns to AI for lawyer staffing solution The legal firm’s Smart Resourcing tool helps balance workloads and ensure partners find associates with the right skills and experience, while empowering employees to make connections across the firm’s global footprint. By Sarah K. White Dec 11, 2023 8 mins CIO 100 Legal Digital Transformation news Emirates NBD drives sustainability goals with Microsoft partnership By Andrea Benito Dec 10, 2023 2 mins CIO Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe