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 feature 10 most popular IT certifications for 2023 Certifications are a great way to show employers you have the right IT skills and specializations for the job. These 10 certs are the ones IT pros are most likely to pursue, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White May 26, 2023 8 mins Certifications Careers interview Stepping up to the challenge of a global conglomerate CIO role Dr. Amrut Urkude became CIO of Reliance Polyester after his company was acquired by Reliance Industries. He discusses challenges IT leaders face while transitioning from a small company to a large multinational enterprise, and how to overcome them. By Yashvendra Singh May 26, 2023 7 mins Digital Transformation Careers brandpost With the new financial year looming, now is a good time to review your Microsoft 365 licenses By Veronica Lew May 25, 2023 5 mins Lenovo news Alteryx works in generative AI for speedy analytics results OpenAI integration and AI wizardry for report generation are aimed at making Alteryx’s analytics products more accessible. By Jon Gold May 25, 2023 3 mins Analytics 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