NSCC Aspire 2A and Aspire 2A+ Supercomputer Launch

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Official launch of ASPIRE 2A and ASPIRE 2A+

The launch of ASPIRE 2A and ASPIRE 2A+, Singapore’s high-performance research supercomputers, marks a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s strategic supercomputing infrastructure.

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat was the Guest-of-honour.

Managed by NSCC, these systems are designed to accelerate advancements in key areas such as climate and weather research, materials and chemical sciences, genetics and healthcare, advanced modeling and simulation, and big data analytics.

The new resources of ASPIRE 2A+ will also greatly benefit fields like large language models, generative AI, and quantum simulations, as well as advanced materials research, biomedical, and health sciences, as part of the AI for Science initiative.

The launch of ASPIRE 2A and ASPIRE 2A+ reinforces Singapore’s commitment to building a robust supercomputing infrastructure that supports research and improves lives.

With these new systems, Singapore is well-positioned to stay competitive and meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Emcee Lester Leo is the emcee for the Official launch of ASPIRE 2A and ASPIRE 2A+.