Project Overview
AI is becoming a critical area of study and research for universities around the world. As the demand for expertise in AI grows, higher education institutions are working to provide students and researchers with the tools needed to stay competitive and succeed in this fast-changing field.
To help students and researchers at Universidad del Bío-Bío in Chile prepare for their future careers, AMAX deployed the university’s first NVIDIA DGX™ supercomputer. Named Pewma, meaning “dreams” in Mapuche, the system reflects the university’s goal of advancing technological innovation while honoring its cultural heritage.
The NVIDIA DGX system enables UBB to process large datasets and perform complex computations with precision, supporting research across fields like healthcare, energy, and environmental studies. This deployment positions UBB as a leader in AI research in South America and ensures students and researchers have the resources needed to push the boundaries of discovery.
Challenges
UBB required a powerful computing resource capable of meeting the increasing demands of advanced research. The university needed a system robust enough to handle large-scale datasets and support intensive AI and simulation workloads. Additionally, the infrastructure had to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, serving the diverse research needs of multiple departments. Designing and deploying a scalable solution to address these objectives required expertise in high-performance computing and a deep understanding of UBB’s goals.
Solution
Project Implementation
The NVIDIA DGX system provided the computational power and flexibility needed to address UBB’s challenges. This advanced system processes vast datasets, accelerates simulations, and supports cutting-edge AI research. The deployment was executed with precision, ensuring compatibility with UBB’s existing infrastructure while providing room for future expansion.
Scalable Infrastructure
The NVIDIA DGX system offers a scalable architecture designed to grow with UBB’s research ambitions. Its flexibility ensures the university can expand its capabilities as research demands evolve, creating a foundation for continued innovation across diverse disciplines.
Key Features
Advanced AI and HPC Capabilities
The NVIDIA DGX system enables UBB to tackle complex computations and process massive datasets at exceptional speed. This capability accelerates research timelines and opens new opportunities for scientific discovery in areas like machine learning, energy modeling, and environmental simulations.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Housed in the Department of Industrial Engineering, the NVIDIA DGX system facilitates cross-departmental research, enhancing collaboration within the university and fostering partnerships with industry and other institutions.
Future-Ready Design
With a scalable architecture, the system ensures UBB can meet current research demands while preparing for future growth, supporting increasingly complex workloads over time.
Achievement
The deployment of Pewma will have a significant impact on UBB’s research capabilities:
- Accelerated Innovation: Researchers can now conduct advanced simulations and analyze data more efficiently, enabling faster progress across key projects.
- Broader Collaboration Opportunities: The system supports interdisciplinary initiatives and fosters partnerships with external organizations, driving innovation beyond the university.
Key Takeaways
The deployment of this NVIDIA DGX system highlights how advanced computing can accelerate higher education by equipping universities with the infrastructure needed to drive innovation. Through AMAX’s expertise in deploying NVIDIA DGX systems, institutions like UBB can empower students and researchers with the tools to tackle complex challenges, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and prepare the next generation of leaders in AI and technology.
This project showcases AMAX’s commitment to supporting academia by delivering solutions that enhance research capabilities while addressing the unique needs and goals of each institution. By bridging cutting-edge technology with education, AMAX is helping to shape the future of AI and scientific discovery.