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DTSTART:20151119T213000Z
DTEND:20151119T230000Z
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DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:ABSTRACT: Procuring HPC systems is a challenging process of acquiring the most suitable machine under technical and financial constrains aiming at maximizing the benefits to the users’ applications and minimizing the risks during its lifetime.=0AIn this panel, HPC leaders will discuss and debate on keys requirements and lessons learned for successful procurements of supercomputers. =0AHow do we define the requirements of the system?  Is it to acquire a system for maximizing the capacity and capability, assessing new/future technologies, deliver a system designed for specific applications or provide an all-purpose solution to a broad range of applications? Is the system just a status symbol or must it do useful work?=0AThis panel will give the audience an opportunity to ask questions to panelists who are involved in the procurement of leadership-class supercomputers and capturing lessons learned and turning that hindsight into best practices to procure and the most suitable HPC system.
SUMMARY:Procuring Supercomputers: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
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