UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · Awarded contract

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Expansion of Idiris 5 High Performance Computing (HPC) System for University of Southampton

Awarded 01 Mar 2021

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Awarded01 Mar 2021

Value£404,599.00

SupplierQ ASSOCIATES LIMITED

AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryIT & Software

Ended 2y 8mo ago3y term

Awarded 1 Mar 2021Expired 29 Feb 2024

About

University of Southampton awarded a contract to Q Associates Limited for the expansion of its existing Idiris 5 High Performance Computer (HPC).

The contract, valued at AUD 404,599, aimed to deliver maximum compute capabilities for the available budget, with a focus on exploring new technologies, including alternate chip manufacturers, to achieve a strong price-to-performance ratio.

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