Japan Plans Powerful New Supercomputer with Fujitsu and NVIDIA

Japan is building a new supercomputer called FugakuNEXT that will help the country solve important scientific and engineering problems. RIKEN, Japan's leading research institute, is working together with Fujitsu and NVIDIA to design this advanced system. Their goal is not just to make a faster machine but to create a supercomputer that serves real scientific needs, like better predicting disasters, advancing medicine, and improving manufacturing processes.

During a special event in Tokyo, leaders from RIKEN, Fujitsu, and NVIDIA spoke about how this project will combine modern artificial intelligence with high performance computing. This means the new FugakuNEXT will be able to run both complex simulations and advanced AI programs at the same time.

The system will use FUJITSU MONAKA X processors and NVIDIA technology connected together for fast communication and efficient computing. This cutting edge setup will help Japan's scientists work on everything from earthquake modeling and weather prediction to drug discovery and faster product design.

FugakuNEXT will also take advantage of NVIDIA’s wide range of software to support tasks like quantum simulation, data science, and large language models. The software and tools built for this project could serve as examples for other countries in the future.

This new supercomputer is more than just a technical upgrade. It is a major investment in Japan’s scientific future. Supported by the government, FugakuNEXT will be used by universities, research labs, and companies across the nation. The collaboration highlights Japan’s determination to keep leading in science and technology through teamwork and innovation.

Original article and image: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/fugakunext/