by Joaquim Santos (CERN), Luca Atzori (CERN), Stan Jewhurst (CERN)

Europe/Zurich
31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre (CERN)

31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

CERN

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Description

NOTE: This is an exclusively in-person talk, there will be no webcast nor recording.

Abstract

Join Joaquim, Luca and Stan for a presentation exploring the current landscape of data centre infrastructure and server-grade hardware. Covering CPUs, GPUs, networking technologies and storage systems, this session will provide an overview of the latest developments shaping modern computing platforms. The speakers will highlight key technological advancements, discuss their relevance to large-scale scientific computing environments, and examine the potential benefits they can bring to CERN’s computing infrastructure. Attendees can expect a detailed yet accessible discussion, offering valuable insights into the rapidly evolving world of data centre technologies.

Bio

Joaquim, Luca and Stan are members of CERN IT’s Fabric and Communication Systems (FCS) group, where they work on the procurement, deployment, operation and optimisation of the computing and networking infrastructure that underpins CERN’s scientific programmes. Their combined expertise spans servers, accelerators, storage systems, networking technologies and large-scale data centre operations, supporting both production services and the evaluation of emerging technologies for future computing challenges.