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China's Tianjin's High-Speed Network: Fueling Regional Computability and Innovation Surge
Updated: Apr 26
The initial investment in the network is set to reach 500 million yuan this year, with expectations for it to surge to 1 billion yuan next year. The National SuperComputer Center in Tianjin has ambitious targets to achieve computing capabilities ranging from 200 quintillion to 300 quintillion petaflops.
A high-speed network powered by China's Tianhe Supercomputer has been launched in Tianjin, marking a significant step in the region's computability network. The network, funded by various organisations and companies, aims to enhance the region's presence in the country's computability network and facilitate multilevel coordination among regional governments and companies.
The initial investment in the network is set to reach 500 million yuan ($69 million) this year, with expectations for it to surge to 1 billion yuan next year, as announced at the 2024 Tianhe SuperComputability Ecology Conference by the National SuperComputer Center in Tianjin.
During the conference, a partnership signing ceremony took place among participating organisations and companies. Leveraging the power of the Tianhe Supercomputer, this initiative is poised to elevate computing capabilities in the region and extend its impact to other areas.
The National SuperComputer Center in Tianjin is renowned for developing and deploying China's top-ranking supercomputers, including the world-renowned Tianhe-1 and the Tianhe new generation. The center has ambitious targets to achieve computing capabilities ranging from 200 quintillion to 300 quintillion petaflops, resulting in a supercomputing capacity exceeding 100 quintillion calculations per second, an intelligent computing capacity surpassing 100 quintillion calculations per second, and a data management capacity of 100 quintillion bytes per second.
Qian Depei, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and head of the National Supercomputing Network Team, emphasised the importance of Tianhe's broader applications in various fields across China. In alignment with this vision, a partnership was established between Tianhe and over 30 State-owned enterprises, and the formation of a generative intelligence innovation conglomerate was inaugurated during the conference.
The impact of the high-speed network is already being felt in industries such as engineering and offshore oil exploration. Zhu Ruijun, deputy chief engineer at China ENFI Engineering Co Ltd, highlighted how the support of Tianhe has enhanced their quality and productivity, enabling them to explore minerals at depths of 2,000-3,000 meters with safety, precision, and efficiency.
Yu Long, chief engineer at the Research Academy of Offshore Oil Engineering Co Ltd, expressed their ongoing collaboration with Tianhe since 2016 and their commitment to advancing computing capabilities for deeper sea exploration, undersea pipeline development, human resources training, and research.
With the launch of the high-speed network and the continued advancements in computing capabilities, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is set to strengthen its position in China's computability network and drive innovation across various sectors.
A high-speed network powered by China's Tianhe Supercomputer has been launched in Tianjin, aiming to enhance the region's presence in the country's computability network.
The initial investment in the network is set to reach 500 million yuan this year, with expectations for it to surge to 1 billion yuan next year.
The National SuperComputer Center in Tianjin has ambitious targets to achieve computing capabilities ranging from 200 quintillion to 300 quintillion petaflops.
Source: CHINA DAILY