To survive in today's competitive environment even small and medium size
enterprises (SME) have to employ modern computer- and communication
technologies. To demonstrate the advantages of HPCN
(High Performance Computing and Networking) the EC supported a number of
activities. The table below shows how to profit from HPCN, the left side
focuses on the HPC part, while the right part focuses on HPN.
Parallelisation of Programs
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- Using Clusters of PC/Workstation
- Usage of existing resources
- Easy setup of network
- Increase in processing power enables advanced functionality
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Cooperation via distributed working
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- Distributed teams
- Easier to form teams for timeframe of project
- Geographically distributed
- Virtual companies
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- Improved and faster Simulations
- Reduced number of prototypes
- Reduced number of test runs
- Quality improvements
- Shorter design cycle => cost reduction
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Usage of remote resources
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- Innovative programs in research institutes with help of experts
- Non commercially available programs
- Programs, to expensive to buy
- Programs, with not available hardware requirements
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Sample projects
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The advantages in the daily design and development process in industry
are shown by the following examples:
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Sample projects
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The advantages in the daily design and development process in industry
are shown by the following examples:
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